Kelly Ayotte actually said...

Secretary Stanley, to what degree does OSD oversee the quantity and use of SES positions by the Services?

Secretary Stanley, how does this percentage compare to the growth in flag grade officers over the same period?

Secretary Stanley, is there standard OSD guidance as to when a position should be filled by a flag grade officer as opposed to an SES?

Secretary Stanley, how will the efficiencies initiatives decrease the number of the SES positions in DOD?