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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on Special Operations Forces Culture and Climate
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations held a hearing on March 26, 2021, to examine the internal culture and climate of U.S. Special Operations Forces. The session featured testimony from defense experts and former military officials regarding the future of these forces.
This hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to evaluate the organizational health and professional standards of elite military units, which directly influences future Department of Defense policy and personnel management.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Special Operations Forces personnel
The hearing addresses the internal culture and climate policies that govern their professional environment.
Department of Defense
The subcommittee provides oversight and potential policy direction regarding the management of special operations units.
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on March 26, 2021, via Webex.
- The hearing focused on the culture and climate of Special Operations Forces.
- Chairman Ruben Gallego established rules for remote participation, including video requirements for quorum and voting.
- Unanimous consent was granted to allow non-committee members to participate in questioning after committee members.
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- Witnesses included Kate Germano, Mark E. Mitchell, Michael K. Nagata, and Linda Robinson.
- The hearing included prepared statements from all four witnesses and the Ranking Member.
- No documents were submitted for the record during the hearing.
- No questions were submitted by members during the live hearing session.
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