To receive testimony on active and reserve military and civilian personnel programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and Future Years Defense Programs.

Witnesses:

Mr. Stephen Ambrose
Author, Citizen Soldiers

Honorable Rudy de Leon
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness

Honorable Patrick T. Henry
Assistant Secretary of the Army
Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Honorable Carolyn H. Becraft
Assistant Secretary of the Navy
Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Honorable Ruby B. DeMesme
Assistant Secretary of the Air Force
Manpower, Reserve Affairs, Installations and Environment

Lieutenant General David H. Ohle, USA
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel

Vice Admiral Daniel T. Oliver, USN
Chief of Naval Personnel

Lieutenant General Jack W. Klimp, USMC
Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower and Reserve Affairs

Lieutenant General Donald L. Peterson, USAF
Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel