Navy Affairs Committee Minutes BOD Meeting - 23 May 2008

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1 Navy Affairs Committee Minutes BOD Meeting - May Meeting Report- The Navy Affairs Committee meeting was called to order at 9:0am by Chairman, RADM Robert Sutton (USN, Ret.) Chairman Sutton presented a power point presentation showing a snap shot of the state of the Navy today as well as highlighting the mission of the Navy Affairs Committee and key Navy program advocacy issues outlined in the Navy League s Maritime Policy Statement. VADM Brent Bennitt (USN, Ret.) briefed the naval aviation portion of the overview. (See Attachment A for copies of slides). In addition to the overview, Chairman Sutton shared with the attendees a video produced jointly by Lockheed Martin and the Missile Defense Agency on the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense Satellite Shoot down that occurred on Feb. 0, 008. The video was publicly released on May st. The video was extremely well received so much so that several members requested a copy. Staff member, Janet Mescus, will coordinate with Lockheed Martin to obtain distribution copies for committee members, guests who attended the meeting, as well as post it on the Navy League website. Members and attendees will also be provided copies of the Chairman s presentation, which also will be posted on the Navy League website. The meeting was adjourned at 0:0am. Attachments A Chairman Sutton s power point presentation (reduced format)

2 Navy Affairs Committee NLUS Board of Directors Meeting Arlington, Virginia May 008 Welcome/Agenda Sign-in/Introduction of Committee Members Introduction of Sea Services Committee Chair The Navy Today Special Showing Satellite shoot-down NLUS Vision/Objectives Navy Affairs Committee Mission Statement U.S. Navy Mission/Goals/Priorities NLUS Maritime Policy process Key Points of NLUS Maritime Policy Statement Council/Geographic Issues/Recommendations Major events in next year in your region Summary of Action Items The Navy Today (May, 008) 79 Deployable Battle Force Ships 49 Ships Underway (4%) 7 Carriers 7 LHA/LHD Ships Deployed (44%) 9 SSN s Underway (9%) 8 Submarines Deployed (%) 700+ Operational Aircraft Navy-Marine Corps Team Forward deployed and ready,0 active strength (-K),04 officers (+4, Mid n) 7,090 enlisted 7,98 on deployment,74 ready reserves 4,80 reserves mobilized ~8,000 Individual Augmentees 79,48 DON Civilian Employees NLUS Vision/Mission Vision: The NLUS will be the preferred resource for the education of both the U.S. Congress and the American Public on our Sea Services Mission: The NLUS is a civilian organization dedicated to informing the American people and their government that the U.S. is a maritime nation and that its national defense and economic well being are dependent upon strong Sea Services U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Merchant Marine 4 NLUS Objectives Foster & maintain interest in strong maritime services as integral parts of a sound national defense & vital to the freedom of the U.S. Educate & inform the American people with regard to the role of sea power & the difficulties in maintaining strong defense Improve the understanding & appreciation of those who wear the uniform and to improve their living and working conditions NLUS Objectives (continued) Provide support & recognition for the Reserve forces in our communities in order that we may continue to have a capable & responsive Reserve Educate & train our youth in the customs & traditions of the sea services through an active & vigorous Naval Sea Cadet Corps

