[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 144 (Tuesday, July 28, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 44940-44942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-18423]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal 
Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of 
meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the 
Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.

DATES: Date of the Closed Meeting: Monday, August 17, 2015, from 11:00 
a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Date of the Open Meeting: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. 
to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES:
    Address of Closed Meeting, August 17, 2015: Rm 12110, 5th Floor, 
Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
    Address of Open Meeting, August 18, 2015: Polk Conference Room, 
Room 12158, James Polk Building, 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 
22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army 
Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email: 
[email protected]. Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory

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Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the 
Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 
41 CFR 102-3.150.
    Purpose of Meetings:
    During the closed meeting on Monday, August 17, 2015, the 
Commission will hear classified testimony from individual witnesses, 
members from two subcommittees and engage in discussion on the roles 
the Army fills in Combatant Commands, Current and Future operational 
environment and threats to the land forces in the Area of Responsibly.
    During the open meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015, the Commission 
will hear comments from a panel of representatives from the Air Force, 
Navy, Marine Corps and Joint Staff, representatives from the RAND 
Corporation, the Public will have the opportunity to provide verbal 
comments, and immediately afterwards the Commission will discuss topics 
raised during the organizational and public comment session.
    Agendas:
    August 17, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear comments 
from the Deputy Secretary of Defense, Combatant Commanders and 
representatives from the Operational and the Aviation Sub Committees. 
The Combatant Commanders have been asked to address: The current and 
future operational environment and threats for land forces in Area of 
Responsibility, Roles that Army forces fulfill in COCOM including 
Executive Agency missions, Army forces contribution to Theater Security 
Cooperation including State Partnership for Peace activities, Current 
and Future operational and strategic network threats and Multi 
Composition Integration.
    Speakers include, but are not limited to; Deputy Secretary of 
Defense, representatives from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Southern 
Command, and U.S. Cyber Command. All presentations and resulting 
discussion are classified.
    August 18, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal 
comments from representatives from the United States Navy, United 
States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, and the Joint Staff on 
Department interdependence. The RAND corporation will present an 
analysis of Risk as it relates to the size of the Army. Time will be 
allocated for public comment and immediately afterwards the Commission 
will discuss topics raised during the Organizational and public 
comments session.
    Meeting Accessibility:
    In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR 
102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the portion of the meeting 
scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 
will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Assistant Deputy Chief 
Management Officer, with the coordination of the DoD FACA Attorney, has 
determined in writing that this portion of the meeting will be closed 
to the public because it will discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c)(1).
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability 
of space, the meeting scheduled for August 18, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 
12:00 p.m. at the James Polk Building is open to the public. Seating is 
limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media 
representatives are also encouraged to register. Members of the media 
must comply with the rules of photography and video filming in the 
James Polk Building. The closest public parking facility is located in 
the basement and along the streets. Visitors will be required to 
present one form of photograph identification. Visitors to the James 
Polk Office Building will be screened by a magnetometer, and all items 
that are permitted inside the building will be screened by an x-ray 
device. Visitors should keep their belongings with them at all times. 
The following items are strictly prohibited in the James Polk Office 
Building: Any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and letter openers 
(pens and pencils are permitted); any bag larger than 18'' wide x 14'' 
high x 8.5'' deep; electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices; 
guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks; knives of any size; mace 
and pepper spray; razors and box cutters.
    Written Comments:
    Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit 
written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of 
the open and/or closed meeting or the Commission's mission. The 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written 
statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mr. Donald Tison, 
DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of 
submission. Each page of the comment must include the author's name, 
title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All comments 
received before Friday, August 14, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the August 18, 2015, meeting. Comments received after 
Friday, August 14, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before its 
next meeting. All contact information may be found in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Oral Comments:
    In addition to written statements, twenty minutes will be reserved 
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on August 
18, 2015. Those interested in presenting oral comments to the 
Commission must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit 
with their registration. The Commission's staff will assign time to 
oral commenters at the meeting; no more than five minutes each for 
individuals. While requests to make an oral presentation to the 
Commission will be honored on a first come, first served basis, other 
opportunities for oral comments will be provided at future meetings.
    Registration:
    Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public hearing and 
meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2015 are encouraged to register for the 
event with the DFO using the electronic mail and facsimile contact 
information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The 
communication should include the registrant's full name, title, 
affiliation or employer, email address, day time phone number. This 
information will assist the Commission in contacting individuals should 
it decide to do so at a later date. If applicable, include written 
comments and a request to speak during the oral comment session. (Oral 
comment requests must be accompanied by a summary of your 
presentation.) Registrations and written comments should be typed.
    Additional Information:
    The DoD sponsor for the Commission is the Deputy Chief Management 
Officer. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a 
comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the 
President of the United States and the Congressional defense 
committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the 
findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its 
recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may 
consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The 
comprehensive study of the structure of the Army will determine 
whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill 
current and anticipated mission requirements for the Army in a manner 
consistent with available resources.


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    Dated: July 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-18423 Filed 7-27-15; 8:45 am]
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