Weve done a lot of reform over the past two years, that includes acquisition reform, a new military retirement system, major changes in military healthcare, com satisfactory reform, reright of the military code of justice, as well as significant organization zational reform. While a lot has been done, a lot more needs to be done. The world around us is simply moving too fast for us to sit still and assume that the organizations and processes of the past will suffice for today and especially for tomorrow. Yes, we all have an obligation to see that taxpayers dollars are spent effectively, especially in the first job of the federal government which to is to defend the country, but we all know from the news and Intelligence Briefings that we face a wide diverse array of threats, and those threats change day by day as adversaries develop systems designed to deny us any military advantage. We must be prepared for each of these threats. We also know that the pace of technolo technological and
Weve done a lot of reform over the past two years, that includes acquisition reform, a new military retirement system, major changes in military healthcare, com satisfactory reform, reright of the military code of justice, as well as significant organization zational reform. While a lot has been done, a lot more needs to be done. The world around us is simply moving too fast for us to sit still and assume that the organizations and processes of the past will suffice for today and especially for tomorrow. Yes, we all have an obligation to see that taxpayers dollars are spent effectively, especially in the first job of the federal government which to is to defend the country, but we all know from the news and Intelligence Briefings that we face a wide diverse array of threats, and those threats change day by day as adversaries develop systems designed to deny us any military advantage. We must be prepared for each of these threats. We also know that the pace of technolo technological and
Committee on the future of the u. S. Armed forces and recommendations to improve the services. Including cost savings and efficiencies, incentivizing and managing the civilian work force. [ gavel ] committee will come to order. This week, the committee will hold two hearings that focus on the two major pillars of our agenda. Tomorrow well hear from the Service Chiefs on repairing and rebuilding our military. Today, however, well concentrate on the other pillar, which is defense reform. Weve done a lot of reform over the past two years, that includes acquisition reform, a new military retirement system, major changes in military health care, commissary reform, a rewrite of the uniform code of military justice as well as significant organizational reform. While a lot has been done, however, a lot more needs to be done. If world around us is simply moving too fast for us to sit still and assume that the organizations and processes of the past will suffice for today and especially for tomo
February 2, 2016 a motion is an order that has been moved. Moved and seconded. Are there any correction to the minutes . Not seen any, were prepared to go. All those in favor please say aye. Opposed. The next item item 3 is the directors report. Good afternoon. I want to give you a quick update. The World Health Organization declared the International Health emergency on monday, february 1. The center for Disease Control has identified additional countries with a virus isnt issue and seeking testing. It also issued guidance to pregnant women regarding sexual transmission to the missed last week, the department has activated and Management Team to respond to Laboratory Testing and share information with medical providers and local communities and last week particularly invited somebody within organizations and certain individuals from Central America particularly to get input and part of that includes representative from the Mayan Community which have several dialects do we want to make
Report. Good afternoon. I want to give you a quick update. The World Health Organization declared the International Health emergency on monday, february 1. The center for Disease Control has identified additional countries with a virus isnt issue and seeking testing. It also issued guidance to pregnant women regarding sexual transmission to the missed last week, the department has activated and Management Team to respond to Laboratory Testing and share information with medical providers and local communities and last week particularly invited somebody within organizations and certain individuals from Central America particularly to get input and part of that includes representative from the Mayan Community which have several dialects do we want to make sure they are informed. So, we are collaborating with them and work closely with them with the communities in affected areas to make sure they have the information they need. We will also be working with travelers in those areas. As you