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Don't Be a Victim of Immigration Fraud
This brochure provides information on protecting yourself against immigration fraud.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2008
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Naturalization Information Sessions [video]
"USCIS field offices are holding free information sessions across the country to provide immigrants and potential applicants with an overview of the naturalization process and test, the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, and free educational resources available to the public. At these events, attendees hear directly from USCIS Officers and have the opportunity to ask questions related to eligibility requirements, processing times, and other important topics. By attending a session, participants will gain a better understanding of what to expect during the naturalization interview. This short video describes the sessions for those interested in attending an upcoming event."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2010
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USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test [video]
"The USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test video was developed as an informational resource for individuals interested in learning more about the naturalization process. The 16-minute video provides an overview of the naturalization process including the eligibility requirements, the application process, preliminary steps, the naturalization interview, the English tests and the U.S. history and government test (civics). The video includes two simulated interviews between applicants and USCIS Officers. Individuals applying for naturalization may use this video as a reference tool to prepare for the naturalization interview. Teachers and volunteers can use this video to complement classroom instruction."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2010-03-26
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USCIS Strategic Plan 2008-2012
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) developed the 2008-2012 strategic plan "to integrate key mission objectives, future plans and priorities, organization improvement initiatives, and prudent resource management." The report includes USCIS accomplishments, core values, strategic plan framework, an organizational chart, domestic and international maps. The six goals developed in the report are as follows: strengthen the security and integrity of the immigration system, provide effective customer-oriented immigration benefit and information services, support immigrant's integration and participation in American civic culture, promote flexible and sound immigration policies and programs, strengthen the infrastructure supporting the USCIS mission, and operate as a high-performance organization that promotes a highly talented workforce and a dynamic work culture. Each goal is supported by three to four objectives supported by past accomplishments.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2008-09
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Response to the Recommendation to Limit USCIS Adjudication of Asylum Applications to Those Submitted by Individuals in Valid Non-Immigrant Status
This document is a response by Dr. Emilio T. Gonzales, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to the recommendations made by the USCIS Ombudsman, Prakash Khatri-"to reform the asylum adjudication process." More specifically, Director Gonzales breaks down the response to the recommendations as follows: "we first analyze the justification and assumed benefits upon which you base your recommendations to limit USCIS adjudication of asylum applications to those filed by applicants with valid immigration status and to charge asylum applicants filing fees. We also address in detail why we believe that virtual elimination of the affirmative asylum process would be detrimental to the nation's asylum system. We next address your recommendation that Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) assume responsibility for credible and reasonable fear screenings. Finally, we address in summary form the number of other recommendations embedded in the proposed regulation you put forward. As no explanation was included for those recommendations, we could not respond to their underlying rationales, but did carefully consider the merits of the proposed changes. We also provide an Executive Summary, given the length of this response."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Gonzales, Emilio T.
2006-06-20
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CIS Ombudsman Study and Recommendations on Naturalization Oath Ceremonies, December 16, 2008
"With U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) naturalizing more than 1,000,000 new citizens in FY 2008, the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman) initiated a study of naturalization ceremonies in June 2008. The Ombudsman observed 19 large and small scale administrative and judicial ceremonies in six districts nationwide and interviewed customers, agencies and USCIS staff present. This study and these recommendations address how USCIS can: expeditiously perform meaningful naturalization oath ceremonies that are convenient for individuals even in areas where courts dictate frequency and location, inform new citizens on procedures to update their status with other governmental agencies and thus ensure access to the benefits to which they are entitled, most efficiently produce secure and durable naturalization certificates for distribution at the ceremony, and usefully convey to customers and stakeholders the progress being made on naturalization adjudications."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2008-12-16
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Observations on the E-Verify Experience in Arizona & Recommended Customer Service Enhancements
"E-Verify is an Internet-based program that permits registered employers to verify a new hire's legal ability to work in the United States. This report explores how E-Verify has been received by some public and private sector employers who have been required to use it. E-Verify is currently offered to employers on a voluntary basis nationwide. However, some states, including Arizona, have enacted legislation mandating the use of E-Verify with varying trigger requirements. In Arizona, all private and public sector employers are required to use E-Verify regardless of the number of workers they employ. The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman) interviewed a variety of employers in Arizona to gain insights into how E-Verify is working in a universal, mandatoryuse environment, and to determine how E-Verify might perform if nationally mandated by immigration reform legislation. The Ombudsman determined from this study that mid-sized and large employers appear relatively satisfied with the speed and accuracy of E-Verify. Smaller employers, however, expressed varying levels of concern with user-friendliness. Also, confusion remains about the exact timing, and the specific processes, that must be followed by employers and employees after E-Verify returns a Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) determination. Apart from these operational observations, the Ombudsman found that USCIS outreach and education efforts have been well received by system users, but may not be reaching smaller sized employers that represent 50 percent of the existing private U.S. payroll."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2008-12-22
