PRESENTATION TO
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
 

THE CASE FOR REBUILDING U.S. ARMED FORCES
 

A Special Report Prepared by

CONGRESSMAN DUNCAN HUNTER
 

CHAIRMAN, HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE ON MILITARY
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
 

January, 2002
 
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ISSUE:
    The Defense Problem - U.S. Armed Forces Must Be Rebuilt.....Page 1

    Rebuilding Defense - Minimal Topline Requirement for FY03.Page 2
 

MODERNIZATION:
    Modernization Spending Must Be Increased..............................Page 3

    Soldiers Operating Aging Equipment.........................................Page 4
 

AMMUNITION / PGMs:
    Army Continues to Face Critical Ammunition Shortages..........Page 5

    Precision-Guided Munitions Shortages.......................................Page 6
 

READINESS:
    Mission Capable Rates Need Improvement.................................Page 7

    Readiness Trends for Navy Carrier Air Wings...........................Page 8
    Must Be Improved
 

PERSONNEL:
    Services Still Report Personnel Shortages...................................Page 9
    Closing the Pay Gap...................................................................Page 10


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