DEFENSE BUDGET: Need to Strengthen Guidance and Oversight of Contingency Operations Costs

Abstract

Since the end of the Persian Gulf War in February 1991, U.S. military forces have been involved in overseas military contingency operations almost without interruption. These operations which include the enforcement of no-fly zones, humanitarian assistance, and peace enforcement had a reported incremental cost of over $29 billion. The majority of these costs ($26 billion) were incurred in the Balkans (Bosnia and Kosovo) and in Southwest Asia. In fiscal year 2002, U.S. military forces continue to participate in such operations the most recent being the efforts to combat terrorism - and, based on the experiences of the past decade, they will likely do so in the future. (See app. I for a map of ongoing overseas contingency operations as of Jan. 2002.)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 2002
Accession Number
ADA405594

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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  • Human Systems

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  • Accounting
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Business Administration
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Financial Management
  • Maintenance Costs
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • National Guard
  • United States
  • Video Teleconferencing
  • Warfare
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  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Strategic Security Studies