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Hearing Information 2005
2005 Transcripts
Wednesday, November 9 - 1:45pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Regional Powers Panel met to receive testimony on regional powers' threats to the United States' interests.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Vice Admiral Albert H. Konetzni, Jr., United States Navy (ret.)
Former Deputy and Chief of Staff, Atlantic Fleet
Former Commander Submarine Force, Pacific Fleet
Rear Admiral James F. Sigler, United States Navy (ret.)
Former Deputy Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet
Former Director of Plans and Policy, United States Central Command
Wednesday, November 9 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn – Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Defense Logistics Agency's Prime Vendor Program.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Vice Admiral Keith W. Lippert (pdf)
Director, Defense Logistics Agency
United States Navy
Wednesday, November 9, 10:00am - 311 Cannon - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee joint with the Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Honorable Michael P. Jackson
Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security
Honorable Paul McHale (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
Major General Richard J. Rowe (pdf)
United States Army, Director of Operations
USNORTHCOM
Admiral Thomas H. Collins
Commandant
United States Coast Guard
Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, United States Army (pdf)
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Friday, November 4 - 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Regional Powers Gap Panel met to receive testimony on U.S. response to regional powers and interagency planning capabilities.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Hans Binnendijk
Dr. Bernard Cole
Mr. Roy Kamphausen
Director of National Security Affairs
National Bureau of Asian Research
Thursday, November 3 - 3:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism and Radical Islam Gap Panel met to receive testimony on Understanding Aspirations of Radical Islam: Why Mainstream Islam is Radically Different.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Mary R. Habeck
Associate Professor of Strategic Studies
Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS)
Dr. Angel M. Rabasa
Senior Policy Analyst
RAND Corporation
Professor Shibley Telhami
Anwar Sadat Professor for Peace and Development
University of Maryland
Thursday, November 3 - 8:30am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on Your Troops: Their Story.
· Hearing Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Brigadier General John F. Kelly
United States Marine Corps, Legislative Assistant to the Commandant
(Former Assistant Division Commander of 1st Marine Division)
Colonel Robert Abrams
United States Army, Chief of Staff, 1st Cavalry Division
(Former commander, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division)
Command Sergeant Major Neil Citola, Command Sergeant Major, III Corps
(Formerly Command Sergeant Major, 1st Cavalry Division)
Wednesday, November 2 - 12:00pm Noon - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on acquisition reform
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Honorable Claude M. Bolton, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology
Honorable John J. Young, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition
Lieutenant General Donald J. Hoffman (pdf)
United States Air Force
Military Deputy, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition
Tuesday, November 1 - 3:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Asymmetric and Unconventional Threats Gap Panel met to receive testimony on space security.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Ed Taylor
Head of Communications and Information Technology Division
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Lincoln Technology
Michael E. O'Hanlon
Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies
The Brookings Institution
Dr. James Lewis
Senior Fellow and Director
Technology and Public Policy Programs, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Mr. David E. Mosher
Senior Policy Analyst
RAND Corporation
Thursday, October 27 - 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Asymmetric and Unconventional Threats Panel met to receive testimony on Cyber Security, Information Assurance and Information Superiority.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Eugene Spafford, Ph.D.
Professor, Purdue University
Member, President's Information Technology Advisory Committee
Mr. David Grawrock
Principle Engineer and Security Architect
Intel Corporation
Mr. Paul B. Kurtz
Executive Director
Cyber Security Industry Alliance
Wednesday, October 26 - 4:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism and Radical Islam Gap Panel met to receive testimony on responding to the radical Islamic terrorist threat - the Department of Defense's roles, missions and capabilities in the Global War on Terrorism. Audio is in two parts due to technical difficulty.
· Audio Transcript: Part 1 Part 2
Witnesses:
Mr. Michael Vickers
Director of Strategic Studies
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Major General Robert H. Scales, Jr., United States Army (ret.)
Former Commandant
United States Army War College
Wednesday, October 26 - 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Regional Powers Panel met to receive testimony on an overview of regional powers' military capabilities and threats to United States interests.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
James R. Lilley
Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
Former Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China and to the Republic of Korea
Michael E. O’Hanlon
Senior Fellow
Foreign Policy Studies, Brookings Institution
Loren B. Thompson, Ph.D.
Chief Operating Officer
The Lexington Institute
Thursday, October 20 - 4:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee joint with the Technical and Tactical Intelligence Subcommittee of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence met to receive testimony on the Aerial Common Sensor Program.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Subcommittee Chairman Wilson’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. John R. Landon (pdf)
Deputy to the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and IT Acquisition Programs)
Department of Defense
Honorable Claude Bolton (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)
Major General Barbara Fast, United States Army
Commanding General/Commandant
United States Army Intelligence Center and Fort Huachuca
Mr. Tom Laux (pdf)
Program Executive Officer for Air Anti-Submarine Warfare Assault, and Special Mission Programs
Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Bruce Clingan
Deputy Director Air Warfare
Department of the Navy
Thursday, October 20 - 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Army's M1114 Up-Armor High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle ("Humvee") distribution strategy.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Delayed due to technical difficulties
Witnesses:
Honorable Francis J. Harvey (pdf)
Secretary of the Army
General Richard A. Cody
United States Army, Vice Chief of Staff
Wednesday, October 19 - 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the defense health program overview.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript: Part 1 Part 2
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable William Winkenwerder, Jr., M.D. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
Major General Joseph G. Webb, Jr. (pdf)
United States Army, Deputy Surgeon General
Vice Admiral Donald C. Arthur (pdf)
United States Navy, Surgeon General
Lieutenant General George P. Taylor, Jr. (pdf)
United States Air Forces, Surgeon General
Panel 2:
David Baker (pdf)
President and CEO
Humana Military Healthcare Services
James Woys (pdf)
President
Health Net Federal Services
David J. McIntyre, Jr. (pdf)
President and CEO
TriWest Health Alliance
Holly Puritz, M.D. (pdf)
Mid-Atlantic Women's Care, Norfolk, VA
Thursday, September 29, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on operations in Iraq.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
General Richard B. Myers, United States Air Force
Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General John Abizaid, United States Army
Commander
U.S. Central Command
General George W. Casey, Jr., United States Army
Commanding General
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Thursday, September 29 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on understanding the Iran Threat.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Technical difficulties cut-off the first few minutes of the audio broadcast.
Witnesses:
Dr. Kenneth M. Pollack (pdf)
Director of Research, Saban Center for Middle East Policy
Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Studies, Brookings Institution
Mr. Reuel Marc Gerecht (pdf)
Resident Fellow
American Enterprise Institute
Wednesday, September 28 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Committee Defense Review Threat Panel met to receive testimony on threats in Middle East and Africa.
Witnesses:
Dr. Anthony H. Cordesman
Dr. Daniel Byman
Director
Center for Peace and Security Studies
Ambassador Edward Walker, Jr.
President
Middle East Institute
Tuesday, September 27, 7:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee will mark-up H.J. Res. _ disapproving the recommendation of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission as submitted by the President on September 15, 2005.
· Audio Transcript
Tuesday, September 27 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Committee Defense Review Threat Panel met to receive testimony on threats in Asia.
Witnesses:
Mr. Peter Brookes
Senior Fellow, National Security Affairs and Director of the Asian Studies Center
The Heritage Foundation
Dr. Kurt Campbell
Senior Vice President, Henry A. Kissinger Chair in National Security
Director of International Security Programs, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Dr. Steven P. Cohen
Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies Program
The Brookings Institution
Thursday, September 22 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The CDR Threat Panel met to receive testimony on threats in Eurasia.
Witnesses:
Dr. Leon Aron
Resident Scholar and Director of Russian Studies
American Enterprise Institute
Dr. Fiona Hill
Senior Fellow in the Foreign Policy Studies Program
The Brookings Institution
Dr. Martha Brill Olcott
Senior Associate in the Russian and Eurasian Program
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Wednesday, September 21 - 10:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The CDR Threat Panel met to receive testimony on threats in Latin America.
Witnesses:
Mr. William Edgar
Director, Jane's Strategic Advisory Services
Jane's Information Group
Mr. Stephen Johnson
Senior Policy Analyst
The Heritage Foundation
Dr. William M. LeoGrande
Dean
School of Public Affairs, American University
Tuesday, September 20 - 7:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee will mark-up H. Res. 417, Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the Secretary of Defense relating to the disclosure of the identity and employment of Ms. Valerie Plame.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, September 14 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on the Quadrennial Defense Review: Goals and Principles.
Witnesses:
Honorable Dov S. Zakheim
Ms. Michele Flournoy
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Dr. Daniel Goure
Lexington Institute
Dr. Andrew F. Krepinevich, Jr.
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Thursday, July 28, 2005 - 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open, May Close
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met in a joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations of the Financial Services Committee to receive testimony on the financing of the Iraqi insurgency.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Daniel Glaser
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes
James "JQ" Roberts
Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism
Caleb Temple
Director of Operations
Joint Intelligence Task Force for Combating Terrorism, Defense Intelligence Agency
Wednesday, July 27, 2005 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on China military power.
