; and (6) the Secretary of Defense should not consider any reductions to special operations force structure until after the completion of a comprehensive analysis of special operations force structure and a determination that any planned changes would not have a negative impact on the ability of combatant commanders to support strategic competition, counter terrorism, and respond to crises. (b) Report Not later than March 1, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report assessing the optimal force structure for special operations forces that includes the following elements: (1) A description of the role of special operations forces in implementing the most recent national defense strategy under section 113(g) of title 10, United States Code. (2) A description of ongoing special operations activities, as described in section 167(k) of title 10, United States Code. (3) An assessment of potential future national security threats to the United States across the spectrum of competition and conflict. (4) A description of ongoing counterterrorism and contingency operations of the United States. (5) A detailed accounting of the demand for special operations forces by geographic combatant command. (6) A description of the role of emerging technology on special operations forces. (7) An assessment of current and projected capabilities of other United States Armed Forces that could affect force structure capability and capacity requirements of special operations forces. (8) An assessment of the size, composition, and organizational structure of the military services’ special operations command headquarters and subordinate headquarters elements. (9) An assessment of the readiness of special operations forces for assigned missions and future conflicts. (10) An assessment of the adequacy of special operations force structure for meeting the goals of the National Military Strategy under section 153(b) of title 10, United States Code. (11) A description of the role of special