2016 Defense Budget Hearing: U.S. European Command
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
This hearing sets the stage for how federal tax dollars are allocated to the U.S. European Command to address specific military threats and international security commitments for the 2016 fiscal year.
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U.S. European Command
The command's budget and operational priorities for 2016 are being reviewed and determined by the subcommittee.
Taxpayers
The hearing determines the allocation of federal funds toward military operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The subcommittee held a hearing on March 19, 2015, to discuss the 2016 budget and posture for the U.S. European Command.
- The committee voted to move portions of the hearing involving classified material into a private executive session.
- Chairman Frelinghuysen identified Russian aggression in the Black Sea and Baltic regions as a primary threat.
- The command is tasked with supporting military intervention against ISIL and assisting CENTCOM in training Syrian opposition forces.
- The committee is monitoring the influence of the Qods Force in Iran and the security risks posed by returning foreign fighters.
- EUCOM is required to provide support to both CENTCOM and AFRICOM for ongoing crises in the Middle East and Africa.
- General Philip M. Breedlove was the sole witness for the public portion of the hearing.
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Why It Matters
This hearing sets the stage for how federal tax dollars are allocated to the U.S. European Command to address specific military threats and international security commitments for the 2016 fiscal year.
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Expansion of EUCOM Scope
The hearing highlights a shift where EUCOM is increasingly tasked with supporting operations in the Middle East and Africa, traditionally the domains of CENTCOM and AFRICOM.
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