What are the Services doing to address fuel consumption in its tactical vehicle fleet?

If the Navy investment in biofuels is successful, when will the Navy expect advanced biofuels for military use to start decreasing the Navy's fuel budget?

As for the incentivization, I would actually like to turn this over to my Army colleague, but I just want to say that the Army has taken the lead in their logistics civil augmentation.

We are committed to having a viable organic industrial base.

Today, we explore the issues and the challenges surrounding the reset of Army and Marine Corps equipment after more than a decade of war.

We will need funding for 2 years once all the equipment gets back.

Reset is certainly the true cost of war.

Thank you for your continued support of our reset operations.

We had a hearing on this matter just this past July before we truly understood the impacts of the Budget Control Act that Congress passed.

Today we are going to take a more comprehensive look at the U.S. Navy's fleet readiness posture.

I will oppose any initiative that seeks to undermine the preeminence of our military, I will oppose any effort that breaks faith with our service members and veterans, and I will oppose any effort that seeks to diminish the capabilities of…

What risk are we assuming by putting such a significant portion of this budget in the OCO accounts?

Members of the committee need to better understand the rationale behind the planned retirement of cruisers and LSDs.

Can you outline what steps you are taking to incorporate alternative fuels or alternative energy as a way to enhance your operational readiness?

Yes, the Department can save money by converting medical military positions to civilian performance.

Fifty million to $100 million?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And to all of our witnesses, I thank you for your testimony today.

The Department estimates it could potentially save in excess of $1.5 billion over a five year period.