Mar 16, 2011
The only priority that the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) identified as unfunded in last year's budget submission was ship depot maintenance.
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Mar 16, 2011
The Navy's budget request shows funding for ship maintenance declining from 100 percent of projected requirements in 2010 to 97 percent in the 2011 request and 94 percent in the 2012 budget request.
Mar 16, 2011
Lieutenant General Panter, how does the Marine Corp plan to get ahead of the curve for modernization of its Tables of Equipment since clearly units can't wait 20 years for new gear that we know will be needed in combat based on the…
Mar 16, 2011
The Air Force recently saved maintenance funds by increasing competition in the KC-10 Extender Logistics Support program.
Mar 16, 2011
Ensuring that our equipment is ready for the next contingency is absolutely critical.
Mar 16, 2011
The Reserve component continues to face reduced readiness rates as a result of shortfalls in equipment.
Mar 16, 2011
In response, Air Force leaders approved a $4 billion increase to sustain 400 new airframes and existing legacy weapon systems.
Mar 16, 2011
Do the plans for your respective Services over the next 5 years include a return of depot operations funding back into the base budget at levels that will maintain an adequate workload?
Mar 16, 2011
I've drafted legislation for the Readiness and Management Support Subcommittee mark this year that will require the Secretary of the Navy to develop an investment strategy.
Mar 16, 2011
Are you confident that sufficient resources will be available through at least 2016 or 2017?
Mar 16, 2011
Marine Corps readiness for nondeployed units continues to erode year-to-year even though Congress has authorized an expansion of Marine Corps end strength.
Mar 16, 2011
The Air Force is committed to utilizing competition to the greatest extent possible to maximize savings for the taxpayer.
Mar 16, 2011
The ARNG has a 2.4 million square foot deficit in maintenance facilities nationwide.
Mar 16, 2011
Finally, has the Air Force determined what manpower will be required to maintain the KC-46A at the base level?
Mar 16, 2011
If such wartime funds are not available, substantial amounts of funding for war-related expenses may be required from within the base budget for DOD.
Mar 16, 2011
Is the Air Force in reality reducing maintenance efforts on each aircraft in order to respond to decreased funding levels?
Mar 16, 2011
The Air Force is committed to providing the warfighter with the same capability levels while achieving these efficiencies.
Mar 16, 2011
Lieutenant General Reno, have you identified any troubling trends or maintenance concerns with the aircraft?
Mar 16, 2011
I have a question about the Navy's process for determining shipyard assignments for major work.
Mar 16, 2011
So, we're not, number one--actually, one of the reasons why we would want to move it up is because the sooner we get the efficiencies gained from actually consolidating the workshops--probably--I haven't--having been there--is that we will…
Mar 16, 2011
Lieutenant General Reno, do you anticipate having to invest in system upgrades to the KC-135 in the interim before the transition to KC-46As?
Mar 16, 2011
I am pleased that the Air Force will soon be able to start replacing its Eisenhower era KC-135 air refueling tankers with the KC-46A.
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