Saxby Chambliss

What steps are being taken system wide to improve asset visibility and supply chain management?

In the last decade both passive and active RFID technologies have progressed greatly, with many government and nongovernment studies showing great cost savings in asset and personnel management and tracking.

If I understand what you're saying, you're not at that point now.

The delays in delivery are concerning to all of us.

Frankly, they appear to be inhibitors to getting the job done, and not for the right reasons.

This is going to absolutely hamstring our ability to carry out our mission.

I am concerned and I know you are also concerned about OSHA's approach and their flagging the ALCs for violations that do not seem to be based on a clear standard and that do not have any apparent negative effect on the workforce.

As you look to make a basing decision on any future brigades, my hope is you would heavily weigh three criteria in strategic priority: power projection; training capacity; and available infrastructure.

Will you engage the non-Army stakeholders-- particularly the local communities and the private foundations seeking to build museums?

I believe our goal here should not simply be to reach a solution that is feasible, but to achieve the right solution for the Army and the Nation.

Secretary Hammack, is it possible that the lease option could hurt private fundraising?

Secretary Hammack, can you explain how the leasing option might facilitate fundraising by private foundations and how the Army could legally support that?

How does the Army prioritize these issues?

I encourage you to explore all viable options and perform your due diligence.

Secretary Hammack, will the museums from which the artifacts are being moved remain open?

Secretary Hammack, the locations receiving the artifacts--Forts Benning, Lee, and Sill--have never had public access to these artifacts.

Secretary Hammack, is it correct that one of the advantages of the leasing option would be that the public could access the artifacts?

I have heard good things regarding the performance of the C-5M; in fact I've heard it described as a game changer.

I support your efforts and appreciate the fact that you are working to ensure every dollar you spend is a wise use of taxpayers' resources.

Working together, the Air Force and Navy complement each other and can create effects that neither service can do alone.

In the past you have stated that the Air Force is accepting risk in its tactical air (TACAIR) fleet by forgoing the purchase of additional F-22s.

In your view, are we doing enough, and proceeding rapidly enough, to acquire this capability?

The C-5M upgrade is absolutely vital to our strategic airlift capability for years to come.

Our ability to provide air superiority for operations in the Pacific will be significantly challenged in the next 10 to 15 years.

From a policy standpoint, however we need to be engaged, we stand ready to do so.