Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Senator Mark Warner (D-VA), Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA), Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA), Congressman John McGuire (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer Kiggans (R-VA), Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA), Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA), Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), and Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-VA) wrote to Secretary of the Army Daniel Driscoll and Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to request crucial details about the proposed merger of Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Army Futures Command (AFC) under the Army Transformation Initiative. While acknowledging the need to streamline Army operations and eliminate redundancy, members of the Virginia Delegation emphasized the importance of making changes based on thorough analysis and preserving TRADOC’s critical missions.
The letter highlighted potential issues with the proposed merger of TRADOC and AFC, emphasizing that any merger must be carefully planned and executed to preserve TRADOC’s effectiveness, particularly given its vital roles in Army recruitment and training. As of last year, TRADOC trains and educates about 750,000 Soldiers and civilians annually for service to the nation, manages and delivers over 3,000 courses, and is staffed by nearly 37,000 Soldiers and over 13,000 civilians across the United States.
“I am committed to working with Secretary Driscoll and General George to ensure that our Army is lethal, ready, and prepared for the next fight,” said Congressman Wittman. “In order to work effectively with Army leaders, we must make sure that we fully understand the analysis effort that supports the changes proposed by the Army Transformation Initiative–in sending this letter, I hope to open a productive dialogue with the Army about how to best achieve the vision set forth in ATI and preserve the critical mission of Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC).”
Members discussed potential significant impacts on Virginia, including the possible elimination or downsizing of key units and personnel at Fort Eustis.
To support oversight, they requested detailed information by June 10, 2025, including:
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The full analysis behind the merger decision
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A timeline for the merger
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Identified risks and mitigation strategies
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Relevant funding and budget plans
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A schedule for sharing all additional supporting materials
The letter underscores the Virginia delegation’s commitment to protecting the vital missions carried out at Fort Eustis. The delegation is urging transparency and accountability to ensure national defense priorities are not compromised, while supporting the overall successful execution of the Army Transformation Initiative. Congressman Wittman and his colleagues remain focused on strengthening the Army’s ability to train, recruit, and prepare for the future.
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