Thursday, May 6, 2021
What is it?
The Army Posture Statement is the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army’s written testimony to Congress which explains how the FY22 budget supports the Army Priorities: people, readiness, and modernization.
What are the current and past efforts of the Army?
America’s Army remains prepared to compete globally and fight and win the nation’s wars as a member of the Joint Force. The Army also remain the nation’s principal response force to protect the country and communities in crisis, whether from global security dynamics, COVID-19, civil unrest, or natural disasters. In October 2020, the Army evolved its priorities to people, readiness, and modernization, which remain well aligned with the Interim National Security Strategic Guidance.
What continued efforts does the Army have planned?
The Army Posture Statement continues the vision to achieve the Army of 2035.
Why is this important to the Army?
The Army Posture Statement provides Congress and the American public with an understanding of how the Army supports national security and how the Army will use the fiscal year 2022 budget request.
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We are leading the way in experimentation with formations like the MDTF and the Software Factory. We are the forefront of competition, deterrence, and setting conditions in the Indo-Pacific and European theaters.
— Acting Secretary Army’s letter to the commanging generals, Apr. 29, 2021
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