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Oversight of Immigration Enforcement and Family Reunification Efforts, Hearing before the Committee on the Judiciary, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, July 31, 2018
This testimony compilation is from the July 31, 2018 hearing on "Oversight of Immigration Enforcement and Family Reunification Efforts," before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. This hearing sought to address oversight of the reunification effort of families that were detained after the implementation of a "zero tolerance" policy regarding migration across the U.S.-Mexico border. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Chuck Grassley, Carla L. Provost, Matthew Albence, Jonathan D. White, James, R. McHenry III, and Jennifer Higgins.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2018-07-31
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United States Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 27, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the April 27, 2017 hearing, "United States Pacific Command and United States Forces Korea," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the witness statement, this hearing is, "my assessment of the regional security challenges and opportunities of strategic value. First, I will outline some of the specific challenges we face in the Indo-Asia-Pacific including threats to the Homeland. I will highlight critical needs in order to seek your support for budgetary and legislative actions to improve U.S. military readiness in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. I will discuss the value of U.S. strategic force posture and forward presence and how these preconditions improve the readiness of our joint force to fight tonight, enhance our ability to reassure allies and partners, and maintain regional stability. And finally, I will discuss how USPACOM [U.S. Pacific Command] strengthens existing alliances and cultivates critical partnerships with regional actors - both of which deliver strategic benefits and improve readiness to protect and defend U.S. interests." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Harry B. Harris Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-07-27
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Department of Defense Nuclear Acquisition Programs and the Nuclear Doctrine, Hearing before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 7, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the June 7, 2017 hearing on "Department of Defense Nuclear Acquisition Programs and the Nuclear Doctrine" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Senator Deb Fischer (NE): "The subcommittee meets today to receive testimony on nuclear doctrine, strategy, and acquisition programs of the Department of Defense. This will be our final hearing in this subcommittee before the full committee conducts its markup of the fiscal year 2018 National Defense Authorization Act later this month." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James A. MacStravic, Dr. Robert M. Soofer, Robin Rand, and Vice Admiral Terry Benedict.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-06-07
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Posture of the Department of the Army, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 25, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 25, 2017 hearing on "Posture of the Department of the Army" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to present the current status of U.S. Army operations and the Fiscal Year 2018 budget request. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Robert M. Speer and Mark A. Milley.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-25
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Department of Energy Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Programs, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 24, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 24, 2017 hearing on "Department of Energy Atomic Energy Defense Activities and Programs," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to understand the issues regarding maintenance of the safety and reliability of the nation's nuclear stockpile, and future directions in modernization of facilities and the U.S. nuclear complex. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Frank G. Klotz, Susan M. Cange, James F. Caldwell, Jr., and David C. Trimble.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-24
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Worldwide Threats, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 23, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 23, 2017 hearing, "Worldwide Threats" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Vincent R. Stewart: "Today, the United States faces an increasingly complex array of challenges to our national security. We are faced with the rise of foreign militaries with ever-improving capabilities, threats from cyberactors, highly adaptive terrorist organizations, aggressive nonstate actors, and hostile foreign intelligence services-capabilities and intentions that I will assess here in some detail. These challenges must be seen in the broader context of a highly connected and interdependent strategic environment, characterized by the emergence of new political, military, and economic centers and affected by technology and mass communication, mass migration, and urbanization. The threat environment also serves to highlight the critical need for us to operate in close collaboration with our Five Eyes partners, NATO, and other allies across the globe. This Statement for the Record is organized regionally, followed by transnational issues. Taken together, they reflect the diversity, scope, and complexity of today's challenges to our national security". Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel R. Coats and Vincent R. Stewart.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-23
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Cyber Posture of the Services, Hearing before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 23, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 23, 2017 hearing on "Cyber Posture of the Services," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing is to understand the progress and challenges facing the U.S. Cyber Command of the Armed Services as they approach the October 2018 deadline for full operational capability. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Marshall B. Lytle III, Michael M. Gilday, Paul M. Nakasone, Christopher P. Weggeman, and Loretta E. Reynolds.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-23