· Chairman Hunter's Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Franklin Kramer (pdf)
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense
International Security Affairs
Richard D. Fisher (pdf)
Vice President
International Assessment and Strategy Center
John Tkacik, Jr. (pdf)
Senior Research Fellow
The Heritage Foundation
Tuesday, July 26, 2005 - 11:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on mental health.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable William Winkenwerder, Jr., M.D. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Heath Affairs
Department of Defense
Honorable Michael J. Kussman, M.D. (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Health
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Lieutenant General Kevin C. Kiley, USA (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Army
Vice Admiral Donald C. Arthur, USN (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General George P. Taylor, Jr., USAF (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Air Force
Panel 2:
Colonel Virgil J. Patterson, USA (pdf)
Chief, Soldier and Family Support Branch
Army Medical Department Center and School
Department of the Army
Captain Kristiaan C. Hughes (pdf)
C Company, 1/46 IN
Fort Knox, Kentucky
Samantha Julie Hughes
Military Spouse
Specialist Stephanie Stretch (pdf)
233rd Military Police Company
Illinois Army National Guard
Thursday, July 21- 2:30pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met in a joint hearing with the Emergency Preparedness, Science and Technology Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee to receive testimony on counter terrorism technology sharing.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Ms. Sue Payton (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Advanced Systems and Concepts
Department of Defense
Mr. Peter F. Verga (pdf)
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
Dr. Tony Tether (pdf)
Director
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Department of Defense
Mr. John Kubricky (pdf)
Acting Director, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
Director of Systems Engineering and Development, Department of Homeland Security
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 2:00pm- 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on Department of the Navy FY06 Plans and Programs for the DD(X) Next Generation Multi-Mission Surface Combatant Ship.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Paul L. Francis (pdf)
Director for Acquisition and Sourcing Management
Government Accountability Office
Mr. Ronald O'Rourke (pdf)
Specialist in National Defense
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Dr. J. Michael Gilmore (pdf)
Assistant Director
National Security Division, Congressional Budget Office
Dr. Eric J. Labs
Principal Analyst
National Security Division, Congressional Budget Office
Mr. Robert O. Work (pdf)
Senior Analyst
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Panel 2:
Mr. Philip A. Teel (pdf)
President
Northrop Grumman Ship Systems
Mr. Michael W. Toner (pdf)
Executive Vice President, Marine Systems
General Dynamics Corporation
Mr. Michael M. Hoeffler (pdf)
Vice President, Program Manager
DD(X) Future Surface Combatant Program, Raytheon Company
Mr. James W. Schoppenhorst (pdf)
Director, DD(X) Program
BAE Systems - Armaments Systems Division
Mr. Fred P. Moosally (pdf)
President, Lockheed Martin Maritime Systems & Sensors
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony of the Air Force's Future Total Force Plan.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General Stephan G. Wood, United States Air Force (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and Programs
Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, United States Army (pdf)
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Lieutenant General Daniel James III, United States Air Force
Director
Air National Guard
Lieutenant General John A. Bradley, United States Air Force (pdf)
Chief of Air Force Reserve
Major General Roger P. Lempke, United States Air Force (pdf)
The Adjutant General of Nebraska
Major General Mason C. Whitney, United States Air Force (pdf)
The Adjutant General of Colorado
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 3:30pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on Department of the Navy FY06 Plans and Programs for the DD(X) Next-Generation Multi-Mission Surface Combatant Ship.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Kenneth J. Kreig (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Admiral Vern E. Clark, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Operations
Honorable John J. Young, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition
Rear Admiral Charles S. Hamilton, II, United States Navy (pdf)
Program Executive Officer for Ships, Naval Sea Systems Command
Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 11:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Current Status of Military Recruiting and Retention.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable David S. Chu (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff
G-1, Headquarters
Vice Admiral Gerald Hoewing, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education)
Lieutenant General H.P. Osman, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, United States Air Force
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, Headquarters
Panel 2:
Honorable Thomas F. Hall (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs
Lieutenant General Clyde A. Vaughn, United States Army,
Director
Army National Guard
Lieutenant General James R. Helmly, United States Army
Chief
Army Reserve and Commanding General U.S. Army Reserve Command
Vice Admiral John G. Cotton, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Reserve
Lieutenant General John W. Bergman, United States Marine Corps Reserve (pdf)
Commander
Marine Forces Reserve/Marine Forces North
Lieutenant General Daniel James III (pdf)
United States Air National Guard
Lieutenant General John Bradley, United States Air Force (pdf)
Chief of Air Force Reserve
Commander, Air Force Reserve Command
Wednesday, July 13- 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on national security implication of the possible merger of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation with Unocal Corporation.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
R. James Woolsey
Former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency
Honorable C. Richard D'Amato (pdf)
Chairman
U.S. - China Economic and Security Review Commission
Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. (pdf)
President and CEO
Center for Security Policy
Jerry Taylor (pdf)
Director of Natural Resources Studies
CATO Institute
Tuesday, July 12- 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on space acquisition.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett's opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
General Lance W. Lord, United States Air Forces (pdf)
Commander
United States Air Force Space Command
Mr. A. Thomas Young
Former CEO, Lockheed Martin Corporation
Former Chairman, Defense Science Board
Dr. Peter Rustan (pdf)
Director of Advanced Science and Technology
National Reconnaissance Office
Mr. Robert Levin (pdf)
Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management
United States Government Accountability Office
Wednesday June 29, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
Joint Tactical Air and Land Forces and Projection Forces Subcommittees met to receive testimony on Small Business Technologies.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon's opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Nick Karangelen (pdf)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Trident Systems, Inc.
