The United States Army's Professional Network
Founded in 1950 as a nonpartisan, educational nonprofit, our growing association strengthens the bond between Soldiers and the American people, promotes the military profession, and enhances ties with industry.
What Are We Working on For You Now
We Work Hard on Behalf of Active, Reserve and National Guard Components of our Military.
The following is a summary of where AUSA stands on key issues including Pay, Health Care, Housing, Families, Retiree, Sustain the Army, Readiness, Transformation & Modernization of the Force
Pay
Maintain pay parity (military and federal civilian)
Pay increases equal to Employment Cost Index
Health Care
Fully fund Wounded Warrior, TBI/PTS care/research initiatives
Retain and improve TRICARE military health care system for all beneficiaries
No erosion of benefits (pharmacy, quality of and access to care)
No TRICARE for Life enrollment fees
Limit increases in TRICARE fees/deductibles/pharmacy copay to COLA
Increase Medicare reimbursement rates to ensure access to care
Housing
Additional funding (Sustain, Restore, Modernize)
Innovative programs (Maintain public/private partnership funding)
Eliminate servicemember out-of-pocket expenses for BAH
Families
Fully fund Army Family initiatives/programs
Expand spousal and family member education and employment opportunities
Retiree
Retain defined benefit retirement system
Full concurrent receipt for all disabled retirees
Reduce Reserve Component retirement age from 60 to 55
Sustain the Army
Maintain National Guard, Reserve and Active endstrength to support national defense strategy, Joint Force and Army statutory and mission requirements
Maintain assured access to the Reserve Component
Fully resourced recruiting and retention
Fill 100% of ARNG and USAR full-time manning positions
Readiness
Defense spending – at least 4% of GDP/Army share at least 28%
Continuing support for overseas contingency operations (OCO) funding
Spare parts – no shortages
Facilities/Utilities – fully funded and energy efficient
Operations & Maintenance funds for all missions of AC &RC
Maintain Full Spectrum Training and
simulation funding (Soldier, unit & Army civilian)
Modernization of the Force
fund resetting of the Current Force
Fully fund Soldier Modernization; Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Armored Multi-purpose Vehicle, Aviation modernization, and Network
Increase funding for research and development in support of Future Force
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The United States Army's Professional Network Founded in 1950 as a nonpartisan, educational nonprofit, our growing association strengthens the bond between Soldiers and the American people, promotes the military profession, and enhances ties with industry.
