SECRETARY OF DEFENSE. 1000 DEFENSE PENTAGON, WASHINGTON, DC 20301-1000 MAR 27 2015 The Honorable Harold Rogers Chairman Committee on Appropria U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: Pursuant to section 1003 of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2013, Chairman Dempsey has reviewed and I am forwarding to you the lists of unfunded priorities submitted by the Service Chiefs, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and the Commander of United States Southern Command. No other Combatant Commanders elected to submit unfunded priorities this year. I do not endorse any of these additional priorities unless enacted funding exceeds the amount requested in the President's Budget (PB) for 2016. We have made extensive efforts to thoroughly assess, prioritize, and balance force capacity, capability, and readiness in the development of PB 2016. Any extra program inserted into our budget submission will come at the expense of other programs we deemed more important, with ripple effects across the rest of the budget. Tam sending similar letters the other congressional defense committee chairmen and ranking members. Sincerely, cc: The Honorable Nita M. Lowey Ranking MemberUNITED STATES ARMY THE CHIEF OF STAFF MAR 16 2015 The Honorable Nita M. Lowey Ranking Member Committee on Appropriations United States House of Representatives Washington D.C. 20515 Dear Representative Lowey: The enclosed report, prepared in accordance with section 1003 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (P.L.112-239) provides the Army's list of unfunded priorities. | would firs like to convey my gratitude for the support of the Congress in passing the FY 2015 Omnibus Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (P.L. 113-235) and their steadfast support and commitment to U.S. Army Soldiers, Civilians, and our Families. The current Appropriations Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act (BBA) of 2013 provided the Army some relief from the Budget Control Act (BCA) defense spending caps in FY 2014. However, the reality is reduced funding levels over the past two and a half years impacted every aspect of the Army, particularly training, readiness, and our modemization programs. The FY 2016 President's Budget request, while emphasizing readiness, will only generate the minimum readiness required to meet the current Defense Strategy. Unlike previous eras and conflicts, today's rapidly changing security environment simply does not afford the time to regenerate capabilities when needed. Consequently, our Army must be sized, shaped, organized, recruited, trained, and equipped for the world in which we live. Our unfunded priorities request is designed to rebuild the cumulative readiness lost within the Army and reduce risk in our modernization programs that is degraded under the BCA and BBA funding levels, while we continue to reduce the overall size of the Army in an environment of accelerating global instability. In response to unforeseen contingencies, demand for Army capabilities and presence continues to increase across all Combatant Commands. The Army remains the backbone of the Joint Force providing unique capabilities and flexible options to operate in multiple regions simultaneously, in all phases of military operations. Enclosure 1 contains our detailed requirements and identifies known gaps in training, installation readiness, and modernization throughout the Total Army. As part of the budget reduction process since 2012, the Army made difficult choices. We accepted mid-term risk in our Modernization programs and focused near-term priorities on the Soldier and the squad. By the end of this fiscal year we will have reduced our Regular Army end strength by over 80,000 Soldiers, 8,000 in the Army National Guard and 7,000 in the Army Reserve, and will continue reductions for several years to come. Our unfunded priorities reflect a move to restore the imbalance in our modernization portfolio while maintaining fiscal responsibility through incremental improvements of existing platforms. Specifically, our unfunded priorities request includes modernizing and enhancing our network cyber security for critical installations in Continental US, Europe and Korea; providing additional Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) capability to the battle-proven Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missiles in support of Combatant Commander's Integrated Priority Lists; and modernizing sensorcapability to improve AH-G4E Apache helicopter survivability and the MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Vehicle intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities. With additional Operating Tempo and flying hours funding all components would achieve the highest levels of readiness within the sustainable readiness construct. Active Component forces could train to Brigade Combat Team (BCT) proficiency and the Reserve Component will train to ‘Company level proficiency. Additional funding would also reduce medical readiness risk in our Reserve Components and allow the Army to reduce the backlog of Soldiers waiting to attend Initial Rotary Wing pilot training, thereby improving the Army's ability to fully man our Aviation units. To address risk in our installation infrastructure and security, the unfunded requirements list significantly improves installation readiness and access control that has been degraded under the cumulative impacts of reduced funding. Funding for Base Operation Support and Facility ‘Sustainment would increase to satisfy the full requirement across the Total Army, providing much Needed stabilty for installation services and infrastructure. The military construction request accelerates key readiness and training projects to meet Army priorities for readiness and taking care of our most important asset, our Soldiers. Operational and fiscal environments are straining the Army as we attempt to balance end strength, readiness, and modemization to meet current demands while building the foundations of a force that can meet future challenges. Our strategic partnership with Congress is absolutely critical to the Army's success. Simply put, our Soldiers and Civilians could not do what they do each day without your support. Our Amy needs