Mr. Richard W. Carroll (pdf)
Chief Executive Officer
Innovative Defense Systems, LLC
Panel 2:
Mr. Anthony C. Mulligan (pdf)
Chief Executive Officer
Advanced Ceramics Research
Mr. Enrique Enriquez (pdf)
President
Locust USA, Inc.
Mr. Greg Peterson (pdf)
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
SecuriMetrics, Inc.
Dr. Dolores M. Etter (pdf)
Distinguished Chair in Science and Technology, Electrical Engineering Department
United States Naval Academy
Ensign Bradford L. Bonney, United States Navy (pdf)
Electrical Engineering Department
United States Naval Academy
Mr. Robert U. Roberts (pdf)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Syracuse Research Corporation
Mr. Gene Vetter (pdf)
President and Chief Executive Officer
Magellan Systems International, LLC
Mr. Acie L. Vickers (pdf)
President
Digital Receiver Technology
Wednesday, June 29 - 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open, May Close
The full committee met to receive testimony on detainee operations at Guantanamo Bay.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Brigadier General Jay Hood, United States Army
Commander
Joint Task Force Guantanamo, JTF-GTMO
Command Sergeant Major Anthony Mendez, United States Army
Joint Detention Group
JTF-GTMO
Commander Cary Ostergaard, United States Navy
Detainee Hospital Commander
JTF-GTMO
Tuesday, June 28- 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the religious climate at the United States Air Force Academy.
· Chairman McHugh's opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Kristen Leslie
Professor
Yale Divinity School
Chaplain Jack D. Williamson, Colonel
United States Air Force (ret)
Evangelical Friends Church
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, United States Air Force
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
Department of the Air Force
Thursday, June 23 - 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Progress of the Iraqi Security Forces.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (pdf)
Secretary of Defense
General Richard B. Myers, United States Air Force
Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General John Abizaid, United States Army
Commander
Central Command
General George W. Casey, Jr., United States Army
Commander
Multi-National Forces- Iraq
Wednesday, June 22 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on Afghanistan: Operations and Reconstruction.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Peter Rodman (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense
International Security Affairs
Lieutenant General Walter Sharp, United States Army (pdf)
Director
Strategic Plans and Policy, J-5, The Joint Staff
Honorable Nancy Powell (pdf)
Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
United States Department of State
Tuesday, June 21 - 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on a review of Marine Corps force protection.
· Chairman Hunter’s statement (pdf)
· HASC Armor timeline as of hearing date (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
General William L. Nyland, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Brigadier General William D. Catto, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Systems Command
Monday, June 13
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization Budget Request- The Nuclear Submarine Force - Past, Present and Future.
Witnesses:
Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, United States Navy (pdf)
Director
Naval Nuclear Propulsion
Vice Admiral Charles L. Munns, United States Navy (pdf)
Commander
Naval Submarine Forces
Wednesday, May 18
The full committee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, May 12, 1:00pm - 2118 - Open
The Tactical Air and Land subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, May 12, 11:00am - 2212- Open, May Close
The Strategic Forces subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
Thursday, May 12, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, May 11, 1:00pm - 2118 - Open
The Military Personnel subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, May 11, 11:30am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, May 11, 10:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities subcommittee met to mark up the following legislation: H.R. 1815 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2006 for military activities for the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2006, and for other purposes.
