01/27/2014
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"Admiral Olson, do you believe the current development and acquisition capacity of SOCOM is adequate to produce large, exceptionally complex platforms, such as a miniature submarine?"
"our assessments indicate that SOF cannot grow more than 3 to 5 percent per year . . . and this growth rate will not meet the appetite for the effects of SOF in forward operating areas."
"Admiral Olson, ASDS has been plagued by significant delays and cost overruns since its inception over 15 years ago."
"Admiral Olson, do you foresee any reforms necessary to creating this capacity?"