02/12/2013
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"As evidenced by some of the recent and well-publicized training accidents in our military, it is clear that our service members need the best protective equipment during training as well as in theater..."
"I remain concerned that the future priorities and levels of investment for individual equipment be sustained."
"This committee and this subcommittee in particular has always stressed the importance of individual warfighter equipment and has done so in a bipartisan manner."
"Please explain how the Army determines who is issued what versions and components of flame-resistant uniforms."