| Description |
1 online resource (ii, 73 p.) : col. ill., maps |
| Note |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on Oct. 12, 2011). |
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"October 2011." |
| Summary |
In fiscal year 2010, the Department of Defense (DOD) spent billions of dollars to move troops and materiel into Afghanistan, a mountainous, land-locked country with poorly developed infrastructure. The increase of 30,000 U.S. troops in Afghanistan as of August 2010, along with thousands of civilians and contractors supporting U.S. efforts, have required further development of DOD's already-complex distribution network to support and sustain U.S. military presence in Afghanistan. GAO conducted this review to assess distribution issues in Afghanistan, including (1) DOD's oversight of distribution operations; (2) DOD's performance in providing supplies and equipment; and (3) challenges that have affected DOD's ability to provide supplies and equipment. GAO reviewed joint doctrine and DOD policies on distribution, analyzed DOD delivery data, and interviewed DOD officials in the United States and in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background -- TRANSCOM does not have full oversight of the distribution of supply and equipment to the warfighter in Afghanistan -- DOD has not always met delivery standards and timelines, and does not have complete data to fully assess performance -- DOD continues to face several challenges in distribution support for Afghanistan -- Conclusions. |
| Note |
"GAO-12-138." |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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United States. Transportation Command -- Rules and practice -- Evaluation.
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Afghan War, 2001- -- Logistics.
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Afghan War, 2001- -- Equipment and supplies.
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| Added Title |
Warfighter support : Department of Defense has made progress, but supply and distribution challenges remain in Afghanistan |
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DOD has made progress, but supply and distribution challenges remain in Afghanistan |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-12-138 |
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