FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on U.S. Transportation Command Readiness (FY 2017)

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 114-109] HEARING ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ONE HUNDRED FOURTEENTH CONGRESS SECOND SESSION

January 1, 2016

military readiness defense budget transportation command fiscal year 2017 logistics sequestration

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing establishes the oversight record for how the U.S. military plans to fund and maintain its global logistics and transportation capabilities for the 2017 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Military Personnel

The readiness and logistical support provided by TRANSCOM directly impacts the ability of military forces to deploy and operate globally.

Taxpayers

The committee's oversight of the TRANSCOM budget influences how federal funds are allocated for defense logistics.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

The House Subcommittee on Readiness held a hearing to review the fiscal year 2017 of the U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM). The committee examined how budget requests and external funding constraints impact the military's ability to move forces and equipment globally.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 15, 2016, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
This was the first TRANSCOM readiness hearing before the subcommittee in two years.
TRANSCOM is the only combatant command with operational requirements on all seven continents.
The committee is investigating the impact of sequestration and continuing resolutions on military readiness.
The hearing focused on TRANSCOM's readiness recovery plan and current risk assessment.
General Darren W. McDew provided testimony regarding the command's fiscal year 2017 budget request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the role of the U.S. Transportation Command?

TRANSCOM is responsible for the global movement of military forces and equipment by land, sea, and air.

Why was this hearing held?

To review the of TRANSCOM for fiscal year 2017 and understand how budget constraints affect their ability to project force.

Why It Matters

This hearing establishes the oversight record for how the U.S. military plans to fund and maintain its global logistics and transportation capabilities for the 2017 fiscal year.

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Two-Year Oversight Gap

The chairman noted that this was the first time in two years that TRANSCOM had presented its readiness posture to this specific subcommittee.

United States Transportation Command Subcommittee on Readiness

Connected Entities

personRobert J. Wittman“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

personMadeleine Z. Bordallo“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

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

personDarren W. McDew“General, Commander of the United States Transportation Command”Map →

organizationUnited States Transportation Command“The combatant command responsible for global military logistics”Map →

Sources

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