ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY

As the Army adds new capabilities to the force, its efforts cannot stop at gear and hardware, a panel of experts said.

“It’s critical that we deliver that full capability to our force,” said Paul Reese, director of the fielded force integration directorate at the Army Combined Arms Center. This means making sure that the Army’s doctrine, organization, training, leadership and education, personnel, facilities and policy are synchronized with the new materiel, he said, referring to what’s known as DOTMLPF-P.

The National Guard and Army Reserve need increased support to modernize their equipment and manning for future conflict, the components’ top leaders testified June 18 on Capitol Hill.

The Army must move quickly to transform and integrate emerging technologies into its formations as it prepares for increasingly complex and evolving threats, Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. James Mingus said.

“Armies now can increasingly see farther, sense farther, shoot farther, engage remotely and with pinpoint accuracy,” he said during a hearing before the House Armed Services readiness subcommittee.

The National Guard and Army Reserve need continued investment to outcompete America’s adversaries, the components’ top leaders testified April 30 on Capitol Hill.

“Our nation’s investment in the National Guard comes at a pivotal moment,” said Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “Our strategic competitors are seeking advantages in every domain, [including] land, sea, air space and cyber. If we are to compete and deter successfully, and, if necessary, prevail in combat, we must invest in our people.”