workforce. (5) A description of the electronics supply chain requirements of defense systems integral to meeting the goals of the 2018 National Defense Strategy. (6) Recommended actions to address areas deemed deficient or vulnerable, and a plan to formalize long-term resourcing for the Executive Agent. (7) Any other areas matters determined relevant by the Secretary. 863. Support for defense manufacturing communities to support the defense industrial base (a) Program authorized (1) In general The Secretary of Defense may, in coordination with the Secretary of Commerce and working in coordination with the defense manufacturing institutes, establish within the Department of Defense a program to make long-term investments in critical skills, infrastructure, research and development, and small business support in order to strengthen the national security innovation base by designating and supporting consortiums as defense manufacturing communities. (2) Designation The program authorized by this section shall be known as the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (in this section referred to as the Program ). (b) Designation of defense manufacturing communities complementary to defense manufacturing institutes (1) In general The Secretary of Defense may designate eligible consortiums as defense manufacturing communities through a competitive process, and in coordination with the defense manufacturing institutes. (2) Eligible consortiums The Secretary may establish eligibility criteria for a consortium to participate in the Program. In developing such criteria, the Secretary may consider the merits of— (A) including members from academia, defense industry, commercial industry, and State and local government organizations