we are not currently providing our Navy with the resources it needs to do what we ask
Readiness as a term of art has traditionally represented training, operation, and maintenance.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
There is nothing worse for a Navy family, then, to say, 'Hey, listen we are planning on a 7-month deployment' and, guess...
sequestration, in your words, is the 'greatest threat to our future readiness. It has a ripple effect for us through the...
That is why I think it is incredibly important to have something like the National Sea-Based Deterrence Fund.
I think those are important points.
The Optimized Fleet Response Plan, I think, is critical to make sure that that is followed.
I do want to conclude with one final question, and that is concerning our amphibious force structure requirements.
What we, I believe, need to be looking at is, what do we do to mitigate that?
I think that that is the way to do it, and it doesn't interfere with other long-term viability of other shipbuilding pro...