Sec. 1253. ASSESSMENT OF UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE AND BASING NEEDS IN THE INDO-ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

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## SEC. 1253 ASSESSMENT OF UNITED STATES FORCE POSTURE AND BASING NEEDS IN THE INDO-ASIA-PACIFIC REGION ###

(a)Assessment Required ####

(1)In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of United States force posture and basing needs in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. ####

(2)Elements The assessment required under paragraph

(1)shall include the following: #####

(A)A review of military requirements based on operation and contingency plans, scenarios, capabilities of potential adversaries, and any assessed gaps or shortfalls of the Armed Forces. #####

(B)A review of current United States military force posture and deployment plans of the United States Pacific Command. #####

(C)An analysis of potential future realignments of United States forces in the region, including options for strengthening United States presence, access, readiness, training, exercises, logistics, and pre-positioning. #####

(D)A discussion of any factors that may influence the United States posture. #####

(E)Any recommended changes to the United States posture in the region. #####

(F)Any other matters the Secretary of Defense determines to be appropriate. ###

(b)Report ####

(1)In general Not later than April 1, 2018, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report that includes the assessment required under subsection (a). ####

(2)Form The report required under paragraph

(1)shall be submitted in unclassified form, but may contain a classified annex.