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SASC Republicans Press Special Ops Leaders On Potential Budget Cuts Amid Growing Requirements

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SASC Republicans Press Special Ops Leaders On Potential Budget Cuts Amid Growing Requirements
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, speaks with Mr. Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, during an orientation tour July 28, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Florida. In his role, Maier oversees special operations, irregular warfare, counterterrorism, and information operations policy issues, among other responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Charles)

Republicans on the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday signaled concern about potential cuts to spending and personnel for Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the upcoming fiscal year 2024 budget request. The lawmakers pressed senior Special Operations leaders during a hearing on the impact of possible cuts as the community faces increasing requirements from combatant commands. “I regret that you’re here today and not 48 hours from now when we’re going to get the president’s budget, because I am troubled…

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