Hearing Information 2006
2006 Transcripts
Thursday, December 7, 2006, 10:00 am - 2167 Rayburn - Open
The full committee will meet to receive testimony on U.S. military transition teams in Iraq.
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General James J. Lovelace, Jr., USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3
Major General George J. Flynn, USMC (pdf)
Commanding General, Training and Education Command
Major General Carter F. Ham, USA (pdf)
Commanding General, 1st Infantry Division
Wednesday, December 6, 2006, 11:00 am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on examination of criteria for awards and decorations.
- Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s Opening Statement (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Joseph A. Kinney (pdf)
Former U.S. Marine and Vietnam War Veteran
Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Jonas (pdf)
Former U.S. Marine and Korean War Veteran
Panel 2:
Honorable Michael L. Dominguez (pdf)
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness
Lieutenant General Michael D. Rochelle, USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1, U.S. Army
Vice Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr. USN (pdf)
Chief of Naval Personnel, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower, Personnel, Training & Education)
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, USAF (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower and Personnel
Headquarters, U.S. Air Force
Brigadier General Richard P. Mills, USMC (pdf)
Director
Personnel Management Division, Manpower and Reserve Affairs, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Wednesday, November 15, 2006, 2:30 pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open, May Close
The full committee will meet to receive testimony on the current situation and military operations in Iraq.
Witnesses:
Honorable David M. Satterfield (pdf)
Senior Advisor to the Secretary of State and Coordinator for Iraq
General John Abizaid, USA (pdf)
Commander
U.S. Central Command
Tuesday, November 14, 2006, 2:00 pm - 2118 Rayburn - Closed Briefing
The Full Committee will meet to receive testimony on national security implications of the Lucent/Alcatel merger.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Ms. Patricia Russo
Chief Executive Officer
Lucent Technologies
Mr. Mike Quigley
Chief Operating Officer
Alcatel
Panel 2:
Honorable Gordon England
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Department of Defense
Honorable Clay Lowery
Assistant Secretary for International Affairs
Department of Treasury
Wednesday, September 27, 2:30 pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Irregular Warfare Roadmap.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s Opening Statement (pdf)
Witnesses:
Mr. Mario Mancuso (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Combating Terrorism Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
Vice Admiral Eric Olson, USN (pdf)
Deputy Commander
U.S. Special Operations Command
Brigadier General O.G. Mannon, USAF (pdf)
Deputy Director
Special Operations, Joint Staff
Wednesday, September 27, 2006, 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
Military Personnel Subcommittee joint with the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity of the Veterans' Affairs Committee will meet to receive testimony on The Montgomery G.I. Bill for Members of the Selected Reserve.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Senator Blanche Lincoln (D), Arkansas (pdf)
Panel 2:
Honorable Michael Dominguez (pdf)
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness
Mr. Keith Wilson (pdf)
Education Service Director
Veteran Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans' Affairs
Panel 3:
Vice Admiral Norbert Ryan, Jr., USN (ret) (pdf)
President
Military Officers Association of America
Dr. Steve Kime (pdf)
Former President
Servicemembers Opportunity College
Tuesday, September 26, 2006, 2:00 pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee joint with Readiness Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency Programs of the Department of Defense.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable John Young (pdf)
Director
Defense Research and Engineering, Department of Defense
Mr. Phil Grone (pdf)
Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Installations and Environment
Department of Defense
Mr. Richard Connelly (pdf)
Director
Defense Energy Support Center, Defense Logistics Agency
Mr. Mike Aimone (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics
Installations and Mission Support, Department of Defense
Panel 2:
Mr. Scott Sklar (pdf)
President
The Stella Group, Ltd.
Dr. James T. Bartis (pdf)
Senior Policy Analyst
RAND Corporation
Mr. Mark Wagner (pdf)
Member
Federal Performance Contracting Coalition, Business Council for Sustainable Energy
Thursday, September 21, 2006, 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Combat Vehicle Active Protection Systems.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Robert Buhrkuhl (pdf)
Director
Joint Rapid Acquisition Cell, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Major General Jeffrey A. Sorenson, USA (pdf)
Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management
Department of the Army
Mr. Lloyd A. Feldman (pdf)
Assistant Director, Science and Technology
Office of Force Transformation, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Wednesday, September 13, 2006, 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Full Committee will meet to mark up the following legislation:
H.R. 6054 - To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize trial by military commission for violations of the law of war and for other purposes.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, September 7, 2006, 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Full Committee met to receive testimony on standards of military commissions and tribunals.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Part 1 (Audio in two parts due to length of hearing. Technical difficulties with live audio for second half.)
Witnesses:
Mr. Steven Bradbury (pdf)
Acting Assistant Attorney General
Department of Justice
Major General Scott C. Black, USA (pdf)
The Judge Advocate General of the Army
Rear Admiral Bruce E. MacDonald, USN (pdf)
The Judge Advocate General of the Navy
Major General Charles J. Dunlap, Jr., USAF (pdf)
Deputy Judge Advocate General of the Air Force
Brigadier General James C. Walker, USMC (pdf)
Staff Judge Advocate to the Commandant U.S. Marine Corps
Colonel Ronald Reed, USAF
Legal Counsel
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 1:00 pm - Yuma Marine Corps Air Station, AZ - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on U.S. southern border security - national security implications and issues for the armed services.
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Lieutenant H Steven Blum, USA
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Colonel Ben Hancock, USMC
Commanding Officer
Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, U.S. Marine Corps
Deputy Chief Patrol Agent Jeffrey Calhoon (pdf)
Sector Deputy Chief
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency
Major General Antonio J. Pineda (pdf)
National Commander
U.S. Civil Air Patrol
Ms. Vivian Juan-Saunders
Chairwoman
Tohono O'odham Nation
Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 10:00 am - Selfridge Air National Guard Base, MI - Open
The full committee met to receive testimony on U.S. northern border security - national security implications and issues for the armed services.
Witnesses:
Brigadier General Michael Peplinski, USAF (pdf)
Commander 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Air National Guard
Chief Patrol Agent John Bates (pdf)
Sector Chief
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency
Captain Patrick Brennan, USCG (pdf)
Commanding Officer
Sector Detroit, U.S. Coast Guard
Mr. John Jamian (pdf)
Former Maritime Administrator, Maritime Administration
U.S. Department of Transportation, Former Executive Director
Detroit/Wayne County Port Authority, Michigan Legislator
Sheriff Dan Lane (pdf)
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department
St. Clair County, MI
Colonel Paul Disney, USA (pdf)
U.S. Northern Command
Joint Task Force North - J3, U.S. Army
Mr. Gurdit Dhillon
Director of Field Operations
Detroit Field Office, U.S. Customs Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security
Wednesday July 26, 3:00 pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on plutonium disposition and the U.S. mixed oxide fuel facility.
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Matthew Bunn (pdf)
Senior Research Associate
Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs
John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University
Panel 2:
Ambassador Linton Brooks (pdf)
Administrator
National Nuclear Security Administration
Mr. Charles Anderson (pdf)
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Ambassador Michael Guhin (pdf)
Fissile Materials Negotiator
U.S. Department of State
Wednesday, July 26, 2006, 1:00 pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open, May Close
The full committee met to receive testimony on standards of military commissions and tribunals.
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Patricia M. Wald (pdf)
Chief Judge
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (retired)
Former Judge, International Criminal Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia
Judge Gerald Gahima (pdf)
Senior Fellow, U.S. Institute of Peace
Former Judge, War Crimes Chamber of the Court of Bosnia Herzegovina
Former Deputy Chief Justice and Attorney General of Rwanda
Mr. Michael P. Scharf (pdf)
Professor of Law and Director of the Frederick K. Cox International Law Center
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
Ms. Jennifer Elsea (pdf1) (pdf2)
Legislative Attorney
American Law Division, Congressional Research Service
Wednesday, July 12, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on standards of military commissions and tribunals.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. Steven Bradbury (pdf)
Acting Assistant Attorney General
Office of Legal Counsel, Department of Justice
Mr. Daniel J. Dell'Orto (pdf)
Principal Deputy General Counsel
Department of Defense
Honorable Theodore Olson (pdf)
Former Solicitor General of the United States
Rear Admiral John Hutson, U.S. Navy (ret.) (pdf)
Dean
Franklin Pierce Law Center
Former Judge Advocate General, U.S. Navy
Thursday, June 29, 2006, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on reports of weapons of mass destruction findings in Iraq.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Lieutenant General Michael D. Maples, USA
Director
Defense Intelligence Agency
Panel 2:
Mr. Frank Gaffney (pdf)
President
Center for Security Policy
Dr. David Kay (pdf)
First Director
CIA Iraqi Survey Group
Dr. Terence Taylor (pdf)
Former Commissioner
U.N. Special Commission on Iraq
Thursday, June 29, 10:30am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities Subcommittee met to receive testimony on assessing United States Special Operations Command's missions and roles.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Hearing Transcript
Witnesses:
General Wayne A. Downing, USA (ret.)
