Sec. 1075. Assessment and recommendations relating to infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel in Guam
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The Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, shall assess the capacity of existing infrastructure, resources, and personnel available in Guam to meet Indo-Pacific Command strategic objectives. The assessment under subsection
(a)shall include the following elements: An appraisal of the potential role Guam could play as a key logistics and operational hub for the United States military in the Indo-Pacific region. An assessment of whether current infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel in Guam is sufficient to meet the expected demands during relevant operations and contingency scenarios. An assessment of the adequacy of civilian infrastructure in Guam for supporting the requirements of United States Indo-Pacific Command, including the resilience of such infrastructure in the event of a natural disaster and the vulnerability of such infrastructure to cyber threats. Recommendations to improve current infrastructure, capacity, resources, and personnel in Guam, to include the need for recruiting and retention programs, such as cost-of-living adjustments, initiatives for dealing with any shortages of civilian employees, and programs to improve quality-of-life for personnel assigned to Guam. An assessment of the implementation of Joint Task Force Micronesia, including the Commander’s assessment of requirements for funding, resources, and personnel as compared to what has been programmed in the fiscal year 2024 Future Years Defense Program. Timeline and estimated costs by location and project to support both existing and future roles in the region. Any other matters determined relevant by the Secretary. Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report including the results of the assessment required under subsection (a).