McConville: ‘We Have to Deliver’ on Modernization
Fri, 06/11/2021 - 11:59
The Army must follow through on its top modernization priorities, even in an era of tightening budgets, if it wants to maintain an edge over near-peer competitors, senior leaders said.
“We’re trying to deliver the best Army we can within the resources we have,” Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville said.
With a $173 billion budget request for fiscal 2022, which is a $3.6 billion reduction from the previous year, the Army has stopped growing troop strength—maintaining the Regular Army at 485,000 soldiers and the Army National Guard and Army Reserve at about 525,500 troops.
Leaders also are striking a delicate balance to preserve the Army’s readiness without compromising on its 31+4 signature modernization programs.
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