Sec. 344. STUDY ON TRAINING RANGE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES

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## SEC. 344 STUDY ON TRAINING RANGE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES ###

(a)Study ####

(1)In general The Commander of the United States Special Operations Command shall conduct a study on the ability of existing training ranges used by special operations forces, including military operating area airspace and special use airspace, to support the full spectrum of missions and operations assigned to special operations forces. ####

(2)Consultation The Commander shall, in conducting the study required under paragraph (1), consult with the Secretaries of the military departments, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Joint Staff on— #####

(A)procedures and priorities for joint use and training on ranges operated by the military services, and to assess the requirements needed to support combined arms training on the ranges; and #####

(B)requirements and proposed investments to meet special operations training requirements through 2025. ###

(b)Reports ####

(1)In general Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Commander shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the plan to meet the requirements under subsection (a). ####

(2)Content The study submitted under paragraph

(1)shall— #####

(A)assess the current condition and adequacy of, and access to, all existing training ranges in the United States used by special operations forces; #####

(B)identify potential areas of concern for maintaining the physical safety, security, and current operating environment of ranges used by special operations forces; #####

(C)identify issues and challenges related to the availability and sustainability of the existing training ranges used by special operations forces, including support of a full spectrum of operations and protection of classified missions and tactics; #####

(D)assess coordination among ranges and local, State, regional, and Federal entities involved in land use planning and the protection of ranges from encroachment; #####

(E)propose remedies and actions to ensure consistent and prioritized access to existing ranges; #####

(F)prioritize improvements and modernization of the facilities, equipment, and technology supporting the ranges in order to adequately simulate the full spectrum of threats and contingencies for special operations forces; and #####

(G)propose a list of prioritized projects, easements, acquisitions, or other actions, including estimated costs required to upgrade training range infrastructure. ####

(3)Form Each report required under this subsection shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may include a classified annex as necessary.