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Citizenship and Immigration Services: Memorandum for Service Center Directors, CIS Regional Directors, CIS Office of International Affairs, CIS Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Final Regulation on Certification of Foreign Health Care Workers: Adjudicator's Field Manual Update AD 03-31
On July 25, 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final regulation implementing section 212(a)(5)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) and section 212(r) of the Act. The rule establishes that certain nonimmigrant health care workers are required to obtain certification in accordance with section 212(a)(5)(C) of the Act under a phased-in process. Nurses may be able to demonstrate that they meet the alternate certification requirements of section 212(r) of the Act. The rule also describes the English language testing requirements that the workers must meet in order to obtain certification in their respective occupations, and lists the acceptable testing organizations (these provisions are also listed in the March 26, 2003, memorandum titled Guidance for Acceptance of English Language Testing Scores on Health Care Worker Certification). The rule describes the process under which an organization may apply for authorization to issue health care worker certification, what the organization must do to retain its authorization, and the procedure by which the authorization may be reviewed and/or terminated.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2003-09-22
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Immigration Information: National Border Patrol Strategy
"The 1994-1995 immigration initiatives included a Border Patrol Program enhancement to build on the Administration's commitment to reform the immigration system. The Commissioner of the Immigration and Naturalization Service recognized the need to address the immigration challenges of asylum, technology, criminal aliens, naturalization, and control of the border in an efficient, comprehensive and coordinated manner. The National Border Patrol Strategy addresses background, Southwest border, California, Arizona, and Northern border and coastal initiatives."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) [website]
This site provides an introduction to the USCIS and details the various administrative and management functions and responsibilities now within the DHS that were once in the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Reading Vocabulary for the New Naturalization Test
"The USCIS Reading Vocabulary Flash Cards will help immigrants study for the English reading portion of the new naturalization test. These flash cards contain all the words found in the English reading portion of the new naturalization test. The flash cards can be used in the classroom as an instructional tool for citizenship preparation or as a resource for self-study. The content focuses on civics and history topics. Using a pencil, there is space on the back of each card next to the vocabulary word where students may practice writing the word in English or in their own language. Below the vocabulary word, students may practice writing a sentence with the newly learned vocabulary word. For additional practice, there are several blank cards at the back of the reading section. Students may practice writing the newly learned vocabulary words into sentences on these blank cards. Each reading test administered to an applicant will contain no more than three (3) sentences. An applicant must read one (1) out of three (3) sentences correctly to demonstrate an ability to read in English. To help an applicant prepare, these flash cards contain all the words found in the English reading portion of the new naturalization test. The content focuses on civics and history topics."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2009-03
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Handbook for Employers: Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form) [2011]
"In 1986, Congress reformed U S immigration laws. These reforms, the result of a bipartisan effort, preserved the tradition of legal immigration while seeking to close the door to illegal entry. The employer sanctions provisions, found in section 274A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), were added by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA). These pro-visions further changed with the passage of the Immigration Act of 1990 and the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act (IIRIRA) of 1996. Employment is often the magnet that attracts individuals to reside in the United States illegally. The purpose of the employer sanctions law is to remove this magnet by requiring employers to hire only individuals who may legally work here: U S citizens, noncitizen nationals, lawful permanent residents, and aliens authorized to work. To comply with the law, employers must verify the identity and employment authorization of each person they hire, complete and retain a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, for each employee, and refrain from discriminating against individuals on the basis of national origin or citizenship (See Part Four for more information on unlawful discrimination ). Form I-9 helps employers to verify individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. You, as an employer, must complete a Form I-9 for every new employee you hire after November 6, 1986. This Handbook provides guidance on how to properly complete Form I-9 and answers frequently asked questions about the law as it relates to Form I-9."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-06-01
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How Best to Improve Bus Safety on Our Nation's Highways: Hearing Before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, House of Representatives, One Hundred Twelfth Congress, First Session, June 13, 2011
From the opening statement of John Mica: "We had a horrible accident on March of 2011 on the New Jersey Turnpike, we had another horrendous accident in New York with 15 fatalities, injuries in these incidents. We have had, again, unfortunately, in North Carolina, another horrible accident in the Greensboro, North Carolina, area where four passengers were killed and 53 others injured. So, the purpose of the hearing is to look at our current laws, our regulations, and the administration, those provisions that we currently have in statute or in rules, and make certain that we have the very best measures in the bill that we are drafting. We have taken ideas from both sides of the aisle in our preliminary work, and hopefully we will have some additional input today because, again, one fatality is far too many." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: John Mica, Anne S. Ferro, David Palmer, Peter Pantuso, Victor S. Parra, and Jacqueline S. Gillan.
