Thursday, April 10, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on Contingency Contracting: Implementing a Call for Urgent Reform.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast   Part 2
• Audio Transcript   Part 2

Witnesses:

The Honorable John J. Young, Jr. (pdf)

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics

Department of Defense

Jeffrey Parsons (pdf)

Executive Director

Army Contracting Command (Provisional)

U.S. Army Materiel Command

Dr. Jacques S. Gansler (pdf)

Chairman

Commission on Army Acquisition and Program Management for Expeditionary Operations

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 – 1:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on the current status of U.S. ground forces.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

General Richard A. Cody, USA (pdf)

Vice Chief of Staff

General Robert Magnus, USMC (pdf)

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

Wednesday, April 9, 2008 – 9:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on the status of the war and political developments in Iraq.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast Part 2
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

General David Petraeus, USA (pdf) (slides)

Commander, Multi-National Forces—Iraq

Ambassador Ryan Crocker (pdf)

United States Ambassador to Iraq 

Thursday, April 3, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on Army National Guard and Army Reserve Equipment.

• Subcommittee Chairman Abercrombie’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

Lieutenant General Jack C. Stultz, USA (pdf)
Chief

U.S. Army Reserve

Lieutenant General Clyde A. Vaughn, USA (pdf)
Director

Army National Guard

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – 3:00 pm – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Holistic Approaches to Cybersecurity Enabling Network Centric Operations.

• Subcommittee Chairman Smith’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

Dr. Seymour Goodman (pdf)

Chair

National Research Council Committee on Improving Cybersecurity Research in the U.S.

Dr. James Lewis (pdf)

Director and Senior Fellow

Technology and Public Policy Program at the Center for Strategic and International

Studies (CSIS)

Mr. Franklin Kramer (pdf)

Distinguished Research Fellow

Center for Technology and National Security Policy

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – 1:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Air and Land Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the United States Transportation Command and Air Force Mobility Aircraft Programs.

• Subcommittee Chairman Abercrombie’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast 

Witnesses:

General Arthur J. Lichte, USAF (pdf)

Commander

Air Mobility Command

General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF (pdf)

Commander

United States Transportation Command

The Honorable Sue C. Payton (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition

Tuesday, April 1, 2008 – 9:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on the Readiness of the Army and Air Force Reserves and National Guard Forces.

• Subcommittee Chairman Ortiz’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast
• Audio Transcript  

Witnesses:

Lieutenant General H. Steven Blum, USA (pdf)

Chief

National Guard Bureau

Lieutenant General Clyde A. Vaughn, USA (pdf)

Director

Army National Guard

Lieutenant General Craig R. McKinley, USAF (pdf)

Director

Air National Guard

Lieutenant General Jack Stultz, USA (pdf)

Chief

U.S. Army Reserve

Lieutenant General John A. Bradley, USAF (pdf)

Chief

U.S. Air Force Reserve

Friday, March 14, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for Navy Shipbuilding.

• Subcommittee Chairman Taylor’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

Panel 1:

The Honorable Allison Stiller (pdf)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Ship Programs

Vice Admiral Barry McCullough, USN (pdf)

Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Resources and Requirements (N8)

Panel 2:

Dr. Eric Labs (pdf)

Senior Naval Analyst

Congressional Budget Office

Mr. Ronald O’Rourke (pdf)

Specialist in National Defense

Congressional Research Service

Friday, March 14, 2008 – 9:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Mental Health Overview.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Davis’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast   Part 2

Witnesses:

Panel 1:

The Honorable S. Ward Casscells, M.D. (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

Lieutenant General Eric Schoomaker, USA (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Army

Vice Admiral Adam Robinson, USN (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Navy

Lieutenant General James G. Roudebush, USAF (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Air Force

Dr. Shelley MacDermid (pdf)

Co-Chair, Defense Task Force on Mental Health

Director, The Center for Families at Purdue University

Director, Military Family Research Institute

Panel 2:

Mr. Chris M. Scheuerman, Sr. (pdf)

Major Bruce Gannaway, USA

U.S. Army

Mrs. Sarah Gannaway

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Richard G. Gutteridge, USA (pdf)

U.S. Army

Thursday, March 13, 2008 – 1:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the U.S. European Command, Southern Command, and Africa Command.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast Part 2
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

General Bantz J. Craddock, USA (pdf)
Commander

U.S. European Command

Admiral James Stavridis, USN (pdf)

Commander

U.S. Southern Command

General William E. Ward, USA (pdf)

Commander

U.S. Africa Command

Thursday, March 13, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request - Department of Defense Science and Technology: Responding to the 21^st Century Irregular Warfare Threat Environment.

• Subcommittee Chairman Smith’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

Mr. Allan Shaffer (pdf)

Principle Deputy

Director, Defense Research and Engineering

Department of Defense

Dr. Thomas H. Killion (pdf)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology

Rear Admiral William Landay III, USN (pdf)

Chief of Naval Research

Mr. Terry Jaggers (pdf)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology and Engineering

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Acquisition

Dr. Anthony J. Tether (pdf)

Director

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Thursday, March 13, 2008 – 10:30 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Department of Defense Energy Posture.

