Air Force Fy00/01 President's Budget Highlights.
Abstract
The FY00/01 President's Budget, recognizing that people are the most important element in addressing recent trends in readiness, funds a 4.4% military pay increase for FY00, a reform of pay tables and of the military retirement system, as well as recruiting and retention incentives that will help the Air Force find and keep the best people. in addition, the budget provides program increases of $2.5 billion in FY00 and approximately $20 billion additional across the FYDP which enables us to focus on the most urgent readiness issues. We increase funds for readiness training of combat forces, including training exercises and ranges, spare parts, aircraft and missile maintenance, training facilities and equipment, and maintenance of existing force structure. The budget also maintains key Air Force modernization programs such as the F-22, C-I 7, Airborne Laser, Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle, and other programs which remain essential to our future readiness. The increases are made possible through a combination of lower inflation rates and fuel prices, reduced military construction funding based on advance appropriation of construction projects, and new funding recommended by the President. While there is more to be done, particularly in the infrastructure and modernization areas, this budget forcefully addresses the critical near-term requirements. As a result, we have supported both our most immediate readiness needs and our rapid transition to an Expeditionary Air Force. The Figure below shows the overall real growth this budget provides normalized for construction advanced appropriation, contingencies, and transfers.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA360414
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force