Congressional support now more than ever. The decisions we make this year and next on our fiscal policy, and related end strength, readiness, and modernization, will directly impact the security of the United States and the world for decades to come. | am providing copies of this letter to the chairs and ranking members of the Congressional Defense committees as well as the Secretary of Defense and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. | thank you for your enduring and committed support for our Soldiers and their Families ensuring our Nation’s defense at home and around the world. | appreciate your consideration of the Army's resource challenges and look forward to working with you to address the'ever- evolving national security environment. Sincerely, = Le T. Odierno General, United States Army Enclosure FY 2016 Unfunded Requirements Listratitary Personnel FY 2016 Army Unfunded Requirements List Deployment Support Provides funds forthe Reserve Component to execute the Kasove mission in FYI6 land for Guard to support Combatant Commanders by conducting Shaping Operations and Security Cooperation Events in accordance with 60/20/20 Ant- [terrorism Force Protection (AT/FP) implementation guidance. Recruiting and Retention Support Activites 7 increase in enlistment and reenilstrent bonuses end incentives for both enlisted [soldiers and Officers across all three Components Trang and Tearing Support 368 [Funds provided for student attendance to Duty MOS Qualfeation (MOSQ) & Jaditionat and Special Skil dantifiar courses, Professional Miltary Education, Functional Courses nd reclassification or MOSQ sehools. Funds primary collective esining across three COMPOS. ‘litary Personnel Total 22 Treaning Readiness Operational Tempo 1556 Mitigates the reciness risk of units approsching their Avaliable Yearin Army Force Generstion, Restores risk in Ground and Air Operational Temp inal tres Components funding all critical requirements Training and Trang Support 259 Provides aditional Ts funding for Leader development, Soldier fitness and unit readiness, Funds MEDCOM Mobile Training Teams (MTT), funds TRADOC MTs to assis forward deployed Combatant Commands, reduces backlog for ntl Entry Rotary Wing Advanced Tracks across all COMPOs, assists MISO teamsin development of multhlanguage and mult-media products in remote locations, and funds National Guard Cv Support Teams responding to Defense Support to Cvit [Authorities requirements from DoD and other Federal organizations, Organizational Clothing and Equipment (oie) 208 Funds the replacement of and support Direct Exchange (OX) for damaged Soldier Jequinment, replaces fire resstent uniforms, Extended Cold Weather Clathing rstem (ECWCS), eye protection, mechanics safety shoes, Improved Outer Tactlcal Vest (107), load carrying vests, sleep systems, and other basic CIE. Jopen Source nteligence/Human Terrain systems 2 Josivr: Execute ARCENT OIR based plot, The Army OSINT program responsibities Increase from PACOM AOR to all theaters; Funds provide fr the operation and |maintenance of OSINT activites and operations including itary Reserve |Componant programs to meet emergency or wartime requirements for OSINT resources; Human Terran System: provides fora pilot program under which the secretary utiizes Human Terrain System assts Inthe USPACOM AOR, “Training Readiness Total 2.088 Sustainment Readiness Depot Maintenance cry Funding addtional repaired tubes for the M0846, maintenance for combat |ehicles(aeat/3 MaBA2; MIAQ; MIO9AS; STRYKER, M2A3/383), watercraft land combat vehicle overhauls, National Guard Requirements to replace M284 [Cannon Tubes, cast for ammunition, and caste ta transport the systems back tothe Second Destination Transport 2 [Transportation funding requirements were decremented in anticipation ofa |hangein statue to allow AAFES to use non-appropriated funds to cover their JOOT. The legislate change proposal wes not incorporated inthe NDA. therefore, the Army is stil responsible as the executive agent to fully fund AAFES, Joor requirementsary Sustainment Readiness FY 2016 Army Unfunded Requirements List i System Platforms [These systems provide command & control and situational awareness for our |moneuver forces. Provides funding for Unt Level Logistics System Aviation enhanced (ULLS-A(E), C$ Automated Information Systems Interface (CAI!) and Persistent Threat Detection system (PTOS). Funds the implementation of [enterprise Business inteligence across the logistics domain and ts key trading partners. Funds upgrades for Tactical Logistics Sytem driven by new GCSS-A Enterprise Software, and provides Funding for Vsilant Pursuit. The Network Request adresses shortfall for operation, maintenance and defense ofthe Army Enterprise Networks (unclassified and classified fr voce, video and data) {supporting secure communication series and cemmand end contol structure of the US Army forces; supports sustainment of ITV infrastructure to maintain racking global cargo movements Sustainment Readiness Total Installation Readiness losidar Threat New requirement: Insider Threat for Secure Installations Shae information, and Protect the Network. Funding provides for 347 certified clarks, army AT/FP Jpersonnel tal echelons including incident fistrespondars and Emergency operations Centers, and cepabilty to observe and record a user's interaction with Jan software including User Activity Monitoring (UAM) for potential malicious behavior. Base Operation Suppor $56 Provides fundingin support of Soler and Family readiness and facility operations across all Components to prevent contract disruption of basaline services necessary fr failty accessibility (municipal and engineering services, grounds maintenance, pest control and pavement clearance/snow removal) and mitigate year of execution bls associated with utity rate increases Facility Sustainment Restoration and ‘Modernization $ a Provides funding for critical facitias in support oF unt stationing actions, {deteriorating strategic mobility infrastructure (ral, ports, and roads) ing lenergytity infrastructure, Training Barracks Upgrade Program (TBUPI, and lheserve Component vehicle maintenance facilites. [Network Operations and Support $30 Provides fr technical support to operate, manage & defend the Army Enterprise Network including