; 128 Stat. 3570) is hereby repealed. 102. Assessment of United States force posture and basing needs in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region (a) Findings Congress finds the following: (1) An enduring United States presence and engagement across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region provides the critical access and infrastructure necessary to accomplish United States defense priorities, expands the global reach of the United States across the Pacific, and facilitates a rapid United States response to complex crises and contingencies. (2) Forward-stationed active duty members of the Armed Forces, forward-deployed rotational units, and reserve forces assigned to the United States Pacific Command remains essential for United States planning, logistics, and operations, as well as fulfilling commitments with United States treaty allies. (3) Admiral Harry Harris, Jr., Commander of the United States Pacific Command, testified in February 2016 that the tyranny of distance and short indications and warning timelines place a premium on robust, modern, and agile forward-stationed forces at high levels of readiness . (b) Assessment required (1) In general The Secretary of Defense shall conduct an assessment of United States force posture and basing needs in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (2) Elements The assessment required under paragraph (1) shall include the following: (A) A review of military requirements based on operation and contingency plans, scenarios, capabilities of potential adversaries, and any assessed gaps or shortfalls of the Armed Forces. (B) A review of current United States military force posture and deployment plans of the United States Pacific Command. (C) An analysis of potential future realignments of United States forces in the region, including options for strengthening United States presence, access, readiness, training, exercises, logistics, and pre-positioning. (D) A discussion of political, diplomatic, economic, and military factors that may influence the United States posture. (E) Any recommended changes to the