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, May 5, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on the status of Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Armoring Initiatives and improvised explosive device (IED) Jammer Initiatives in Operations Iraqi Freedom.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Dr. Steven J. DeTeresa (pdf)
Engineer
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Panel 2:
Brigadier General Joseph L. Votel, United States Army (pdf)
Director
Joint IED Defeat Task Force, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Brigadier General Jeffrey A. Sorenson, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology), Department of the Army
Brigadier General William D. Catto, U.S. Marine Corps
Commanding General
Marine Corps Systems Command
Panel 3:
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, U.S. Marine Corps
Former commander, First Marine Division
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development Commend, U.S. Marine Corps
Lieutenant Colonel Paul J. Kennedy, U.S. Marine Corps
Former battalion commander, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, First Marine Division Headquarters Battalion, First Marine Division
Thursday, April 14, 3:30 pm- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Tactical Air and Land subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request on the Department of Defense's major rotorcraft programs.
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. William Balderson (pdf)
Deputy Secretary of the Navy (Air Programs)
Department of the Navy
Brigadier General Martin Post
United States Marine Corps
Assistant Deputy Commandant for the Aviation
Mr. David Duma (pdf)
Acting Director of Operational Test and Evaluation
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Major General Robert Bishop Jr., United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations
Brigadier General Jeff Schloesser, United States Army (pdf)
Director
Army Aviation Task Force
Thursday, April 14, 9:00am- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Full Committee met in a joint hearing with the House International Relations Committee to receive testimony on arms exports to the People's Republic of China by member states of the European Union.
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable R. Nicholas Burns (pdf)
Undersecretary for Political Affairs
Department of State
Honorable Peter Rodman (pdf)
Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Honorable Peter Lichtenbaum (pdf)
Acting Undersecretary for Industry and Security
Department of Commerce
Thursday, April 7, 1:00pm, 2212 Rayburn-Open
The Military Personnel subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request – Military Resale and Morale Welfare and Recreation Overview.
· Due to technical difficulties, the audio begins approximately 45 minutes into the hearing.
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Charles S. Abell (pdf)
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Personnel and Readiness
Major General Kathryn Frost, United States Army (pdf)
Commander
Army and Air Force Exchange Service Command
Rear Admiral Robert E. Cowley, United States Navy (pdf)
Supply Corps
United States Navy Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command
Mr. Michael P. Downs (pdf)
Director
Personal and Family Readiness Division Headquarters, United States Marine Corps
Mr. Patrick Nixon (pdf)
CEO and Acting Director
Defense Commissary Agency
Brigadier General John A. Macdonald, United States Army (pdf)
Commanding General
United States Army Community and Family Support Center
Rear Admiral Christopher Weaver, United States Navy (pdf)
Commander
Navy Installations Command
Mr. Arthur Myers (pdf)
Director
Air Force Services
Panel 2:
Mr. Mike Henties (pdf)
Chairman of the Board
American Logistics Association
Mr. C. Lloyd Johnson (pdf)
Chairman of the Board
Armed Forces Marketing Council
Sergeant First Class Peter Cawley
Army National Guard
Gunnery Sergeant Alan R. Gilly (pdf)
United States Marine Corps
Mrs. Margaret I. Dougherty
Spouse of Military Service Member
Mrs. Tammie Bocook
Spouse of Military Service Member
Wednesday, April 6, 2:00pm -2118 Rayburn-Open
The Readiness Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- the Military Services' Requirement on Reconstitution of Equipment.
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Witnesses:
Lieutenant General Claude V. Christianson, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff
G-4, United States Army
Rear Admiral Mark A. Hugel, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Director for Fleet Readiness (OPNAV N43B), Staff of the Chief of Naval Operations
United States Navy
Lieutenant General Jan C. Huly, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations
Headquarters, United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant General Donald J. Wetekam, United States Air Force (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Installations and Logistics
United States Air Force
Mr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin (pdf)
Director
Congressional Budget Office
Wednesday, April 6, 1:00pm -2212 Rayburn-Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Destruction of the United States Chemical Weapons Stockpile- Program Status and Issues.
Witnesses:
Dr. Dale Klein (pdf)
Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Program)
Honorable Claude Bolton (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology)
Mr. Pat Wakefield
Deputy Assistant to the Secretary of Defense (Chemical Demilitarization and Counter-proliferation)
Mr. Mike Parker
Director
United States Army Chemical Material Agency
Mr. Craig Conklin (pdf)
Chief
Nuclear and Chemical Hazards Branch Preparedness Division, Emergency Preparedness and Response Directorate
Dr. Thomas Sinks (pdf)
Acting Director
National Center for Environmental Health/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Wednesday, April 6, 10:00am-2118 Rayburn- Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on Iraq's past, present and future.
