Stability Operations Infrastructure Reconstruction as a Weapon System

Abstract

Infrastructure reconstruction is a key component of stability operations and one that has plagued U.S. military operations in recent conflicts. Cost overruns, delays, corruption, sustainability and security have all become impediments to success. This research seeks to evaluate some successes and failures of Department of Defense (DoD) infrastructure reconstruction in Afghanistan and Iraq. This analysis first presents host nation characteristics and describes the post reconstruction needs for each host nation. Next, this analysis examines specific infrastructure reconstruction projects using testimony, audits and inspection reports. The findings support recommendations for future infrastructure reconstruction. This research supports three progressive stages to infrastructure development: Emergency Relief, Reconstruction and Development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1019747

Entities

People

  • Travis K. Leighton

Organizations

  • Air Command and Staff College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Case Studies
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Drinking Water
  • Emergency Response
  • Governments
  • Health Services
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Operations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Private Military Companies
  • United States
  • Urban Areas
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.