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.

Witnesses:

Admiral Dennis C. Blair, USN
Commander-in-Chief
U.S. Pacific Command

General Charles E. Wilhelm, USMC
Commander-in-Chief
U.S. Southern Command

General John H. Tilelli, Jr. USA
Commander-in-Chief
United Nations Command/U.S. Forces
Korea/Combined Forces Command Korea