the Marine Corps is an important element of the U.S. Asia-Pacific rebalance.

I have another question here for General Coglianese.

The Congress has been very generous in terms of working with us to answer specific needs.

I think what I want to hear is that this will not affect the move to Guam.

I would like to voice my appreciation for the Air Force's diligent work in moving forward with the acquisition process of the Long Range Strike Bomber.

As a co-chair of the NISC, in developing the regional biosecurity plan for Micronesia and Hawaii, the RBP is meant to assess and provide a path forward on addressing invasive species' risks to the Pacific area.

I appreciate this year's budget request. It maintains compact impact discretionary funding of $3 million.

As long as the funding is there, we will be able to carry on.

So what you are saying then, Generals, is that the requirements are met in both areas.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

We need to understand what resources it will take to build it back.

Army units are required to maintain a minimum level of personnel in order to sustain readiness.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for convening this important hearing.

The Army Chief of Staff has noted that the ability to conduct Decisive Action in support of Unified Land Operations to deter, deny, compel, and/or defeat the threat of hybrid warfare posed by nation-states represents the most demanding…

I think they are integral to our readiness--our equipment readiness. They are very important.

I will be very interested this morning to hear about specific opportunities you see as you look at the future Army.

Thank you for that. As the front line against persistent threats emanating from neighbors in the region, having a continuous capability to deter and, if necessary, neutralize these threats is very reassuring to the people of Guam.

While the Air Force is growing, the Army is being asked to accommodate fiscal constraints by reducing manpower.