United States. Government Printing Office
2011
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What Characteristics of Bullying, Bullying Victims, and Schools Are Associated with Increased Reporting of Bullying to School Officials?
"This study tested 51 characteristics of bullying victimization, bullying victims, and bullying victims' schools to determine which were associated with reporting to school officials. It found that 11 characteristics in two categories--bullying victimization and bullying victims-- showed a statistically significant association with reporting. The study also notes the high percentage (64 percent) of respondents who experienced bullying but did not report it."
National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance (U.S.); Institute of Education Sciences (U.S.)
Petrosino, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1961-; Guckenburg, Sarah; DeVoe, Jill F.
2010-08
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Policy Memorandum: The Role of Private Attorneys and Other Representatives; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 12 and 15; AFM Update AD11-42
"This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance regarding the role of private attorneys and other representatives who appear before USCIS. […] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is committed to ensuring the integrity of the immigration system. This goal is furthered when USCIS adjudicators recognize the range of individuals who may represent applicants and petitioners, respect the relationship between client and representative, and conduct interviews professionally. The Department of Homeland Security has rules of professional conduct for employees and practitioners who practice before the Department. This policy memorandum provides guidance to adjudicators and balances the meaningful role of attorneys and representatives in the interview process with the important responsibility of adjudicators to conduct fair, orderly interviews."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-12-21
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Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman: Recommendations to Improve the Quality in Extraordinary Ability and Other Employment-based Adjudications
"In this study, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (Ombudsman's Office) reviews U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) policy regarding the adjudication of certain employment-based immigrant petitions filed on behalf of individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (EB-1-1); outstanding professors and researchers (EB-1-2); and exceptional ability professionals (EB-2) in the sciences, arts, or business. On March 4, 2010, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision, Poghos Kazarian v. US Citizenship and Immigration Services (Kazarian), reviewing USCIS' application of the regulations governing extraordinary ability petitions. This was the first circuit court decision following district court cases issued to clarify the standard for adjudications. On December 22, 2010, USCIS issued a policy memorandum entitled 'Evaluation of Evidence Submitted with Certain Form I-140 Petitions; Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.2, AFM Update AD11-14' (I-140 policy memo). This USCIS policy guidance applies the Ninth Circuit decision with respect to petitions filed for individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and exceptional ability professionals. The USCIS policy guidance provides a two-part test to determine eligibility: (1) an evaluation of whether the petitioner provided the requisite evidence; and (2) a final merits determination."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-12-29
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Policy Memorandum: Revised Guidance on the Adjudication of Cases Involving Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds (TRIG) and Further Amendment to the Hold Policy for Such Cases
"This Policy Memorandum (PM) provides updated instruction to all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices in adjudicating cases in which an applicant is inadmissible under one or more of the terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds (TRIG) set forth in Section 212(a)(3)(B) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This PM modifies existing hold guidance for cases involving TRIG to allow for the denial of some cases currently on hold in which a TRIG exemption would not be granted to the individual applicant even if an exemption were available."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-11-20
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Policy Memorandum: Revised Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Removable Aliens
"This Policy Memorandum (PM) establishes new USCIS [United States Citizenship and Immigration Services] guidelines for referring cases and issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) in a manner that promotes the sound use of the resources of the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to enhance national security, public safety, and the integrity of the immigration system. This PM supersedes Policy Memorandum No. 110, Disposition of Cases Involving Removable Aliens, dated July 11, 2006."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-11-07
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Policy Memorandum: Implementation of New Exemption Under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for the Provision of Material Support in the Form of Medical Care
