Purpose: The purpose of the hearing is to examine Department of Defense policies, programs, and activities in the Indo-Pacific region in preparation for the committee’s consideration of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. The hearing provides an opportunity to assess the threats to U.S. national security in the region and to evaluate the effectiveness of the department’s use of the resources provided by Congress to accomplish its objectives.
Witnesses:
Mr. Jedidiah P. Royal
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Admiral John C. Aquilino, USN
Commander
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
General Paul J. LaCamera, USA
Commander
United Nations Command / Combined Forces Command / U.S. Forces Korea
Mr. Jedidiah P. Royal Opening Statement
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Admiral John C. Aquilino, USN Opening Statement
Commander
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
General Paul J. LaCamera, USA Opening Statement
Commander
United Nations Command / Combined Forces Command / U.S. Forces Korea