Senator Wicker, the necessity of creating sustainable, long-term conditions for stability in foreign countries requires significant coordina...
Do you see that we are doing what we need to address that problem? Do you ever see us getting back to a situation where the skills are more ...
I have full confidence that General McChrystal's 60 day assessment will result in both an appropriate weighting of priorities for support an...
We in Congress take our obligation to these servicemembers seriously and I look forward to working with you to ensure they continue to be th...
Our long-term success against terrorism will depend on our ability to engage civilian populations through non-kinetic means and to win the w...
I look forward to the Admiral testifying and answering questions concerning a wide range of issues, such as long-term sustainability.
it is vital the drafting of this document is informed by the candid contributions of its stakeholders.
Special Operations Forces (SOF) are playing an integral role in our struggle against terrorism in both Iraq and Afghanistan.
I think we're all agreed it's more than language proficiency that is needed; it's understanding that, in some cultures, and some countries, ...
No. SOCOM is a force provider of SOF in response to requirements forwarded by Commander, CENTCOM. There is now insufficient SOF available to...
Please describe why you view these proposals, specifically the request to 'coordinate on Military DOD and Service personnel management polic...
Admiral Olson, do you believe the current development and acquisition capacity of SOCOM is adequate to produce large, exceptionally complex ...
Admiral Olson, ASDS has been plagued by significant delays and cost overruns since its inception over 15 years ago.
Admiral Olson, do you foresee any reforms necessary to creating this capacity?
Before I ask a question, of course we're always glad to see witnesses come from the various states.
I think the wireless market was always held up at the FCC as a poster child for competition and a light touch approach to regulation.
Are they going to be able to survive? And will that be good for competitiveness?
Yes. Gentlemen, on the 313-ship fleet, we're really just giving lipservice to that, aren't we?
