Gates’ Statement on NSPS

New DoD Secretary Robert Gates made this statement in regard to NSPS in response to a Senate questionnaire during his confirmation process: “Reforming civil service rules to make our civilian workforce more adaptable, flexible, and agile is critical to the future of the department. I believe NSPS is integral to the department’s human capital strategy of developing the right mix of people and skills across the total force. If confirmed, I will review the NSPS program to see if any further changes are required.”