Summary
As a great power, the U.S. needs a strong, balanced joint force that includes a capable Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force. Since the significant increases of fiscal year 2018, initiated by President Donald Trump and supported by Congress, the overall Army budget has fallen in real terms by 10.9 percent. The U.S. Army has the reputation of taking any task and endeavoring to accomplish it with whatever means are provided. While admirable, that attribute may lead it to understate the impact that current funding levels have on its ability to accomplish its missions. Congress owes the nation a full accounting of the readiness of its Army.
Key Takeaways
To protect its interests and deter China, America needs a strong, balanced joint force that includes a capable Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Space Force.
The overall Army budget has fallen by nearly 11 percent since FY 2018, drastically impacting the service’s readiness and ability to procure new assets.
Congress should take a closer look at the FY 2023 budget and work with Army leaders to determine the impact of these cuts on the service and take corrective action.
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