Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 67622-67624 [2024-18757]

Download as PDF 67622 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices (iv) Military Department: Army (KS– B–ZJG) (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: None (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be Paid: None (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Article or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: See Attached Annex (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: December 6, 2022 * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act. lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 POLICY JUSTIFICATION Korea—CH–47F Chinook Helicopters The Republic of Korea (ROK) has requested to buy eighteen (18) CH–47F helicopters; forty-two (42) T55–GA– 714A engines (36 installed, 6 spares); twenty-two (22) Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) (18 installed, 4 spares); and forty-four (44) secure radios, RT–1987 (36 installed, 8 spares). Also included are AN/APR–39 Radar Warning Systems; AN/ARC–220 HF Airborne Communications Systems; AN/APX–123A IFF transponders; AN/ ARN–147; AN/ARN–153; AN/APN–209; secure radios; U.S. Government and contractor engineering, technical and logistics support services; repair and return; storage; and other related elements of logistical and program support. The estimated total program cost is $1.5 billion. This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a major ally that is a force for political stability and economic progress in the Asia-Pacific region. The proposed sale will improve the ROK’s capability to meet current and future threats by strengthening its Army heavy lift capability. The CH–47F will allow the ROK to conduct missions in support of bilateral operational plans which include, but are not limited to, medical evacuation, search and rescue, parachute drops, and disaster relief. The ROK will have no difficulty absorbing this equipment into its armed forces. The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the basic military balance in the region. The principal contractor will be Boeing, Ridley Park, PA. There are no known offset agreements proposed in connection with this potential sale. Implementation of this proposed sale will not require the assignment of any additional U.S. Government or contractor representatives to ROK. There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a result of this proposed sale. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Transmittal No. 22–66 Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act Annex Item No. vii (vii) Sensitivity of Technology: 1. The CH–47F Chinook Cargo Helicopter is a medium lift aircraft which includes two T55–GA–714A Engines and an advanced cockpit that features five multi function displays, four-axis coupled flight director, digital map, and Dual Embedded Global Positioning System/Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS) (EGI). a. The AN/APR–39 Radar Warning System is a lightweight radar receiver(s) for aircraft applications that provide warning of radar-detected threats to allow appropriate evasive maneuvers and deployment of countermeasures. The system has the capability of detecting all pulse radars normally associated with hostile surface-to-air missiles, airborne intercepts, and antiaircraft weapon systems. b. The AN/AAR–57 Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) is an integrated infrared (IR) countermeasures suite utilizing five ultraviolet (UV) sensors to display accurate threat location and dispense decoys/ countermeasures either automatically or under pilot/crew control to defeat incoming missile threats. c. The AN/ARC–220 HF airborne communications system provides embedded Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), serial tone data modem, text messaging and GPS position reporting functions. d. The AN/APX–123A, Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder, is a space diversity transponder and is installed on various military platforms. It provides identification, altitude, and surveillance reporting in response to interrogations from airborne, groundbased and/or surface interrogators. e. The AN/ARN–147 combines all VHF Omni Ranging/Instrument Landing System (VOR/ILS) functions into one compact, lightweight, VHF navigation receiver. f. The AN/ARN–153 is an airborne receiver-transmitter component of the Tactical Airborne Navigation (TACAN) avionics system. The AN/ARN–153(V) supports four modes of operation modes; receive, transmit, air-to-air receive, air-to-air transmit-receive. g. The AN/APN–209 is a pulse type, absolute (radar) altimeter that provides an accurate indication of aircraft altitude over all types or terrain surfaces PO 00000 Frm 00036 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 such as foliage, deep snow, water, and land. 2. The highest level of classification of defense articles, components, and services included in this potential sale is SECRET. 3. If a technologically advanced adversary were to obtain knowledge of the hardware and software elements, the information could be used to develop countermeasures or equivalent systems which might reduce system effectiveness or be used in the development of a system with similar or advanced capabilities. 4. A determination has been made that the Republic of Korea can provide substantially the same degree of protection for the sensitive technology being released as the U.S. Government. This sale is necessary in furtherance of the U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives outlined in the Policy Justification. 5. All defense articles and services listed in this transmittal have been authorized for release and export to the Republic of Korea. [FR Doc. 2024–18764 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD (P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. AGENCY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will occur. DATES: The RFPB will hold an open meeting to the public on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will be held at the RFPB office located at 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 501, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. The meeting will also be held via videoconference. Participant access information will be provided after registering. Pre-meeting registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Meeting Accessibility.