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House Subcommittee Hearing on Military Personnel Posture

Original title: HEARING ON NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 AND OVERSIGHT OF PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED PROGRAMS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEENTH CONGRESS FIRST SESSION

January 1, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the oversight foundation for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which will determine military personnel policies, benefits, and recruitment strategies for the coming year.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Military Personnel

Active-duty service members are subject to the policies, benefits, and career development programs discussed and potentially modified by the committee.

Department of Defense

The agency is responsible for implementing the personnel policies and recruitment strategies overseen by the subcommittee.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel held a hearing on March 29, 2023, to review the current state of military personnel policies. The session featured testimony from personnel chiefs across all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces regarding recruitment, retention, and force management challenges.

Key Facts

  • The hearing was the first time since 2019 that service personnel chiefs appeared before this specific subcommittee.
  • The subcommittee is reviewing policies related to accessions, recruiting, assignments, benefits, and career development.
  • The hearing addressed the 50th anniversary of the All-Volunteer Force.
  • The committee is examining current difficulties in retaining talent and challenges within the military recruiting enterprise.
  • The hearing included testimony from the personnel chiefs of the Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Air Force, and Army.
  • The record includes data on recruiting and retention numbers for Fiscal Year 2022 through March 2022.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the oversight foundation for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which will determine military personnel policies, benefits, and recruitment strategies for the coming year.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?
The hearing is intended to gather information from military personnel chiefs to inform the development of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.
Who testified at this hearing?
The personnel chiefs from the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Space Force, Air Force, and Army provided testimony.

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Discoveries

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policy shift100% confidence

Resumption of Personnel Chief Hearings

The subcommittee noted that this is the first time since 2019 that service personnel chiefs have appeared before this specific subcommittee, indicating a shift in oversight frequency.

Connected Entities

personRichard J. Cheeseman, Jr.Vice Admiral, Chief of Naval PersonnelMap →
personDouglas F. StittLieutenant General, Deputy Chief of Staff, G1, U.S. ArmyMap →
organizationDepartment of DefenseFederal department overseeing military operationsMap →
personJim BanksChairman of the Subcommittee on Military PersonnelMap →
personCaroline M. MillerLieutenant General, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services,Map →
personAndy KimRanking Member of the SubcommitteeMap →
personJames F. GlynnLieutenant General, Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, USMCMap →
personKatharine KelleyDeputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital, U.S. Space ForceMap →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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