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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Marine Corps Modernization (FY 2023)
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces held a hearing to review the Marine Corps' fiscal year 2023 budget request and strategy. The discussion focused on equipment readiness, the impact of providing munitions to Ukraine, and the status of specific programs like the CH-53K helicopter and Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
This hearing oversees the allocation of federal funds for Marine Corps equipment and technology, directly impacting the military's operational capabilities and the procurement of defense systems for the 2023 fiscal year.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Marine Corps
The organization's budget, equipment procurement, and modernization strategy are subject to congressional oversight and funding decisions.
Department of the Navy
Leadership within the Department is responsible for research, development, and acquisition programs that are being reviewed for fiscal year 2023.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on May 13, 2022, to review the fiscal year 2023 budget request for Marine Corps modernization.
- The subcommittee is evaluating the impact of equipment and munitions drawdowns sent to support the conflict in Ukraine.
- Specific programs under review include the CH-53K helicopter, the Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV), tactical networks, long-range anti-ship fires, and air defense systems.
- The Marine Corps has been undergoing a significant modernization orientation for three years to align with current national security challenges.
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- Congress has previously deemed the Marine Corps' modernization strategy to be stable, affordable, and achievable.
- The hearing included testimony from the Department of the Navy's research and acquisition leadership and Marine Corps commandants.
- Members participating remotely were required to remain visible on camera for identity verification and quorum purposes.
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Marine Corps Strategic Realignment
The document notes a three-year ongoing effort by the Marine Corps to fundamentally reorient its strategy to address modern national security challenges.
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