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House Armed Services Committee Hearing: Global Security Threats

Original title: [H.A.S.C. No. 115-3] The State of The World: National Security Threats and Challenges

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the legislative agenda for the House Armed Services Committee regarding future defense spending, military organizational reform, and national security priorities for the 115th Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Department of Defense

The committee is planning legislative reforms regarding the department's organization, acquisition, and personnel.

U.S. Military Personnel

The committee is reviewing policies related to the intellectual development and management of service members.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House Armed Services Committee held its first hearing of the 115th Congress to assess the current global security landscape. The committee heard testimony from former intelligence officials regarding national security threats and discussed the need for military reform and budget adjustments.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 1, 2017, as the first session of the 115th Congress.
Chairman Thornberry stated that the U.S. military has grown smaller and been impacted by budget cuts.
The committee plans to pursue defense reforms in organization, acquisition, authorities, and personnel.
The committee aims to move away from Cold War-era systems toward more agile defense structures.
Witnesses John E. McLaughlin and GEN David H. Petraeus provided expert testimony on global threats.
Post-hearing questions were submitted by Representatives Langevin, O'Rourke, Stefanik, and others.

Why It Matters

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What was the purpose of this hearing?

To identify the most important national security threats and trends facing the United States to help guide the committee's legislative priorities.

Who testified at the hearing?

Former CIA Director and Commander of U.S. Central Command David H. Petraeus and former Acting CIA Director John E. McLaughlin.

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Discoveries

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Shift toward defense agility

The committee explicitly signaled a move away from Cold War-era defense structures toward more agile acquisition and organizational models.

House Armed Services Committee

Connected Entities

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

personDavid H. Petraeus“Witness; Former Commander of U.S. Central Command and Director of the CIA”Map →

personJohn E. McLaughlin“Witness; Former Deputy Director and Acting Director of the CIA”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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www.govinfo.gov

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