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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on 21st Century Military Warfare Strategy
Record date · January 1, 2019
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What This Bill Does
The Senate Subcommittee on Airland held a hearing on March 15, 2017, to discuss the future of '' and the requirements for maintaining U.S. military superiority. Experts provided testimony on how the Army and Air Force must coordinate to address modern threats from major global powers and extremist groups.
This hearing informs potential future changes to military doctrine, force structure, and defense spending priorities by evaluating the readiness of U.S. ground and air forces against modern global adversaries.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Military Personnel
The strategic concepts discussed influence future training, equipment requirements, and operational doctrine for soldiers and airmen.
Department of Defense
The subcommittee's findings and concerns regarding force size and readiness impact the department's long-term planning and budget requests.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 15, 2017, in the Russell Senate Office Building.
- The subcommittee focused on the 'all arms warfare' concept, which emphasizes the seamless integration of Army and Air Force capabilities.
- Senator Cotton stated that U.S. ground and air forces are currently at their smallest size since the mid-20th century.
- The hearing addressed concerns regarding military competition with Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
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- The subcommittee reviewed the historical 'airland battle' concept developed in the late 1970s as a framework for defeating numerically superior adversaries.
- The hearing included testimony from three military and security experts: David A. Deptula, Douglas A. Macgregor, and Paul Scharre.
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Shift in Threat Perception
The hearing highlights a transition in focus from counter-insurgency operations to preparing for potential conflicts with major nation-state rivals.
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