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Witnesses:
General Wesley Clark, United States Army (ret.) (pdf)
Former Combatant Commander
European Command
Honorable Richard Perle (pdf)
Former Assistant Secretary of Defense
International Security Policy
Thursday, March 17, 3:00pm-2212 Rayburn-Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- United States Special Operations Command policy and programs.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Thomas W. O'Connell (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict
General Bryan D. Brown, United States Army (pdf)
Commander
United States Special Operations Command
Thursday, March 17, 9:00am 2118 Rayburn-Open
The Full Committee met to hear the current operations and the political transition in Iraq.
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Witnesses:
Dr. Andrew F. Krepinevich (pdf)
Executive Director
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Dr. Steven Metz
Chairman
Regional Strategy, and Planning, Research Professor of National Security Affairs
United States Army War College Strategic Studies Institute
Honorable Walter B. Slocombe
Former Undersecretary of Defense for Policy and former Senior Advisor for Defense and Security Sector Affairs to the Coalition Provisional Authority for Iraq
Wednesday, March 16, 2:30pm-2118 Rayburn-Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Future Combat Systems, Modularity, and Force Protection Initiatives.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Paul L. Francis, Director (pdf)
Acquisition and Sourcing Management
Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Ms. Sharon Pickup (pdf)
Director for Defense Capabilities and Management
United States Government Accountability Office
Mrs. Janet St. Laurent (pdf)
Director for Defense Capabilities and Management
United States Government Accountability Office
Panel 2:
Honorable Claude M. Bolton, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology
Department of the Army
Lieutenant General David F. Melcher, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, Army G8 (programming, material integration, and management) United States Army
Lieutenant General James J. Lovelace, United States Army (pdf)
G3 (operations and requirements)
United States Army
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development, United States Marine Corps
Wednesday, March 16, 2:00pm-2212 Rayburn-Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on Recruiting, Retention and Military Personnel Policy, and Benefits and Compensation Overview.
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Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Charles S. Abell (pdf)
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Personnel and Readiness
Lieutenant General F.L. Hagenbeck, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
G-1, Department of the Army
Vice Admiral Gerald Hoewing, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, United States Air Force (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
Department of the Air Force
Lieutenant General H.P. Osman, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
United States Marine Corps
Panel 2:
Brigadier General Jan D. Eakle, United States Air Force (pdf)
Deputy Director
Defense Finance and Accounting Service
Derek B. Stewart (pdf)
Director
Defense Capabilities and Management, United States Government Accountability Office
Joseph Barnes (pdf)
National Executive Secretary
Fleet Reserve Association
Ms. Joyce Raezer (pdf)
Director of Government Relations
National Military Family Association
Ms. Erin Hartling (pdf)
Deputy Director of Legislative Affairs
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States
Colonel Michael Jordan, United States Air Force (ret) (pdf)
Deputy Director of Government Relations
Military Officers Association of America
Wednesday, March 16, 10:00am-2118 Rayburn-Open
The Full Committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of the Air Force.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Pete Teets
Acting Secretary of the Air Force
General John P. Jumper, United States Air Force
Chief of Staff
United States Air Force
Tuesday, March 15, 3:00pm- 2212 Rayburn-Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Department of Defense responsibilities in homeland defense and homeland security missions.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Paul McHale (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
Admiral Timothy Keating, United States Navy (pdf)
Commander
North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command
Lieutenant General J. Steven Blum, United States Army (pdf)
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Tuesday, March 15, 2:00pm-2118 Rayburn-Open
The Readiness Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request for Military Construction, Family Housing, Base Closures, and facilities Operations and Maintenance.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Philip Grone (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment
Department of Defense
Honorable Geoffrey G. Prosch (pdf)
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations and Environment Department of the Army
Honorable B.J. Penn (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Installations and Environment
Department of the Navy
Honorable Fred W. Kuhn (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations
Department of the Air Force
Tuesday, March 15, 9:00am-2118 Rayburn-Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request for Missile Defense Programs.
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Witnesses:
Lieutenant General Trey Obering, United States Air Force (pdf)
Director
Missile Defense Agency
Lieutenant General Larry J. Dodgen, United States Army (pdf)
Commander
United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Honorable David W. Duma (pdf)
Acting Director, Operational Test and Evaluation
Department of Defense
Tuesday, March 15, 9:00am-2212 Rayburn-Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Navy Critical Enablers- The Department of the Navy's Program, Antisubmarine Warfare, Mine Countermeasures, Ship Self-Defense, and Naval Surface Fire Support.
