Humanitarian Assistance/Civic Action Funding Requirements for Special Operations Forces

Abstract

With the U.S. Department of Defense's entry into the Humanitarian Assistance/Civic Action area, particularly in Central America, it faces many challenges. In particular, the use of properly appropriated funds to conduct these type missions and projects is paramount. This study seeks to examine why problems exist in funding and explore the reasons. Background of funding, the humanitarian assistance concept itself and Special Operations Forces missions are analyzed to give insight into DOD's involvement into what has historically been a State Department responsibility. Reasons for sensitivity and detailed oversight on behalf of the Congress and State Department provide insight into the statutes and controls imposed upon DOD. A look at the operational level where execution occurs sheds light on problems in organization, coordination, command relationships and planning. Finally, conclusions are drawn from this analysis and recommendations offered to correct the funding problem.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 07, 1989
Accession Number
ADA209502

Entities

People

  • Thomas E. Pence

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Central America
  • Civic Action
  • Civil Affairs
  • Congress
  • Department Of Defense
  • Department Of State
  • Governments
  • Humanitarian Assistance
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • Psychological Operations
  • Special Operations Forces
  • United States
  • United States Government
  • United States Southern Command
  • United States Special Operations Command
  • War Colleges

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