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Where We Stand On Key Issues 2012 

1/23/2012 12:00 AM 

 

The following is a summary of where AUSA stands on key issues including Pay, Health Care, Housing, Families, Retiree, Sustain the Army, Readiness, Transformation & Modernization of the Force

Pay

  • Close the Gap (military and federal civilian) Resolution 12-03, Point 1 & 12-02, Point 1
  • Maintain comparability in out years  Resolution 12-03, Point 1

 

Health Care

  • Fully fund Wounded Warrior Initiatives  Resolution 12-05, Point 5
  • Fully fund TBI/PTS care and research initiatives  Resolution 12-05, Paragraph 5
  • No erosion of benefits (pharmacy, quality of care)  Resolution 12-05, Paragraph 6
  • No TRICARE for Life enrollment fees  Resolution 12-05, Point 1
  • Increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles/pharmacy copays limited to COLA  Resolution 12-05, Point 1
  • Increase Medicare reimbursement rates to ensure access to care  Resolution 12-05, Point 6

 

Housing

  • Additional funding (build new and repair existing)  Resolution 12-01, Point 1
  • Innovative programs (Maintain public/private partnership funding)  Resolution 12-01, Point 10

 

Families

  • Fully fund Army Family initiatives/programs  Resolution 12-01, Paragraph 3
  • Expand spousal and family member education and employment opportunities  Resolution 12-01, Point 9

 

Retiree

  • Retain current retirement system  Resolution 12-04, Point 1
  • Full concurrent receipt for all disabled retirees  Resolution 12-04, Point 4
  • Reduce Reserve Component retirement age from 60 to 55  Resolution 12-04, Point 7

 

Sustain the Army

  • Maintain and fund operational active duty endstrength of 650,000  Resolution 12-07, Point 4 & Paragraph 4
  • Ensure Reserve Component endstrength of  ARNG 360,000, USAR 215,000  Resolution 12-07, Paragraph 4
  • Maintain assured access to the Reserve Component  Resolution 12-07, Point 4
  • Fully resourced recruiting and retention  Resolution 12-07, Point 12
  • Fill 100% of ARNG and USAR full-time manning positions  Resolution 12-07, Point 9

 

Readiness

  • Defense spending – at least 4% of GDP/Army share at least 28%  Resolution 12-07, Point 1
  • Continuing suppo7, Point 2
  • Spare parts – no shortages  Resolution 12-07, Point 11
  • Facilities/Utilities – fully funded and energy efficient  Resolution 12-07, Point 17
  • Operations & Maintenance funds for all missions of AC &RC  Resolution 12-07, Point 10
  • Full Spectrum Training dollars (Soldier, unit & Army civilian)  Resolution 12-07, Paragraph 12

 

Transformation & Modernization of the Force

  • Fully fund resetting of  the Current Force Resolution 12-09, Point 1
  • Fully fund Network, Army Ground Combat Vehicle, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle & Aviation modernization  Resolution 12-16
  • Increase funding for research and development  Resolution 12-15, Point 1