How has this expansion impacted recruit quality?

Let me express how I look forward to working with you on this subcommittee and on the Armed Services Committee.

Do you see the MRAP as significant a piece of equipment for use in Afghanistan as it was used in Iraq, given the difference in terrains between the two?

So you're fairly confident that the training that we provided is sufficient for these troops either to transition from Iraq to Afghanistan or to be redirected to Afghanistan?

I do want to thank our witnesses for not only being here today, but for their dedication and, more importantly, their service to their country.

I have a question for both Generals about the impact on military readiness and operations of support provided by contractors, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The decision underscores how military commanders are scrambling to meet President Obama's order.

I don't want to be overly critical of President Clinton, but as they were bringing down the forces and delaying our modernization programs, I was very critical during those times.

We know both the Chinese and the Russians are making something that would put our kids at a handicap down the road.

I think clearly this article alluded to the fact that the force size would be much smaller, but it would be repeated visits.

Is it safe for us to assume, General, that any delay by Congress in approving this supplemental would have an impact on deployment?

Yet what we really need in order to stop the things that appear to be true is maybe $25 billion more for the military.

I think one of the things that the chairman and I strongly are concerned with is, as you have this tremendous plus-up of U.S. presence, the requirements then on the resupply side are significantly more than what they currently are.

To both of you for a very brief response, if you will.

The President's made it clear that this is the last emergency supplemental, this is the last war funding outside of the normal budget process.

General Chiarelli, how does the Army weigh the tradeoffs between the need for greater protection and the need for greater mobility?

General Chiarelli, how does the Army assess risk when fielding new technology, specifically body armor?

General Chiarelli, are you concerned that a one-size-fits-all approach to equipping our soldiers doesn't take into account the drastically different environments our soldiers face in a country like Afghanistan?