Fragile Readiness Presents Challenges for Army
While the Army has proven its readiness in the face of global and domestic challenges, the simple truth is the Army “cannot meet all requirements expected of us today,” Army Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Joseph Martin told Congress.
Testifying June 9 before the House Armed Service Committee’s readiness subcommittee alongside his counterparts from the other services, Martin said a bigger and better funded Army is needed to ensure a busy force with a “fragile” state of readiness.