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Congressional Hearing on Marine Corps Modernization (FY 2023)

Original title: Congressional Hearing CHRG-117hhrg48526

January 1, 2023

Marine Corps National Defense Authorization Act Military Modernization Defense Budget Ukraine Conflict Military Procurement

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing oversees the allocation of federal funds for Marine Corps equipment and technology, directly impacting the military's operational capabilities and the procurement of defense systems for the 2023 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Marine Corps

The organization's budget, equipment procurement, and modernization strategy are subject to congressional oversight and funding decisions.

Department of the Navy

Leadership within the Department is responsible for research, development, and acquisition programs that are being reviewed for fiscal year 2023.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces held a hearing to review the Marine Corps' fiscal year 2023 budget request and strategy. The discussion focused on equipment readiness, the impact of providing munitions to Ukraine, and the status of specific programs like the CH-53K helicopter and Amphibious Combat Vehicle.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 13, 2022, to review the fiscal year 2023 budget request for Marine Corps modernization.
The subcommittee is evaluating the impact of equipment and munitions drawdowns sent to support the conflict in Ukraine.
Specific programs under review include the CH-53K helicopter, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), tactical networks, long-range anti-ship fires, and air defense systems.
The Marine Corps has been undergoing a significant modernization orientation for three years to align with current national security challenges.
Congress has previously deemed the Marine Corps' modernization strategy to be stable, affordable, and achievable.
The hearing included testimony from the Department of the Navy's research and acquisition leadership and Marine Corps commandants.
Members participating remotely were required to remain visible on camera for identity verification and quorum purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

To review the Marine Corps' budget request for fiscal year 2023 and assess the progress and risks of their ongoing programs.

Which specific military equipment is being discussed?

The hearing focuses on , ground systems, the CH-53K helicopter, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle, tactical networks, and long-range anti-ship fires.

How does the conflict in Ukraine affect the Marine Corps budget?

The subcommittee is investigating how the of equipment and munitions to support Ukraine impacts the Marine Corps' own readiness and efforts.

Why It Matters

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Marine Corps Strategic Realignment

The document notes a three-year ongoing effort by the Marine Corps to fundamentally reorient its strategy to address modern national security challenges.

U.S. Marine Corps

Connected Entities

personVicky Hartzler“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personFrederick J. Stefany“Principal Civilian Deputy, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Develop”Map →

personDonald Norcross“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Armed Services“The committee conducting the hearing”Map →

personKarsten S. Heckl“LtGen, Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command”Map →

personMark R. Wise“LtGen, Deputy Commandant for Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps”Map →

Sources

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