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 2025. 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:
The Honorable Ely Ratner
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Admiral John Aquilino
Commander
US Indo-Pacific Command
General Paul LaCamera
Commander
United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and US Forces Korea
The Honorable Ely Ratner Opening Statement
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs
Department of Defense
Admiral John Aquilino Opening Statement
Commander
US Indo-Pacific Command
General Paul LaCamera Opening Statement
Commander
United Nations Command, ROK/US Combined Forces Command, and US Forces Korea