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FEDERALhearing transcript

High Impact

Hearing on the Readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 115-34]NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing informs the legislative process for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, which determines funding levels and resource allocation for Marine Corps operations, equipment, and facility maintenance.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

U.S. Marine Corps

The branch's operational funding, modernization priorities, and readiness strategies are subject to the committee's oversight and legislative actions.

Active Duty Marines

Personnel are impacted by the resources allocated for deployment, training, and equipment maintenance.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

The House Armed Services Subcommittee on held a hearing on April 5, 2017, to assess the current operational readiness of the U.S. Marine Corps. Military leaders and committee members discussed the impact of budget constraints and the need for modernization to maintain the Corps' role as an .

Key Facts

The hearing took place on April 5, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Marine Corps currently has over 20 percent of its active-duty force deployed across 37 countries.
The subcommittee chairman identified a 'readiness crisis' within the military.
The hearing addressed the negative impacts of continuing resolutions on military readiness.
The Marine Corps is prioritizing 'near-term readiness' at the expense of long-term capacity, modernization, and facility sustainment.
The witness panel possessed a combined 110 years of military experience.
The hearing was part of the legislative process for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to evaluate the current state of the U.S. Marine Corps' and to inform the development of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act.

What does 'near-term readiness' mean in this context?

It refers to the Marine Corps' current focus on maintaining immediate operational capabilities, which the chairman noted has come at the cost of future modernization and infrastructure maintenance.

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Discoveries

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Readiness vs. Modernization Trade-off

The hearing highlights a strategic tension where the Marine Corps is sacrificing long-term modernization and infrastructure to meet immediate, near-term operational demands.

U.S. Marine Corps

Connected Entities

personWilliam E. Taylor“Assistant Deputy Commandant for Aviation”Map →

personRonald L. Bailey“Lieutenant General, Deputy Commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations”Map →

personJoe Wilson“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Readiness”Map →

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

personMichael G. Dana“Lieutenant General, Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics”Map →

Sources

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