Defense Enterprise Emall, Army Knowledge Online, army Enterprise Helpdesk and Defense Enterprise Portal Service, Army cloud migration strategy to oversee on-boardingof applications to enduring datacenters, World wide Technical Control improvement Program (WWTCIF), and FY2Scost for migration to Disa Decc au.con $2 Provides funding for 38 MILCON project forthe Acive, Guard and Reserve [Components for storage hangars, access control points, ECS faites, Aviation [ciassiication and Repair Activites, Vehicle Maintenance, HUMINT taining acts, ¢ST/WMO storage facitas, UAV storage follies, and Defence Recess xe ‘Aclington National Cemetery Realign roadweys and supporting infrastructure to make the land previously known as the Navy Annex site contiguous to arlington National Cemetery to increase bua space. Tastalaton Readiness Towal pane etodernization ‘Network Modernization and Cyber Security Upgrades $975 Jaccalerates the completion of Army Enterprise Network modernization of backbone infrastructure for Army installations in Continental US, Europe and Korea |impcoving business and tactical operations and Cyr security of the network.Key Area Modernization FY 2016 Army Unfunded Requirements List ao le Segment Enhancement (oase) [procures the most capable, advanced PAC-3 MSE missiles to preserveair and [rst defense overmateh Ordnance Group Sats, Kits, Outfits and Tools (KOT) [Accelerates the procurement of Ordinance repair ool Kt thet support and span the nie scope of maintenance operations and support a variety of missions Aircraft Survivability Equipment ‘Common infrared Countermeasures (aracea) Develops and procures Common infrared Countermeasures to protect and increase survivability ofthe AH-S4E Apache Helicopter against the latest threat. Engineering onstruction and Support [Accelerates procurement and completion of Engineer Canstruetion Earthmoving, araaicl $ 105 |constructon Tools, Concrete Mong, Bridge Support and Construction Support lo [Equipment programs to increase combat engloser suport capably, Procuresadstiona aveia missiles to Increase dismounted solder fetal, Javelin $ 91 |achieves greater efficiencies via economic order quantty attainment, and ritigates munitions quanti shortal Ammunition, Multiple Types (Small Caliber, Mortar, 1551400) Pracures addtional Small Arms, Mortar, and Field Arillry cartridges to meet taining ammunition requirments, malatain lethality overmatch, and mitigate [munitions quantity shortfalls Improved Recovery Vehicle (MEBA2 HERCULES) Procures 26 MB8A2 vehicles. Th felded MEA Medium Recovery Vehicle lacks ne necessary power, weight, and braking ability to safely support tharacovery of ne Abrams fleet by isle. Improvomonts in the MEBA2 HERCULESfix these Joverationa shortcomings. The increased winching ad iting capability Jaccommodstes all 70 ton Abrams varlants. WithoUt ths increased capability, units mus use two MEEA Medium Recovery Vehicles to perform the necessary spectrum of recovery operations. The MBBAZ procurement continues to support Ihe upplir/vendor industrial base to mitigate any MBBA2 production break, and increases the pure fleeting ofthe system to the Army. ‘Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Paylosds $48 bovatops and procures MO.4C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Sensor technology to |mprove and increase nteligence, Survaltance, and Reconnaissance Capabilities, Kwalalen Atll (KA) Felities Restoration $m Funds maintenance, rehabilitation, lease, and operation of acts at Kwajalein [Atoll and the Reagan Test Site at this stratepc location, Conventional Anrmurition Demilitaritation [Accelerates the demilitarization, destruction, and csposal ofa growing [conventional ammunition demiitarzation inventory to include luster Munitions land Set Destuet landmines, Distributed Common Ground Station - Army (0C65-A) Pracutes improved GEOINT expabiliy to training centers ensuring the effective use lf these czpabiltes in units thoughout the Army. Contamination Avoidance accelerates the modernization of Radiological Contamination Avoidance Detection to increase Homland Defense mission capably, and maintains the industrial hase fortis system, Intetigence Systems $47 provides continued GRC support for Rasch Back of nteigence analytes to Ft |Gordon; Provides Sensitive Compartmented Information Failty Information echnolegy (SCIFI for 300 SCIFs, and 58,000 users in 26 commands; provides occess tothe Intligence Enterprise and Mission Command data layers to [Conventional and SOF forces operating in collaboration with Coalition forces ‘Modernization Total oan (Grand Total $7576CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS March 13, 2015 The Honorable Harold “Hal” Rogers Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: In accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 (P. L. 112-239), I am providing a list of unfunded programs that would substantially reduce operational and programmatic risk, and accelerate the fielding of critical military capabilities. As described in my written and oral testimony, Navy’s FY 2016 President’s Budget (PB-16) submission is adequate to meet the missions articulated in the Defense Strategic Guidance and Quadrennial Defense Review. However, I believe PB-16 is the absolute minimum funding needed. Navy had to accept reduction in naval warfare systems? modernization, aircraft procurement, and air and missile defense capabilities, to meet fiscal constraints. Further, adversary naval warfare modernization, and our tactical aircraft readiness, have evolved since our budget submission — they are more challenging. There are three warfare areas in which we are taking significant chances; they could benefit from additional resources. They are: 1) improve sensors and systems to defeat current and emerging air-to-air warfare and anti-ship cruise missile threats; 2) increase strike fighter, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), and logistic aircraft capacity; and 3) improve undersea warfare sensors and fire control systems. A summary follows: © Air-to-air Radio Frequency (RF) Kill Chain kits provide our aircraft the ability to counter sophisticated digital weapons and combat systems proliferated around the world today. © Destroyer (DDG) combat system modernization will increase our capacity to