Programs Division


Col. John S Kem
Col. John S Kem
Division POC: 703-614-5022

Mission: Facilitate the partnership between the Army and Congress in order to ensure support for the Army's needs.

Essential Tasks:

  • Principal liaison to the House and Senate Armed Services (and Intelligence) Committees, Members, professional staff, and personal staff
  • In concert with SAFM-BUL, facilitate the Army achieve the necessary authorities and funding to support Army needs (NDAA = PGMS; Appropriations Bills = BUL)
  • Provide liaison to Congress (less appropriators) on Army programs, plans and policies
  • Subject matter experts on the Congressional aspects of Army programs,plans, and policies, and liaison support to the Army Secretariat, Army Staff, Army Commands, and Direct Reporting Units