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Beginning January 1999, all witness statements will be posted in Adobe Acrobat format.

JANUARY 1999

FEBRUARY 1999

MARCH 1999

APRIL 1999

MAY 1999

JUNE 1999

JULY 1999

AUGUST 1999

SEPTEMBER 1999

OCTOBER 1999

NOVEMBER 1999

DECEMBER 1999


COMMITTEE HEARINGS

JANUARY 1999

January 5, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To further review the status of the United States Armed Forces and any shortfalls in resources and capabilities that might prevent them from successfully executing their assigned missions.

January 28, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. policy on Iraq.

FEBRUARY 1999

February 2, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on current and future worldwide threats to the national security of the United States.

February 3, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Defense Authorization Request for the Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program (FYDP).

February 9, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Plan.   POSTPONED

February 11, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the President's budget request for Fiscal Year 2000.   POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 18, 1999

February 24, 1999 - READINESS and MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SUBCOMMITTEE - To review the National Security ramifications of the Year 2000 computer problem.

February 24, 1999 - PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on recruiting and retention policies within the Department of Defense and the Military Services.

February 24, 1999 - STRATEGIC SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on national missile defense programs and policies, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

February 25, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. policy regarding Kosovo.

February 26, 1999 - STRATEGIC SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on Department of Energy nuclear weapons programs, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

MARCH 1999

March 2, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Plan.

March 3, 1999 - PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Department of Defense recommendations pertaining to military retirement, pay and compensation as they relate to the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program and S.4, The Soldiers', Sailors', Airmen's and Marines' Bill of Rights Act of 1999 as reported by the Committee.

March 3, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND - To receive testimony on Army modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 3, 1999 - SEAPOWER SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on 21st century seapower vision overview and maritime implications of 21st century threats.

March 4, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony from the unified and regional commanders on their military strategy and operational requirements in review of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program.

March 5, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on emerging threats to vital U.S. national security interests.

March 9, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. Government policies and programs to combat terrorism.

March 10, 1999 - READINESS and MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the condition of the services' infrastructure and real property maintenance programs for fiscal year 2000.

March 10, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND - To receive testimony on tactical aviation modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 10, 1999 - SEAPOWER SUBCOMMITTEE - To examine strategic and tactical lift requirements versus capabilities.

March 11, 1999 - STRATEGIC SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on ballistic missile defense programs and management, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 11, 1999 - PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Defense Health Program in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 11, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on Department of Defense policies and programs to combat terrorism. POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 22, 1999

March 16, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Department of Energy national security programs, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 16, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on information warfare and critical infrastructure protection, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 17, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To review the efforts to reform and streamline the Department of Defense's acquisition process.

March 17, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND - To receive testimony on tactical aviation modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 18, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 18, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To review the readiness of the United States Air Force and Army operating forces.

March 22, 1999 - STRATEGIC SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on national security space programs and policies, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 22, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on Department of Defense policies and programs to combat terrorism.

March 23, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on the proliferation threat and the programs and policies of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to counter this threat.

March 24, 1999 - PERSONNEL SUBCOMMITTEE - 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.

March 24, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON AIRLAND - To receive testimony on Army modernization in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

March 24, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER - To review littoral force protection and power projection in the 21st century.

March 25, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To continue to receive testimony on alleged Chinese espionage at Department of Energy laboratories.

APRIL 1999

April 12, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To continue to receive testimony on alleged Chinese espionage at Department of Energy laboratories.

April 13, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony from the unified commanders on their military strategy and operational requirements in review of the Fiscal Year 2000 Defense Authorization Request and Future Years Defense Program.

April 13, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER - To receive testimony on submarine warfare in the 21st century.

April 13, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To receive testimony on Department of Defense land withdrawals and environmental programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

April 14, 1999 - STRATEGIC SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on strategic nuclear forces and policy, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

April 14, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To receive testimony on the status of financial management within the Department of Defense.

April 15, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. policy regarding Kosovo, and a revised Strategic Concept for NATO.