3 Navy Affairs Mission Statement In support of the goals & objectives of NLUS: Participate in the drafting of the Navy section of the Maritime Policy of the Navy League Engender Public Support for Navy Programs as described in the Maritime Policy Statement Follow the Navy s key programs through the legislative process, supporting the Navy position as appropriate Communicate with its membership 7 Navy Affairs Mission Statement (continued) Foster increased recognition for the Navy at National/Regional/Council/Local level through: Educating membership/elected representatives Support of recognition programs for active & reserve Navy personnel Support of key events (commissioning, ship visits, returning deployers, etc.) Sponsoring Sea Cadet and NJROTC units and recognition Providing SEAPOWER Magazine subscriptions to schools 8 Navy Mission & Vision Vision Remain the preeminent maritime power; Defend the homeland & U.S. vital interests internationally; Prevent war, dominate any threat & decisively defeat any adversary; Enduring national & international naval relationships; Remain a superbly trained & led team, grounded in warrior ethos, core values and Navy Mission & Vision (cont d) Mission: Protect, with global partners, maritime freedom, deterring the transnational threats to peace Conduct the full range of operations from combat to humanitarian assistance Provide presence & operational flexibility with forward deployed forces to ensure freedom of action Foster & sustain cooperative relationships with an expanding set of allies & international partners to enhance global security Deter and, if deterrence fails WIN our Nation s wars commitment to mission. 9 0 Navy s Strategic Priorities Build the Future Force (to implement the Maritime Strategy) Ships/,800 Aircraft by 00 People & infrastructure sufficient to fight Right capability, on time, at the right cost Anticipate change & adjust Navy posture Leverage S & T to achieve warfighting benefits Ensure USN Decision Superiority (e.g. C4ISR) Warfighting Readiness Continue maritime dominance Persistent sea power to address regional crises globally, Navy s Strategic Priorities Warfighting Readiness (continued) Lead & contribute to joint warfighting planning & execution Be a dominant force in the current fight Anticipate operational demands in MidEast Integrate warfighting with the USMC Partnership with USCG for maritime domain awareness and security Establish/Sustain international relationships pursuant to maritime domain awareness and security deterring, dissuading or defeating the adversary

4 Navy s Strategic Priorities People Instill a focus on mission and individual readiness underpinned by a warrior ethos Attract, recruit & retain a diverse, highperforming, mission-based force Ensure the welfare of our sailors and their families with particular focus on health care CNO: Our Legacy The Privilege to Serve we are the world s finest Navy. NLUS Support of these Priorities Drafting, publication and dissemination of the NLUS Maritime Policy Following briefings by key Sea Services leaders (USN/USMC/USCG/MARAD) Published to our membership (quick look at high points today) Circulated on Capitol Hill Used as a vehicle for promoting Sea Service programs in the legislative process and with the general public 4 Maritime Policy Process Navy League receives briefings from the: Navy -- Marine Corps Coast Guard -- Maritime Administration The Chair of the Sea Services for NLUS and each of the committee chairs and the Chair of the Maritime Policy & Resolutions Committee attend all of the briefings, given at the flag/general officer/ses level by each of the Sea Services With due respect to the service positions, the Maritime Policy Committee members respectively draft their sections which is then vetted among the entire committee before being presented to the NLUS Board of Directors for approval and publication NLUS permanent staff publishes and uses the Maritime Policy to lobby the Hill and educate NLUS members Maritime Policy Preserving Sea Power A National Imperative Reconstitution/Resetting the Force while engaged in the GWOT clearly a challenge! Remain ready to prosecute & win a Major Combat Operation (MCO) MCO skills can not be allowed to attrite Train like we will fight (e.g. balance need for realism with protection of the environment) currently a challenge The NLUS Maritime Policy: Supports the CNO s Strategic Priorities Build a Fleet for the Future Sustain Combat Readiness Develop st Century Leaders Maritime Policy The NLUS Maritime Policy: Supports CNO s 0-year shipbuilding plan which provides for achieving a ship count of not less than: ships, including 48 submarines, thus providing stability & predictability for our industrial base Requires a build rate of 8-0 ships per year Includes CVN-78/LCS/DDG-000/CG(X)/LHA- R/LPD-7/LHD/SSN/T-AKE 7 Maritime Policy Advocates increasing SCN (Ship Construction, Navy) funding $-9B per year to include both new construction and mid-life modernization our current surface fleet, including: DDG-000, the multi-mission combatant class of the future. LCS, with modular mission payloads, to address littoral threats The Aegis CG & DDG modernization programs-- essential to the Navy maintaining technological superiority through the year hull life of these ships. 8