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Flowers, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at eric.p.flowers2.civ@mail.mil or 703–697–1795. The mailing address is SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices Reserve Forces Policy Board, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 501, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website: https:// rfpb.defense.gov/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’), title 5, U.S.C., section 552b (commonly known as the ’’Government in the Sunshine Act’’), and title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, section 102–3.140 and section 102–3.155. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate relevant information related to strategies, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the capabilities, efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of the Reserve Component (RC). Agenda: The RFPB will hold an open meeting to the public from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The RFPB will begin the meeting at 12:30 p.m. with opening and introductory remarks by Mr. Eric Flowers, the DFO, Major General Vanessa Dornhoefer, United States Air Force Reserve, the RFPB’s Military Executive and the RFPB Chairperson, the Honorable Lisa Disbrow. After the introductory remarks, the RFPB will receive updates from its three subcommittees. Starting at 12:40 p.m. the Integration of Total Force Personnel Policy subcommittee will provide an update on its significant events since the last board meeting. Subcommittee member Sergeant Major (SGM) Stuart Coupe will provide the update. SGM Coupe’s presentation will focus on the subcommittee’s progress on assessing the viability of various workforce permeability options and an overview of the subcommittee’s initial research findings concerning relevant implications of future strategic depth matters associated with the RC. At approximately 12:50 p.m., the RCs’ Role in Homeland Defense and Support to Civil Authorities subcommittee will provide a ten-minute update on its recently submitted Reserve Component Support for Homeland Defense Report. The Honorable Paul Stockton, subcommittee chair, will provide the update. He will highlight subcommittee recommendations on specific Homeland Defense (HD) policy initiatives, ways to supplement mobilization authorities and other measures to strengthen the DoD’s ability to use the RC in achieving HD priorities in the 2022 National VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 Defense Strategy (NDS). At approximately, 1:00 p.m., the Total Force Integration subcommittee will then provide an update on its research and analysis efforts on the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Dr. Stacie Pettyjohn, the subcommittee chair, will provide the update. Dr. Pettyjohn will provide a status of the subcommittee’s work on developing recommendations on operational and structural considerations for the RC in a future strategic environment. The recommendations will be based on NDS projections of RC mission sets and organizational structures between the present day and 2040. The update will be inclusive of the subcommittee’s progress in seeking resources to fund a study that will shape those recommendations. After the subcommittees’ updates, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixty-minute, RC-oriented brief on the future of Army RC preparation and utilization opportunities in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Dr. Jacob Barton, Deputy Director of Intelligence for US Army Futures Command, will make a presentation on US Army Futures Command priorities in relation to the projected operating environment of 2040. This projection is based on current trend analyses and open-source intelligence data used to inform Armyrelated aspects of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. After the Army Futures Command presentation, participants will conduct a 15-minute break from 2:10 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. At approximately 2:25 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixtyminute, RC-oriented brief on the future of Navy RC preparation and utilization opportunities in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Mr. Alex Trempe, Deputy Director, from the Strategy and Concepts Division on the Chief of Naval Operations’ staff will make a presentation on the US Navy’s holistic outlook on the future status of US naval forces, inclusive of Naval Reserve Component assets and capabilities. After Mr. Trempe’s presentation, participants will conduct a 15-minute break from 3:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. At approximately 3:40 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixty-minute, RCoriented brief on the future of US Air Force RC preparation and utilization opportunities in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Mr. Brian Coppersmith, a Futures Officer from the Air Force Chief of Staff’s Concepts and Futures Division will make a presentation on the US Air Force’s holistic outlook on the future status of US air capabilities, inclusive of PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 67623 Air Force Reserve Component assets and force structure. At the conclusion of Mr. Coppersmith’s presentation, at approximately 4:40 p.m. the Honorable Disbrow will offer closing remarks and adjourn the meeting at approximately 4:45 p.m. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 1 and 41 CFR. 102– 3.140 through 102–3.150, and subject to the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on September 11, 2024. The meeting will be held in-person and via videoconference. The number of participants for the in-person session and videoconference is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the inperson session or participate in the videoconference must register by contacting the RFPB DFO, Eric Flowers, at eric.p.flowers2.civ@mail.mil or, osd.pentagon.ousd-p-r.mbx.rfpb@ mail.mil or, (703) 697–1795 no later than Monday, September 9, 2024 (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time). Individuals that may require physical meeting or electronic meeting accommodations should submit their request to the RFPB DFO, Eric Flowers, at eric.p.flowers2.civ@mail.mil or, osd.pentagon.ousd-p-r.mbx.rfpb@ mail.mil or, (703) 697–1795. Once registered, the web address and audio number will be provided to those members of the public planning to participate in the videoconference. For those members of the public who successfully register for in-person attendance, the meeting will be held in the RFPB large conference room at the RFPB office. The RFPB office is located on the 5th floor, in suite 501 in the Skyline 6 office building located at 5109 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia. Instructions for on-site parking will be provided after a member of the public successfully registers with the DFO to attend the in-person session. