high-performing health systems in the region, through local or regional partnerships with institutional or individual civilian providers. (d) Health-readiness regions OCONUS required The organizational framework required by subsection (a) shall meet the requirements as follows: (1) Health-readiness regions There shall be established not more than two health-readiness regions outside the continental United States— (A) to enhance joint military medical operations in support of the requirements of the combatant commands in such region or regions, with a specific focus on existing and future contingency and operational plans