meet ‘Combatant Commander Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) warfare need (to defeat advanced missiles and strike/fighter aircraft). © Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP Block II) will provide radar and communications signal intercept, and defeat anti-ship cruise missiles, enabling surface ships to operate in an anti-access environment. © Submarine towed arrays are the most important sensors in our undersea warfare enterprise. Current inventory is inadequate to reliably meet global need.Our legacy strike fighters (F/A-18A-D) are reaching end of life faster than planned due to use and wear. Improving the inventory of F/A-18F and F-35C aircraft will help reconcile a near term (2018-2020) strike fighter inventory capacity challenge, and longer term (2020-2035) strike fighter model balance within the carrier air wing. It will reduce our reliance on legacy-model aircraft which are becoming increasingly expensive and less reliable. * Anadditional MQ-4C (TRITON) increases our capacity to respond to projected worldwide Combatant Commander ISR demand. © C-40A aircraft fulfill a maritime logistics requirement, and provide short-notice high- priority cargo and passenger missions globally. Two additional aircraft will bring the fleet to the minimum wartime requirement of 17 aircraft to support execution of Combatant Commander operational plans. Priority | Navy FY 2016 Unfunded Priorities List aa 1__ [RF Kill Chain Enhancements (+170 Counter Electronic Attack Blk 2 Kits) | $170 2__ [DDG BMDINIFC-CA Modemization Package (+1 Combat System) $60) 3 _ | SEWIP Bik Il Advanced Hlectronic Detection Systems (#2 Units) $28 4 _| Submarine Towed Arrays (¥4 TB-29X and +4 TB-34X Arrays) $20] 3__ [F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft (+12 Aircraft) $1,150 6_[F-35C Lightning I JSF Aircraft (+8 Aircraft) $1,040 7 _ |MQA4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (H UAV) $65 8 [C-40A Cargo Aircraft (2 Aircraft) $187 The above items map to critical warfighting requirements, dramatically improve warfighting capability, and were unfunded in PB-16 due to fiscal constraints only. A similar letter has been sent to the other congressional defense committees. If I can be of assistance, please let me know. Sincerely, ¢ spite? ‘W. GREENERT ‘Admiral, U.S. Navy Enclosure: Navy’s Fiscal Year 2016 Unfunded Priorities List ‘to: The Honorable Nita Lowey Ranking MemberNavy’s FY 2016 Unfunded Priority List Priority | Navy FY 2016 Unfunded Priorities List en 1 RP Kill Chain Enhancements (170 Counter Electronic Attack Blk 2 Kits) $170 2__ [DDG BMD/NIFC-CA Modernization Package (H1 Combat System) $60| 3 SEWIP Blk II Advanced Electronic Detection Systems (+2 Units) $28 4 Submarine Towed Arrays (+4 TB-29X and +4 TB-34X Arrays) $20, 5 FYA-18F Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft (+12 Aircraft) $1,150} 6 F-35C Lightning II JSF Aircraft (+8 Aircraft) $1,040, 7 MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (+1 UAV) $65 8 C-40A Cargo Aircraft (+2 Aircraft) ‘$187 REF Kill Chain Enhancements (+170 Counter Electronic Attack-2 Kits) While PB-16 intended to close gaps in critical kill chains, we were compelled to accept risk in the rate at which some capabilities are integrated into the Fleet. ‘The air-to~ Radio Frequency (RE) kill chain defeats enemy jamming at longer ranges. An additional 170 jamming protection upgrade kits will provide counter-digital RF memory capabilities to 100% of F/A-I8E/F Super Hornets and EA-18G Growlers by 2020. DDG BMD/NIFC-CA Modernization Package (+1 Combat System) ‘As part of the Navy's Arleigh Burke-class DDG modernization program, Flight ILA DDGs ate being modernized to include Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) and Naval Integrated Fire Control-Counter Air (NIFC-CA) capabilities. Procuring one combat system ship set in FY 2016 will allow us to modernize an additional DDG in FY 2018 with these capabilities. This will increase the Fleet’s NIFC-CA and BMD capacity and improve our ability to pace the threat against a high-end adversary weapons system, particularly in Anti-Air Warfare and BMD mission areas. SEWIP Blk If Advanced Electronic Detection Systems (+2 Units) ‘The Surface Electronic Warfare Improvement Program (SEWIP) provides for upgraded electromagnetic sensing capabilities for surface ships. SEWIP Block II provides electronic surveillance anti-ship missile defense capability with an upgraded receiver/antenna group, and improved electromagnetic interference mitigation and combat system interface. Procuring two additional units in FY 2016 will outfit two additional ships in FY 2018, for a total of 18 ships by the end of FY 2018, Submarine Towed Arrays (+4 TB-29X and +4 ‘TB-34X Arrays) The submarine towed array system improves detection, classification and tracking capabilities for deployed Virginia-class SSN. Accelerating procurement by four additional TB-29X and four additional TB-34X arrays will improve operational 3availability of advanced towed sensors and flexibility of operational forward deployed submarines. It will also increase spares inventory to improve towed array reliability and provide sufficient assets to equip deployed submarines with improved arrays. F/A-18F Super Hornet Fighter Aircraft (+12 Aircraft) The Navy remains challenged in managing the Strike Fighter inventory predominantly described by the balance between the end-of-life planning for F/A-18A-D legacy aircraft, and the requisite integration of F-35C aircraft. The risk is considered barely manageable in PB-16, and is based upon the success of the service life extension programs for F/A- 18A-D legacy aircraft. Procuring 12 additional F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft will reduce near-term Strike Fighter inventory gaps and risk, and address a long term inventory by assuring aircraft with useful life to 2035. ‘The F/A-18F aircraft can be manufactured with the required wiring and infrastructure to be converted to an EA-18G aircraft, the only Department of Defense (DoD) tactical aircraft for Airbome Electronic Attack (AEA). This option would provide Navy with future flexibility to increase the EA-18G inventory as we continue to analyze the Joint AEA mission requirements ina DoD study this Spring. F-35C Lightning II JSF Aircraft (+8 Aircraft) Fiscal constraints compelled us to reduce F-35C Lightning I, the carrier-based variant of the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF), procurement by 16 airframes (from 54 to 38) across the FYDP (when compared to PB-15). The F-35C, with its advanced sensors, data sharing capability, and ability to operate closer to threats, will enhance the air wing’s ability to find targets and coordinate attacks. Procuring eight additional aircraft in FY 2016 will mitigate transition risk to the F-35C IOC in 2018, while also assuring the transition timeline of the next two JSF squadrons, by returning their stand up from FY 2021 and FY 2022 to FY 2020 and FY 2021, respectively. MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Vehicle (+1 UAV) The MQ-4C Triton high endurance unmarined aerial vehicle provides persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) with networked sensors to effectively meet the Navy’s Maritime Strategy through five globally distributed orbits. Procuring an additional MQ-4C in FY 2016 will increase our ability to respond to projected worldwide Combatant Commander ISR demand, reduce overall risk in the Maritime ISR transition plan, and support retirement of EP-3/SPA at the end of their service life in 2020. C-40A Cargo Aircraft (+2 Aircraft) ‘The C-40A aircraft fulfills a Navy-unique airlift requirement and continues to directly support our Naval Forces by serving short-notice high-priority cargo and passenger missions globally. The Navy C-40A fleet is currently operating at capacity. Increasing the inventory of C-40A by two aircraft completes the transition from C-9B legacy aircraft and brings the fleet to the minimum wartime requirement of 17 aircraft to support execution of Combatant Commander operational plans.DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS {OOD MARINE CORPS PENTAGON WASHINGTON, 0c 20350300 oo 5700 ‘PAR TAR TS 208} ‘The Honorable Hal Rogers Chairman, Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Chairman: On behalf of the Nation’s Force in Readiness, 1 am submitting the Marine Corps’ Unfunded Priority List for Fiscal Year 2016. These programs contained on the list would further enhance our combat readiness and effectiveness should additional funds above those already requested in the Fiscal Year 2016 President's Budget be made available, Over the last few years, the Marine Corps has prioritized the readiness of our forward- deployed forces, These are the forces the President, the Congress, and the American people can count on for immediate crisis response. They are well-trained, well-led and well-equipped, but the Marine Corps has had to make tough choices to deal with the effects of two wars, sequestration in 2013 and reduced budgets in 2014 and 2015. In order to maintain the readiness of our forward-deployed forces, we have not sufficiently invested in our home station readiness, modemization, infrastructure and quality of life programs, The programs contained on this list can begin to address our current challenges, but should not replace existing programs contained within the President's Budget request. Any substitution would negatively impact operational capability, capacity, and readiness. A similar letter has been sent to Chairmen Thomberry, Frelinghuysen, McCain, and Cochran. | appreciate your unwavering support of the Marine Corps and look forward to further dialogue to ensure we remain the Nation’s Force in Readiness. 1 appreciate your support for your Marine Corps, I remain, ‘Semper Fidelis, EPH F. DUNFORD, J ‘Commandant of the Marine Corps Enclosure: (1) FY 2016 Marine Corps Unfunded Priority List Copy to: ‘The Honorable Nita M. Lowey Ranking Minority MemberFY 2016 MARINE CORPS UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS LIST FINAL TO JOINT STAFF 13 MARCH 2035 [APPROPRIATION PROGRAM REQUEST SM [AV-88 Digital interoperability Unkie sas: ICH-S3E Critical Systems Armor (CSA) sag [CH-53E Intermediate Maintenance Resdinars List Shortfall S34 [CH-53K Uint6 Tactel Data Link S20 F-358 Averaft Pocuronant (Quantity 6) 340500 Hel Airraft Procurement (Quantity 1) S205 JaviATION PROCUREMENT, NAVY (APN) ie Fal Mote se k-1300 aiteraft Procuemant (Quantiey 2) ‘$iz00 [MY-22 Ballistic Protection Sore [Mv-22 Digital interoperability S__s20 fav-22 intograted Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE $148 [ucst2W Airerft Procurement (Quantity 3) 3150) [apa Torar S_a3e78 [acl Security improvements, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, NC $733 instalation Ops Replocement/Consoldation, Marine Corps Base Comp Pendleton, CA S38 Ikc-130) Enisted Air Craw Trainer Facliy, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA sae Pee COMSTRSTIONY RAYE (MHI iO Pad Conversion ard New MV.22 Landing Pads, Marine Corps Base Havil $e Range Safety Inorovments Stone Bay, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC S194 [TS Fire Station 533 Replacement. Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA os a7 ac rotar s_ 1677 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, MiARINE CORPS [OMNiC) ehavioral Health Community Counsel S140 [criminal investigative Fquipment saa lowe Teter = [F358 Visval/Optcal ending System (O15) ag Ikc-1301 mission Care $60. JoPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, NAVY (OMN) luv-2 Fest Engineering Suppor aT [Aviation Readiness $332 om Tatar sas Jorn ProcuRenen, AVY [OPN [Tactical Air Navigation Modernization & Air Traffic Navigation, Integration. and Goo dination Digtal S53 [OPN Total oes PROCUREMENT OF AMMUNITION, NAVY & (MARINE CORPS (PANN) [conventional Ground ammunition S150 [panne Total $150FY 2016 MARINE CORPS UNFUNDED REQUIREMENTS LST FINALTO JOINT STAFF 13 MARCH 2015, [APPROPRIATION PROGRAM REQUEST git [Combat Convoy Simulator $240 Lvetin Missile S775: MRAP [Mine-Rasistart, Ambush Protectod) Cougar Block instal S39 Networking on the Mve (OTM) Folow-on Procurement S393 JPRocuEMENT, MARINE CORPS (omc) Range and Training Area Management - Infantry immersion Trainer S250) [Secure Compartmentad information Communications oe An! [Small Unit Remote Scouting System (Tier UAS) S286) [TOW [Tube-taunchad, Optically Tracked, Wire. Guided] Wisse Sass [USMC Counter Rado-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare S750 [pc Total Sais [Aitorne Rockets -Aavanced Precision Kl Weapons System I aa. [CH-S3K Lni-36 Tactical Data Link $70 lwv-22 Digal Interoperability $107 eres COMER TEST AND EVALUATIONS NAY (ROTED [Networking on the Mave (NOTH Research and Development Efforts ho [Aviation Readiness $250) [virtual Warfare Center Sacue [ROTEN Total S74 [Grand Total ‘S237DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF UNITED STATES AIR FORCE WASHINGTON Dc 20330 ves, 10° 2018 HQ USAFICC 1670 Air Force Pentagon Washington, DC 20330-1670 ‘The Honorable Nita Lowey Ranking Member, Committee on Appropriations ULS. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Lowey: The Air Force has requirements above and beyond those included in our Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 President's Budget (PB) request. These items provide direct support to Combatant Commanders, reduce ‘operational or programmatic risk, or accelerate the fielding of critical military capability. They fall into four major categories: readiness, modernization, force structure, and installation support. While we appreciate the opportunity to share our Unfunded Priority List (UPL), itis imperative Congress pri and supports those requirements included in our PB request first before considering additional items in our UPL. izes We appreciate congressional support of our full PB request. After operating for three years at suppressed funding levels, the FY 16 PB is the first step and a down payment in our fiscal recovery. ‘The Air Force is the smallest it has ever been, the average age of our aircraft is 27 years, and our Airmen are busier than ever. We are incredibly fortunate to have the best Airmen in the world, They are very proud of who they are and what they do for our country. The FY 16 PB provides Airmen the tools, training and equipment they deserve. It delivers the most urgent capabilities that our Combatant Commanders need today and in the future while securing the homeland and defending our interests around the world. Your full support and timely congressional approval of our PB and the attached unfunded requirements will ensure your Air Force is always ready to deliver Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. ‘Thank you again for your support and we look forward to working with your committee in this challenging fiscal environment. Very Respectfully, Ghlak- MARK A. WELSH III General, USAF Chief of Staff Attachment: Air Force FY 16 Unfunded Priority ListCLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED NOTE: The Air Force UPL includes requirements above and beyond thase included in our FY6 PB request. We would pri Air Force FY16 Unfunded Priority List Sroraetns Priori ooo Dee 7 P ea) Pi i 1.5 eesve Duty $1 requests funding to improve readiness by adding supplemental munitions, : ae lair Force Reserve 0.0)training, simulators, ranges, vehicle support, equipment, and other activities Air National Guard 217.9] hich directly enhance Air Force preparedness for day-to-day, contingency, and lcombat operations. Total Force 368.5 e- 6.8 petive Duty, 856.8} eequests funding to ensure future capabilities of legacy fleets and programs : Modernvation [Ait Foree Reserve 78.2|supporting Combatant Commanders! requirements. Includes modifications to lair National Guard 1690.6|leeaty fighter fleets, tankers, strategic airlift, tactical airlift, ISR platforms, and lupgtades to other programs, {Total Force 2425.6) Peas Pee [Active Duty 1300.1 ar Pora Rese ‘0.9|Requests funding for force structure vital to supporting Combatant Commanders! 3 Force Structure requirements. Includes Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) launch [Air National Guard ©-Olcapability and various aircraft (ie. EC-130 & C-130)). Total Force 1300.1 lactive Duty 705.9|Requests funding to improve/maintain installation infrastructure and installation an Raee Rosen 15,0}SUPFort. Requirements include restoration & modernization, accelerating 4 ~ IMILCON projects, maintaining good facilities in operational condition with facility Air National Guard +527 |sustainment, funding disconnects in base communications and enhancing base Total Force £873.6|supgort functions. FY46 Air Force UPL Total 5,467.7 all PB level requirements above these unfunded requirements if we receive a funding amount below the PB request. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIEDNATIONAL GUARD BUREAU +1698 DEFENSE PENTAGON WASHINGTON O¢ 20201-1636 C2 RR The Honorable Harold Rogers Chairman Committee on Appropriations U.S. House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515-6015 Dear Mr. Chairman: As directed and pursuant to Section 1003 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, the attached FY 2016 unfunded priority list is provided for your review and consideration to address programs that would substantially reduce operational or programmatic risk, accelerate the operation or fielding of a critical military capability, or increase the readiness levels of the force. We are submitting some additional priorities in addition to providing advocacy for items submitted by the Army and Air National Guard to their Service. ‘Thank you for your continued support of our Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard. I look forward to the opportunity to work with you to maintain a ready and capable National Guard to support our national interests abroad and within the Homeland. Sincerely, General, U.S. Chief, National Guard Bureau Enclosure: As stated(ONG ANG #26 UPL (13 March 2015) ‘Appropriation Program Name Tie Description 2 o8iw/ae40 N62 Analyst JAugmentation 12 intetigence Analysis & intetigence Oversight |Augmentation Services |The objective ofthis requirement is to obtain augmentation of organic inteigence analysis capabilites in order to better support the| information requirements ofthe CNGB and the 54 states and tertories andto inform all National Guard Bureau stakeholders on Jeurrent domestic and foreign threats. This requirement provides colation of World-wide Strategic and Operational evel intelligence and analysis of trends and indicators; supplemental Domestic Operations (00MOPS) and ‘DoD Support to Cv Authorities (SCA) with Joint incident awareness and Assessment’ traning that |encompasses the role of inteligence and iteligance assets in these missions; and