"On October 13, 2011, following consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney General, the Secretary of Homeland Security (the Secretary), exercised her discretionary authority not to apply the material support inadmissibility ground to certain aliens who provided medical care to persons associated with terrorist activities or organizations. […] This Policy Memorandum (PM) guides U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudicators on implementation of the Secretary's exemption. […] INA [ Immigration and Nationality Act ] section 212(a)(3)(B) renders inadmissible an alien who provides material support, including the provision of medical care, to a terrorist organization or to an individual the alien knows, or reasonably should know, has committed or plans to commit a terrorist activity."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-11-20
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Policy Memorandum: Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 11-13, Chapter 40.1(c) Validity of Form I-693
"This Policy Memorandum (PM) temporarily extends the validity of civil surgeon endorsements on Form I-693 for adjustment of status applicants. [...] The endorsement of a civil surgeon on Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, is generally valid for one year. Form I-693 is a requirement and is filed in conjunction with Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status; and Form I-687, Application for Status as a Temporary Resident Under Section 245A of the INA [Immigration and Nationality Act]. Some I-485 and I-687 applications remain pending for more than the one-year validity period of the Form I-693. In a policy memorandum dated December 16, 2010, USCIS [United States Citizenship and Immigration Service] extended the validity of the civil surgeon endorsement on Form I-693 until the I-485 application could be adjudicated. This policy was issued in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and it was limited to those applications where no Class 'A' or Class 'B' medical condition, other than a Class 'B' condition annotated in the Other Medical Conditions section, was certified. This policy is in effect until January 1, 2012."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
2011-12-29
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Guide to Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Other Control System Configurations Such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC):
"This document provides guidance for establishing secure industrial control systems (ICS). These ICS, which include supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and other control system configurations such as skid-mounted Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) are often found in the industrial control sectors. ICS are typically used in industries such as electric, water and wastewater, oil and natural gas, transportation, chemical, pharmaceutical, pulp and paper, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, aerospace, and durable goods.) SCADA systems are generally used to control dispersed assets using centralized data acquisition and supervisory control. DCS are generally used to control production systems within a local area such as a factory using supervisory and regulatory control. PLCs are generally used for discrete control for specific applications and generally provide regulatory control. These control systems are vital to the operation of the U.S. critical infrastructures that are often highly interconnected and mutually dependent systems. It is important to note that approximately 90 percent of the nation's critical infrastructures are privately owned and operated. Federal agencies also operate many of the ICS mentioned above; other examples include air traffic control and materials handling (e.g., Postal Service mail handling.) This document provides an overview of these ICS and typical system topologies, identifies typical threats and vulnerabilities to these systems, and provides recommended security countermeasures to mitigate the associated risks."
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.)
Falco, Joe; Scarfone, Karen; Stouffer, Keith
2011-06
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Protecting Information and System Integrity in Industrial Control System Environments: Cybersecurity for the Manufacturing Sector
From the Executive Summary: "Many manufacturing organizations rely on industrial control systems (ICS) to monitor and control their machinery, production lines, and other physical processes that produce goods. To stay competitive, manufacturing organizations are increasingly connecting their operational technology (OT) systems to their information technology (IT) systems to enable and expand enterprise-wide connectivity and remote access for enhanced business processes and capabilities. Although the integration of IT and OT networks is helping manufacturers boost productivity and gain efficiencies, it has also provided malicious actors, including nation states, common criminals, and insider threats a fertile landscape where they can exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities to compromise the integrity of ICS and ICS data to reach their end goal. The motivations behind these attacks can range from degrading manufacturing capabilities to financial gain, and causing reputational harm. [...] To address the cybersecurity challenges facing the manufacturing sector, the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST's) National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) launched this project in collaboration with NIST's Engineering Laboratory (EL) and cybersecurity technology providers. Together, we have built example solutions that manufacturing organizations can use to mitigate ICS integrity risks, strengthen the cybersecurity of OT systems, and protect the data that these systems process."
National Institute of Standards and Technology (U.S.); National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence
Powell, Michael; Brule, Joseph; Pease, Michael . . .
2022-03
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Avoiding the Paris Gun Trap: The Future of America's Strategic Artillery
From the Abstract: "In an attempt to end the stalemate on the Western Front during World War I, German scientists and engineers created a supergun capable of firing a 233-pound projectile over 75 miles to bombard the citizens of Paris, France. These weapons, The Paris Guns, possessed the potential to achieve an exponential military advantage for the German Military. The Germans' folly became clear as they developed a weapon without first considering its ability to achieve the effects they desired. Today, the United States Army seeks to develop superguns capable of exponentially increased range, the strategic long-range cannons. The United States Army has defined a role for these weapons in deterring in competition, and penetrating and dis-integrating anti-access and area denial networks in armed conflict. This study examines the history and effects of The Paris Guns at the strategic level. It then measures the accumulation of these effects across the operational variables. This study concludes that The Paris Guns achieved some strategic effects; these effects did not benefit the Germans. Additionally, this study concludes that the United States Army's pursuit of strategic long-range cannons is viable, provided the pursuit avoids the same strategic errors of The Paris Guns during World War I."
Army University Press (U.S.)
Grundhauser, Ian P.
2022-03
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Ukraine Conflict and Other Factors Contributing to High Commodity Prices and Food Insecurity
From the Executive Summary: "A number of factors have converged over the last 18 months to send global agricultural commodity prices to near-record levels. Russia's invasion of Ukraine - and the potential loss of Ukrainian exports - was the latest development to push commodity prices higher. Other factors affecting global markets, which date back to late 2020, include: increased global demand, led by China; drought-reduced supplies; tightening wheat, corn, and soybean stocks in major exporting countries; high energy prices pushing up the costs of fertilizer, transportation, and agricultural production; and countries imposing export bans and restrictions, further tightening supplies. As observed during the food price crises of 2008 and 2012, developing countries that are dependent on food imports are the most vulnerable to food insecurity. Such countries tend to respond to price signals by shifting consumption and trade patterns, while larger exporting nations respond by increasing production to meet demand. However, the geopolitical turmoil of a war between two major agricultural exporting countries, including the world's largest fertilizer exporter (Russia), adds additional uncertainty and concern to today's situation."
United States. Department of Agriculture; United States. Foreign Agricultural Service
2022-04
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Nuclear Security: Actions, Accountability and Reform, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, February 28, 2013
This is the February 28, 2013 hearing on "Nuclear Security" held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of Mike Rogers: "This subcommittee has responsibility for many big critical important issues, and we are going to get into one of them right now. Today's hearing is part of the committee's continuing oversight of the aftermath of the security breach at Y--12 National Security Complex in July of last year. At this point, the facts of the incident are well established so I won't repeat them. Needless to say, the intrusion was astonishing and completely unacceptable. Through its hearing and closed briefing last September, the subcommittee is aware of the immediate corrective actions taken by the NNSA [National Nuclear Security Administration] and the DOE [Department of Energy]. Today's hearing is focused on the broader implications of the incident, including organizational leadership and structural failures that enabled it to occur. Reviewing the testimony from our first witness panel as well as the other reports on DOE nuclear security stretching back 15 years, I am deeply concerned that we have been identifying the same problem for more than a decade." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jim Cooper, Mike Rogers, C. Donald Alston, Sandra E. Finan, Gregory H. Friedman, Daniel B. Poneman, Neile L. Miller, and John Garamendi.
United States. Government Printing Office
2013
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Investigation of School Resource and Safety Programs Policy and Practice in Virginia
From the Executive Summary: "This study discerned a great deal of information from surveys, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), focus groups, and interviews. This executive summary will provide some of the top-level findings regarding School Resource Officer (SRO) and School Security Officer (SSO) programs in Virginia and direct the reader to where more detailed discussion of each finding can be found. Our survey of SROs their law enforcement supervisors (SRO Supervisors), administrators who work with them (School-Based Liaisons), and SSOs, and the School Safety Survey provided the foundation for much of the quantitative analysis. Based on the School Safety Survey, 58.6% of Virginia schools have an SRO and/or an SSO. SROs tended to be male (81.7%), Caucasian (80.7%), and an average age of 43 (range 24-70). SSOs however had much more diversity across the board, with 62% male and 51.9% African-American, and they were somewhat older, with an average age of 52[.]"
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (U.S.)
Lawson, Gerard; Welfare, Laura; Hori, Kazuki . . .
