VADM Barry McCullough, III, USN

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Resourcing The Current and Future Force
Sea-Air-Land Symposium

• VADM Barry McCullough, III, USN
• Integration of Capabilities and Resources (N8)
• 6 May, 2009

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The Emerging Environment

• World economy is interconnected
• Regional challenges have global impact

• Financial Collapse
• Epidemic/Pandemic Flu
• Natural disasters
• Competition for water
• Human trafficking
• Transnational crime

Seapower is a unifying force for building a
better tomorrow
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Executing the Strategy
Next-Generation Threats

• SSBN(X)
• JSF / FA-18E/F
• CG(X)
• SSN 774
• AMRAAM

Power Projection
Forward Presence
Adaptability
Deterrence
Maritime Security
Sea Control

• NECC
• LCS
• JHSV
• Navy SOF
• Intel Support
• Aegis BMD

HA/DR
Partnership Building Irregular Warfare Near-Term
Threats
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Focus on Our PeoplePreserve and Enhance Quality
of Life

• Recruit and retain the best Sailors
• Education
• Stabilize manning endstrength
• Total Force Integration
• Sailor and Family Continuum of Care

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Shape the ForceContribute to the Right Fight

• Holistic Assessment of Capabilities
• Focus on most likely threats
• Fight todays war
• Maintain adaptability for future
• Trade future capabilities for readiness today

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Continue Acquisition ImprovementsContribute to
the Right Fight

• Balance cost and capability
• Build affordable ships and aircraft
• Terminate unecessary or poorly performing
  programs
• Focus on Total Ownership Costs

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A Balanced Navy - Right Capabilities . At the
Right Cost