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February 2010Shaping a Full‐Spectrum Naval ForceSECTION III ‐ SHAPING A FULL‐SPECTRUM NAVAL FORCEOVERVIEWThe Department is committed totaking care of our total force, whichincludes our Sailors, Marines, andcivilians by sustaining quality ofservice/quality of life programs,including training, compensation,promotion opportunities, health care,housing, and reasonable operationaland personnel tempo. Our people arethe critical component to theDepartment’s Maritime Strategy.Quality of life and quality of service are key factors in attracting and retaining highlymotivatedand qualified personnel. The Department remains committed to providingthe right person with the right skills, at the right time and at the best value whileensuring the welfare of our Sailors, Marines and their families.Military personnel FY 2011 budget estimates include a basic pay raise of 1.4 percent.Given the change in retention and loss behavior, we are focused on stabilizing theforce through a targeted investment approach – reducing or eliminating monetaryincentives where they are not needed. As a result of increased efficiencies ashore anda reduction in force structure, the Navy continues to budget for reduced strengthlevels in FY 2011 as we shape the force. A component of our force stabilization effortsis to provide opportunities for Sailors to seamlessly transition between active andreserve service throughout their careers. Navy is removing barriers to ease thistransition while developing flexible service options and levels of participation to meetthe individual Sailor’s ability to serve the Navy throughout a lifetime of service. Thiscontinuum of service approach will ultimately enhance the effectiveness of the NavyTotal Force. The Marine Corps has accomplished its goal of growing the force to202,100 Marines. This will help to provide our Marines greater dwell time and willprovide the opportunity to address other training and missions that have not beenaccomplished in our recent history.FY 2011 Department of the Navy Budget 3‐1