Advancing U.S. Efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Pakistan
- U.S. foreign policy goals to secure, stabilize, and rebuild Iraq and Afghanistan and mitigate the terrorist threat in Pakistan will challenge the new administration and next Congress. From fiscal year 2001 through July 2008, Congress provided more than $808 billion to the Department of Defense (DOD) for the Global War on Terrorism, including for military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Moreover, more than $80 billion has been provided to DOD, State Department, the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and other agencies to help address security, stabilization and reconstruction, and capacity-building efforts. Nevertheless, the achievement of U.S. objectives to stabilize regional conflicts remains on the horizon, in part because of shortcomings in planning, coordination, and ongoing assessments of progress in achieving U.S. goals across multiple agencies and a multitude of programs and activities. Since 2003, GAO has issued more than 170 reports on these and related topics. Specifically, in:
- Iraq The United States has spent 5 years and $49 billion to stabilize and rebuild Iraq. Much has changed since the United States articulated a strategy in January 2007 to stem the high levels of violence and foster national reconciliation. In February 2009, President Obama outlined a new strategy for Iraq, which entails a withdrawal of about two-thirds of all U.S. troops by August 2010.
- Afghanistan Continuing U.S. efforts to secure, stabilize, and rebuild Afghanistan have cost over $32 billion since 2001. Greater management attention and oversight are needed to ensure nascent infrastructure and institutions are sustained. Key challenges that will need to be addressed include: mitigating escalating violence; addressing high levels of opium production, which help fund the Taliban and other anti-government groups; and developing a coordinated and detailed U.S. plan that includes intermediate milestones and clearly defined roles of the Departments of Defense and State for building, training, and equipping fully capable and sustainable Afghan National Security Forces.
- Pakistan - The United States, through the Departments of Defense, State, USAID, and others, has provided over $12 billions in military, economic, and developmental assistance to the Pakistani government to enhance its ability to address the terrorist threat in tribal areas as well as growing instability issues. These agencies need to work together and in conjunction with the Pakistani government to develop a comprehensive plan to address the terrorist threat and to enhance oversight and accountability over Pakistani reimbursement claims for coalition support funds.
No matter what policy choices are made, new approaches are needed that better integrate military, diplomatic, and development assistance into strategic, interagency plans. Incoming policy-makers will need to:
- Further define the U.S. strategy for helping Iraq achieve key security, legislative, and economic goals.
Highlights of GAO-08-837 (PDF)
- Establish clear accountability for managing logistical operations to support the reposturing of U.S. forces, once decisions are made, including closing sites in Iraq, managing contractors, and caring for service members as they return home.
Highlights of GAO-08-930 (PDF)
- Develop a coordinated and detailed plan for building and sustaining Afghan army and police forces, nascent government institutions and infrastructure.
Highlights of GAO-08-661 (PDF)
- Reach consensus on a comprehensive plan and regional partnerships to combat the terrorist threat and close the safe havens along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.
Highlights of GAO-08-622 (PDF)
- Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
- GAO-09-473SP, April 21, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
- GAO-09-294SP, March 24, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Developing Pakistan's Border Area with Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
- GAO-09-263SP, February 23, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq and Afghanistan: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans
- GAO-09-380T, February 12, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq
- GAO-08-930, September 10, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus
- GAO-08-1031, August 5, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text
- Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and a Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed
- GAO-08-689, July 8, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
- GAO-08-806, June 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces
- GAO-08-661, June 18, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas
- GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
More Reports
- Overseas Contingency Operations: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-09-791R, July 10, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
- V-22 Osprey Aircraft: Assessments Needed to Address Operational and Cost Concerns to Define Future Investments
- GAO-09-692T, June 23, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Improved Management Controls and Iraqi Commitment Needed for Key State and USAID Capacity-Building Programs
- GAO-09-526, June 3, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Operations: Actions Needed to Improve Oversight and Interagency Coordination for the Commander's Emergency Response Program in Afghanistan
- GAO-09-615, May 18, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 29 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
- GAO-09-473SP, April 21, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraqi Refugee Assistance: Improvements Needed in Measuring Progress, Assessing Needs, Tracking Funds, and Developing an International Strategic Plan
- GAO-09-120, April 21, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 78 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Disability Retirement: Closer Monitoring Would Improve the Temporary Retirement Process
- GAO-09-289, April 13, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 89 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Contingency Contracting: DOD, State, and USAID Are Taking Actions to Track Contracts and Contractor Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan
- GAO-09-538T, April 1, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-09-449R, March 30, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq and Afghanistan: Security, Economic, and Governance Challenges to Rebuilding Efforts Should Be Addressed in U.S. Strategies