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Witnesses:
Ms. E. Anne Sandel (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Integrated Warfare Systems
Department of the Navy
Mr. Roger M. Smith (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Littoral and Mine Warfare, Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Mark J. Edwards, United States Navy (pdf)
Director
Surface Warfare Division (N76), Department of the Navy
Major General Gordon C. Nash, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Director
Expeditionary Warfare Division (N75), United States Marine Corps
Rear Admiral Joseph A. Walsh, United States Navy (pdf)
Director
Submarine Warfare Division (N77), Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Anthony L. Winns, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Director
Air Warfare Division (N78), Department of the Navy
Thursday, March 10, 9:00am- 2212 Rayburn- Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- The Navy's Future Fleet: Assessing the Strength of Today's Navy for Tomorrow. Audio not broadcast due to technical difficulties.
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Witnesses:
Honorable John J. Young, Jr.
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Research, Development and Acquisition, Department of the Navy (pdf)
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak, Jr., United States Navy
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations
Warfare Requirements and Programs, Department of the Navy (pdf)
Vice Admiral Lewis W. Crenshaw, Jr., United States Navy
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, Department of the Navy (pdf)
Lieutenant General Robert Magnus, United States Marine Corps
Deputy Commandant
Programs and Resources, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development Command, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Ronald O’Rourke
Specialist in National Defense
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress (pdf)
Thursday, March 10, 1:00pm- 2212 Rayburn-Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Defense Science and Technology in support of the War on Terrorism and Beyond.
Witnesses:
Honorable Ronald M. Sega
Director
Defense Research and Engineering
Dr. James A. Tegnelia (pdf)
Director
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Dr. Anthony J. Tether (pdf)
Director
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Dr. Thomas H. Killion (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology
Rear Admiral Jay M. Cohen, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Research
Mr. James B. Engle (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering
Thursday, March 10, 3:00pm- 2118 Rayburn-Open
The Full Committee met to receive testimony on the FY 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of Defense. (This was a continuation of the February 16, 2005 hearing).
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
General Richard B. Myers, United States Air Force
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wednesday, March 9, 3:00pm- 2212 Rayburn-Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request for space activities.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Peter B. Teets (pdf)
Under Secretary of the Air Force, Space
General Lance W. Lord, United States Air Force (pdf)
Commander
United States Air Force Space Command
Lieutenant General Larry Dodgen, United States Army (pdf)
Commander
United States Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Vice Admiral Joseph Sestak, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations
Warfare Requirements and Programs
Brigadier General Thomas Benes, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Director
Strategy and Plans Division
Wednesday, March 9, 2:00pm- 2118 Rayburn-Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request on Department of Defense unmanned aerial vehicle and Joint Unmanned Combat Air System investment programs. Due to technical difficulties, audio is in two parts.
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Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mrs. Sharon Pickup (pdf)
Director for Defense Capabilities and Management
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Mr. Mike Sullivan (pdf)
Acting Director for Acquisition and Sourcing Management
U.S. Government Accountability Office
Panel 2:
Dr. Glen Lamartin (pdf)
Director
Defense Systems, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Panel 3:
Lieutenant General Ronald E. Keys (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations, USAF
Brigadier General (P) Jeff Schloesser (pdf)
Director
Army Aviation Task Force, USA
Rear Admiral Andy Winns (pdf)
Deputy N78 Aviation Requirements Officer, USN
Brigadier General Martin Post (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation, USMC
Wednesday, March 9, 10:00 am- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Full Committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Combatant Commanders of the U.S. European Command, U.S. Pacific Command, and U.S. Southern Command.
Witnesses:
General James Jones, United States Marine Corps (pdf) (pdf) (pdf)
Combatant Commander
U.S. European Command
Admiral William J. Fallon, United States Navy (pdf)
Combatant Commander
U.S. Pacific Command
General Bantz J. Craddock, United States Army (pdf)
Combatant Commander
U.S. Southern Command
Thursday, March 3, 10:00am - 2212 Rayburn- Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Care of Injured and Wounded Service Members.
