The Cost of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Other Global War on Terror Operations Since 9/11
Abstract
With the July 27, 2010 enactment of the FY2010 Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 4899/P.L. 111-201) Congress has approved a total of $1.121 trillion for military operations, base security, reconstruction, foreign aid, embassy costs, and veterans' health care for the three operations initiated since the 9/11 attacks: Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Afghanistan and other counter terror operations; Operation Noble Eagle (ONE), providing enhanced security at military bases; and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). Of this $1.121 trillion total, CRS estimates that Iraq will receive about $751 billion (67%), OEF $336 billion (30%) and enhanced base security about $29 billion (3%), with about $5 billion that CRS cannot allocate (1/2%). About 94% of the funds are for DOD, 5% for foreign aid programs and embassy operations, and 1% for medical care for veterans. Comparing June of 2009 with June of 2010, average monthly DOD spending for Iraq fell by 25% from $7.2 billion to $5.4 billion while troop strength dropped by 46%. For Afghanistan, average DOD spending grew from $3.5 billion to $5.7 billion, a 63% change while troop strength grew by 70%. Troop levels are expected to fall to 50,000 with the withdrawal in Iraq and to rise to 98,000 with the additional deployments to Afghanistan by September 2010.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 02, 2010
- Accession Number
- ADA528273
Entities
People
- Amy Belasco
Organizations
- Library of Congress