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Military Space Organization, Policy, and Programs, Hearing before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 17, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 17, 2017 hearing on "Military Space Organization, Policy, and Programs," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Senator Deb Fischer (NE): "The committee meets today to receive testimony on space organization, policy, and programs. [...] Space-based capabilities are integral to the way our military operates and our society functions. As previous hearings in this subcommittee have documented, our adversaries are developing increasingly sophisticated ways to attack U.S. space assets and exploit the domain for their own purposes." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Heather A. Wilson, David L. Goldfein, John W. Raymond, and Samuel A. Greaves.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-17
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United States Cyber Command, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 9, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 9, 2017 hearing, "United States Cyber Command," before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate. From the opening statement of John McCain:"Threats to the United States in cyberspace continue to grow in scope and severity. But our Nation remains woefully unprepared to address these threats, which will be a defining feature of 21st century warfare. As a result, this committee has focused its attention on cybersecurity. We have expressed our concern at the lack of a strategy and policy for addressing our cyber threats. We were hopeful that after years without any serious effort to develop a cyber deterrence policy and strategy from the last administration, the new administration promised one within 90 days of the inauguration. But 90 days have come and gone and no such policy and strategy have been provided." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Michael S. Rogers.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-09
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United States Special Operations Command: Hearing before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 4, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the May 4, 2017 hearing "United States Special Operations Command" held before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John McCain: "The purpose of today's hearing is to hear directly from the senior civilian and military leaders responsible for ensuring our special operations forces are trained, equipped, and ready to confront what is the most complex and daunting set of national security challenges our Nation has faced since the Second World War." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Theresa M. Whelan and Raymond A. Thomas III.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-04
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Department of Defense Laboratories and Their Contributions to Military Operations and Readiness, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 3, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the April 26, 2017 hearing on "Department of Defense Laboratories and Their Contributions to Military Operations and Readiness" before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Joni Ernst: "Today, we will receive testimony on the Department of Defense laboratories and their contribution to military operations and readiness. I am pleased we have Dr. Melissa Flagg, Dr. Jeffrey Holland, Dr. John Montgomery, and Mr. Ricky Peters with us here today. Thank you very much for being on our panel. I look forward to their testimony, and I hope they are not only able to talk about the importance of laboratories but also the unique role our universities and the private sector play in advancing research and development for our Department of Defense. From personal protective equipment and lighter radio batteries for our infantry to directed energy, the technology researched and developed today will ensure we continue to outmatch our adversaries tomorrow." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Melissa L. Flagg, Jeffery P. Holland, John A. Montgomery, and Ricky L. Peters.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-03
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United States Transportation Command, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, May 2, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the May 2, 2017 hearing, "United States Transportation Command," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John McCain: "TRANSCOM [United States Transportation Command] is more than just a functional command that moves personnel and materiel from place to place. It is a crucial asset on which our military's global power projection depends and one we must not take for granted. As General Patton once said, 'The officer who doesn't know his communications and his supply as well as his tactics is totally useless.' General McDew and his predecessors have warned Congress for years that the proliferation of anti-access/area denial capabilities pose significant challenges for our transportation and distribution networks in contested environments. Put simply, any assumption that TRANSCOM will have uncontested access to international airspace and sea lanes in a future conflict is increasingly outdated. Transport ships and aircraft can be held at risk over greater and greater distances. Our logistic networks are centered on large air and sea ports, which serve as efficient hubs, but are also vulnerable to attack." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Darren W. McDew.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-05-02
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Cyber-enabled Information Operations, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity of the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 27, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the April 27, 2017 hearing on "Cyber-enabled Information Operations," before the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Cybersecurity of the Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss cyber-enable information operations and the gathering and disseminating of information within the cyber domain. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John C. Inglis, Michael D. Lumpkin, Rand Waltzman, and Clint Watts.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-04-27
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United States Southern Command and United States Northern Command, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, April 6, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the April 6, 2017 hearing, "United States Southern Command and United States Northern Command" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to provide updates regarding the work of U.S. Southern Command and U.S. Northern Command in defending U.S. homeland and regional security and stability. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Kurt W. Tidd and Lori J. Robinson.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-04-06
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United States European Command, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 23, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 23, 2017 hearing, "United States European Command," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss the "European theater," which "remains critical to our national interests. The transatlantic alliance gives us an unmatched advantage over our adversaries - a united, capable, warfighting alliance resolved in its purpose and strengthened by shared values that have been forged in battle. EUCOM's [European Command] relationship with NATO and the 51 countries within our Area of Responsibility (AOR) provides the United States with a network of willing partners who support global operations and secure the international rules-based order that our nations have defended together since World War II. Our security architecture protects more than 1 billion people and has safeguarded transatlantic trade, which now constitutes almost half of the world's combined GDP. Nevertheless, today we face the most dynamic European security environment in history." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Curtis M. Scaparrotti.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-03-23
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All Arms Warfare in the 21st Century, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 15, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 15, 2017 hearing, "All Arms Warfare in the 21st Century," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss, "critical issue of the future of all arms warfare in the 21st century. Our air and land forces have an extensive history of operating in conjunction with one another to accomplish military objectives. […] Our military situation today is stark. The United States faces a burgeoning number, and a greater spectrum of threats around the globe. At the same time we have declining resources allocated to meeting these threats. To successfully confront this dynamic array of dangers, we must optimize our military organizations and concepts of operation. We must evolve service relationships from ones of interoperability-a goal of the Goldwater-Nichols Act, to ones of full integration and interdependency. This is the next step in the evolution of our military." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David A. Deptula, Douglas A. Macgregor, and Paul Scharre.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-03-15
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United States Central Command and United States Africa Command, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 9, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 9, 2017 hearing, "United States Central Command and United States Africa Command," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss "the posture of U.S. Central Command and Africa Command. […] More than a decade-and-a-half since the September 11th terrorist attacks, our nation is still at war with terrorists that seek to attack our homeland, our interests, our allies, and our partners. […] Our military has gradually eroded ISIS's territorial control and removed key personnel from the battlefield. […] But much to the frustration of the American people, this hard-won tactical progress has not led to enduring strategic gains." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Joseph L. Votel and Thomas D. Waldhauser.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-03-09
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Global Nuclear Weapons Environment, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 8, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the March 8, 2017 hearing on "Global Nuclear Weapons Environment" before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. From the statement of C. Robert Kehler: "We live in highly uncertain and complex times and I continue to believe that a robust strategic deterrent composed of missile defenses, leading‐edge conventional and non‐kinetic capabilities, modern nuclear forces, assured command and control, effective intelligence collection and support, and highly trained and well‐led people will be needed to underwrite US national security and to assure the security of our allies and partners for as far into the future as I can see. " Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: C. Robert Kehler, Keith B. Payne, and Gary S. Samore.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-03-08
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Cyber Strategy and Policy, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 2, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 2, 2017 hearing, "Cyber Strategy and Policy," before the United States Senate Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to discuss U.S. cyber policy and strategy. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Keith B. Alexander, Craig I. Fields, James N. Miller, and Matthew C. Waxman.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-03-02
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Situation in Afghanistan, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, February 9, 2017
This hearing compilation is from the February 9, 2017 hearing "Situation in Afghanistan" before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the statement of John McCain: "America has been at war in Afghanistan for more than a decade-and-a-half. But it is always worth remembering that American forces went to Afghanistan because that was where, under the sanctuary of the Taliban regime, al-Qaeda planned and trained for the September 11th attacks that killed 3,000 innocent civilians on American soil. Our mission was to ensure that Afghanistan would never again be a safe haven for al-Qaeda or other terrorist groups to attack America or our allies and partners. That mission has been successful for fifteen years, but it is not over. American forces are carrying out that mission today by performing two critical tasks: counterterrorism and training, advising, and assisting our Afghan partners. Both of these tasks are vital to achieving our strategic goals and protecting our homeland. We are taking the fight to America's enemies in Afghanistan while at the same time building a sustainable Afghan security force that can stand on its own, take on violent extremists, and deny terrorists safe haven in their country. [...] This new administration has the opportunity to turn the page and finally give our commanders the resources and authorities they need to seize the initiative and force the enemy to react, instead of the other way around. This will likely require additional U.S. and coalition forces and more flexible authorities." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John McCain, Jack Reed, and John W. Nicholson, Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-02-09
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Current Readiness of U.S. Forces, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, February 8, 2017