FHG-StateInteligence Oversight talning for proper |usage of intelligence and iteligence related activites within the National guard mission set as well as and intelligence Oversight [program monitoring for adherence by tate organizations. s oamy3e40 ‘Mission Support SPP Activites [Vetted SPP CONUS and OCONUS events that support 69 Partnership land 75 Countries. This requirement provides support to Airmen while |conducting vsts in support ofthe Various State Partnership to discuss program accomplishments future objectives, increased |cooperation, contact and trust between members ofthe MOD, the |General Staff and the NGB ANG rep. The Team meets withthe US. JAmbassader, tie DAO, the ODC and other representatives ofthe Jcountry team. Als, visttation of miltary bases, schools, and training areas utilized by traveling contact team members; and meet with Jmititary commanders. Tis is an opportunity to reinforce the ideals of |democratizatien and cvllan control of the military, 8 ‘MILPERS/3850 Mission Support SPP Activities “Amount (SM) $ 16 $ 10 $ as Vetted SPP CONUS and OCONUS events that suppor 69 Partnership land 75 Countries, This requirement provides support to Airmen while |conducting vists in support ofthe Various State Partnership Program (SPP) to discuss program accomplishments future objectives, increased cooperation, contact and trust between members of the Moo, the General Staff and the NGB ANG rep. The Team meets with the US. Ambassador, the DAO, the ODC and other representatives of the country team. Also, visitation of miltary bases, schools, and training areas utilized by traveling contact team members; and meet with military commanders. This is an opportunity to reinforce the ideas of democratization and cvilan control of the military. Additionally, supporting Unit level exchanges, Offcer/NCO Professional Development, DSCA / Crisis Management, Counter/Ant [Terrorism Collaboration, Disaster Preparedness, and Bulld Homeland security Posture. Page of‘CNGB ANG FY36 UPL (13 March 2015) —— = (2) Upgrades F-15 / F-16 Sensor, Radar Waring Recelver (RWR) and |Link and Communications ($135M) 7 reer tec = eae se Sra = ‘MILCON/ 3930 ici Military Construction s | |(2) Smali Air Terminal at Barnes, CT ($5M); 3) eae onan Procurement/ iTSM UPerade Comm infrastructure 7 198.9 |(3) Installs Base-level and Enterprise Infrastructure to : support Joint oun Support Equipment|Fund Aircraft Support Equipment | $ ry) [Funds critical aircraft support equipment (AGE, ete) for field units ensuring mission readiness fr the KC-135,F-16,C-130, -17, F-15, Hi 60, m03/9 and the F.22. Page 2 of 3(CNGB ANG F¥36 UPL (13 March 2035) ‘Appropriation | Program Name Tile ‘Amount (SM Description [READINESS Provides intial mission essential skis training (MEST) seasoning days ANG IMEST Training and EMT for new accessions and cross trainees at home-station uni including rens/aaso | MOAI Rn IsrtorRetresher Program |S 19 emergency Media Technician EMI) nsoner cevaentee requirements necessary forthe training of ll ANG personnel. READINESS Provides MiLPERS funding formal schools (professional/sil training, ANG a [Formal Schools and Mission $ 260.9laht, etc) and Mission Essential Skis Training (MEST) forall AFSC wiupers/seso | — TE escent sls Training land weapon systems. Alows new recruits and members cross training from legacy platforms to attend talning and receive follow Jon proficiency training, READINESS Provides full funding for Sustainment Services Readiness Equipment &| Fund Sustainment Services catia | Mien suppor |tecdnes Euipars coopera | § 12. [Master Cooperative Agreement (MCA) Funding (Dining Facity Food [Agreement Production Equipment, Fitness Equipment, DOMOPS. Equipment/Support, Required Readiness Training Support, Appendix 28 Mca. Page 30f3‘CNGB ARNG FY36 UPL Submission 13 March 2015 ‘Appropriation | Program Name Tie “Amount (SM) Description Fund pay, allowance, lodging and meals for participating Cyber Guard [Teams. Cyberguard isthe exercise that provides integration of NG in state roles into @ whole of government response - critical for success in ‘Communications, |Cvber. Service line funding s unavallabe for NG exercising state roles, ‘Command, and [out 000 and federal partners havea strong intrest in ensuring state NGPA/2060 Control __ [Cyber Guard 2016 NG in state roles ‘L.lresoonseis well integrated. [state JOC Situational Awareness [Funds are provided for 64 FTE to support the government Joint Force |Support Contact Headquarters State JFHO-s) Joint Operations Center (J0C) capability, which Includes the NGB and al 4 states and territories. This support capability serves as the conduit for flow of information between the Communications, [F#as and GB NGCC to “improve command and control capabilities for Bn ‘Command, and homeland defense and civil support missions that are interoperable with owng/206s | __ control 6.4lfederal, state and local governments." High Frequency Radio Systems (AF) Funds provided for lfecycle and repair of HF connenctivity between INGB, Federal Mission partners, and JFHO-States. HF connenctivity ‘Communications, sustains the capabilty to provide emergency communication during time| a ‘Command, and Jo disaster. includes a primary common operational picture for Incident omnc/206s | contrat $.6|Commanders and Responders. Vetted SPP CONUS and CONUS events that support 69 Partnership and 175 Countries. This requirement provides support to Army NG Service |members while conducting events in support of the Various State Partnership Program (SPP) to discuss program accomplishments, future obiectives, increased cooperation, contact and rust between members Jofthe m0, the General Staff and the NGB ARNG reps. Funding 35 __|state Partnership. |State Partnership Program (SPP) 110|S4PPOrts meetings with the U.S. Ambassador, the DAO, the ODC and ‘omn/2065 Jerogram (ser) events other representatives ofthe country team. Also, visitation of military bases, schools, and training areas to be utilized by traveling contact team| members. Additionally, supporting Unit level exchanges, Officer/NCO Professional Development, DSCA / Criss Management, Counter/Anti [Terrorism Collaboration, Disaster Preparedness, and Build Homeland. [security Posture. Page 10f3(ENGB ARNG FY6 UPL Submission 13 March 2015, ‘Appropriation | Program Name