Implementing a U.S. Cyber Force: A Conversation with Rep. Pat Fallon

See an excerpt of Rep. Fallon's opening statement as well as the full video below:

"Whereas the issues in space and aviation stem from mismanagement by one military service, the issue in cyber is found across Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps. And in this way, today's cyber problems are compounded and even more evident. Six months ago, they launched a commission on the Cyber Force Generation to bring together true experts in the military cyber operations and think through what a future cyber force looks like. And I know that they are deep into that, and I'm excited about what comes from that."

"However, as impressive as the group may be, it's not what I think to be the most convincing evidence that change is necessary and on the horizon. I had the chance to review a collection of uniformed and civilian cyber operators and their testimonials. Jarring doesn't begin to describe the reaction that we had, which is shocking, that there were accounts from more than 90 professionals from every service, ranks E7 all the way to a flag officer and senior executives."

"What was clear and incredibly depressing was how little confidence the people that do this work every day have in our ability to fight to scale. I read about critical deficiencies in training, leadership, operations, management, technical capabilities, and every single account reached the exact same conclusion that a cyber force was necessary, but for widely varying reasons. Our service members are pleading for help, and it's time for Congress to act."