Mr. Michael G. Vickers (pdf)
Director of Strategic Studies
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Mr. Max Boot (pdf)
Senior Fellow for National Security Studies
Council on Foreign Relations
Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on the status of security and stability in Afghanistan.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Karen Tandy (pdf)
Administrator
Drug Enforcement Administration
Ms. Mary Beth Long
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Lieutenant General Karl Eikenberry, USA (pdf)
Commanding General
Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan
Honorable James Kunder (pdf)
Assistant Administrator for Asia and the Near East
U.S. Agency for International Development
Tuesday, June 27, 2006, 00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on Army and Marine Corps reset strategies for ground equipment and rotor craft.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
General Peter J. Schoomaker, USA (pdf)
Chief of Staff
U.S. Army
General Michael W. Hagee, USMC (pdf)
Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps
Thursday, June 22, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 - Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on military power of the People's Republic of China.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Hon. Peter W. Rodman (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs
Mr. Mark Cozad (pdf)
China Forces Senior Intelligence Officer
Defense Intelligence Agency
COL Robert Carr, USA
Assistant Director of Intelligence
Joint Staff
Wednesday, June 21, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee joint with the Subcommittee on Africa of the Committee on International Relations met to receive testimony on trafficking in persons.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh Opening Statement (pdf)
· Subcommittee Chairman Smith Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Ambassador John R. Miller (pdf)
Director
Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Department of State
Mrs. Gail H. McGinn (pdf)
Performing the Duties as Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness
Mr. Thomas Gimble (pdf)
Principal Deputy Inspector General
Department of Defense
Colonel Robert K. Boyles, USAF (pdf)
Former Principal Assistant Responsible for Contracting
Forces Joint Contracting Command-Iraq/Afghanistan
Wednesday, June 21, 2006, 10:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee met to receive testimony on space and U.S. national power.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett Opening Statement (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General C. Robert "Bob" Kehler, USAF (pdf)
Deputy Commander
U.S. Strategic Command
Mr. Ed Morris (pdf)
Director
Office of Space Commercialization, U.S. Department of Commerce
Mr. David Cavossa (pdf)
Executive Director
Satellite Industries Association (SIA)
Dr. Michael O'Hanlon (pdf)
Senior Fellow
Foreign Policy Studies, The Brookings Institute
Tuesday, June 20, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on significant force realignments of the Department of Defense, including beddown, support, and other costs and requirements related to those realignments.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Ryan Henry
Principal Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Honorable Philip W. Grone (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Installations and Environment
Rear Admiral William D. Sullivan
Vice Director for Strategic Plans and Policy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Thursday, June 15, 2006, 3:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open, Will Close
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive an update on the use of combat helmets, vehicle armor, and body armor by ground forces in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Bob Meaders, MD (pdf)
Captain, Medical Corps, USN (ret.)
Founder, Operation-Helmet
Panel 2:
Major General Stephen M. Speakes, USA (pdf)
Director
Force Development, Army G8
Major General William D. Catto, USMC (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Systems Command
Roger M. Smith (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Littoral and Mine Warfare
Major General (sel) Gary McCoy, USAF (pdf)
Director of Logistics Readiness
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support
Tuesday, June 13, 2006, 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on issues related to H.R. 5200, the National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Gordon R. England (pdf)
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, USN (pdf)
Vice Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Richard Cody, USA (pdf)
Vice Chief of Staff
Department of the Army
General John D.W. Corley, USAF (pdf)
Vice Chief of Staff
Department of the Air Force
Panel 2:
Brigadier General Stephen Koper, USAF (ret.) (pdf)
President
National Guard Association of the United States
Major General Francis D. Vavala, USA (ret.) (pdf)
Vice President
Adjutants General Association of the United States
Thursday, June 8, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on Iran: Assessing Geopolitical Dynamics and U.S. Policy Options.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Patrick Clawson (pdf)
Deputy Director for Research
The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Dr. Ray Takeyh (pdf)
Senior Fellow for Middle Eastern Studies
Council on Foreign Relations
Thursday, May 25, 2006, 10:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Applying Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina: How the Department of Defense is Preparing for the Upcoming Hurricane Season.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Hearing Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Paul McHale (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
Department of Defense
Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, USA (pdf)
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Major General Richard J. Rowe, USA (pdf)
Director of Operations
U.S. Northern Command
Major General C. Mark Bowen, USA (ret) (pdf)
The Adjutant General
State of Alabama
Major General Douglas Burnett, USAF (pdf)
The Adjutant General, State of Florida
Wednesday, May 24, 2006, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on Border Security - Mission of the National Guard.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Paul McHale (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense
Department of Defense
Major General Richard J. Rowe, USA (pdf)
Director of Operations
U.S. Northern Command
Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, USA (pdf)
Chief
National Guard Bureau
Mr. David Aguilar (pdf)
Chief of Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency
Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 10:30am - 2118 Rayburn - Open, May Close
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
- Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman Everett opening’s statement: (pdf)
- Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio in multiple segments due to votes on the House floor:
o Part 1: Hunter / Skelton opening statements / Report of Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee / Report of Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee / Report of Strategic Forces Subcommittee / Report of Readiness Subcommittee
o Part 2: Report of Projection Forces Subcommittee (audio slightly delayed - see Chairman Bartlett's statement above) / Report of Military Personnel Subcommittee
o Part 3: Report of Military Personnel Subcommittee (continued) / Full Committee mark-up
o Part 4: Full Committee mark-up (continued)
o Part 5: Full Committee mark-up (continued - slight audio delay)
o Part 6: Full Committee mark-up (continued)
Thursday, April 27, 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, April 27, 11:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Thursday, April 27, 2006, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, April 26, 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, April 26, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to markup H.R. 5122 - The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2007 activities of the Department of Defense and for other purposes.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Friday, April 7, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on building the capacity of foreign military forces.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Ambassador Eric S. Edelman (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Policy
Department of Defense
Dr. John Hillen (pdf)
Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs
Department of State
General James L. Jones, USMC (pdf)
Commander
U.S. European Command
Thursday, April 6, 4:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Integration of Energy Efficient Propulsion Systems for Future U.S. Navy Vessels.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Rear Admiral Bernard J. “Barry” McCullough, USN (pdf)
Director
Surface Warfare (N86), Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral William E. Landay, III, USN (pdf)
Chief of Naval Research
Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Stephen E. Johnson (pdf)
Director
Undersea Technology, Naval Sea Systems Command, Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Kevin McCoy, USN (pdf)
Deputy Commander
Naval Sea Systems Command, Ship Design, Integration & Engineering, Department of the Navy
Panel 2:
Mr. Ronald O’Rourke (pdf)
Specialist in National Defense
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Mr. Norman Friedman (pdf)
Naval Analyst
Thursday, April 6, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on will meet to receive testimony on Navy Transformation.
