The intent of the 82nd congress defined and shaped our culture, organization, training, equipment, and priorities. Act of 2015, which represents another important step toward permanent relief from the. Pacific command posture, senate committee on armed services, 25 march 2014, available at. The army reserve posture statement also informs congress of the resources, necessary supplemental funding, and legislative authorities required by the army reserve. A statement on the posture of the united states army 2014 submitted by the honorable john m. United states africa command 2015 posture statement introduction chairman, ranking member, distinguished members of the committee, thank you for this opportunity to update you on the efforts of united states africa command. Gscf is a broadbased pilot program ending in 2015 that allows improved interagency security cooperation. Useucom is a combatready, warfighting theater that is postured, relevant and ready. During this time, ive had the extraordinary privilege to lead the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen. An independent assessment center for strategic and international studies june 27, 2012 cover letter from dr. In fiscal year 2015, we conducted 75 joint operations, 12 major joint exercises, and 400 security. United states africa command 2016 posture statement introduction chairman, ranking member, distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to update you on the efforts of united states africa command.
Indopacific command before the senate armed services committee on u. The army reserve posture statement also informs congress of the resources, necessary supplemental funding, and legislative authorities required by. When required, the argmeu has the scalability and versatility to respond to simultaneous emergencies. Unclass unclass 5 as of may 2010 reduce greenhouse gas emissions meet or exceed all federal goals and assist the state of hawaii in meeting their goals emphasize sustainability design new buildings to use 30% less energy design new buildings such that fossil fuelgenerated energy consumption is reduced 55% by 2010, 65% by 2015, 80% by 2020, 90% by 2025, and 100% by 2030. Designating eucom lead combatant command in the arctic will. Pacific command before the senate committee on armed services on u. Csis was chosen to conduct the assessment pursuant to section 346 of the fiscal year 2012 national defense authorization act public law 11281. Mar 10, 2014 pacom posture statement, submitted before the house armed services committee march 5, 2014.
Odierno to the committees and subcommittees of the. The incredibly dynamic, volatile and tumultuous central region presents a complex convergence of compounding multi. United states northern command usnorthcom is one of eleven unified combatant commands of the u. Pacom posture statement, submitted before the house armed services. The commandants posture of the united states marine corps. United statesrepublic of korea strategic alliance 2015. Chinese strategy and military modernization in 2015. Pacom senate armed services committee posture statement march 25, 2014 pacoms prepared posture statement for the senate armed services committee hearing march 25, 2014. All combatant commanders testify to the armed services committees on an annual basis about their posture and budgetary requirements and frequently host members and staff during a variety of congressional delegation. Northern command continues to focus its relief efforts in support of the federal emergency management agency and the commonwealth of puerto rico in three primary areas. The center for strategic and international studies csis released its independent assessment of force posture options for the pacific command area of responsibility including comments from the secretary of defense. It is the oldest and largest of the unified combatant commands. Com pacom professional development reading list history defense strategic guidance pdf uspacom area of responsibility uspacom previous commanders organization.
These steps even include beginning construction of troop and weapon emplacements on kal do, an island less than three miles from yeonpyeong do, site of the 2010 north korean shelling of the. Posture statement pacom senate armed services committee posture statement march 25, 2014 pacoms prepared posture statement for the senate armed services committee hearing march 25, 2014. John hamre 3 executive summary 5 introduction 8 methodology and organization of the report. Chairman thornberry, ranking member smith, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. The 2014 army posture statement describes the armys vision for providing globally responsive and regionally engaged forces. Mar 10, 2016 usnorthcom and norad posture statement march 10, 2016. Africa continues to present a broad spectrum of opportunities and challenges to the united states and our allies and partners. Usnorthcom and norad posture statement march 10, 2016.
Is pacom preparing for the right security challenges. The 2015 national security strategy today, the united states is stronger and better positioned to seize the opportunities of a still new century and safeguard our interests against the risks of an insecure world. This is my third opportunity to present my posture assessment since taking command of u. Not for public dissemination until released by the house appropriations committee subcommittee on defense statement of general joseph dunford commandant united states marine corps before the house appropriations committee subcommittee on defense on 26 february 2015 not for public dissemination until released by the house. The commandants posture of the united states marine corps presidents budget 2017 prologue the united states marine corps is the nations expeditionary force in readiness.
Their troops and aircraft continue to play a key role in the ongoing fight against this terrorist organization. Gscf is a broadbased pilot program ending in 2015 that allows. This is my second posture assessment since taking command of u. Centcom area of responsibility aor spans more than 4 million square miles and is populated by more than 550 million people from 22 ethnic groups, speaking 18 languages with hundreds of dialects and confessing multiple religions which transect national borders. Indopacific commands indopacom annual posture statement a comprehensive report on the combatant commands role, missions, accomplishments, plans, and programs presented to the senate armed services committee on tuesday in the form of written testimony davidson, the commander of indopacom, provided a. The fy2016 shift to global rebalancing and a focus on force cuts. Waldhauser, united states marine corps commander united states africa command before the house committee on armed services 7 march 2019 a secure, stable, and prosperous africa is an enduring american interest. Designating eucom lead combatant command in the arctic. Strategic command has global responsibilities assigned through the unified command plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global strike, missile defense, and analysis and targeting.
