I would hate to think what would happen in the paper hallways if SecDef and CCJSC weren't already alying ground work for next FY. Leaning forward is the only way to go when planning (asking in this case) for money. Wait around for Congress to actually make something happen prior to having a plan (or having presented it) and you are going to be so far behind you'll never catch up. Mu opinion. They are doing exactly what the systen demands of them in this case.

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