New KC-46 Air Refueling Tanker Aircraftfor 171st Air Refueling Wing

The 171st (named Best Wing in Air Guard, recipient of Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, DoD’s choice to lead tanker operations for Libyan mission,

strategic Pittsburgh location vital to homeland defense and worldwide aircraft movement) – is best selection for the Air Guard’s first KC-46 wing. Air Guard wings must be included in initial KC-46 basing plans to capitalize on their vast experience – Guard provides 50% of USAF refueling capability. Convert the 171ARW to the KC-46 in first phase of the modernization program.

AIR GUARD TOP PRIORITY

ARMY GUARD TOP PRIORITY

Combined Support Maintenance Shop, Phase I, Pittsburgh

60K+ sf for Field Level Maintenance; includes administrative core, 9 general purpose work bays, small arms/missile & COMSEC repair, electronics/calibration shops;

will close/consolidate 4 undersized facilities in terrible condition; centrally located facility to be constructed using modern energy-efficient/environmentally sustainable design; will employ 80 full-time technical experts and accommodate maintenance of largest vehicles in inventory – including Stryker equipment; PAARNG & PA benefit by reduced operating/maintenance costs from closure of 4 inefficient facilities as well as enhanced safety/productivity at new one; project supports transformation/modernization of 56 SBCT and 2 IBCT; land acquisition complete at PIA, adjacent to PaANG 171st Air Refueling Wing; 35% design complete - upon construction funds availability, 100% in time for construction award in FY13; replaces Coraopolis CSMS; ISR FY10: Mission-F3/Red; Quality-Q3/Red. $22.5M construction funds (100% federal) required for FY13FEDERAL

LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

2013Counterdrug Joint Task Force (CJTF)

The PNG Counterdrug Joint Task Force (CJTF) is a federally funded domestic support program that provides military support/resources to combat drugs in communities and counterdrug training throughout the Northeastern US. The CJTF has four primary functions: 1) operational support to law enforcement; 2) civil operations coalition/community development; 3) NG substance abuse/use deterrence/prevention outreach; and 4) the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center. In FY13, DoD projects significant cuts in NG counterdrug funding, which will 1) cut federal funding for CJTF, (averages over $10M annually for PA); 2) diminish support to the Governors’ counternarcotics priorities, 3) disrupt military support/resources for law enforcement agencies; 4) cause unemployment of counterdrug personnel (FY11 shortfalls resulted in 50% layoffs); 5) cut tuition-free training for law enforcement agencies across our 18-state region; 6) cause a lapse in support to law enforcement agencies/community-based prevention partners supported by Counterdrug programs nationwide; 7) diminish NG ability to recruit/retain/deploy a ready force through strong counterdrug efforts in communities; and (8) most importantly, remove NG counterdrug support/resources now engaged in our communities. Request stabilization of funding for the NG 54 Counterdrug State Plan programs and five (5) Counterdrug Training Centers.

JOINT SERVICE PRIORITY

Complete EC-130J Commando Solo Aircraft Equipment Upgrade DoD plans to buy equipment for 4 of the 7 193d Special Operations Wing EC-130J aircraft providing new digital Commando Solo broadcast capability while allowing for rapid reconfiguration to meet other vital special ops missions. Two additional equipment sets are needed, along with funds to reconfigure the remaining aircraft to fully complete the conversion to this upgraded capability. Full conversion significantly increases the Wing’s airborne broadcast capacity while providing greater flexibility to meet a multitude of special ops airpower requirements. The 193 SOW is the only DoD organization that fulfills the critical Commando Solo radio/TV broadcast mission. $36M needed for equipment upgrade/conversion

Equip EC-130J Aircraft w/LAIRCM The Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter Measure system is the Air Force standard for protection from enemy surface-to-air infrared weapons; however, planned procurement stretches across many years leaving the 7 193rd SOW aircraft without this capability well into the future. The nature of special ops missions and the aircrafts’ deployment for every conflict in recent history including the Libyan engagement makes it imperative that they be equipped with this defensive system as soon as possible. $19M needed to equip (7) EC-130J w/LAIRCM

