"As we look at this in context, obviously we are coming out of conflicts, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom; coming into a realm of a more dangerous world; coming into a time of reset..."
"I understand Congress' concern about the risk that we would accept. And I welcome ideas about how to constrain the authorities that Congress would provide so that you feel more comfortable with the au..."
"I think that is a great point."
"Under constrained resources, the Department is balancing risk among force structure, modernization, and readiness to meet defense strategic requirements."
"According to the Department's report, implementing EIC actions will not reduce the operational force structure or military capabilities in Europe, only excess infrastructure."
"The infrastructure investment accounts have taken a large portion of risk the last several years under constrained budgets."
"The Army has again proposed to defer investments in facilities sustainment, budgeting across the services at 80% of the model, on average, versus the recommended 90%."
"The term 'energy security' is defined by the QDR as having 'assured access to reliable supplies of energy and the ability to protect and deliver sufficient energy to meet operational needs.'"
"According to the EIC report, implementing EIC actions will not reduce the operational force structure or military capabilities in Europe, only excess infrastructure."
"The Air Force has again proposed to defer investments in facilities sustainment, budgeting across the services at 80% of the model, on average, versus the recommended 90%."
"The fiscal year 2016 military construction budget for the Department of the Navy includes a number of investments in energy-related construction projects on Navy and Marine Corps installations."
"The Secretary of the Navy established energy goals that far exceed the requirements for the other military services, including 50% alternative energy ashore by 2020."