The Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army Gen. James McConville joined Government Matters to discuss his top priorities, challenges and vision for modernizing America’s Army.
- McConville said the Army is undergoing the biggest transformation in 40 years, with long-range precision fires as a major priority, starting with hypersonic missile capabilities.
- He said the Army is helping Ukraine by reassuring allies and partners and providing weapons, equipment and training and said there are around 48,000 soldiers in Europe supporting NATO partners.
- The Army is focused on reducing fuel and improving energy efficiency and is making progress on hybrid vehicles, said McConville.
- He said the Army is balancing three areas within a limited budget: recruiting, ensuring readiness and modernizing.
- The Army is actively recruiting young men and women, educating people about the many career possibilities and asking soldiers to reach out to their friends about joining, McConville said.
- McConville’s focus as chief of staff is manning, organizing, training and equipping the Army, but as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, he helps develop broader military strategy and provides advice to the secretary of defense and the president.
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Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. James C. McConville attends the Association of the United States Army's 2019 Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2019 (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dana Clarke)
The Army is actively recruiting young men and women and educating Americans about the many career possibilities (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Aidana Baez/Released)