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable John Jamian (pdf)
Acting Administrator
U.S. Maritime Administration
Vice Admiral Justin D. McCarthy, USN (pdf)
Director for Material Readiness and Logistics
U.S. Navy
Thursday, April 6, 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on information technology issues and defense transformation.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio coverage begins slightly late.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable John G. Grimes (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense, (Networks and Information Integration)
Department of Defense
Lieutenant General Charlie Croom, USAF (pdf)
Director
Defense Information Systems Agency
Lieutenant General Steven W. Boutelle, USA (pdf)
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Army
Mr. Dave Wennergren (pdf)
Department of the Navy Chief Information Officer
Department of the Navy
Brigadier General George J. Allen, USMC (pdf)
Department of the Navy Deputy Chief Information Officer (Marine Corps)
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General Michael Peterson, USAF (pdf)
Chief Information Officer
Department of the Air Force
Panel 2:
Mr. Paul Brinkley (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Business Transformation
Business Transformation Agency
Mr. Thomas Modly (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Financial Management
Business Transformation Agency
Thursday, April 6, 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization budget request – unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. No audio available.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Ms. Sharon Pickup (pdf)
Director
Defense Capabilities and Management, Government Accountability Office
Mr. Michael J. Sullivan (pdf)
Director
Acquisition and Sourcing Management, Government Accountability Office
Panel 2:
Ms. Letitia Long (pdf)
Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Policy, Requirements, and Resources)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Lieutenant General John G. Castellaw, USMC (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Aviation
U.S. Marine Corps
Major General Stanley Gorenc, USAF (pdf)
Director
Operational Capability Requirements, U.S. Air Force
Rear Admiral Bruce Clingan, USN (pdf)
Deputy Director
Naval Air Warfare Division
Brigadier General Stephen Mundt, USA (pdf)
Army Director of Aviation
Office of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations
Thursday, April 6, 2006, 9:00am - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on policy, compensation and benefits overview. Second microphone is for second panel.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Panel 1 Audio Transcript
· Panel 2 Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable David S.C. Chu (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness
Lieutenant General Franklin L. Hagenbeck, USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, G1, Department of the Army
Vice Admiral John C. Harvey, USN (pdf)
Chief of Naval Personnel
Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General Roger A. Brady, USAF (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, Personnel, A1, Department of the Air Force
Lieutenant General H. P. Osman, USMC (pdf)
Deputy Commandant
U. S. Marine Corps
Panel 2:
Admiral Donald L. Pilling, USN, (ret) (pdf)
Chairman
Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation
Mr. Robert E. Robertson (pdf)
Director
Education, Workforce, and Income Security Issues, Government Accountability Office
Colonel Steve Strobridge, USAF, (ret) (pdf)
Director of Government Relations
Military Officers Association of America
Mr. Joseph Barnes
National Executive Secretary
Fleet Reserve Association
Wednesday, April 5, 4:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the U.S. Shipbuilding Industrial Base.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Gary Powell
Acting Deputy Undersecretary of Defense (Industrial Policy) (pdf)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Ms. Allison Stiller (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Ships, Department of the Navy
Vice Admiral Paul E. Sullivan, USN
Commander
Naval Sea Systems Command
Rear Admiral Charles S. Hamilton, II, USN
Program Executive Officer for Ships
Naval Sea Systems Command
Panel 2:
Mr. Damien Bloor (pdf)
Principal Consultant
First Marine International Limited
Mr. Rick Self (pdf)
Executive Director
National Shipbuilding Research Program
Ms. Cynthia L. Brown (pdf)
President
American Shipbuilding Association
Dr. Mark L. Montroll (pdf)
Professor
Industrial College of the Armed Forces, National Defense University
Wednesday, April 5, 3:30pm - 2237 Rayburn (Judiciary Committee) - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on future plans for the Department of Energy’s nuclear weapons complex infrastructure.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. David Overskei (pdf)
Chairman
Secretary of Energy Advisory Board (SEAB)
Nuclear Weapons Complex Infrastructure Task Force
Mr. Peter Stockton (pdf)
Project on Government Oversight
Mr. Tom D’Agostino (pdf)
Deputy Administrator
Defense Programs, National Nuclear Security Administration
Mr. Charles Anderson (pdf)
Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Environmental Management, U.S. Department of Energy
Wednesday, April 5, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the impact of service contracting on military readiness.
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Honorable Claude M. Bolton, Jr. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army
Acquisition, Logistics and Technology
Lieutenant General Donald J. Hoffman, USAF
Military Deputy
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition
Mr. Ronald Poussard (pdf)
Air Force Program Executive Officer
Combat Mission Support
Wednesday, April 5, 2:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on implementing the 2006 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) recommendations to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMD).
