[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44940-44942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18423]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal
Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of
meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the
Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.
DATES: Date of the Closed Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2015, from 11:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Date of the Open Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES:
Address of Closed Meeting, August 17, 2015: Rm 12110, 5th Floor,
Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
Address of Open Meeting, August 18, 2015: Polk Conference Room,
Room 12158, James Polk Building, 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA
22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal
Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army
Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email:
[email protected]. Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be held under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
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Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102-3.150.
Purpose of Meetings:
During the closed meeting on Monday, August 17, 2015, the
Commission will hear classified testimony from individual witnesses,
members from two subcommittees and engage in discussion on the roles
the Army fills in Combatant Commands, Current and Future operational
environment and threats to the land forces in the Area of Responsibly.
During the open meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, the Commission
will hear comments from a panel of representatives from the Air Force,
Navy, Marine Corps and Joint Staff, representatives from the RAND
Corporation, the Public will have the opportunity to provide verbal
comments, and immediately afterwards the Commission will discuss topics
raised during the organizational and public comment session.
Agendas:
August 17, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear comments
from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commanders and
representatives from the Operational and the Aviation Sub Committees.
The Combatant Commanders have been asked to address: The current and
future operational environment and threats for land forces in Area of
Responsibility, Roles that Army forces fulfill in COCOM including
Executive Agency missions, Army forces contribution to Theater Security
Cooperation including State Partnership for Peace activities, Current
and Future operational and strategic network threats and Multi
Composition Integration.
Speakers include, but are not limited to; Deputy Secretary of
Defense, representatives from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Southern
Command, and U.S. Cyber Command. All presentations and resulting
discussion are classified.
August 18, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal
comments from representatives from the United States Navy, United
States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and the Joint Staff on
Department interdependence. The RAND corporation will present an
analysis of Risk as it relates to the size of the Army. Time will be
allocated for public comment and immediately afterwards the Commission
will discuss topics raised during the Organizational and public
comments session.
Meeting Accessibility:
In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR
102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the portion of the meeting
scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Assistant Deputy Chief
Management Officer, with the coordination of the DoD FACA Attorney, has
determined in writing that this portion of the meeting will be closed
to the public because it will discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(1).
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability
of space, the meeting scheduled for August 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. at the James Polk Building is open to the public. Seating is
limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media
representatives are also encouraged to register. Members of the media
must comply with the rules of photography and video filming in the
James Polk Building. The closest public parking facility is located in
the basement and along the streets. Visitors will be required to
present one form of photograph identification. Visitors to the James
Polk Office Building will be screened by a magnetometer, and all items
that are permitted inside the building will be screened by an x-ray
device. Visitors should keep their belongings with them at all times.
The following items are strictly prohibited in the James Polk Office
Building: Any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and letter openers
(pens and pencils are permitted); any bag larger than 18'' wide x 14''
high x 8.5'' deep; electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices;
guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks; knives of any size; mace
and pepper spray; razors and box cutters.
Written Comments:
Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.105(j)
and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit
written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of
the open and/or closed meeting or the Commission's mission. The
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written
statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mr. Donald Tison,
DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of
submission. Each page of the comment must include the author's name,
title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All comments
received before Friday, August 14, 2015, will be provided to the
Commission before the August 18, 2015, meeting. Comments received after
Friday, August 14, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before its
next meeting. All contact information may be found in the FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Oral Comments:
In addition to written statements, twenty minutes will be reserved
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on August
18, 2015. Those interested in presenting oral comments to the
Commission must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit
with their registration. The Commission's staff will assign time to
oral commenters at the meeting; no more than five minutes each for
individuals. While requests to make an oral presentation to the
Commission will be honored on a first come, first served basis, other
opportunities for oral comments will be provided at future meetings.
Registration:
Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public hearing and
meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 are encouraged to register for the
event with the DFO using the electronic mail and facsimile contact
information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The
communication should include the registrant's full name, title,
affiliation or employer, email address, day time phone number. This
information will assist the Commission in contacting individuals should
it decide to do so at a later date. If applicable, include written
comments and a request to speak during the oral comment session. (Oral
comment requests must be accompanied by a summary of your
presentation.) Registrations and written comments should be typed.
Additional Information:
The DoD sponsor for the Commission is the Deputy Chief Management
Officer. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a
comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the
President of the United States and the Congressional defense
committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the
findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its
recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may
consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The
comprehensive study of the structure of the Army will determine
whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill
current and anticipated mission requirements for the Army in a manner
consistent with available resources.
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Dated: July 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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