Senate Hearing on Military Personnel System Reform
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
The hearing initiates a legislative review of 39 proposed reforms to how the Department of Defense recruits, manages, and retains military personnel and supports their families.
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Military servicemembers
The proposed reforms aim to change how they are recruited, managed, and retained.
Military families
The task force recommendations include specific measures to address the needs of military families to support servicemember readiness.
Department of Defense civilian employees
The proposed personnel system reforms include changes to civilian personnel management.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Bipartisan Policy Center published a report titled 'Building a F.A.S.T. Force: A Flexible Personnel System for a Modern Military' in March 2017.
- The report contains 39 distinct recommendations for reforming Defense personnel policies.
- The goal of the recommendations is to create a more engaged, adaptable, sustainable, and technically proficient military force.
- The hearing took place on May 3, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The subcommittee is specifically evaluating how to increase flexibility and permeability in military and civilian personnel systems.
- The task force was led by co-chairs Leon Panetta, Jim Talent, Jim Jones, and Kathy Roth-Douquet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 'F.A.S.T. Force' report?
Why is the Senate reviewing these personnel systems?
Why It Matters
The hearing initiates a legislative review of 39 proposed reforms to how the Department of Defense recruits, manages, and retains military personnel and supports their families.
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Focus on Personnel Flexibility
The committee is explicitly shifting focus toward 'permeability' between military and civilian sectors, suggesting a move away from rigid, career-long military service models.
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