Sec. 1317. Report on civilian-military relations in the Freely Associated States
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The Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, acting through Joint Task Force-Micronesia, shall be responsible for assessing and coordinating military efforts to strengthen community relationships between the United States Armed Forces and individuals living in the Freely Associated States
(FAS)and impacted by military installations, installations, and operating locations in the FAS. including through consultation with each of the Armed Forces, other elements of United States Indo-Pacific Command, and the Secretary of State. Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander of United States Indo-Pacific Command, acting through Joint Task Force-Micronesia, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes— the results of a study on the relationships between civilians living in the FAS and Armed Forces presence in the FAS; an assessment of such relationships; a summary of efforts by the Armed Forces to improve such relationships to the extent affected by United States military activities in the FAS; an identification of legally available, civilian-military community engagement programs, activities, and authorities with respect to the FAS; an identification of any new authorities needed to implement existing DoD civilian-military community engagement programs, activities, and authorities in the FAS; an identification of any other components of Federal departments or agencies required to implement any whole-of-government, civilian-military community engagement programs, activities, and authorities in the FAS; and a plan and estimated cost for improving such community engagement with respect to the impact of United States military activities in the FAS.