Bosnia: Military Services Providing Needed Capabilities but a Few Challenges Emerging
Abstract
Since December 1995, the United States has deployed military forces in and around Bosnia to assist in implementing the Dayton Peace Accords. U.S. forces are part of a multilateral coalition under the command of NATO. From December 1995 to December 1996, the coalition was called the Implementation Force (IFOR). In December 1996, NATO authorized a new mission and renamed the coalition the Stabilization Force (SFOR). That mission was scheduled to end in June 1998 but has since been extended indefinitely. In voting to continue the mission, the North Atlantic Council retained the name SFOR. The Council stated that the extent of support overtime will be adapted to developments in the political and security situation and to progress in the implementation of the civilian elements of the accords. Force levels will be reviewed at regular intervals. The United States has been a major force provider to the mission.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1998
- Accession Number
- AD1174462
Entities
People
- Frank Smith
- Gregory Symons
- Leo Sullivan
- Margaret Armen
- Richard A. Davis
- Rodell Anderson
- Steven Sternlieb
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office