Naval construction force readiness and contested logistics

(a) In general Chapter 807 of title 10, United States Code, is amended by inserting at the end the following: 8064. Naval construction force prepositioned equipment and readiness requirements (a) Requirement The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall provide a Report to Congress on Combatant Commander requirements for Naval Construction Force to support contested logistics and expeditionary infrastructure requirements. (b) Elements The requirement under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of mission requirements by combatant command. (2) Current and future force structure and capability mix. (3) Integration with joint logistics, theater opening, and expeditionary basing operations. (4) Infrastructure and equipment requirements. (5) Identified capability gaps. 8065. Naval construction force equipment and personnel readiness requirements (a) Requirement Not later than March 1, 2027, the Secretary of the Navy shall provide a brief/report to Congress on Naval Construction Force support to combatant commanders, to include: (1) Theater-aligned, prepositioned expeditionary construction equipment sets to enable the rapid employment of the Naval Construction Force in support of combatant command operational requirements. (2) A comprehensive baseline and recapitalization plan for Civil Engineer Support Equipment and other mission-essential equipment of the Naval Construction Force. (3) An assessment of the mobilization readiness of the reserve component of the Naval Construction Force. (b) Elements The requirement under subsection (a) shall include the following: (1) Identification of priority geographic locations for such equipment. (2) Equipment configurations necessary to support— (A) expeditionary airfield damage repair; (B) austere port and waterfront repair; (C) fuel, water, and power generation systems; and (D) expeditionary basing and logistics node establishment. (3) Defined readiness standards, including equipment availability, serviceability, and deployment timelines. (4) Integration with strategic mobility and sealift requirements. (5) Identification of capability gaps and associated resource requirements. (6) Recapitalization and Readiness Metrics— (A) inventory age, condition, and service life data; (B) mission-capable rates and readiness trends; (C) identification of high-risk equipment categories affecting readiness; (D) a prioritized recapitalization schedule with cost estimates; and (E) identification of supply chain and sustainment risks. (7) Reserve Component Mobilization Readiness elements— (A) time required to achieve mission-ready status upon mobilization; (B) availability of equipment upon activation; (C) training equivalency between active and reserve units; (D) reliance on cross-leveling of personnel and equipment; and (E) barriers to rapid deployment. (8) A plan to reduce mobilization timelines and improve readiness. (c) Annual updates The Secretary of the Navy shall submit an annual update to the congressional defense committees on— (1) the requirements under subsection (a); (2) specific shortfalls and associated funding requirements; and (3) alignment with Combatant Commander Naval Construction Force requirements.. (b) Clerical amendment The table of contents for chapter 807 of such title is amended by inserting at the end the following new items: 8064. Naval construction force prepositioned equipment and readiness requirements. 8065. Naval construction force equipment and personnel readiness requirements..