5 Maritime Policy Supports sustainment of aircraft Procurement of 00 0 aircraft per year over the FYDP F/A-8E/F & E-C/D multi-year procurement Full Scale development of the Joint Strike Fighter Modernization of F/A-8 C/D Development & procurement of MMA/P-8 and the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance (BAMS) UAV 9 Maritime Policy Supports Aircraft Carrier Reduction to 0 with decommissioning of JFK Return to by 09 Acknowledges, in the case of Carrier Air Wings, that We must sustain air wings at minimum of 0 (current level) pending CVN -78 delivery and the need for an increase Supports continued deployment of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System, including long range search & track capability Supports increased emphasis on ASW & Mine Warfare missions 0 Maritime Policy Supports: Continued deployment of the Aegis BMD System Increased emphasis on ASW & Mine Warfare missions Continued Combat Logistics Force funding to support our Navy-Marine Corps Team Continued investment in basic & advanced research and development programs to maintain our technological edge Recommends attention to long-term industrial base issues and use of advanced acquisition strategies and innovative funding, including Multi-year, block-buy, advance appropriations, construction of subsidized commercial hulls for MSC in U.S. yards) Maritime Policy Advocates policies and resources, which: Achieve reasonable OP/PERS Tempo Provide active duty pay raises annually ( %) Support education, training, health care, child care and housing programs which improve the quality of life of our active and reserve families Support return rights for our activated reservists when they return to the employers they left upon activation Support the CNO s objective of developing our leaders of the future and achieving diversity goals Maritime Policy Recognizes the U.S. Coast Guard as the Navy s key partner in achieving Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in the vicinity of the Homeland Endorses their requirement for stabilized funding of the Deepwater Program and sustainment of legacy cutters to meet their critical tasking. Endorses the partnership fostered by the Navy, Marine Corps and the Coast Guard in issuing a joint Maritime Strategy A Cooperative Strategy for st Century Seapower expanding the core capabilities of maritime power Take-Away The NLUS Maritime Policy Closing Statement: The Navy League is committed to informing the American people of--and advocating with the senior leadership in the Executive and Legislative branches of Government for--the continuing need for U.S. sea power, both naval and commercial, to protect U.S. interests throughout the world and ensure the nation s economic well-being. The most important reform that can be made in the field of national defense is to provide adequate funding for America s Maritime services, which are today the greatest force for peace in the world. 4 4

6 What Can You Do? Stay informed: Read SEAPOWER Visit Navy and NLUS websites Share your concerns with your elected Congressman or Senator Share your views/navy policy/nlus talking points with your community and civic organizations Stay abreast of NLUS activities in your region Wrap-Up Council/Geographic Issues/ Recommendations Major events in next year in your region Open Mike/Action Items FY 07- Shipbuilding Plan FY07 FY08 FY09 FY0 FY FY FY FY08- CVN-78 SSN Back Up CG(X) DDG-000 LCS * 0 LPD-7 LHA(R) 0 T-AKE * In March 008, after submission of the FY08 budget to congress, the Navy announced a proposed plan for restructuring the LCS program to 0, and ships for FY07, FY08 and FY09 respectively. 7 8 Shipbuilding Plan (cont d) FY07 FY08 FY09 FY0 FY FY FY FY08- MPF(F)T-AKE MPF(F)LHA(R) MPF(F)LMSR MPF(F)MLP T-ATF JCC(X) JHSV Total Aircraft Plan AIRCRAFT FY0 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY0 FY FY07- JSF F/A-8E/F EA-8G MV AH-Z/UH-Y MH-0S 8 0 MH-0R 44 E-C E-D CH-X MMA ACS C C T JPATS KC-0J VH BAMS UAV VTUAV F-N TOTAL ,

7 LCS --Freedom DDG-000 First Littoral Combat Ship Christened Marinette, Wis. (Sept., 00) The nation s first Littoral Combat Ship, Freedom (LCS ) the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships The agile 77-foot Freedom -- designed and built by a team led by Lockheed Martin -- will help the U.S. Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battlespace. Displacing,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots. Fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions: mine warfare anti-submarine warfare surface warfare humanitarian relief. DDG-000 DDG-000 DDG-000 will deliver precision strike and volume fires to support assured access Local area defense/asw/asuw capabilities 00 ft/4. Ktons/80 VLS cells/- mm Advanced Gun Systems w/90 rounds / Tomahawk Blk IV / 7 mm Guns Integrated Electric Drive Propulsion & Power Distribution System Dual Band Radar/EO-IR System/Acoustic Sensors Stealthy radar cross section (/ RCS of DD-9) Crew size 0 0+ knots 4