Indopacific command was established as a unified command on january 1, 1947, and it. The pacom commander, in his 2015 posture statement to congress, characterizes north korea as the most dangerous and unpredictable security challengethe regime continues its aggressive attitude while advancing its nuclear capability and ballistic missile programs. Strategic command has global responsibilities assigned through the unified command plan that include strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, space operations, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations, global. United states indopacific command usindopacom is a unified combatant command of the united states armed forces responsible for the indopacific region. During my time at uspacom, i have had the tremendous honor of leading the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen, and department of defense civilians standing watch for the largest and most diverse geographic command. The us pacific command pacom the 2015 pacom posture statement. At present, usindopacom forces west of the international date line are focused in northeast asia an. Submitted to congress each fiscal year, is an unclassified summary of army reserve roles, current commitments and accomplishments, challenges and compelling needs.
Page 6 commander charged with defending the homeland, i take this threat very seriously, particularly in light of north koreas unpredictable leadership. Army national guard soldiers from new jerseys 250th brigade support battalion look on as a uh60m black hawk helicopter carries a sling load on joint base mcguiredixlakehurst, n. Pacom house of representatives armed services committee. Over the past 9 months, ive had the extraordinary privilege to lead 378,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, coast guardsmen, and civilians selflessly serving our nation. Aug 15, 2012 the center for strategic and international studies csis released its independent assessment of force posture options for the pacific command area of responsibility including comments from the secretary of defense. Today, i will update you on issues addressed in last years posture statement, inform you on how sof is proceeding in our current fights, and share ussocom plans and intentions for the future. Posture statement from the commander in chief, united states transportation command to the. Marketed as the regions preeminent security mechanism, the asean regional forum constitutes a favorable candidate. All combatant commanders testify to the armed services committees on an annual basis about their posture and budgetary requirements and frequently host members and staff during a variety of congressional delegation visits. The defense department has 11 combatant commands, each with a geographic or functional mission that provides command and control of military forces in peace and war. Statement on north korea, october 16, 2015, available at. Indopacific commands indopacom annual posture statement a comprehensive report on the combatant commands role, missions, accomplishments, plans, and programs presented to the senate armed services committee on tuesday in the form of written testimony. For the past three years, i have been honored to command the men and women of africa command.
Apr 26, 2017 thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. The report was commissioned as a requirement of section 1059 of the national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2015. Every day we work with a constellation of likeminded allies and partners and the rest of the u. The demographics in the aor create opportunities for tension and rivalry. Pacom house armed services committee posture statement u. European command eucom component commanders conference triple c at naval station navsta rota, jan. The command is tasked with providing military support for nonmilitary authorities in the u. They also have demonstrated both capability and intent for global reach into europe, asia, and the u. Pacom s prepared posture statement for the senate armed services committee hearing march 25, 2014. Pacom posture statement, submitted before the house armed services committee march 5, 2014. At leaderlevel summits in 2015 and 2015, the gcc countries committed to pursue collective defense initiatives, including joint counterterrorism and ballistic missile defense. European command remembers and honors the service and sacrifice of all americans who came to europe to fight for peace, liberty, and stability. Last summer, the 22d meubataan arg was operating in the centcom aor conducting operations in yemen. Pacom senate armed services committee posture statement.
Iran poses multiple significant security concerns to the united states, and i remain wary of its strategic trajectory. We are united with our allies and partners, prepared to execute the full range of combined and joint military operations, and capable of delivering decisive battlespace effects, at speed, and in all domains. Even more promising is the asean defense ministers meeting plus admm plus. The 20 army posture statement is the written expression of the secretary of the army and the chief of staff of the army to congress for the annual posture hearings.
Central command uscentcom team are the very best in the world at what they do. Enhance design and posture to effectively defend u. Not for public dissemination until released by the house. Not for public dissemination until released by the house appropriations committee subcommittee on defense statement of general joseph dunford commandant united states marine corps before the house appropriations committee subcommittee on defense on 26 february 2015. Ip c history of united states indopacific command the u. This is my first posture assessment since taking command of u. Pacom house of representatives armed services committee, prepared statement by commander, us pacific command, adm samuel j. Usindopacom is the primary military component of our governments efforts to ensure a free and open indopacific. Chairman inhofe, ranking member reed, and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to.
Pacom, usfks core responsibility is to deter and defeat external aggression against the republic of korea, which enhances. During my time at uspacom, i have had the tremendous honor of leading the soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, coast guardsmen, and department of defense civilians standing. Indopacific command posture, hearing on united states indopacific command and united states forces korea, dirksen senate office building, washington, dc, 12 february 2019. The official website of the united states indopacific command usindopacom. Meanwhile, pacom should extend americas bilateral alliances and partnerships into regional security fora. Pacom house armed services committee posture statement. Preparation includes a draft environmental study april 2014, a final study 2015, and a master plan for guam july 2014.