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. Peter Flory (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Policy
Department of Defense
Dr. James A Tegnelia (pdf)
Director
Defense Threat Reduction Agency Director, U.S. Strategic Command Center for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (SCC – WMD)
Wednesday, April 5, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on a review of major defense acquisition reform initiatives.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable David M. Walker
Comptroller General of the United States
United States Government Accountability Office (pdf)
Honorable Kenneth Krieg
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition
Technology and Logistics (pdf)
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, USN
Vice Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff (pdf)
Mr. David Patterson
Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense
Comptroller (pdf)
Tuesday, April 4, 4:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on improving interagency coordination for the Global War on Terror and beyond.
- Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
- Written Transcript
- Audio delayed approximately 3 minutes due to technical difficulties.
Witnesses:
Hon. Thomas W. O’Connell (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict
Department of Defense
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, USN (pdf)
Vice Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Ambassador Henry A. Crumpton (pdf)
Coordinator for Counterterrorism
Department of State
Vice Admiral John Scott Redd, USN (Ret.) (pdf)
Director
National Counterterrorism Center
Tuesday, April 4, 2006, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization budget request- Future Combat Systems, Modularity, and Force Protection Initiatives.
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Paul L. Francis (pdf)
Director
Acquisition and Sourcing Management, Government Accountability Office
Mrs. Janet St. Laurent (pdf)
Director for Defense Capabilities and Management
Government Accountability Office
Mr. Mike Gilmore (pdf)
Assistant Director for National Security
Congressional Budget Office
Panel 2:
Secretary Claude M. Bolton (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics and Technology)
Lieutenant General David F. Melcher, USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army G8 (Programming, Material integration and Management)
Lieutenant General James J. Lovelace, USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff
Army G3/5/7 (Operations and Requirements)
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, USMC (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Major General William D. Catto, USMC (pdf)
Commander
Marine Corps Systems Command
Thursday, March 30, 4:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request - Shipbuilding Acquisition Strategy.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable Delores M. Etter (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Research, Development and Acquisition
Department of the Navy
Vice Admiral Lewis W. Crenshaw, Jr., USN (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources, Requirements, and Assessments (N8) Department of the Navy
Lieutenant General James N. Mattis, USMC
Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Deputy Commandant for Combat Development, U.S. Marine Corps
Rear Admiral Charles S. Hamilton, II, USN
Program Executive Officer for Ships
Naval Sea Systems Command
Rear Admiral David Architzel, USN
Program Executive Officer for Carriers, Naval Sea Systems Command
Rear Admiral William H. Hilarides, USN
Program Executive Officer for Submarines Naval Sea Systems Command
Panel 2:
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 (pdf)
Principal Analyst
National Security Division, Congressional Budget Office
Mr. Robert O. Work (pdf)
Senior Analyst
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Thursday, March 30, 2006, 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness and Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittees will meet to receive testimony on Army and Marine Corps reset strategies for ground equipment and rotorcraft.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General David F. Melcher, USA (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff, G8
Department of the Army
Major General Jeanette K. Edmunds (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4
United States Army
Lieutenant General Emerson N. Gardner, USMC (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources
U.S. Marine Corps
Mr. William M. Solis (pdf)
Director
Defense Capabilities and Management Team
Government Accountability Office
Wednesday, March 29, 4:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Defense Science and Technology: Investment to Shape the Evolving Terrorist Threat.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Mr. Terry J. Jaggers (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering,
Department of the Air Force
Dr. Thomas Killion (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology/Chief Scientist
Department of the Army
Rear Admiral William E. “Bill” Landay, III, USN (pdf)
Chief of Naval Research
U.S. Navy
The Honorable John Young (pdf)
Director
Defense Research and Engineering
Department of Defense
Dr. Anthony J. Tether (pdf)
Director
Defense Advance Research Projects Agency, Department of Defense
Wednesday, March 29, 3:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Defense Health Program - Department of Defense Initiatives to Control Costs.
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Honorable David S. C. Chu (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense, Personnel and Readiness
Honorable William Winkenwerder, Fr. M.D. (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs
General Richard Cody, USA (pdf)
Vice Chief of Staff
Department of the Army
Admiral Robert F. Willard, USN (pdf)
Vice Chief of Naval Operations
Department of the Navy
General John. D. W. Corley, USAF (pdf)
Vice Chief of Staff
Department of the Air Force
General Robert Magnus, USMC (pdf)
Assistant Commandant
U.S. Marine Corps
Panel 2:
Vice Admiral Norbert R. Ryan, Jr., USN, (Ret.) (pdf)
President
Military Officers Association of America
Major General William M. Matz, USA (Ret.) (pdf)
President
National Association for Uniformed Services
Dov S. Zakheim (pdf)
Former Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) and Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Defense
Wednesday, March 29, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on issues relating to defense acquisition reform.