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, the public and interested parties may submit written statements to the RFPB at any time about its approved agenda or at any time on the RFPB’s mission. Written statements should be submitted to the RFPB’s DFO at the address or email listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION section. If statements pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then these statements must be submitted no later than one (1) business day prior to the scheduled meeting date. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the RFPB until its next scheduled meeting. The DFO will review all timely E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 67624 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 162 / Wednesday, August 21, 2024 / Notices submitted written statements and provide copies to all the committee members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Please note that all submitted comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Freedom of Information Act, including, but not limited to, being posted on the RFPB’s website. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Dated: August 16, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. SUMMARY: This 36(b)(1) arms sales notification is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104–164 dated July 21, 1996. The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of Representatives with attached Transmittal 22–55 and Policy Justification. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Office of the Secretary [Transmittal No. 22–55] Arms Sales Notification Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Arms sales notice. AGENCY: Dated: August 16, 2024. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification. Neil Hedlund at neil.g.hedlund.civ@mail.mil or (703) 697–9214. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: [FR Doc. 2024–18757 Filed 8–20–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEFENSE SECURITY COOPERATION AGENCY 2800Defense Pentagcm Wasbin;~CC 20301-2800 Am 2 51022 The Honorable Nancy Pelosi Speaker of the House U.S. House of Representatives H-209. The Capitol Washington, DC 20515 Dear Madam Speaker: Pursuant to the reporting requirements of Section 36(b)(S)(C) of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). as :amended, we are forwarding Transmittal No. 20..0M. This notification relates to enhancements or upgrades from the level of sensitivity of technology or capability descn'bed in the Section 36(b)(1) AECA certification 15~51 of November 4, 2015. Sincerely, . ~ ~~J.i_ James A. Hursch Director VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:17 Aug 20, 2024 Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4725 E:\FR\FM\21AUN1.SGM 21AUN1 EN21AU24.032</GPH> lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Enclosures; 1. Transmtttal 2. J«,gional Balance (Classified doCUl'tlerlt provided under sepatate cover)

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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD 
(P&R)), Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce the following 
Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board 
(RFPB) will occur.

DATES: The RFPB will hold an open meeting to the public on Wednesday, 
September 11, 2024, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will be held at the RFPB office 
located at 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 501, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. 
The meeting will also be held via videoconference. Participant access 
information will be provided after registering. Pre-meeting 
registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, 
``Meeting Accessibility.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eric Flowers, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) at [email protected] or 703-697-1795. The 
mailing address is

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Reserve Forces Policy Board, 5109 Leesburg Pike, Suite 501, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22041. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting 
agenda can be found on the website: https://rfpb.defense.gov/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) 
(commonly known as the ``Federal Advisory Committee Act'' or ``FACA''), 
title 5, U.S.C., section 552b (commonly known as the ''Government in 
the Sunshine Act''), and title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, section 
102-3.140 and section 102-3.155.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to obtain, 
review, and evaluate relevant information related to strategies, 
policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the 
capabilities, efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of the 
Reserve Component (RC).
    Agenda: The RFPB will hold an open meeting to the public from 12:30 
p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The RFPB will begin 
the meeting at 12:30 p.m. with opening and introductory remarks by Mr. 
Eric Flowers, the DFO, Major General Vanessa Dornhoefer, United States 
Air Force Reserve, the RFPB's Military Executive and the RFPB 
Chairperson, the Honorable Lisa Disbrow. After the introductory 
remarks, the RFPB will receive updates from its three subcommittees. 
Starting at 12:40 p.m. the Integration of Total Force Personnel Policy 
subcommittee will provide an update on its significant events since the 
last board meeting. Subcommittee member Sergeant Major (SGM) Stuart 
Coupe will provide the update. SGM Coupe's presentation will focus on 
the subcommittee's progress on assessing the viability of various 
workforce permeability options and an overview of the subcommittee's 
initial research findings concerning relevant implications of future 
strategic depth matters associated with the RC. At approximately 12:50 
p.m., the RCs' Role in Homeland Defense and Support to Civil 
Authorities subcommittee will provide a ten-minute update on its 
recently submitted Reserve Component Support for Homeland Defense 
Report. The Honorable Paul Stockton, subcommittee chair, will provide 
the update. He will highlight subcommittee recommendations on specific 
Homeland Defense (HD) policy initiatives, ways to supplement 
mobilization authorities and other measures to strengthen the DoD's 
ability to use the RC in achieving HD priorities in the 2022 National 
Defense Strategy (NDS). At approximately, 1:00 p.m., the Total Force 
Integration subcommittee will then provide an update on its research 
and analysis efforts on the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Dr. Stacie 
Pettyjohn, the subcommittee chair, will provide the update. Dr. 
