FEDERALhearing transcript

House Armed Services Committee Hearing: DOD Technological Reform

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 114-2]A CASE FOR REFORM: IMPROVING DOD'S ABILITY TO RESPOND TO THE PACE OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGE

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing sets the legislative agenda for how the Department of Defense will modernize its procurement and technology adoption processes, which impacts the timeline and budget for military equipment and software development.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The agency is subject to potential legislative reforms regarding its acquisition and technology procurement processes.

House Armed Services Committee Members

Members are responsible for drafting and overseeing legislation related to defense policy and budget allocation.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is the transcript of the first formal hearing of the House Armed Services Committee for the 114th Congress. The committee met to discuss reforming the Department of Defense's (DOD) acquisition and logistics processes to better keep pace with rapid technological changes.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on January 28, 2015, in Room 2118 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
The primary objective was to address the DOD's ability to respond to the pace of technological change.
The committee introduced new members for the 114th Congress, including representatives from Missouri, Montana, New York, Arizona, and California.
Frank Kendall (Under Secretary of Defense) and Lt Gen Mark F. Ramsay (Joint Staff) provided testimony.
The hearing included a formal record of prepared statements and post-hearing questions submitted by committee members.
The committee noted time constraints due to upcoming floor votes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the main purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine how the Department of Defense can improve its acquisition and logistics systems to better adapt to fast-moving technological advancements.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses were Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for , and Lt Gen Mark F. Ramsay, Director of Force Structure, Resources and Assessment for the Joint Staff.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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Focus on Technological Agility

The hearing marks an early 2015 legislative push to address the 'pace of technological change' within the DOD, signaling a shift toward faster procurement cycles.

Department of Defense House Armed Services Committee

Connected Entities

personFrank Kendall“Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics”Map →

personWilliam M. 'Mac' Thornberry“Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee”Map →

personMark F. Ramsay“Lt Gen, USAF, Director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, J8, Joint Sta”Map →

personAdam Smith“Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee”Map →

organizationHouse Armed Services Committee“Congressional committee overseeing the Department of Defense”Map →

Sources

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