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. Pierre Chao (pdf)
Senior Fellow and Director of Defense Industrial Initiatives
International Security Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies
Honorable Robert J. Hermann (pdf)
Task Force Co-Chair
Defense Science Board Summer Study on Transformation
Lieutenant General Ronald T. Kadish, USAF (Ret.) (pdf)
Chairman
Defense Acquisition Performance Assessment Panel
Mr. Terry R. Little (pdf)
Acquisition Advisor to the Director
Missile Defense Agency
Tuesday, March 28, 2006, 3:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on U.S. Navy's future submarine force structure.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Ms. Allison Stiller (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Ships, Department of the Navy
Admiral Charles L. Munns, USN (pdf)
Commander
Naval Submarine Forces, Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Joseph A. Walsh, USN (pdf)
Director
Submarine Warfare Division (N87), Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral William H. Hilarides, USN (pdf)
Program Executive Officer for Submarines
Panel 2:
Mr. Ronald O'Rourke (pdf)
Specialist in National Defense
Congressional Research Service
Mr. John Casey (pdf)
President
Electric Boat Corporation
Mr. Mike Petters (pdf)
President
Northrop Grumman Newport News
Vice Admiral Albert H. Konetzni Jr., USN, (Ret.) (pdf)
Former Commander Submarine Force
U.S. Pacific Fleet
Thursday, March 16, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on the Department of the Navy and the Department of the Air Force Aviation Acquisition Programs.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Michael J. Sullivan (pdf)
Director of Acquisition and Sourcing Management
Government Accountability Office
Mr. Michael J. Hazard (pdf)
Assistant Director
Acquisition Sourcing Management Team, Government Accountability Office
Panel 2:
Honorable Kenneth J. Krieg (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Vice Admiral Lewis W. Crenshaw, Jr., USN (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources, Requirements and Assessments
Lieutenant General Jon G. Castellaw, USMC (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Aviation
U.S. Marine Corps
Lieutenant General Carrol H. Chandler, USAF (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Staff for Air, Space and Information Operations, Plans and Requirements, U.S. Air Force
Thursday, March 16, 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for space activities. No audio broadcast due to scheduling conflict.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Dr. Ronald M. Sega (pdf)
Under Secretary of the Air Force
Lieutenant General Frank G. Klotz, USAF (pdf)
Acting Commander
Air Force Space Command
Honorable Donald M. Kerr (pdf)
Director
National Reconnaissance Office
Thursday, March 16, 2006, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the U.S. Southern Command.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witness:
General Bantz J. Craddock, USA (pdf)
Commander
U.S. Southern Command
Wednesday, March 15, 5:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Implementing the Global War on Terror strategy: Overcoming Interagency Problems.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Ms. Michele Flournoy (pdf)
Senior Advisor
Center for Security and International Studies
Mr. Christopher Lamb (pdf)
Senior Fellow
Institute for National Strategic Studies, National Defense University
Dr. Thomas Mahnken (pdf)
Acting Director of Strategic Studies
School for Advanced and International Studies (SAIS), Johns Hopkins University
Mr. Michael Vickers (pdf)
Director of Strategic Studies
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Wednesday, March 15, 3:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on evolving missions of the U.S. Navy and the role of surface and subsurface combatants.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Vice Admiral Lewis W. Crenshaw, JR., USN (pdf)
Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources, Requirements, and Assessments (N8)
Department of the Navy
Major General Gordon C. Nash, USMC (pdf)
Director
Expeditionary Warfare Division (N75), United States Marine Corps
Rear Admiral Bernard J. "Barry" McCullough, USN (pdf)
Director
Surface Warfare (N76), Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Thomas J. Kilcline, Jr., USN (pdf)
Director
Air Warfare Division (N78), Department of the Navy
Rear Admiral Joseph A. Walsh, USN (pdf)
Director, Submarine Warfare Division (N77)
Department of the Navy
Panel 2:
Mr. Ronald O'Rourke (pdf)
Specialist in National Defense
Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress
Wednesday, March 15, 3:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Military Resale and Morale, Welfare Morale, Welfare and Recreation Overview. (No audio due to simultaneous hearing.)
· Subcommittee Chairman McHugh’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Ms. Leslye A. Arsht (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy
Major General Paul Essex, USAF (pdf)
Commander
Army and Air Force Exchange Service
Rear Admiral Robert E. Cowley, III, USN (pdf)
Commander
Navy Exchange Service Command
Brigadier General John A. Macdonald, USA (pdf)
Commanding General
U.S. Army Community and Family Support Center
Rear Admiral Wayne G. Shear, Jr. USN (pdf)
Vice Commander
Navy Installations Command
Mr. Patrick B. Nixon (pdf)
Acting Director and Chief Executive Officer
Defense Commissary Agency
Mr. Michael P. Downs (pdf)
Director
Personal and Family Readiness Division, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps
Mr. Arthur J. Myers (pdf)
Director of Air Force Services
Panel 2:
Mr. Lloyd Johnson (pdf)
Armed Forces Marketing Council
Mr. Doug McAlister (pdf)
Chairman of the Board
American Logistics Association
Mr. Michael T. Scanlon, Jr. (pdf)
President and Chief Executive Officer, Self-Storage Association
Commander Renè Campos, USN (Ret.) (pdf)
Deputy Director
Government Relations, Military Officers Association of America
Mr. Joe Barnes (pdf)
National Executive Secretary
Fleet Reserve Association
Wednesday, March 15, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for the U.S. Central Command.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
General John Abizaid, USA (pdf)
Combatant Commander
U.S. Central Command
Honorable Eric S. Edelman (pdf)
Undersecretary of Defense (Policy)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Tuesday, March 14, 5:30pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to markup H. Res. 685, requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to any entity with which the United States has contracted for public relations purposes concerning Iraq.
