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Issues at Hand
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National Guard Officer Promotions Reform
The Issue Numerous National Guard officers are waiting in excess of six months for the Defense Department to recognize promotions between O–1 and O–5, as well as between W–1 and W–5. Recommendation Identify efficiencies in the promotions process to...
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Concurrent Fielding of F–35, KC–46 aircraft to Air National Guard Units
The Issue To maintain equipment and training parity with the active component, new F–35 and KC–46 aircraft should continue to be fielded to Air National Guard units. Recommendation In fiscal 2019, continue designating F–35 and KC–46 aircraft to the...
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Predeployment TRICARE, Transitional Health Care under 12304b Orders
The Issue National Guard members have deployed under 12304b orders since 2012 for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands, but, unlike other overseas mobilizations, were not provided access to predeployment TRICARE and transitional...
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Concurrent & Proportional Fielding of Equipment
The Issue The National Guard is an operational force that deploys overseas and is required to perform the same missions abroad as the active component. Yet it is not equipped concurrently. Recommendation To maintain readiness, the Army and Air Force...
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TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS) Eligibility for Federal Employees
The Issue Under current law, a member of the National Guard or Reserve who is also a federal employee is ineligible to enroll in TRS. Recommendation Authorize TRS eligibility for Guardsmen who are also federal employees, including the more than 70...
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Post–9/11 G.I. Bill Benefits under 12304b Orders
The Issue National Guard members have deployed under 12304b orders since 2012 for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands but, unlike other overseas mobilizations, were not provided Post–9/11 G.I. Bill benefits. The Fix Post–9/11 G.I....
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Early Retirement Credit under 12304b Orders
The Issue National Guard members have deployed under 12304b orders since 2012 for preplanned missions in support of combatant commands, but, unlike other overseas mobilizations, are not provided early retirement credit. Recommendation Authorize the...
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G.I. Bill Benefits Eligibility, Flexibility Expansion
The Issue Since 2008, National Guard members earn limited Post–9/11 G.I. Bill benefits when serving on active duty. The Fix The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2017 expanded Post–9/11 G.I. Bill eligibility for National Guard...
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Improved Mental-health Care for Guardsmen
The Issue National Guardsmen and Reservists face unique mental-health challenges compared to active-component service members, such as limited access to timely, quality care and programs tailored to reserve-component operational needs. Recommendation...
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C–130H Modernization, C–130J Recapitalization
The Issue The Air National Guard continues to operate legacy C–130H aircraft, with the Air Force procuring new C–130J aircraft. Recommendation Appropriate and authorize funds for C–130H propeller, engine, and avionics upgrades. Continue to...
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Increased UH–60M Black Hawk Procurement
The Issue The Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter fleet continues to age, with many units operating aircraft over 25 years old. The Fix The fiscal 2018 Omnibus Appropriations bill designated 20 new UH–60M Black Hawks for the Army National Guard...
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Additional Full-time Support
The Issue Army National Guard and Air National Guard members rely on a percentage of their overall personnel to support their mission in critical roles, ensuring rapid emergency response, training, maintenance of National Guard facilities and...