05/04/2015
https://www.congress.gov...
"The security environment is increasingly complex and dangerous."
"the January 2012 Defense Strategic Guidance (DSG) was written in response to the administration's decision to slash $487 billion from defense spending over the next 10 years."
"The combined effects of sequestration, continuing resolution, and OCO shortfalls have created a perfect storm of pressures on the readiness of Army units."
"It will take us additional time to recover the level of readiness we believe is necessary."