Development of cognitive warfare strategy

(a) Strategy required Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Defense shall develop and submit to the congressional defense committees a comprehensive strategy for cognitive warfare for the Department of Defense. (b) Elements The strategy required by subsection (a) shall include, at a minimum, the following elements: (1) A Department-wide definition of cognitive warfare. (2) An assessment of the cognitive warfare threat landscape, including the cognitive warfare threat posed by China, Russia, Iran, and other adversaries, as appropriate, as well as their capabilities, tactics and techniques, and strategic objectives. (3) An assessment of the cognitive warfare capabilities and objectives of key partners and allies of the United States, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. (4) A plan for integrating cognitive warfare into Department of Defense joint planning, operations, and exercises. (5) Designation of a Department of Defense entity with responsibility to develop, and continually refine, capabilities and associated policies for the effective conduct of cognitive warfare. (6) A framework for coordinating cognitive warfare activities with other elements of the United States Government. (7) Establishment of lines of effort, objectives, and tasks that are necessary to implement such strategy. (8) Any other matters deemed relevant by the Secretary.