Reductions in U.S. Costs to Station Forces in the Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom Are Unlikely.
Abstract
Congress has expressed a strong and continuing interest in reducing the costs of stationing U.S. Forces in Europe through increased cost sharing by the European allies. The Federal Republic of Germany and the United Kingdom provide substantial support to U.S. Forces stationed there, and are major contributors to the common defense of NATO. Unless the U.S. commitment to NATO is reduced, it is unlikely that U.S. costs to station forces in those two countries will decline. Even the withdrawal of our troops would not necessarily reduce, and might increase, overall defense spending. Therefore, when considering the reduction of U.S. security objectives in Europe and the forces required to meet these objectives must also be addressed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 31, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA144501
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office