• Subcommittee Chairman Ortiz’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2

Witnesses:

Mr. Wayne Arny (pdf)

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

Installations and Environment

Mr. Chris DiPetto (pdf)

Deputy Director, Systems and Software Engineering (Developmental Test & Evaluation)

Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology)

General Michael P. C. Carns, USAF (Ret) (pdf)

Chairman

Defense Science Board Task Force on Energy Strategy

Mr. William Solis (pdf)

Director

Defense Capabilities and Management

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 – 1:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Forces Korea.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2  Part 3
• Audio Transcript  Part 2  Part 3

Witnesses:

Admiral Timothy J. Keating, USN (pdf)

Commander, U.S. Pacific Command

General Burwell B. Bell, III, USA (pdf)

Commander, United Nations Command

Commander, Republic of Korea – U S. Combined Forces Command

Commander, U. S. Forces Korea

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request for Department of Energy National Security Programs.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Tauscher’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2 Part 3 

Witnesses:

General Robert Smolen, USAF, (Ret) (pdf)

Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs

National Nuclear Security Administration

The Honorable James Rispoli (pdf)

Assistant Secretary for Environmental Management (EM)

U.S. Department of Energy

The Honorable Will Tobey (pdf)

Deputy Administrator for Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation

National Nuclear Security Administration

Mr. Glenn Podonsky (pdf)

Director

Office of Health, Safety, and Security

National Nuclear Security Administration

Wednesday, March 12, 2008 – 9:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Future of the Military Healthcare System.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Davis’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2 Part 3

Witnesses:

Honorable S. Ward Casscells, M.D. (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs

Dr. Gail R. Wilensky (pdf)

Co-Chairman

Defense Task Force on Future of Military Health Care

Ron Z. Goetzel, Ph.D. (pdf)

Research Professor and Director

Institute for Health and Productivity Studies, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health

Vice President, Consulting and Applied Research, Thomson Healthcare

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Inherently Governmental – What is the Proper Role of Government?

• Subcommittee Chairman Ortiz’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2

Witnesses:

Mr. P. Jackson Bell (pdf)
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

Logistics and Materiel Readiness

Department of Defense

Mr. Shay Assad (pdf)

Director

Defense Procurement and Acquisition Policy

Department of Defense

The Honorable David M. Walker (pdf)

Comptroller General

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 – 12:00 pm – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the impact of the Presidential signing statement on the Department of Defense’s implementation of the Fiscal Year 2008 National Defense Authorization Act.

• Subcommittee Chairman Snyder’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript  Part 2 Part 3

Witnesses:

Mr. T.J. Halstead (pdf)

Legislative Attorney

American Law Division

Congressional Research Service

Mr. Gary L. Kepplinger (pdf)

General Counsel

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Mr. Bruce Fein (pdf)

Constitutional Attorney

Bruce Fein & Associates

Member, ABA Task Force on Presidential Signing Statements

Mr. Nicholas Quinn Rosenkranz (pdf)

Associate Professor of Law

Georgetown University Law Center

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Air and Land Forces Subcommittee joint with the Seapower and Expeditionary Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Departments of the Navy and Air Force Tactical Aviation Programs.

• Air and Land Forces Subcommittee Chairman Abercrombie’s Opening Statement
• Seapower Subcommittee Chairman Taylor’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast

Witnesses

Panel 1:

The Honorable John J. Young, Jr. (pdf)

Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics

Department of Defense

Mr. Michael J. Sullivan (pdf)

Director for Acquisition and Sourcing Management

U.S. Government Accountability Office

Panel 2:

Mr. William Balderson (pdf)

Deputy Assistant Secretary for Naval Air Programs

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for

Research, Development and Acquisition

Rear Admiral Allen G. Myers, USN (pdf)

Director, Air Warfare Division (OPNAV 88)

Headquarters, U.S. Navy

Lieutenant General George J. Trautman, USMC (pdf)

Deputy Commandant for Aviation

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

Lieutenant General Daniel J. Darnell, USAF (pdf)

Deputy Chief of Staff for Air, Space and Information Operations, Plans and

Requirements

Headquarters, U.S. Air Force

Lieutenant General Donald J. Hoffman, USAF (pdf)

Military Deputy

Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition

Thursday, March 6, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Navy.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2
• Audio Transcript  Part 2

Witnesses:

The Honorable Donald C. Winter, Ph.D. (pdf)

Secretary of the Navy

Admiral Gary Roughead, USN (pdf)

Chief of Naval Operations

General James T. Conway (pdf)

Commandant

U.S. Marine Corps

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – 3:00 pm – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act Budget Request and Status for Space Activities.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Tauscher’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript  

Witnesses:

Honorable Gary Payton (pdf)                        

Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force

Honorable Scott Large (pdf)

Director

National Reconnaissance Office

General Robert Kehler, USAF (pdf)              

Commander

Air Force Space Command

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – 1:30 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Act Budget Request from U.S. Special Operations Command and U.S. Northern Command.

