that [t]he Arctic is going to be a major area of importance to the United States, both strategically and economically in the future—it’s fair to say that we’re late to the recognition of that . (8) On July 6, 2015, Admiral Paul F. Zukunft, the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard, stated with respect to United States strategic presence and supporting infrastructure of the United States in the Arctic that [w]e’re not even in the same league as Russia right now. We’re not playing in this game at all . (9) On January 12, 2017, Secretary of Defense James Mattis stated that [t]he Arctic is key strategic terrain … Russia is taking aggressive steps to increase its presence there … I will prioritize the development of an integrated strategy for the Arctic. I believe that our interests and the security of the Arctic would benefit from increasing the focus of the Department of Defense on this region . (10) Section 1068 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 ( Public Law 114–92 ) requires a new Department of Defense Strategy to Protect the United States National Security Interests in the Arctic Region . (11) Section 1095 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 ( Public Law 114–328 ) requires the Department of Defense to designate a Department of Defense Strategic Arctic Port. (12) In January 2017, the Department of Defense released a report entitled Report to Congress on Strategy to Protect United States National Security Interests in the Arctic Region to update the ways and means the Department of Defense intends to use to achieve its objectives as it implements the 2013 National Strategy for the Arctic Region , including— (A) enhancing the capability of United States forces to defend the homeland and exercise sovereignty