Can you provide an update on some of the options being discussed and how you are planning for those options?

Can you outline for the committee any resourcing concerns if high numbers of SOF are required?

Do our Special Operations Forces have all of the authorities they need to counter the influence of Russian actions and aggression in Eastern Europe, or Iranian influence in the Middle East?

Do our forces and Geographic Combatant Commanders have the authorities they need to mitigate current and future transnational terrorist threats?

What does SOF expect to divest--or get rid of--in the FY16 budget request and for the next few years?

Are you concerned that cuts being made to the Services could impact our special operations capabilities?

What role is SOCOM playing in the Defense Intelligence Agency's new Defense Clandestine Service?

What manned and unmanned ISR systems are you investing in, and why? How do you coordinate with the Services in these areas?

Can you outline some of the more difficult advanced technology requirements that SOF needs in order to maintain an edge on the battlefield?

U.S. Northern Command recently established Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH).

How are the roles of women in SOF changing? Can you outline for the committee on SOCOM plans for assigning women in previously closed positions?

What changes can you recommend to the present set of Security Force Assistance authorities such as 1206 and Global Security Contingency Fund?

Looking across the globe and the considering the threat of transnational terrorism--what are your largest concerns?

What role will SOF play in Afghanistan as we withdraw forces, and beyond 2015?

I really wish the American people knew of the success and that success can be achieved against narcoterrorists and the destabilization.

Illegal asymmetric enemy combatants not in uniform must be stopped overseas.

Ladies and gentlemen, I call this briefing of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee to order.

With evolving and persistent threats being posted by state and non-state actors, our special operation forces have never been more central, strategic, and sought after.