FEDERALhearing transcript

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House Subcommittee Hearing on 2020 Military Readiness Budget

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 116-39]HEARING ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing examines how the Department of Defense plans to allocate billions in taxpayer funds to address military readiness gaps, specifically regarding the maintenance of ships, aircraft, and ground equipment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Military Personnel

The budget impacts the availability of training resources and the maintenance of the equipment they operate.

Defense Contractors

Contractors involved in shipyard and weapons system maintenance are impacted by the funding levels and scheduling requirements set by the Department of Defense.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing on May 9, 2019, to review the military's fiscal year 2020 budget request. The committee questioned military leaders on how the proposed funding balances immediate training and equipment maintenance needs against long-term modernization goals.

Key Facts

The hearing focused on the fiscal year 2020 budget request for military readiness and operation and maintenance.
The Navy ship depot maintenance requirement is funded at 94 percent in the budget request.
The Air Force weapons system sustainment is funded at 90 percent in the budget request.
The Marine Corps ground depot maintenance is funded at 82 percent in the budget request.
The GAO reported that since 2015, nearly 64 percent of public and private shipyard maintenance projects have been behind schedule.
The subcommittee is evaluating the balance between near-term readiness (training and maintenance) and long-term modernization programs.
The hearing was held on May 9, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary goal of this hearing?

To assess how the proposed 2020 defense budget addresses military readiness, specifically regarding training and the maintenance of existing weapons systems.

What concerns did the Chairman raise about the budget?

The Chairman expressed concern that the budget prioritizes long-term modernization over immediate, near-term needs like equipment maintenance and personnel training.

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Discoveries

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Readiness Recovery Focus

The hearing highlights a transition from counterinsurgency-focused readiness to full-spectrum readiness, with a specific focus on arresting the decline of military maintenance capabilities.

Department of Defense

Connected Entities

personStephen W. Wilson“Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force”Map →

personJames C. McConville“Vice Chief of Staff of the Army”Map →

personGary L. Thomas“Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps”Map →

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

personDoug Lamborn“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

personWilliam F. Moran“Vice Chief of Naval Operations”Map →

organizationGovernment Accountability Office“Reported on shipyard maintenance delays”Map →

Sources

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