04/05/2016
https://www.congress.gov...
"If we've learned anything about assumptions regarding national security and ground forces, it's usually that they are wrong."
"Accordingly, the Army's budget request for investment accounts, procurement, research, development, test, and evaluation is $20.1 billion or 17 percent of the Army's total budget."
"I'm relieved to know they were correct, although they're disturbing. Now what are we going to have to do without if that doesn't change, sir?"
"Last week, in answer to questions, General James F. Amos, Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Admiral Jonathan W. Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, testified they would need 50-plus amphibious ship..."