Sec. 1217. Limitation on use of funds for reduction or consolidation of United States Armed Forces bases in Syria
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Until the date that is 15 days after the date on which the certification described in subsection
(b)is submitted to the congressional defense committees, amounts authorized to be appropriated by this Act may not be obligated or expended to reduce the number of, or consolidate, bases of the United States Armed Forces located in Syria. The certification described in this subsection is a certification by the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Commander of the United States Central Command that a reduction of the number, or consolidation, of bases of the United States Armed Forces located in Syria resulting in an updated force posture or basing locations would continue to sufficiently meet objectives consistent with the purposes outlined in section 1209(a) of the Carl Levin and Howard P. Buck McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 ( Public Law 113–291 ; 128 Stat. 354). The certification described in this subsection shall include the following: A description of the current posture of United States Armed Forces in Syria and levels of engagement by the United States Armed Forces with Syrian groups and individuals. A description of the planned posture of the United States Armed Forces in Syria and projected levels of engagement by such forces with Syrian groups and individuals that would result from such a reduction or consolidation. An assessment of any gaps that the planned posture of United States Armed Forces as a result of such a reduction or consolidation would generate, including in assistance, training, or enabling authorized for Syrian groups and individuals. A description of mitigation measures being taken to address any identified gaps in assistance, training, or enabling for Syrian groups. A plan to balance consolidation with an offshore presence to sustain counterterrorism operations.
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Sec. 1217
Limitation on use of funds for reduction or consolidation of United States Armed Forces bases in Syria
Stat.128 Stat. 354
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