April 20, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on the science and technology program, in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

April 21, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To review the readiness of the United States Navy and Marines operating forces.

April 21, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER - To receive testimony on ship acquisition programs and policy in review of the Defense Authorization Request for Fiscal Year 2000 and the Future Years Defense Program.

April 22, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on worldwide threats to U.S. national security interests.

April 22, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON READINESS AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT - To receive testimony on research, development, test and evaluation infrastructure and management reform issues.   HEARING CANCELLED

April 27, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of Mr. Brian E. Sheridan, to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict; Dr. Lawrence J. Delaney, to be Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition and Ms. Carolyn L. Huntoon, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environmental Management.

April 27, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on the threat of international narcotics- trafficking and the role of the Department of Defense in the Nation's war on drugs.

MAY 1999

May 12 - 13, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - Schedule for Armed Services FULL COMMITTEE Markup of the Department of Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000.

May 10 - 11, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - Schedule for SUBCOMMITTEE Markups of the Department of Defense Authorization Act for FY 2000.

May 4, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of Ms. Carolyn L. Huntoon, to be Assistant Secretary of Energy for Environment Management.

May 5, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER - To continue to receive testimony on submarine warfare in the 21st century.

JUNE 1999

June 23, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on recommendations to reorganize Department of Energy National Security Programs in response to espionage threats.

June 22, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the report by the Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board to the President.

June 8, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of General Eric K. Shinseki, and Lieutenant General James L. Jones, Jr.

JULY 1999

July 21, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of F. Whitten Peters to be Secretary of the Air Force; and Arthur L. Money, to be Assistant Secretary of Defense for Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence.

July 20, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. policy and military operations regarding Kosovo.

July 1, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on military operations regarding Kosovo.

AUGUST 1999

August 3, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of Carol DiBattiste to be Under Secretary of the Air Force; and Charles A. Blanchard to be General Counsel of the Department of the Army.

SEPTEMBER 1999

September 22, 1999 - READINESS and MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the national security requirements for continued training operations at the Vieques Training Range.

September 14, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony concerning the sinking of the USS INDIANAPOLIS and the subsequent court-martial of Rear Admiral Charles B. McVay, III, USN.

September 9, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nomination of General Henry H. Shelton, USA for reappointment to the grade of general and for reappointment as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

OCTOBER 1999

October 28, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on U.S. national security implications of the 1999 NATO Strategic Concept.

October 27, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on the agricultural biological weapons threat to the United States.

October 27, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of General Joseph W. Ralston, General Richard B. Myers, General Thomas A. Schwartz, and General Ralph E. Eberhart.

October 26, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the status of U.S. military forces.

October 26, 1999 - READINESS and MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
SUBCOMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the Real Property Maintenance Program and the maintenance of historic homes and senior officers' quarters.

October 22, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the security of the Panama Canal.

October 21, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the lessons learned from the military operations conducted as part of Operation Allied Force, and associated relief operations, with respect to Kosovo.

October 20, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON EMERGING THREATS AND CAPABILITIES - To receive testimony on the efforts of the military services in implementing joint experimentation.

October 19, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on future Naval operations at the Atlantic Fleet Weapons Training Facility.

October 14, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the lessons learned from the military operations conducted as part of Operation Allied Force, and associated relief operations, with respect to Kosovo.

October 13, 1999 - SUBCOMMITTEE ON SEAPOWER - To receive testimony on the Force Structure Impacts on Fleet and Strategic Lift Operations.

October 7, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the ability of the Stockpile Stewardship Program to adequately verify the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear deterrent under a Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

October 6, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the national security implications of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

October 5, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - CLOSED - To receive testimony from Department of Energy and Intelligence Community witnesses on military implications of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.

NOVEMBER 1999

November 4, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To consider the nominations of Mr. Alphonso Maldon, Jr. and Mr. John K. Veroneau.

November 3, 1999 - FULL COMMITTEE - To receive testimony on the lessons learned from the military operations conducted as part of Operation Allied Force, and associated relief operations, with respect to Kosovo.

DECEMBER 1999




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