; (2) is able to operate in a complex, fluid environment and is able to handle most contingencies and unusual circumstances; and (3) is prepared for mission tasking on the first sortie in a theater of operations. 1065. Independent study on naval mine warfare (a) Study required Not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Navy shall seek to enter into an agreement with a federally funded research and development center to conduct an independent study of the mine warfare capabilities of the Navy. (b) Elements The study under subsection (a) shall include an assessment and comprehensive review of— (1) the offensive and defensive mine warfare capabilities of the Navy; and (2) the offensive mine inventories of Navy as of the date of study. (c) Results Following the completion of the study under subsection (a), the federally funded research and development center that conducts the study shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a report on the results of the study. The report shall include— (1) a summary of the research and other activities carried out as part of the study; and (2) considerations and recommendations to improve the mine warfare capabilities of the Navy, including recommendations for any legislation that may be needed for such purpose. (d) Submittal to Congress (1) In general Not later than December 31, 2024, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the Committees on Armed Services of the Senate and the House of Representatives— (A) an unaltered copy of the results of the study, as submitted to the Secretary under subsection (c)