This hearing compilation is from the February 8, 2017 hearing on "Current Readiness of U.S. Forces" before the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support. From the statement of Daniel Allyn: "This is a challenging time for our Nation and certainly for our Army. The unipolar moment is over, and replacing it is a multi-polar world characterized by competition and uncertainty. Today, the Army is globally engaged with more than 182,000 Soldiers supporting Combatant Commanders in over 140 worldwide locations. To break this down a bit: Over 5,000 Soldiers are in the Middle East supporting the fight against ISIL [Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant], a barbaric enemy intent on destabilizing the region and the globe. Nearly 8,000 more remain in Afghanistan, providing critical enabling support to Afghan National Security forces fighting a persistent insurgent threat. Over 33,000 are assigned or allocated to Europe to assure our Allies and deter a potentially grave threat to freedom. [...] In fact, the strength of the All Volunteer Force truly remains our Soldiers. These young men and women are trained, ready and inspired. We must be similarly inspired to provide for them commensurate with their extraordinary service and sacrifice." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Daniel B. Allyn, William F. Moran, Glenn M. Walters, and Stephen W. Wilson.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-02-08
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Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 and Onwards, Hearing Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, January 24, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the January 24, 2017 hearing on "Defense Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 and Onwards," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John McCain: "The world order that America has led for seven decades-which has benefited our people most of all-is now under unprecedented strain. We have entered a new era of great power competition, even as we continue to face an enduring global conflict against violent Islamist extremist groups. Too many Americans seem to have forgotten that our world order is not self-sustaining. Too many have forgotten that, while the threats we face may not have purely military solutions, they all have military dimensions. In short, too many have forgotten that hard power matters. It is what gives our nation leverage to deter aggression and achieve peace through strength. [...] In other words, President Trump is now commander-in-chief of a military that is underfunded, undersized, and unready to meet the diverse and complex array of threats confronting our nation. That is why every member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has testified to our committees that years of budget cuts have placed the lives of the men and women of our armed forces at greater risk." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Dakota L. Wood, Thomas G. Mahnken, and Lawrence J. Korb.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-01-24
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Restoring American Power: Recommendations for the FY 2018-FY 2022 Defense Budget
From the Executive Summary: "This paper offers a general blueprint to begin rebuilding and reshaping our military. It is not cheap-roughly $430 billion of new money above the Obama administration's defense budget for the next five years, which is already more than $100 billion above the budget caps in law. The cost of further inaction, however, is worse: We will irreparably damage our military's ability to deter aggression and conflict. Indeed, as General Mark Milley, Chief of Staff of the Army, has said: 'The only thing more expensive than deterrence is actually fighting a war, and the only thing more expensive than fighting a war is fighting one and losing one.'"
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
McCain, John, 1936-
2017-01-16
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Nomination Hearing: James Mattis, Secretary of Defense, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, January 12, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the January 12, 2017 hearing on "Nomination Hearing: James Mattis, Secretary of Defense" held before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John McCain: "All of us recognize the unique, indeed historic, nature of this nomination. General Mattis enjoyed a long and distinguished career in uniform, but current law would bar him from serving as Secretary of Defense for three more years. While I support retaining that law, I also believe that our nation needs General Mattis's service more than ever. So after this hearing, the Committee will meet to consider special legislation to allow General Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James N. Mattis.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-01-12
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Civilian Control of the Armed Forces, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, January 10, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the January 10, 2017 hearing on "Civilian Control of the Armed Forces" before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the statement of John McCain: "Civilian control of the Armed Forces has been a bedrock principle of American government since our Revolution. A painting hanging in the Capitol Rotunda celebrates the legacy of George Washington, who voluntarily resigned his commission as commander of the Continental Army to the Congress. And this principle is enshrined in our Constitution, which divides control of the Armed Forces among the President, as commander in chief, and the Congress as coequal branches of government. Since then, Congress has adopted various provisions separating military and civilian positions. [...] The basic responsibilities of civilian and military leaders are simple enough. For civilian leaders: to seek the best professional military advice while under no obligation to follow it. For military leaders, to provide candid counsel while recognizing civilians have the final say. Or as James Mattis once observed, to insist on being heard and never insist on being obeyed. But the fact is that the relationship between civilian and military leaders is inherently and endlessly complex. It is a relationship of unequals who nonetheless share responsibility for the defense of the nation. The stakes could not be higher. The gaps in mutual understanding are sometimes wide. Personalities often clash. And the unique features of the profession of arms and the peculiarities of service cultures often prove daunting for civilians who never served in uniform. Ultimately, the key to healthy civil-military relations and civilian control of the military is the oath soldiers and statesmen share in common 'to protect and defend the Constitution.'" Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Eliot A. Cohen and Kathleen H. Hicks.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-01-10
