Military Construction in Support of Afghanistan and Iraq

Abstract

This memorandum analyzes funding received or requested for projects to support U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, describes recent changes in the Department of Defense's authorities governing military construction projects in response to the wars and occupations of those countries, and outlines several potential issues for Congress. In the FY2OO5 Supplemental, DOD is requesting $1.0 billion for military construction to support Afghanistan and Iraq either in-country or in surrounding countries. That amount compares to the $912 million in funding for military construction for those purposes in previous supplementals since the 9/11 attacks. Since that time, Congress has also provided DOD with additional flexibility to initiate military construction projects - without advance authorization - in order for DOD to move more quickly to meet wartime needs. At the same time, the countries have voiced concerns about insufficient or lack of information from DOD about the use of funds for construction projects in Iraq and Afghanistan and the whether all projects rejected qualify as emergency spending.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 11, 2005
Accession Number
ADA476164

Entities

People

  • Amy Belasco
  • Daniel Else

Organizations

  • Library of Congress

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan Conflict
  • Construction
  • Department Of Defense
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • Iraqi-War
  • Law
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Security
  • Standards
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States
  • United States Central Command
  • Urban Areas

Readers

  • Economics
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting