FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Military Base Resilience and Extreme Weather

Original title: INSTALLATION RESILIENCY: LESSONS LEARNED FROM WINTER STORM URI AND BEYOND

January 1, 2022

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing evaluates the military's progress in hardening bases against climate-related threats like hurricanes and droughts, which directly impacts the operational readiness and long-term infrastructure costs of U.S. military facilities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of Defense

The department is responsible for implementing energy resilience and climate adaptation strategies at military installations.

Military Installation Commanders

These leaders are responsible for the strategic planning and infrastructure sustainment of military bases.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing to review how military installations are preparing for extreme weather events and utility disruptions. Military leaders discussed their progress in implementing energy resilience strategies mandated by recent National Defense Authorization Acts.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 26, 2021, by the Subcommittee on Readiness.
The subcommittee is tasked with overseeing the implementation of energy conservation and base resilience mandates from the last four National Defense Authorization Acts (NDAAs).
Recent NDAAs require the Department of Defense to plan for extreme weather events and sea-level rise.
Identified hazards to military installations include utility disruptions, water scarcity, hurricanes, tornadoes, droughts, earthquakes, and flooding.
The witnesses are the primary commanders responsible for installation management across the Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, and Navy.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To assess how military bases are preparing for and responding to extreme weather events and utility failures.

Who testified at this hearing?

Commanders from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps responsible for installation management.

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Discoveries

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Legislative Focus on Climate

The committee has explicitly shifted its oversight focus in the last four NDAAs to mandate climate-related infrastructure planning.

National Defense Authorization Act

Connected Entities

personJohn J. Allen, Jr.“Brigadier General, USAF, Commander of Air Force Civil Engineering Center”Map →

personDouglas M. Gabram“Lieutenant General, USA, Commanding General of Army Installation Management Comm”Map →

personJohn Garamendi“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

personYancy B. Lindsey“Vice Admiral, USN, Commander of Navy Installations Command”Map →

personJoe Wilson“Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

personEdward D. Banta“Major General, USMC, Commander of Marine Corps Installations Command”Map →

Sources

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