• Subcommittee Chairman Smith’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast           

Witnesses:

Admiral Eric Olson, USN (pdf)

Commander

U.S. Special Operations Command

General Victor E. Renuart Jr., USAF (pdf)

Commander

NORAD/U.S. Northern Command

Wednesday, March 5, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the U.S. Central Command and the U.S. Special Operations Command.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part 2
• Audio Transcript  Part 2

Witnesses:

Admiral William Fallon, USN (pdf)

Commander

U.S. Central Command

Admiral Eric T. Olson, USN (pdf)

Commander

U.S. Special Operations Command

Thursday, February 28, 2008 – 1:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Readiness Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on military construction.

• Subcommittee Chairman Ortiz’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

Mr. Wayne Arny (pdf)

Deputy Under Secretary of Defense

Installations and Environment

The Honorable B.J. Penn (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of the Navy

Installations and Environment

The Honorable William C. Anderson (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force

Installations, Environment and Logistics

The Honorable David M. Reed (pdf)

Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army

Installations and Housing

Thursday, February 28, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Army.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Video Webcast  Part2
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

Honorable Pete Geren (pdf)

Secretary of the Army

General George W. Casey, Jr., USA (pdf)

Chief of Staff

U. S. Army

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 – 3:00 pm – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Seapower and Expeditionary Forces will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request Overview for the United States Marine Corps.

• Subcommittee Chairman Taylor’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

Lieutenant General James F. Amos, USMC (pdf)

Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration

Lieutenant General John G. Castellaw, USMC (pdf)

Deputy Commandant for Programs and Resources

Brigadier General Michael M. Brogan, USMC (pdf)

Commander, Marine Corps Systems Command

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Strategic Forces Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on U.S. Strategic Posture/FY 2009 Budget Request for Strategic Programs.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Tauscher’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

General Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (pdf)

Commander, U.S. Strategic Command

Mr. Thomas D’Agostino (pdf)

Administrator, National Nuclear Security Administration

Mr. Michael Vickers (pdf)

Assistant Secretary for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict/Interdependent Capabilities

Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Policy

Wednesday, February 27, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The full committee will meet to hear testimony on the Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request from the Department of the Air Force.

• Chairman Skelton’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2

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 26, 2008 – 2:00 pm – 2118 Rayburn – Open

The Oversight and Investigations and Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities Subcommittees will meet to hear testimony on Irregular Warfare and Stability Operations: Approaches to Interagency Integration.

• OI Subcommittee Chairman Snyder’s Opening Statement
• TUTC Subcommittee Chairman Smith’s Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript Part 2

Witnesses:

Panel I:

The Honorable Michael G. Vickers (pdf)

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low Intensity Conflict & Interdependent Capabilities

U.S. Department of Defense

Ambassador John E. Herbst (pdf)

Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization

U.S. Department of State

Panel II:

RADM Dan W. Davenport (pdf)

Director, Joint Concept Development and Experimentation (J-9)

U.S. Joint Forces Command

Brigadier General Robert H. Holmes, USAF (pdf)

Deputy Director of Operations

U.S. Central Command

Lieutenant General Frank Kearney, USA

Deputy Commander

U.S. Special Operations Command

COL Joseph E. Osborne (pdf)

Director, Irregular Warfare Directorate (J-10)

U.S. Special Operations Command

Tuesday, February 26, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on Fiscal Year 2009 National Defense Authorization Budget Request on Overview of Recruiting, Retention, and Compensation.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Davis’ Opening Statement
• Audio Transcript

Witnesses:

Dr. David S.C. Chu (pdf)

Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Lieutenant General Michael D. Rochelle, USA (pdf)

Deputy Chief of Staff, G-1

Headquarters, U.S. Army

Vice Admiral John C. Harvey, Jr., USN (pdf)

Chief of Naval Personnel, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations,

Department of the Navy

Lieutenant General Richard Y. Newton III, USAF (pdf)

Deputy Chief of Staff, Manpower, Personnel, and Services,

Headquarters, U.S. Air Force

Lieutenant General Ronald S. Coleman. USMC (pdf)

Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

Friday, February 15, 2008 – 10:00 am – 2212 Rayburn – Open

The Military Personnel Subcommittee will meet to hear testimony on the status of the implementation of the Army’s medical action plan and other services’ support for wounded service members.

• Subcommittee Chairwoman Davis’ Opening Statement
• Video Webcast
• Audio Transcript 

Witnesses:

Lieutenant General Eric Schoomaker, USA (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Army

Brigadier General Michael Tucker, USA (pdf)

Assistant Surgeon General for Warrior Care and Transition

U.S. Army

Vice Admiral Adam Robinson, USN (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Navy

Lieutenant General James Roudebush, USAF (pdf)

Surgeon General

U.S. Air Force