Sec. 1214. Quarterly security briefings on Afghanistan
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Not later than January 15, 2022, and every 90 days thereafter through December 31, 2025, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy shall provide to the congressional defense committees an unclassified briefing, with a classified component if necessary, on the security situation in Afghanistan and ongoing Department of Defense efforts to counter terrorist groups. Each briefing required by subsection
(a)shall include an assessment of each of the following: The security situation in Afghanistan. The strength and effectiveness of the Taliban, al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Khorasan, and associated forces. The international terrorism ambitions and capabilities of the Taliban, al-Qaeda, the Islamic State of Khorasan, and associated forces, and the extent to which such groups pose a threat to the United States. The strength and capacity of the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces and the effectiveness in countering threats to the stability of the Government of Afghanistan. The mission-capable rates for aircraft of the air force of Afghanistan and the effectiveness of aircraft maintenance conducted by the air force of Afghanistan. The effectiveness of Department of Defense efforts to train and advise the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. The effectiveness of the Department of Defense in maintaining the accountability for, and overseeing the appropriate use of, the Afghan Security Forces Fund. The status of efforts to recruit, integrate, retain, and train women in the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces. Any other matter the Under Secretary considers appropriate.