A review of the 1993 report of the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the roles, missions, and functions of the armed forces. Identifies opportunities for eliminations, reductions, consolidations, and realignments beyond those cited in the Chairman's report. Also discusses obstacles that make reductions in overlapping military capabilities difficult to achieve. Covers 18 specific areas.

The DoD is the single largest U.S. energy consumer. About 3/4 of its total consumption consists of mobility energy -- the energy required for moving and sustaining its forces and weapons platforms for military operations. This testimony discusses DoD¿s efforts to manage and reduce its mobility energy demand, and addresses: (1) energy issues that are likely to affect DoD in the future; (2) key departmental and military service efforts to reduce demand for mobility energy; and (3) DoD¿s management approach to guide and oversee these efforts. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.