; and (2) such nuclear doctrine exacerbates the risks of miscalculation and unintended consequences that could precipitate a nuclear war. (b) Plan required (1) In general Not later than March 1, 2018, the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, the Commander of the United States Strategic Command, and the Commander of the United States European Command, shall submit to the congressional defense committees a plan that includes options to reduce the risk of miscalculation and unintended consequences that could precipitate a nuclear war. (2) Elements The plan required under this subsection shall include— (A) an assessment of the value of military-to-military dialog to reduce such risk