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Foreign Cyber Threats to the United States, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, January 5, 2017
This is a testimony compilation of the January 5, 2017 hearing on "Foreign Cyber Threats to the United States" held before the Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John McCain: "This hearing is about the broad range of cybersecurity challenges confronting our nation--threats from countries like Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran, as well as non-state actors from terrorist groups to transnational criminal organizations. In recent years, we have seen a growing series of cyberattacks by multiple actors-- attacks that have targeted our citizens, businesses, military, and government. But there is no escaping the fact that this committee meets today for the first time in this new Congress in the aftermath of an unprecedented attack on our democracy." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James Clapper, Marcel Lettre, and Michael Rogers.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017-01-05
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Russian Influence and Unconventional Warfare Operations in the "Grey Zone": Lessons from Ukraine, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 29, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 29, 2017 hearing, "Russian Influence and Unconventional Warfare Operations in the 'Grey Zone': Lessons from Ukraine," before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to, "address the topic of Russian influence and unconventional warfare operations in the 'grey zone:' lessons from Ukraine." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Olga Oliker, Michael R. Carpenter, and Charles T. Cleveland.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017
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Posture of the Department of the Navy, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 15, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the June 15, 2017 hearing, "Posture of the Department of the Navy," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the witness testimony of Sean J. Stackley: "As the nation's forward global force, the men and women of your Navy and Marine Corps are fully deployed, continuously present afloat and ashore, promoting and protecting the national interests of the United States. If called, they are prepared to 'fight tonight' and win. But, by operating forward, by maintaining a high state of readiness, by participating in international exercises and providing assurance to our partners and allies, by securing the maritime and ensuring access to the global commons, by performing the full spectrum of missions assigned - from humanitarian assistance to strategic deterrence - our greater objective is to dissuade our adversaries and ultimately, to deter potential conflict. To this end, the Navy and Marine Corps operate as part of the larger Joint Force, uniquely providing the sovereignty and persistence of a sea-based force able to operate wherever the waters reach and able to rapidly maneuver ashore as an expeditionary force with air and ground support. It is this ability to operate independently for sustained periods that places naval forces in such a high demand that Combatant Commanders' peacetime requests for naval forces exceed the capacity of the currently sized force. Careful management of our training, maintenance and deployment cycles, however, has ensured our presence and our readiness to meet the nation's highest priority demands as directed by the Secretary of Defense." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Sean J. Stackley, John M. Richardson, and Robert B. Neller.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017
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Department of Defense Budget Posture, Hearing Before the Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, June 13, 2017
This testimony compilation is from the June 13, 2017 hearing, "Department of Defense Budget Posture," before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services. From the witness testimony of Joseph F. Dunford Jr.: "The U.S. military's competitive advantage against potential adversaries is eroding. Over the last decade, sustained operational commitments, budgetary instability, and advances by our adversaries have threatened our ability to project power and we have lost our advantage in key warfighting areas. The FY18 Budget Request will allow the Armed Forces to meet operational requirements, continue rebuilding warfighting readiness, and place the military on a path to balancing the Defense program. However, without sustained, sufficient, and predictable funding, I assess that within 5 years we will lose our ability to project power; the basis of how we defend the homeland, advance U.S. interests, and meet our alliance commitments." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: James N. Mattis and Joseph F. Dunford, Jr.
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017
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Air Force Modernization: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Airland of the Committee on Armed Services, United States Senate, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, First Session, March 29, 2017
This testimony compilation made by the HSDL staff is from the March 29, 2017 hearing, "Air Force Modernization," before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Airland of the Committee on Armed Services. The purpose of this hearing was to provide an, "update on the United States Air Force Modernization programs and Force Structure. Today's demand for Air Force capabilities continues to grow as Airmen provide America with unmatched Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. We are supporting Combatant Commander requirements in response to growing challenges from Russia, China, North Korea and Iran, in addition to the ever present counterterrorism mission in the Middle East and around the world. While our forces have been heavily engaged in deterring or addressing these operational challenges, our adversaries have taken the opportunity to invest in and advance their own capabilities. To address ever narrowing capabilities gaps, we need your support in the form of increased, steady and predictable appropriations. With this support, the Air Force can invest in critical capabilities and modernization programs while sustaining capacity and recovering readiness to ensure the joint force can deter, deny and decisively defeat any enemy that threatens the United States or our national interests." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mark C. Nowland, Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., and Jerry D. Harris Jr..
United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Armed Services
2017