2020-04-07
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Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, Second Session, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Hearing on Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Request for Nuclear Forces and Atomic Energy Defense Activities, March 22, 2018
This is the March 22, 2018 hearing titled "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs," held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of John C. Rood: "Today, the United States faces an increasingly complex global security environment in which the central challenge to our prosperity and security is the reemergence of long-term strategic competition by revisionist powers in China and Russia. While they pose separate challenges with unique attributes, both China and Russia seek to reshape the world order and change territorial borders. Consequently, they pose increasing security threats to us, our allies, and partners. Long-term competition with China and Russia requires increased U.S. and allied military investment because of the magnitude of the threats they pose today and the potential that these threats will increase in the future. We must also simultaneously strengthen our efforts to deter and counter the clear and present dangers posed by rogue regimes such as North Korea and Iran. The U.S. military remains the strongest in the world. However, our advantages are eroding as potential adversaries modernize and build up their conventional and nuclear forces. They now field a broad arsenal of advanced missiles, including variants that can reach the American homeland." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Terry Benedict, Lisa E. Gordon-Hagerty, James Owendoff, Robin Rand, and John C. Rood.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2019
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Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Service, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, Second Session, Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Hearing on Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for National Security Space, March 15, 2016
This is from the March 15, 2016 hearing on "Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Request for National Security Space" before the U.S. House Committee on Armed Services and the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces. The statements within this compilation begin by discussing a proposal for the construction of new Delta 4 and Falcon 9 rocket engines which will replace the existing Atlas 5 engine. However, the transition is estimated to cost one to one and a half billion dollars to build with possible additional costs. The discussion primarily surrounds the financial implications and impacts of developing sed engine on the Airforce Space Mission. Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: David J. Buck, Frank Cavelli, Robert Cardillo, John Hyten, Doug Loverro, and Dyke Weatherington.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2017
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Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) Requirements Assessment, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, Second Session, July 16, 2014
This is from the July 16, 2014 hearing on "Unmanned Carrier-Launched Airborne Surveillance and Strike (UCLASS) Requirements Assessment," held before the U.S. House of Representative Committee on Armed Services. From the Introduction of Mark D. Andress: "The United States is a maritime nation with global responsibilities. Our Navy and Marine Corps' persistent presence and multi-mission capability represent U.S. power projection across the global commons. Navy and Marine Corps forces move at will across the world's oceans, seas and littorals, and they extend the effects of the sea-base deep inland. Naval Aviation provides our nation's leaders with 'offshore options' where needed, when needed. We enable global reach and access, regardless of changing circumstances, and will continue to be the nation's preeminent option for employing deterrence through global presence, sea control, mission flexibility and when necessary, armed interdiction. The Navy and Marine Corps provide an agile strike and amphibious power projection force in readiness, and such agility requires that the aviation arm of our naval strike and expeditionary forces remain capable in the future threat environment. UCLASS will enhance our Naval and Joint Force capabilities by providing the carrier air wing with organic persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) and precision strike capability." Statements, letters, and materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Mark D. Andress, Shawn Brimley, Paul A. Grosklags, Joseph T. Guastella, Robert Martinage, Bryan McGrath, and Ronald O'Rourke.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2015
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Advancing the Science and Acceptance of Autonomy for Future Defense Systems, Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities of the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourteenth Congress, First Session, November 19, 2015
This is the November 19, 2015 hearing "Advancing the Science and Acceptance of Autonomy for Future Defense Systems," held before the House Committee on Armed Services. From the opening statement of subcommittee chairman Joe Wilson: "I am pleased to welcome everyone here today for today's hearing on advancing the science and acceptance of autonomy for future defense systems. The military necessity for autonomous systems is obvious. Many of us recognize that our military is not large enough, and it is not likely to grow sufficiently over the next few years to handle all the threats we face. On top of this, shrinking budgets will shrink our military, stretch our military men and women and platforms even further to be able to accomplish their ever-changing and challenging missions. The promise of autonomous systems is becoming more evident every day. From self-driving cars to smart buildings to increasing presence of robotics, the full potential of autonomous systems is nearly endless. What is less understood are the technical and policy challenges that must be identified and solved to make those visions a reality. Most of us are more likely to understand what is possible with examples provided from television and movies. So I am looking forward to having real experts shed light on what the actual state-of- the-art technology is, and what the path to acceptance looks like for the military services. And with this backdrop, we look forward to hearing from today's panel of witnesses who will educate members on many of the issues related to autonomy research and the development of increasingly autonomous systems." Statements, letters, and other materials submitted for the record include those of the following: Jonathan Bornstein, Frank Kelley, and Greg L. Zacharias.
United States. Government Publishing Office
2016
