80 FR 38180 - National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 127 (July 2, 2015)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 127 (Thursday, July 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38180-38181]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-16317]



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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 Meetings: Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from 1:00 
p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, July 16, 2015, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, July 15: Rm 5133, 5th Floor, 
Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
    Address of Open Meeting, July 16: 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: 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 July 15--16, 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.
    Purpose of Meetings: During the closed meeting on Wednesday, July 
15, 2015, the Commission will hear classified testimony from individual 
witnesses and engage in discussion on Operational demands for Army 
Forces, the Current and Future operational environment and threats to 
the land forces in the Area of Responsibility.
    During the open meeting on Thursday, July 16, 2015, the Commission 
will hear comments from several organizations, 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: July 15, 2015-Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear 
comments from Combatant Commanders and representatives from the Army G3 
at the closed hearing on July 15, 2015, and the organizations 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, and Operational demands for Army 
Forces.
    Speakers include, but are not limited to, representatives from the 
Army G3 and the Commanding Generals from U.S. Central Command, U.S. 
European Command, and U.S. Africa Command. All presentations and 
resulting discussion are classified.
    July 16, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal 
comments from representatives from the Assistant Secretary of the Army, 
Manpower and Reserve Affairs and the National Governors Association. 
Time will be allocated for public comment. Immediately afterwards the 
Commission will discuss topics raised during the earlier presentations 
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 Wednesday, July 15, 2015, from 1:00 p.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 July 16, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 
11:30 a.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 Tuesday, July 14, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the July 16, 2015, meeting. Comments received after 
Tuesday, July 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, thirty minutes 
will be reserved for individuals or interest groups to address the 
Commission on July 16, 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 Thursday, July 16, 2015 are encouraged to 
register for the event with the DFO using the electronic mail

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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: June 29, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-16317 Filed 7-1-15; 8:45 am]
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