Mar 17, 2015
The fiscal year 2016 budget request continues growth for SOCOM to more that 69,900 personnel.
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Joe Graves Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 2nd congressional district since 2001. A member of the Republican Party, he has been involved in various legislative efforts during his tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for his focus on issues such as military and veterans' affairs, education, and energy policy. He has also been active in promoting economic development in South Carolina.
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Mar 17, 2015
The February 2013 Unified Campaign Plan assigned theater special operations commands as sub-unified commands to SOCOM rather than the geographic combatant commands.
Mar 17, 2015
I am pleased to welcome everyone here today for this very important hearing, on our special operations forces [SOF] in the United States Special Operations Command [SOCOM], as we review the fiscal year 2016 budget request.
Mar 17, 2015
Given the nature of diminishing resources and budget constraints, what is the current and future status of the Command's Global SOF Network initiative?
Mar 17, 2015
U.S. Northern Command recently established Special Operations Command North (SOCNORTH).
Mar 17, 2015
Looking across the globe and the considering the threat of transnational terrorism--what are your largest concerns?
Mar 17, 2015
What changes can you recommend to the present set of Security Force Assistance authorities such as 1206 and Global Security Contingency Fund?
Mar 17, 2015
Can you update the committee on SOCOM's intelligence functions, requirements, and initiatives? What specific intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) requirements do you have?
Mar 17, 2015
Special Operations Forces and the Intelligence Community have experienced an unprecedented integration of both operational and analytical activities.
Mar 17, 2015
Can you outline for the committee any resourcing concerns if high numbers of SOF are required?
Mar 17, 2015
What role is SOCOM playing in the Defense Intelligence Agency's new Defense Clandestine Service?
Mar 17, 2015
Are there any issues with Special Operations Forces working within a domestic framework?
Mar 17, 2015
What manned and unmanned ISR systems are you investing in, and why? How do you coordinate with the Services in these areas?
Mar 17, 2015
You expressed concern about a drawdown and how it should be conditions-based, and then action has been properly taken.
Mar 17, 2015
Can you provide an update on some of the options being discussed and how you are planning for those options?
Mar 17, 2015
What role will SOF play in Afghanistan as we withdraw forces, and beyond 2015?
Mar 17, 2015
Are you concerned that cuts being made to the Services could impact our special operations capabilities?
Mar 17, 2015
Illegal asymmetric enemy combatants not in uniform must be stopped overseas.
Mar 17, 2015
Many of our potential adversaries have become very adept at manipulating the information environment to radicalize, recruit and gain support their cause.
Mar 17, 2015
I really wish the American people knew of the success and that success can be achieved against narcoterrorists and the destabilization.
Mar 17, 2015
What does SOF expect to divest--or get rid of--in the FY16 budget request and for the next few years?
Mar 17, 2015
It is such a clear indication of the barbarity of the people that we are facing.
Mar 17, 2015
Yesterday, as cochairman of the French Caucus, I had the opportunity to escort French Ambassador Gerard Araud across South Carolina, where he met enthusiastic citizens of French heritage along with business leaders who appreciate our…
Mar 17, 2015
Do our Special Operations Forces have all of the authorities they need to counter the influence of Russian actions and aggression in Eastern Europe, or Iranian influence in the Middle East?
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