; and (viii) the provision of support for the conduct of operations or security cooperation. (2) Contingency operation The term contingency operation has the meaning provided by section 101(a)(13) of title 10, United States Code. (3) Other significant military operations The term other significant military operations means activities, other than combat operations, that are carried out by United States Armed Forces in an uncontrolled or unpredictable high-threat environment where personnel performing security functions may be called upon to use deadly force. (4) Specified congressional committees The term specified congressional committees means the following committees: (A) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives. (B) The Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Foreign Relations, and the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate. 4. Requirement for Government personnel to perform diplomatic security in areas of contingency operations and other significant military operations Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State shall ensure that all personnel working on behalf of the United States at any United States diplomatic or consular mission in areas of contingency operations and other significant military operations are provided diplomatic security services only by United States Government personnel. 5. Requirements relating to contractors performing mission critical or emergency essential functions in all areas of contingency operations and other significant military operations (a) Report by president (1) Requirement Not later than June 1, 2019, the President shall submit to the specified congressional committees a report on the status of planning for the transition away