S.Amdt. 3701

This amendment, submitted by Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Cassidy, aims to change section 1512 of bill S. 2296. Its purpose is to establish the Global Strike Command as a major command within the Air Force.

Key changes and additions include:

• Command Structure: It creates a position for a Commander of the Global Strike Command, who must be a general appointed by the President with Senate consent.

• Accountability: The Commander is the single accountable officer responsible to the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Secretary of the Air Force for nuclear and long-range strike missions.

• Responsibilities: The Commander is responsible for:

  • Nuclear weapons, delivery systems, long-range strike bomber aircraft, and the nuclear command, control, and communication system.
  • Providing combat-ready forces for combatant commander and Presidential directives.
  • Organizing, training, equipping, and assessing the readiness of forces.
  • Leading development on budget proposals, military requirements, investment plans, and strategies for nuclear deterrence and conventional long-range strike operations.
  • Advising the Secretary on whether resources for nuclear missions are adequate.