Pettyjohn will provide a status of the subcommittee's work on 
developing recommendations on operational and structural considerations 
for the RC in a future strategic environment. The recommendations will 
be based on NDS projections of RC mission sets and organizational 
structures between the present day and 2040. The update will be 
inclusive of the subcommittee's progress in seeking resources to fund a 
study that will shape those recommendations. After the subcommittees' 
updates, at approximately 1:10 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixty-
minute, RC-oriented brief on the future of Army RC preparation and 
utilization opportunities in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 
concept. Dr. Jacob Barton, Deputy Director of Intelligence for US Army 
Futures Command, will make a presentation on US Army Futures Command 
priorities in relation to the projected operating environment of 2040. 
This projection is based on current trend analyses and open-source 
intelligence data used to inform Army-related aspects of the Reserve 
Force of 2040 concept. After the Army Futures Command presentation, 
participants will conduct a 15-minute break from 2:10 p.m. to 2:25 p.m. 
At approximately 2:25 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixty-minute, RC-
oriented brief on the future of Navy RC preparation and utilization 
opportunities in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. 
Mr. Alex Trempe, Deputy Director, from the Strategy and Concepts 
Division on the Chief of Naval Operations' staff will make a 
presentation on the US Navy's holistic outlook on the future status of 
US naval forces, inclusive of Naval Reserve Component assets and 
capabilities. After Mr. Trempe's presentation, participants will 
conduct a 15-minute break from 3:25 p.m. to 3:40 p.m. At approximately 
3:40 p.m., the RFPB will receive a sixty-minute, RC-oriented brief on 
the future of US Air Force RC preparation and utilization opportunities 
in consideration of the Reserve Force of 2040 concept. Mr. Brian 
Coppersmith, a Futures Officer from the Air Force Chief of Staff's 
Concepts and Futures Division will make a presentation on the US Air 
Force's holistic outlook on the future status of US air capabilities, 
inclusive of Air Force Reserve Component assets and force structure. At 
the conclusion of Mr. Coppersmith's presentation, at approximately 4:40 
p.m. the Honorable Disbrow will offer closing remarks and adjourn the 
meeting at approximately 4:45 p.m.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 1 and 41 CFR. 
102-3.140 through 102-3.150, and subject to the availability of space, 
this meeting is open to the public from 12:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. on 
September 11, 2024. The meeting will be held in-person and via 
videoconference. The number of participants for the in-person session 
and videoconference is limited and is on a first-come basis. All 
members of the public who wish to attend the in-person session or 
participate in the videoconference must register by contacting the RFPB 
DFO, Eric Flowers, at [email protected] or, 
[email protected] or, (703) 697-1795 no later 
than Monday, September 9, 2024 (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
    Individuals that may require physical meeting or electronic meeting 
accommodations should submit their request to the RFPB DFO, Eric 
Flowers, at [email protected] or, [email protected] or, (703) 697-1795. Once registered, the web 
address and audio number will be provided to those members of the 
public planning to participate in the videoconference. For those 
members of the public who successfully register for in-person 
attendance, the meeting will be held in the RFPB large conference room 
at the RFPB office. The RFPB office is located on the 5th floor, in 
suite 501 in the Skyline 6 office building located at 5109 Leesburg 
Pike, Falls Church, Virginia. Instructions for on-site parking will be 
provided after a member of the public successfully registers with the 
DFO to attend the in-person session.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and section 
10(a)(3) of the FACA, the public and interested parties may submit 
written statements to the RFPB at any time about its approved agenda or 
at any time on the RFPB's mission. Written statements should be 
submitted to the RFPB's DFO at the address or email listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION section. If statements pertain to a specific topic 
being discussed at the planned meeting, then these statements must be 
submitted no later than one (1) business day prior to the scheduled 
meeting date. Written statements received after this date may not be 
provided to or considered by the RFPB until its next scheduled meeting. 
The DFO will review all timely

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submitted written statements and provide copies to all the committee 
members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Please 
note that all submitted comments and public presentations will be 
treated as public documents and will be made available for public 
inspection, in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Freedom 
of Information Act, including, but not limited to, being posted on the 
RFPB's website.

    Dated: August 16, 2024.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-18757 Filed 8-20-24; 8:45 am]
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