[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 159 (Tuesday, August 18, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49994-49995]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-20362]


=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


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

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

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

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 Meetings: Monday, August 24, 2015, from 9:00 
a.m. to 11:25 a.m. and Monday, August 24 2015, from 12:25 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m.
    Date of the Open Meeting: Tuesday, August 25, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. 
to 10:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, August 24, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 
11:25 a.m.: Operations Group Conference Room, Building 990, National 
Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA 92310.
    Address of Closed Meeting, August 24, 2015 from 12:25 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m.: Operations Group Conference Room, Building 990, National Training 
Center, Fort Irwin, CA 92310.
    Address of Open Meeting, August 25, 2015: Long Beach Marriott 
Conference Room, Long Beach Marriott, 4700 Airport Plaza Drive, Long 
Beach, CA 90815.

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: Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the 
National Commission on the Future of the Army was unable to provide 
public notification of its meeting of August 24-25, 2015, as required 
by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management 
Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), 
waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting will 
be held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory 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.

[[Page 49995]]

Purpose of Meetings

    During the closed meeting on Monday, August 24, 2015, from 9:00 
a.m. to 11:25 a.m., the Commission will hear classified testimony from 
individual witnesses, and engage in discussion on Evaluation metrics in 
relation to Unit Status Reporting Data and Observations of Training and 
Evaluation at the National Training Center (NTC).
    During the closed meeting on Monday, August 24, 2015, from 12:25 
p.m. to 4:30 p.m., the Commission will hear classified testimony from 
individual witnesses, and engage in discussions on an Assessment of 
Unit Training and performance.
    During the open meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. 
to 10:00 a.m., the Commission will hear updates from the Subcommittee 
chairs, a recap of the NTC engagement from the day prior and verbal 
comments from the Public.

Agendas

    August 24, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 11:25 a.m.--Closed Hearing: The 
Commission will hear comments on Evaluation metrics in relation to Unit 
Status Reporting, Readiness Status of units training at Ft. Irwin in 
preparation for deployment, and the applicability and correlation of 
training scenarios at Ft. Irwin as related to OPLANs of deploying 
units.
    Speakers include, but are not limited to: Commanding General Ft. 
Irwin, NTC Training and Evaluation Cadre. All presentations and 
resulting discussion are classified.
    August 24, 2015, 12:25 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.--Closed Hearing: The 
Commission will hear comments on Assessment by NTC Cadre of 
participating units' readiness, resourcing needs for units rotating 
through the NTC and needs of NTC resident units and personnel to 
support their training and evaluation mission. Additionally, 
representatives from the Army National Guard rotational units will 
comment on Home station training preparation and results achieved.
    Speakers include, but are not limited to NTC Training and 
Evaluation Cadre, and ARNG Senior Leaders from participating States. 
All presentations and resulting discussion are classified.
    August 25, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear updates 
from subcommittee chairs and recap the previous day's NTC engagement. 
The public will have the opportunity to make verbal comments.

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 two meetings scheduled for 
Monday, August 24, 2015, between 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 these portions of the meeting will be closed to the 
public because they 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 25, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 
10:00 a.m. at the Long Beach Marriott Conference Room 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 
published by Marriot Inc. The closest public parking facility is 
located on the property. Visitors will be required to present one form 
of photograph identification. Visitors should keep their belongings 
with them at all times.

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 21, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the August 25, 2015, meeting. Comments received after 
Friday, August 21, 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, one hour will be reserved for 
individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on August 25, 
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 25, 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.

    Dated: August 13, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-20362 Filed 8-17-15; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P