; (B) strengthening deterrence at home and abroad; (C) strengthening alliances and partnerships; (D) preserving freedom of the seas in the Arctic; (E) engaging public, private, and international partners to improve domain awareness in the Arctic; (F) evolving the infrastructure and capabilities of the Department in the Arctic consistent with changing conditions and needs; (G) providing support to civil authorities, as directed; (H) partnering with other departments and agencies of Government, and other nations, to support human and environmental security