Sec. 1253. Report on Arctic strategies
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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the strategy of the Army, the Navy and the Marine Corps, and the Air Force, respectively, for the Arctic region. The report required by subsection
(a)shall include the following: A description of the specific means by which each Armed Force, including regular components, the National Guard, and the Reserves, will— enhance the capability of the Armed Forces to defend the homeland and exercise sovereignty; strengthen deterrence at home and abroad; strengthen alliances and partnerships; preserve freedom of the seas in the Arctic; engage public, private, and international partners to improve domain awareness in the Arctic; develop Department of Defense Arctic infrastructure and capabilities consistent with changing conditions and needs; provide support to civil authorities, as directed; partner with other departments, agencies, and countries to support human and environmental security; and support international institutions that promote regional cooperation and the rule of law. An analysis of the role of each Armed Force in the operational and contingency plans for the protection of United States national security interests in the Arctic region, including strategic national assets, United States citizens, territory, freedom of navigation, and economic and trade interests in the Arctic region, weighed against the missions described in the Arctic strategy. A detailed description of near-term and long-term training, capability, and resource gaps that must be addressed to fully execute each mission described in the Arctic strategy against an increasing threat environment. A description of the Armed Force-specific infrastructure that may be needed to continue to accomplish each mission described in the Arctic strategy against an increasing threat environment, including a cost estimate and potential construction timeline for such infrastructure. A description, by Armed Force, of the current and projected Arctic capabilities of the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China, and an analysis of current and future United States capabilities that are required to comply with— each mission described in the Arctic strategy; and the strategic objectives in the National Defense Strategy. With respect to each Armed Force— an assessment of the level of cooperation between each Armed Force and other departments and agencies of the United States Government (including the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency), State and local governments, and Tribal entities; and a plan for increased cooperation between the Armed Forces and such departments, agencies, and entities. The report required by subsection
(a)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.