Tite ‘Amount (SM) Description vetted SPP CONUS and OCONUS events that support G9 Partnership and }75 Countries. This requirement provides Pay and allowance to Army NG Service members while conducting events in support of the Various State Partnership Program (SPP) to discuss program accomplishments future objectives, increased cooperation, contact and trust between members of the OD, the General Staff and the NGB ANG reps. The Team meets 35 |state Partnership _|state Partnership Program (SPP) .s|With the US. Ambassador, the DAO, the ODC and other representatives NNePA/2060 |Program (spe) events lof the country team. Also, vsttation of military bases, schools, and {taining areas to be utilized by traveling contact team members; and |meet with mitary commanders. Additionally, supporting Unit level Jexchanges, Oficer/NCO Professional Development, DSCA / Crisis Management, Counter/Ant Terrorism Collaboration, Disaster Preparedness, and Bulld Homeland Security Posture. [ARNG INcPA/2060& |roundational _|Recrulting& Retention 38.4) Recruitand retain the right amount and type of Soldiers. lomnsy2065 [ARNG oundat ls ates readiness tsk by ac Ispa/2o6o _|FoUndetional | Schoo $51.0|Miigates readiness risk by achieving 85% DMOSQ, [ARNG INcPA/2060 & |roundetional _| Modernization of Network '$.2] ARNG Solder wil provide project support to the IPPS-A PMO {ieremental) lonng/2065 ncPay2060 & oundational ime: reezes FTS reductions (buys an lonmcraces._ [Foundation Full Time Suppor $78.8] Freezes F1S reductions (buys back 1111 MILTECH and 615 AGR) [ARNG [Alieviates readiness risk by achieving 85% Medical Readiness Categories ‘oundational ntal Readiness 1 lonan/2os [Foundational [Medical & Dental Rea $104.4 ne) [ARNG : Tncreasea nen a [Suppor an operational ARNG by funding adalonal mandays to Suppor IncPa/zogo _[UtReadiness increased Readiness Mandays $166.0| ral ence coet acre lane onana/zdunt Readies increased React OptEaro $595, te retin i of uns appoacing We Aaa ean [ARNG OMNG/2qUnit Readiness |Inereased Depot Maintenance 5225 Tactical Wheeleved Vehicles & MZB4 Cannon Tubes i. [Organizational Cothing and Equipment (OCI), Blve Force Tracking, and JARNG oMG/2qunit Read Training $695| pnw raining bacon tess | ereased Readiness Fling Hour Mitigates the readiness risk of units approaching thelr Available Vear in JARNG oMNG/2qunit Read Fataaay $439] eromeen [ARNG n = ["$8 FORSCOM sourced Phase 0 Shaping Operations/Security Inspayzoso [Utzon itzatior $369] ARNG ratcon '$75.8| Based upon Army Priority List IMcng/208s Fage2 0f3‘CNGB ARNG FY36 UPL Submission 13 Match 2015 ropriation mm Name. Te Amount ($M) | Description base ramme irements due to chang ve structure; INcpa/2osoa frurbutence —_frurbulence eo one na Jowaya0ss Page 30f3FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Enclosure 4 FY16 USSOUTHCOM Unfunded Requirements a. GTMO MILCON. USSOUTHCOM requests funding to replace existing JTF-GTMO expeditionary facilities that are deteriorating and have exceeded their survice life expectancy. The MILCON funding listed below would pay for six construction projects including a Communications Network Facility, Detention Communications Facility, Detention Legal Complex, High Value Detention Facility, JTF-GTMO Unaccompanied Personnel Housing phases | and I! GTMO Critical Building Maintenance for Health, Safety and Functionality. Per RMD 704 A2 of 12 January 2015, OMB directed that OUSD not approve the USSOUTHCOM GTMO MILCON projects in the FY2016 Program/Budget Submission. Nevertheless, the RMD acknowledges the need to maintain the facilities at GTMO and directs Army to use its Facility Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (FSRM) funding to do so. Accordingly, we request Army FSRM funding to complete critical repairs to the GTMO barracks and other facilities in order to ensure the health and safety of JTF-GTMO personnel. The requested resources would fund repairs including but not limited to HVAC, fuel storage tanks, roof repairs, fire protection and emergency power. The funding estimate in this issue is based on OUSD's facilities sustainment model and historical data, Appropriation MILCON, APE: 136215000 Programmatics for this shortfall shown below: (SM) FY2016 | FY2017 | FY20%8 | FY2019 [ FY2020| Total Requirement Cost $76 $69 $62 $0 $0. $207 Appropriation OMA/FSRM, APE: 132078000 Programmatics for this shortfall shown below: (SM) FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020| Total Requirement Cost_| $20.5 | $21.7 | $228 | $23.7 | $246 [$113.3 b. Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). USSOUTHCOM Multi-INT funding remains a critical problem; if left as is, we will lose one of only two Multi-INT aircraft and that will, in turn, reduce our flying hours by 1,100 and cut in half the amount of critical airborne Multi-Intelligence we can gather. The funding requested will solve the problem by covering the costs associated with flying the second aircraft. 1 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYFOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Appropriation OMA, APE: 411000000 Programmatics for this shortfall shown below: RB (SM) Fy20%6 | FY2017 | FY2018 [ FY2019 | FY2020| Total Requirement Cost $0 $7.8 $10.6 | $10.4 | $10.4 | $39.2 c. Afloat Forward Staging Base (AFSB). Request funding to award and execute expeditionary contracts for an AFSB utilizing a leased Multi-function Littoral Support Vessel (MLSV) to support persistent presence operations and contingency support operations. Provide an AFSB platform capable of conducting/providing required aviation capabilities, berthing allocation, equipment staging, equipment onload/offload capabilities, command and control, sealift capacity for fuel, sealift capacity for water and underway replenishment. USSOUTHCOM will conduct a proof-of-concept for an AFSB using a leased Multi-function Littoral Support Vessel, contracting an appropriate platform for an annual 90-180 day deployment in the USSOUTHCOM AOR in support of Detection and Monitoring (D&M), interdiction and contingency operations. Appropriation OMA, APE: 138215000 Programmatics for this shortfall shown below: (SM) FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | Total Requirement Cost $21 $21 $21 $21 $21 $105 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY