Sec. 1745. Strategy to improve activities related to counternarcotics and counter-transnational organized crime

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Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with each commander of a geographic combatant command and the Secretary of State, shall develop a strategy to improve activities and support to law enforcement related to counternarcotics. Such strategy shall— ensure the coordination and assessment of such activities carried out by the Department of Defense; ensure policy updates to address ongoing and emerging counternarcotics threats; and inform the coordination of program and budget requests by the Secretary. The strategy required by paragraph

(1)shall include the following: A plan to establish or update command arrangement agreements to address existing and emerging narcotic substances of concern, including detection and monitoring of fentanyl, illicit fentanyl precursors, and fentanyl analogues. Definitions for responsibilities of each command in the joint operation area as directed by the Department of Defense. A plan for improved coordination between geographic combatant commands to ensure clear understanding of roles and responsibilities in overlapping areas of responsibility. A plan to continue and improve coordination with foreign partners regarding intelligence sharing and interdiction activities. Standardized operating procedures for command and control of counternarcotics within the Department of Defense. Measurable outcomes to assess progress for each of the Departments counternarcotics strategic objectives. A description of capability upgrades that would better enable the support of the interdiction of narcotics, including fentanyl, illicit fentanyl precursors, and fentanyl analogues, throughout the Department of Defense. Not later than June 1, 2025, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the comprehensive strategy as required by subsection (a). The report required under paragraph

(1)of this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex.