; 131 Stat. 1572) is amended by striking the date this is five years after the date of the enactment of this Act and inserting December 31, 2025 . 1054. Report on joint force plan for implementation of strategies of the Department of Defense for the Arctic (a) In general Not later than 270 days after the date on which the Secretary of Defense submits to the congressional defense committees the report on an updated Arctic strategy to improve and enhance joint operations required by section 1071 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 ( Public Law 115–232 ), the Secretary of Defense shall, in coordination with the Secretary of the Army, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Secretary of the Air Force, submit to the congressional defense committees a joint force plan for implementation of the following: (1) The December 2016 Report to Congress on the Strategy to Protect United States National Security Interests in the Arctic Region. (2) The updated Arctic strategy to improve and enhance joint operations. (b) Elements The report required by subsection (a) shall include the following in connection with the strategies for the Arctic referred to in that subsection: (1) A description of the specific means for— (A) enhancing the capability of the Armed Forces to defend the homeland and exercise sovereignty; (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) developing Department of Defense Arctic infrastructure and capabilities consistent with changing conditions and needs; (G) providing support to civil authorities, as directed; (H) partnering with other departments, agencies, and countries to support human and environmental security