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Congressional Hearing on U.S. Navy Readiness

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 115-17] THE CURRENT STATE OF THE U.S. NAVY

January 1, 2018

military readinessU.S. Navynational securitydefense budgetNavy Reserve

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to identify gaps in Navy operational , which directly influences future federal defense spending and military policy decisions.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Navy personnel

Operational readiness levels directly impact the training, equipment, and deployment schedules of Navy service members.

Taxpayers

Readiness assessments influence federal budget allocations for national defense.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on held a hearing on March 16, 2017, to assess the current state of U.S. Navy readiness. Senior Navy officials provided testimony regarding existing deficiencies and strategies for rebuilding military capabilities.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on March 16, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
  • The subcommittee chair characterized the current state of the military services as being in a 'readiness crisis'.
  • The hearing included testimony from three Vice Admirals regarding Navy and Navy Reserve readiness.
  • The committee reviewed prior assessments from the Department of Defense and the Government Accountability Office regarding military readiness.
  • Vice Admirals Mulloy and Cullom were noted as retiring shortly after the hearing date.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
To receive candid military advice from senior Navy leaders regarding the current state of Navy and to identify deficiencies that need to be addressed.
Who testified at the hearing?
Vice Admiral Joseph P. Mulloy, Vice Admiral Philip H. Cullom, and Vice Admiral Luke M. McCollum.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to identify gaps in Navy operational , which directly influences future federal defense spending and military policy decisions.

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Retirement of Senior Leadership

Two of the three primary witnesses were noted as retiring shortly after the hearing, potentially impacting the continuity of the readiness strategy.

Joseph P. MulloyPhilip H. Cullom

Connected Entities

personPhilip H. Cullom“Vice Admiral, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Fleet Readiness and Logistics”Map →
personJoseph P. Mulloy“Vice Admiral, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Integration of Capabilities a”Map →
personLuke M. McCollum“Vice Admiral, Chief of Navy Reserve”Map →
organizationSubcommittee on Readiness“House Armed Services Committee subcommittee”Map →
personJoe Wilson“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

Sources

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