Sec. 1060. ARCTIC PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT
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## SEC. 1060 ARCTIC PLANNING, RESEARCH, AND DEVELOPMENT **[**[10 U.S.C. 113 note](/us/usc/t10/s113)**]** ###
(a)Arctic Planning and Implementation ####
(1)In general The Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall continue assessing potential multi-domain risks in the Arctic, identifying capability and capacity gaps in the current and projected force, and planning for and implementing the training, equipping, and doctrine requirements necessary to mitigate such risks and gaps. ####
(2)Training In carrying out paragraph (1), the Secretary may direct the Armed Forces to conduct training in the Arctic or training relevant to military operations in the Arctic. ###
(b)Arctic Research and Development Program ####
(1)In general If the Secretary of Defense determines that there are capability or capacity gaps for the Armed Forces in the Arctic, the Secretary may conduct research and development on the current and future requirements and needs of the Armed Forces for operations in the Arctic. ####
(2)Elements Research and development conducted under paragraph
(1)may include the following: #####
(A)Development of doctrine to address any identified gaps, including the study of existing doctrine of partners and allies of the United States. #####
(B)Development of materiel solutions for operating in extreme weather environments of the Arctic, including equipment for individual members of the Armed Forces, ground vehicles, and communications systems. #####
(C)Development of a plan for fielding future weapons platforms able to operate in Arctic conditions. #####
(D)Development of capabilities to monitor, assess, and predict environmental and weather conditions in the Arctic and the effect of such conditions on military operations. #####
(E)Determining requirements for logistics and sustainment of the Armed Forces operating in the Arctic.
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