General McDew, did TRANSCOM wargame its transportation support for specific operational or contingency plans?
John McCain
The Public Record
John McCain was a prominent American politician and military officer who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1987 until his death in 2018. A member of the Republican Party, McCain was known for his bipartisan approach and commitment to national security. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, where he was a prisoner of war for over five years, an experience that shaped his political career and views on military and foreign policy.
does TRANSCOM have a forecast concerning whether the available number of qualified and experienced mariners will be adequate in the future to support a large-scale activation of an extended duration (i.e., beyond 6 months)?
In order to maintain the surge capacity and expeditionary capabilities provided by the Ready Reserve Force (RRF)...
What additional tools would help TRANSCOM in carrying out these responsibilities?
General McDew, to what extent has TRANSCOM assessed its ability to muster airdrop-qualified pilots and crews to support potential large-scale GRF missions?
A return to the current Budget Control Act caps will pose unmanageable--and unacceptable--risks to our ability to protect America's vital national interests.
What other key issues or challenges is TRANSCOM currently addressing in its role as the Distribution Process Owner?
TRANSCOM does not have universal visibility over distribution performance from major bases to outposts.
The Global Response Force was established with the objective of providing the Secretary of Defense with an array of rapidly deployable forces.
General McDew, how does TRANSCOM determine if it is able to provide the necessary airlift to meet the most stressing potential GRF employments and where is that readiness captured?





