efforts at speeding up the processes for innovation and acquisition will prove complex for the services, Congress and the White House but it’s vital. The American public understands that not every innovation can be put on display, but when the expert close to the decision-making process expresses grave concerns about the nation’s ability to meet China’s malignant race to dominance, we should listen - and name his replacement quickly. He also stated clearly that the federal acquisition process has made only “marginal” progress. Who will now push for more speed given the Chinese efforts toward regional and perhaps global domination? Hyten has “warned that bureaucratic inertia and fear of failing are thwarting innovation” in the Defense Department. Recent news about China’s launch of a hypersonic weapon, and its aggressive tendencies concerning Taiwan, provide enough reasons for Americans to want an experienced senior officer looking for new capabilities to counter China’s activities. He serves as “co-chair … of the Defense Management Council,” and “leads the Joint Requirements Oversight Council,” which focuses on “new capabilities and acquisition efforts.” Gen Arnold Punaro, underscored the important duties the vice-chairman takes on. writing in “Defense News” and quoting retired Marine Maj. The nomination process will be at the mercy of the Senate to confirm him for the position. 1 to replace Hyten just weeks before he is set to retire. The Senate announced that Biden nominated Navy Adm. The question for the administration, then, is why has it taken so long to nominate someone to fill the position? No one can claim to be surprised that Hyten is retiring and at what date. There was an acknowledgment long ago that he would leave office this year. Due to a change in the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, starting this year, the term length becomes four years, but Hyten, selected before the law went into effect, would have required a renomination for another two years.Ī second nomination was never contemplated. When he was selected, the position was for a two-year term.
The current vice-chairman, Air Force Gen. Needless to say, the vice-chairman of the joint chiefs of staff is an important person.
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