Can you update the subcommittee on Marine Rotational Force--Darwin, which will conduct exercises and training on a rotational basis with the Australian Defense Force?

The support of the Congress for these critical ships is appreciated and must continue for the Marine Corps to meet the Nation's needs.

G/ATOR is a complex and multifunctional piece of equipment, replacing five legacy radar systems.

Last year General Neller ordered the Marine Corps to examine the future of the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) called 'Force 2025.'

It's been a great hearing. We appreciate your service, as all members have said.

Thank you very much, Mr. Dee, for emphasizing that we need to make every dollar count.

It is critical that this subcommittee conduct rigorous oversight of shipbuilding programs to ensure the Navy is making the best use of limited taxpayer dollars.

What if anything could we do in the NDAA this year to further accelerate?

To what extent did that help us accelerate based on last year's congressional action?

Can you describe how the Marine Corps is continuing to support the Asia-Pacific rebalance?

Is there any way to further accelerate?

I think it actually is helpful for the American public to hear the truth.

I understand this budget completes the congressionally-directed expansion of the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group.

Without objection, we will leave the record open for questions for the record for 4 days.

There is not a capacity problem; it is just a financing problem.

There is additional acceleration that could be had if we work together and are smart?

We need to improve quality and efficiency in all of our shipbuilding programs not only because of the direct savings but also because we need to demonstrate to the taxpayer that we are using every dollar wisely.

Well, I am way past my time, but let me ask one other aspect of this program...