Tuesday, March 14, 2006, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Department of Defense Quadrennial Defense Review.
· Chairman Hunter's Opening Statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
The Honorable Gordon England (pdf)
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Admiral Edmund P. Giambastiani, Jr., USN
Vice Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Panel 2:
Mr. Thomas Donnelly (pdf)
Resident Fellow
American Enterprise Institute
Dr. Andrew F. Krepinevich (pdf)
Executive Director
Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments
Mr. Lawrence J. Korb (pdf)
Senior Fellow
Center for American Progress
Thursday, March 9, 2:00pm - 2128 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Act Budget Request on the Department of Defense major rotorcraft programs.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s Opening Statement: (pdf)
Witnesses:
Mr. Tony Melita (pdf)
Defense Systems Director
Land Warfare, Office of the Secretary of Defense
Brigadier General Stephen Mundt, USA (pdf)
Director of Aviation, U.S. Army
Mr. Thomas Laux (pdf)
Program Executive Officer for Air, ASW, Assault and Special Mission Programs
Naval Air Systems Command
Lieutenant General John G. Castellaw, USMC (pdf)
Deputy Commandant for Aviation
U.S. Marine Corps
Major General Stanley Gorenc, USAF (pdf)
Director
Operational Capability Requirements, Deputy Chief of Staff for Air and Space Operations, U.S. Air Force
Thursday, March 9, 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization budget request for the Missile Defense Agency and Ballistic Missile Defense Programs.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General Trey Obering, USAF (pdf)
Director
Missile Defense Agency
Lieutenant General Larry J. Dodgen, USA (pdf)
Commander
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command
Honorable David W. Duma (pdf)
Operational Test and Evaluation
Department of Defense
Honorable Peter Flory (pdf)
Assistant Secretary
International Security Affairs, Department of Defense
Thursday, March 9, 2006, 9:30am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Admiral William J. Fallon, USN (pdf)
Commander
U.S. Pacific Command
General B.B. Bell, USA (pdf)
Commander
United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea
Wednesday, March 8, 3:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Special Operations Command: Transforming for the Long War.
· Saxton opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio is in two parts due to votes:
o Part 1 Part 2
Witnesses:
Honorable Thomas W. O'Connell (pdf)
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict, Department of Defense
General Bryan D. "Doug" Brown, USA (pdf)
Commander, U.S. Special Operations Command
U.S. Army
Wednesday, March 8, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Department of Defense management of historic and historic-eligible facilities.
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Philip Grone (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (Installations and Environment)
Office of the Secretary of Defense
Honorable William Armbruster (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Privatization and Partnerships
Department of the Army
Rear Admiral Wayne G. Shear, Jr., USN (pdf)
Commander, Naval Installations
Deputy Director, Ashore Readiness Division, Department of the Navy
Honorable Fred W. Kuhn (pdf)
Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations
Department of the Air Force
Brigadier General James F. Flock, USMC (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics
U.S. Marine Corps
Wednesday, March 8, 2006, 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the European Command.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witness:
General James L. Jones, USMC (pdf)
Commander
U.S. European Command
Thursday, March 2, 1:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the National Security Implications of the Dubai Ports World Deal to Take Over Management of U.S. Ports.
· Chairman Hunter’s Opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Mr. Frank Gaffney (pdf)
President
Center for Security Policy
Dr. James Carafano (pdf)
Senior Fellow for National Security and Homeland Security
The Heritage Foundation
Mr. Stephen Flynn (pdf)
Senior Fellow
Council on Foreign Relations
Panel 2:
Edward H. Bilkey (pdf)
Chief Operating Officer
Dubai Ports World
Mr. George Dalton
General Counsel
Dubai Ports World
Mr. Michael Moore
Senior Vice President
Commercial Dubai Ports World
Mr. Robert Scavone
Executive Vice President
Security, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company
Panel 3:
Ambassador Eric S. Edelman (pdf)
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy
Department of Defense
Mr. Stewart Baker (pdf)
Assistant Secretary
Policy, Planning and International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security
Mr. Clay Lowery (pdf)
Assistant Secretary
International Affairs, Department of the Treasury
Mr. Alan Misenheimer
Director
Office of Arabian Peninsula and Iran Affairs, Department of State
Rear Admiral Thomas Gilmour, USCG (pdf)
Assistant Commandant for Marine Safety, Security and Environmental Protection
U.S. Coast Guard
Thursday, March 2, 2006, 9:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the United States Transportation Command and Component Commands.