AIR GUARD EQUIPMENT ISSUES

ARMY GUARD EQUIPMENT ISSUES

FMTV Full FieldingPAARNG is critically short of the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles such as 2½ and 5-ton cargo trucks (only 36% of authorization) as well as other tactical vehicles. This represents the top PAARNG Modernization shortfall. The shortage of tactical vehicles significantly hampers the force for domestic operations as well as ones abroad. Full funding to completely modernize our vehicle fleet is essential to mission readiness and success. $48M required for FY13

Modernized M1A2 SEP Abrams TankThe ARNG currently has 6 HBCTs that consist of the Abrams M1A1 tank – an analog (outdated) system. Active Component HBCTs have the modernized SEP tank - a digital system. The Army's present strategy ensures that all active component HBCTs are equipped with it and the updated M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles (also fully digitized). The SEP's increased speed of target acquisition also ensures its survivability on the increasingly dangerous and networked battlefield. Simply put, these vehicles are vastly superior and greatly enhance the mission success rates and the safety of our Soldiers. Continue production/distribution of modernized SEP tanks and M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicles for the ARNG and PA's 55 HBCT (Scranton).

ARNG Aircraft Fielding/Modernization The PA ARNG has see progress in the modernization of our aircraft in recent years. Congress must act to ensure that the modernization program continues. The PA ARNG UH-60A fleet is one of the oldest in the nation. Continuation of the ARNG's fielding of UH-60M helicopters, upgrading a minimum of 48 UH60 A-A-L annually, and extending the UH60 A-A-L program at least two years is critical. Continuation of the ARNG's fielding of CH-47F and UH-72s throughout the nation is critical to domestic missions. Congress must also ensure the Army replaces the aging C-12 fleet and ensure that adequate fixed wing cargo capability exists with either the C-23B or C-27J to meet operational requirements for both homeland defense and ongoing warfight missions. Congress must act to stop the divestiture of the C-23 until adequate fixed wing cargo airlift support is available to meet states’ needs, ensure adequate FEMA region support and support the warfight.

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE 1. COMBINED SUPPORT MAINTENANCE SHOP, PHASE I, PITTSBURGH (see reverse) $22.5M construction funds (100% federal) required for FY13

2. YORK READINESS CENTER 42K+ sf energy efficient facility supporting 2 PAARNG units totaling 114 Soldiers; closes/consolidates 2 inadequate facilities in terrible condition; provides for transformation/ modernization of SBCT and Combat Aviation Brigade units; land acquisition complete; PA DGS hired architect for preliminary 35% design; w/construction funding availability, 100% design to occur in time for construction award in FY13; project cost $12.7M (9.5M federal / 3.2M state); replaces York Eden Rd and York N. George Street: ISR Rating FY10 for both facilities: Mission-F4-Black; Quality-Q4-Black. Request $9.5M in construction funds for FY13

3. BATTALION OPERATIONAL READINESS TRAINING CTR, PHASE I, FTIG replaces deteriorated/undersized WWII barracks w/modern sleeping/administrative facilities; current facilities fail to meet mandates for energy efficiency and plagued with maintenance/safety issues; ORTC eventually will accommodate billeting for 800 Soldiers; project consists of 6 phases - Ph I will house battalion-sized element (800 Soldiers); cost estimated at $20.2M (100% federal) and charrette conducted in 2008; ISR Rating FY 2010: Mission-F4 Black; Quality-Q4-Black 3. Request $1.8M design funds for FY13

4. HERMITAGE READINESS CTR. 37K sf energy-efficient/sustainable facility for 128 Soldiers currently housed in substandard/undersized building. Project cost $12.7M (9.5M federal/3.2M state); land acquisition complete; design authorized in FY05; project currently at 99% design completion and ready to construct; existing Hermitage RC - ISR Rating FY10: Mission-F4-Black; Quality-Q3-Red 4. Request $9.5M construction funds for FY13

5. SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION FACILITY (SCIF), FTIG will provide a 6,000 SF Training and Operations space to Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Regions' Military Intelligence population. SCIF construction would also allow many agencies access to multiple levels of classified information and intelligence support as required by Congressional language regarding real-world training of Intelligence Soldiers. Design is 100% complete- ready to execute construction upon funds availability; no ISR/new mission. Request $1.95M construction funds for FY13

6. TOBYHANNA ARMED FORCES RESERVE CTR. Joint Reserve Forces Reserve Component Facilities Board determined this project would be a joint use between the PAARNG & USAR; will provide a 57K sf energy-efficient facility supporting 270 PAARNG/USAR Soldiers, as well as technology/training synergy w/the Depot; project cost $19.3M (100% federal); will move units from E. Stroudsburg and Scranton RCs; ISR Rating FY10: Mission-F4-Black; Quality-Q4-Black for both. Request $19.3M construction funds for FY13

7. FIELD MAINTENANCE SHOP, WILLIAMSPORT new 47K sf in Williamsport/Lewisburg area; will close/consolidate 3 old/inadequate facilities to one modern shop providing field maintenance for vehicles/equipment for nearby PAARNG units; project cost $17.6M (federal); state funding requested for land acquisition/site development. ISR Rating on present 3 shops: FY10: Mission-F4-Black; Quality-Q3-Red. Request $17.6M construction funds for FY13

8. HQ & HSC 628TH AVIATION SUPPORT BATTALION READINESS CENTER, FTIG will provide a 50,000sf sustainable/energy-efficient facility supporting 213 Soldiers, currently housed in several wooden, vastly substandard WWII buildings. Project cost is $12.5M ($9.4M Federal and $3.1 State); current facilities not ISR rated due to temporary WWII wood. $1.2M design funds required for FY13.

9. BRADFORD/WYOMING COUNTY READINESS CTR. new 35K+ sf facility for Soldiers currently training in antiquated/land-locked West Pittston armory, which this will replace; modern/sustainable design will vastly improve mission training & support for Homeland Security ops; supports transformation/modernization of 55 HBCT; project cost $11.4M (100% federal); site identified and state funding requested for land acquisition/site development; design not yet initiated; ISR Rating FY10: Mission-F4-Black; Quality-Q4-Black. Request $11.4M construction funds for FY13

10. MULTIPURPOSE ANG OPS/TRNG & DINING HALL FACILITY, FTIG training/assembly areas supporting 600 Airmen assigned to 7 squadrons/flights; includes 17K sf office space for consolidated personnel support, recruiting functions, dining facility and group headquarters; allows for demolition of 4 inefficient WWII-era buildings. $7.6M construction funds required for FY13

11. MULTIPURPOSE ANG COMMUNICATIONS/OPS/TRNG FACILITIES, FTIG completes modernization, and will demolish inefficient WWII buildings supporting 4 functions. Operations from 2 squadrons will consolidate in one building while shop functions consolidate in the other, comprising 37K sf (may be split into two separate projects costing $8.2M & $5.9M) $14.1M design & construction funds required for FY13

12. ANG COMPOSITE MISSION SUPPORT FACILITY, PITTSBURGH replaces 2 ‘50s-era wooden structures with a single modern, energy efficient facility compliant with antiterrorism/force protection requirements. Provides additional work space needed for physical fitness training and Security Forces mission. $7M design/ construction funds required for FY13

13. EASTERN ARNG AVIATION TRAINING SITE (EAATS) LODGING/DINING FACILITY, FTIG EAATS supports the Army's transformation in aviation and provides training to NG/USAR active component aviators. This project will modernize existing facilities by constructing a DFAC and student living quarters that support the training of aviators and maintenance personnel. Project expands/upgrades/centralizes current housing capability of the EAATS and adds a dining facility to more effectively utilize available training hours and removes students from WWII wooden structures. Facility will have 90 rooms and increase housing by better than the 20% required for DA directed aviation training-supporting modernization and aviation force re-structuring. $2.25M design funds required for FY13