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

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

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

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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

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.

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

The Army has identified the need to restore the capability of units and leaders to exercise Decisive Action/Combined Arms Maneuver operations.

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

I do applaud the work of our Navy in providing forward-deployed capabilities and continuous global force projection despite significant fiscal constraints.