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Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Chief Warrant Officer Four James Stephen Keeton (pdf)
Arkansas National Guard HHSB, 1/206 FA
Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Anthony Cuomo (pdf)
United States Naval Reserve, Naval Mobilization Processing Site
Naval Station San Diego
Senior Airman Anthony A. Pizzifred (pdf)
343 TRS/DOO, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas
Sergeant E5 Christopher Chandler (pdf)
1st LAR Battalion/1st Marine Division, Camp Pendleton, California
Panel 2:
Lieutenant General F.L. Hagenbeck, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, G-1
Department of the Army
Vice Admiral Gerald Hoewing, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Navel Personnel
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, United States Air Force (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel
Department of the Air Force
Lieutenant General H.P. Osman, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs
United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant General Joseph Webb, United States Army (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Army
Vice Admiral Donald C. Arthur, United States Navy (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General George P. Taylor, Jr., United States Air Force (pdf)
Surgeon General
Department of the Air Force
Dr. Linton Wells II
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration
Vice Admiral R.F. Willard, United States Navy
Director for Force Structure, Resources and Assessment (DJ-8), Joint Staff
Lieutenant General Robert Shea, United States Marine Corps
Director for Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (DJ-6), Joint Staff
Lieutenant General Robert Wagner, United States Army
Deputy Commander, United States Forces Command
Thursday, March 3, 9:00- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request on the Department of the navy and Department of the Air Force Aviation Acquisition Programs.
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Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Vice Admiral Stanley Szemborski, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Director
Program Analysis and Evaluation, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Mr. Allen Li (pdf)
Director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management (F/A-22)
United States Government Accountability Office
Mr. Mike Sullivan (pdf)
Director for Acquisition and Sourcing Management (Joint Strike Fighter)
United States Government Accountability Office
Panel 2:
Honorable John J. Young, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
Department of the Navy
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Warfare Requirements and Programs (N7)
United States Navy
Lieutenant General John D.W. Corley (pdf)
Principal Deputy
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)
Department of the Air Force
Lieutenant General Ronald E. Keys (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations
United States Air Force
Brigadier General Martin Post (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation
United States Marine Corps
Thursday, March 3, 9:00- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Readiness Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request on the Adequacy of the Budget to Meet Readiness Needs.
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Witnesses:
General Richard H. Cody, USA
Army Vice Chief of Staff (pdf)
Admiral John B. Nathman, USN
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
General T. Michael Moseley, USAF
Air Force Vice Chief of Staff (pdf)
General William L. Nyland, USMC
Assistant Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps (pdf)
Thursday, March 3, 9:00- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Terrorism and Unconventional Threats met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request on Tactical C-4 Systems.
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Witnesses:
Dr. Linton Wells II (pdf)
Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Networks and Information Integration
Vice Admiral R. F. Willard, USN (pdf)
Director for Force Structure, Resources, and Assessment (DJ-8), Joint Staff
Lieutenant General Robert Shea, USMC (pdf)
Director for Command, Control, Communications and Computer Systems (DJ-6), Joint Staff
Lieutenant General Robert Wagner, USA (pdf)
U.S. Joint Forces Command
Wednesday, March 2, 2:00- 2212 Rayburn- Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request- Navy Research and Development: Programs in Support of the War on Terrorism, Naval Transformation, and Future Naval Capabilities.
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Witnesses:
Honorable John J. Young, United States Navy (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition
Department of the Navy
Vice Admiral Joseph A. Sestak, Jr., United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfare Requirements and Programs
Department of the Navy
Vice Admiral Lewis W. Crenshaw, United States Navy (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources, Requirements and Assessments, Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General Robert Magnus, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Deputy Commandant
Programs and Resources, United States Marine Corps
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development Command, United States Marine Corps
Rear Admiral Jay M. Cohen, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Research
Department of the Navy
United States Operations Command
Wednesday, March 2, 2:00- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of Energy on Atomic Energy Defense Activities.
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Witnesses:
Ambassador Linton F. Brooks (pdf)
Administrator
National Nuclear Security Administration
Honorable Paul M. Golan (pdf)
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management
Department of Energy
Wednesday, March 2, 10:00am- 2118 Rayburn- Open
The Full Committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Combatant Commanders of the United States Central Command and the United States Special Operations Command.
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Witnesses:
General John Abizaid, United States Army
Combatant Commander
United States Central Command
General Bryan D. Brown, United States Army (pdf)
Combatant Commander
Thursday, February 17
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of the Navy.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Gordon R. England (pdf)
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Vernon E. Clark, United States Navy (pdf)
Chief of Naval Operations
General Michael W. Hagee, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps
Wednesday, February 16
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of Defense.
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald Rumsfeld
Secretary of Defense
General Richard B. Myers
United States Air Force
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wednesday, February 9
The full committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2006 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of the Army.
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Witnesses:
Honorable Francis J. Harvey (pdf)
Secretary of the Army
General Peter J. Schoomaker, United States Army (pdf)
Chief of Staff, United States Army
Wednesday, January 26
The full committee met to organize for the 109th Congress.
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