; and (2) the Committee on Armed Services and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. 1287. United States Central Command posture review (a) Comprehensive review required (1) In general To clarify the near-term policy and strategy of the United States under the National Defense Strategy with respect to United States Central Command, the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Secretary of State and the Director of National Intelligence, as appropriate, shall conduct a comprehensive review of United States military force posture and capabilities in the United States Central Command area of responsibility during the posture review period. (2) Elements The review conducted under paragraph (1) shall include, for the posture review period, the following elements: (A) An assessment of the threats and challenges in the United States Central Command area of responsibility, including threats and challenges posed to United States interests by near-peer competitors. (B) An explanation of the policy and strategic frameworks for addressing the threats and challenges identified under subparagraph (A). (C) An identification of current and future United States military force posture and capabilities necessary to counter threats, deter conflict, and defend United States national security interests in the United States Central Command area of responsibility. (D) An assessment of the basing, cooperative security locations, and other infrastructure necessary to support steady state operations in support of the theater campaign plan and potential contingencies that may arise in or affect the United States Central Command area of responsibility, including any potential efficiencies and risk mitigation measures to be taken. (E) A description of methods to mitigate risk that may result from adjustments to United States military force posture and capabilities deployed in the United States Central Command area of responsibility. (F) An explanation of the manner in which a modernized global operating model