· Hunter opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF (pdf)
Commander
United States Transportation Command
General Duncan J. McNabb, USAF (pdf)
Commander
Air Mobility Command
Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III USN
Commander
Military Sealift Command
Major General Charles W. Fletcher, USA
Commander
Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to markup H. Res. 645, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the President or the Secretary of Defense relating to the collection of intelligence information pertaining to persons inside the United States without obtaining court-ordered warrants authorizing the collection of such information and relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the gathering of counterterrorism intelligence within the United States; and H. Res. 685, Requesting the President and directing the Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense provide to the House of Representatives certain documents in their possession relating to any entity with which the United States has contracted for public relations purposes concerning Iraq was postponed. The markup of H. Res. 645 will take place as scheduled.
· Audio Transcript
Wednesday, March 1, 4:30pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for the Department of Energy's Atomic Energy Defense Activities.
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio delayed due to length of the 2pm hearing.
Witnesses:
Ambassador Linton Brooks
Administrator
National Nuclear Security Administration (pdf)
Honorable James Rispoli
Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management
U.S. Department of Energy (pdf)
Wednesday, March 1, 2:00pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Navy. Partial audio due to technical difficulties.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript: Part 1 Part 2
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald C. Winter
Secretary of the Navy (pdf)
Admiral Michael G. Mullen, USN
Chief of Naval Operations (pdf)
General Michael W. Hagee, USMC
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps (pdf)
Wednesday, March 1, 2006 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force.
· Hunter opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio for the chairman's opening statement was delayed by one minute due to technical difficulties
Witnesses:
Honorable Michael W. Wynne (pdf)
Secretary of the Air Force
General T. Michael Moseley, USAF (pdf)
Chief of Staff
U.S. Air Force
Tuesday, February 28, 2006, 6:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Projection Forces Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony from the U.S. Air Force on Aerial Refueling Recapitalization Requirements.
· Subcommittee Chairman Bartlett’s Statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript: Part 1 Part 2
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Lieutenant General Christopher Kelly, USAF (pdf)
Vice Commander
Air Mobility Command
Lieutenant General Donald Hoffman, USAF (pdf)
Military Deputy
Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition)
Lieutenant General Donald J. Wetekam, USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Installations and Mission Support
Mr. Michael Kennedy
Director of Staff Development and Research Coordination
RAND Corporation
Thursday, February 16, 2006, 1:00pm - 2212 Rayburn - Open
The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on Combating al Qaeda and the Militant Jihadist Threat.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Mr. James A. Phillips (pdf)
Research Fellow
Heritage Foundation
Dr. Bruce Hoffman (pdf)
Chair in Counterterrorism and Counterinsurgency
RAND Corporation
Ms. Zeyno Baran (pdf)
Director of International Security and Energy Programs
Nixon Center
Wednesday, February 15, 2:30pm - 2118 Rayburn - Open, will Close
The Strategic Forces Subcommittee and the Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to receive testimony on the Able Danger program.
· Subcommittee Chairman Saxton’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Subcommittee Chairman Everett’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Dr. Stephen Cambone (pdf)
Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence
Mr. Erik Kleinsmith (pdf)
Defense contractor
Mr. Tony Shaffer (pdf)
Department of Defense employee
Mr. J.D. Smith (pdf)
Defense contractor
Wednesday, February 15, 2006 - 10:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee will meet to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of the Army.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript: Part 1 Part 2
· Written Transcript
Witnesses:
Honorable Francis J. Harvey (pdf) Addendum (pdf)
Secretary of the Army
General Peter Schoomaker, United States Army (pdf) Addendum (pdf)
Army Chief of Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wednesday, February 8 - 10:00 am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on the Fiscal Year 2007 National Defense Authorization budget request from the Department of Defense.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening Statement: (pdf)
· Audio is in two parts due to a recess:
o Part 1 Part 2
Witnesses:
Honorable Donald H. Rumsfeld (pdf)
Secretary of Defense
General Peter Pace, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Chairman
Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Peter Schoomaker, United States Army
Army Chief of Staff
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Wednesday, February 1, 2:00pm -2118 Rayburn - Open
The Tactical Air and Land Forces Subcommittee, joint with the Readiness Subcommittee met to receive testimony on Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Ground Forces Vehicle and Personnel Protection and Rotary Wing Safety of Flight Update.
· Subcommittee Chairman Weldon’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Subcommittee Chairman Hefley’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Panel 1:
Major General Jeffrey A. Sorenson, United States Army (pdf)
Deputy for Acquisition and Systems Management
Major General Stephen Speakes, United States Army (pdf)
Director
Force Development
Major General William D. Catto, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Commanding General
Marine Corps Systems Command
Commander Craig T. Mallak, United States Navy
Office of the Armed Forces Medical Examiner
Panel 2:
Brigadier General Stephen D. Mundt, United States Army (pdf)
Director of Army Aviation
Brigadier General Martin Post, United States Marine Corps (pdf)
Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation
Wednesday, February 1 - 11:00am - 2118 Rayburn - Open
The House Armed Services Committee met to receive testimony on countering a nuclear Iran.
· Chairman Hunter’s opening statement: (pdf)
· Audio Transcript
Witnesses:
Michael Eisenstadt (pdf)
Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Dr. George Perkovich (pdf)
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Ilan Berman (pdf)
American Foreign Policy Council
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