- GAO-09-476T, March 25, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text
- Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to More Accurately Capture and Report the Costs of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom
- GAO-09-302, March 17, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: U.S. Programs to Further Reform Ministry of Interior and National Police Challenged by Lack of Military Personnel and Afghan Cooperation
- GAO-09-280, March 9, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 52 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Nuclear Nonproliferation: Strengthened Oversight Needed to Address Proliferation and Management Challenges in IAEA's Technical Cooperation Program
- GAO-09-275, March 5, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Management: Increased Attention on Fuel Demand Management at DOD's Forward-Deployed Locations Could Reduce Operational Risks and Costs
- GAO-09-388T, March 3, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Acquisitions: DOD Must Balance Its Needs with Available Resources and Follow an Incremental Approach to Acquiring Weapon Systems
- GAO-09-431T, March 3, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Developing Pakistan's Border Area with Afghanistan: Key Issues for Congressional Oversight
- GAO-09-263SP, February 23, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Management: DOD Needs to Increase Attention on Fuel Demand Management at Forward-Deployed Locations
- GAO-09-300, February 20, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: Corrective Actions Are Needed to Address Serious Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
- GAO-09-366T, February 12, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq and Afghanistan: Availability of Forces, Equipment, and Infrastructure Should Be Considered in Developing U.S. Strategy and Plans
- GAO-09-380T, February 12, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Management: Actions Needed to Overcome Long-standing Challenges with Weapon Systems Acquisition and Service Contract Management
- GAO-09-362T, February 11, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text
- Afghanistan Security: Lack of Systematic Tracking Raises Significant Accountability Concerns about Weapons Provided to Afghan National Security Forces
- GAO-09-267, January 30, 2009
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Logistics: Department of Defense's Annual Report on the Status of Prepositioned Materiel and Equipment Can Be Enhanced to Better Inform Congress
- GAO-09-147R, December 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Improvement Continues in DOD's Reporting on Sustainable Ranges, but Opportunities Exist to Improve Its Range Assessments and Comprehensive Plan
- GAO-09-128R, December 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Acquisitions: Timely and Accurate Estimates of Costs and Requirements Are Needed to Define Optimal Future Strategic Airlift Mix
- GAO-09-50, November 21, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Health Care: Additional Efforts Needed to Ensure Compliance with Personality Disorder Separation Requirements
- GAO-09-31, October 31, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Management: DOD Can Establish More Guidance for Biometrics Collection and Explore Broader Data Sharing
- GAO-09-49, October 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text
- Contingency Contracting: DOD, State, and USAID Contracts and Contractor Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan
- GAO-09-19, October 1, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text
- Provincial Reconstruction Teams in Afghanistan and Iraq
- GAO-09-86R, October 1, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Disability System: Increased Supports for Servicemembers and Better Pilot Planning Could Improve the Disability Evaluation Process
- GAO-08-1137, September 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 54 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus
- GAO-08-1144T, September 16, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-08-1128R, September 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 13 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: Actions Needed to Enhance DOD Planning for Reposturing of U.S. Forces from Iraq
- GAO-08-930, September 10, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 85 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Revenues, Expenditures, and Surplus
- GAO-08-1031, August 5, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: DOD and State Department Have Improved Oversight and Coordination of Private Security Contractors in Iraq, but Further Actions Are Needed to Sustain Improvements
- GAO-08-966, July 31, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 66 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed
- GAO-08-1021T, July 23, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rapid Acquisition of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
- GAO-08-884R, July 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Afghanistan Reconstruction: Progress Made in Constructing Roads, but Assessments for Determining Impact and a Sustainable Maintenance Program Are Needed
- GAO-08-689, July 8, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 63 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Combating Terrorism: Increased Oversight and Accountability Needed over Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
- GAO-08-806, June 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Combating Terrorism: U.S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
- GAO-08-932T, June 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Progress Report: Some Gains Made, Updated Strategy Needed
- GAO-08-837, June 23, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Operations: Actions Needed to Better Guide Project Selection for Commander's Emergency Response Program and Improve Oversight in Iraq
- GAO-08-736R, June 23, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: Further Congressional Action May Be Needed to Ensure Completion of a Detailed Plan to Develop and Sustain Capable Afghan National Security Forces
- GAO-08-661, June 18, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 77 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: U.S. Efforts to Develop Capable Afghan Police Forces Face Challenges and Need a Coordinated, Detailed Plan to Help Ensure Accountability
- GAO-08-883T, June 18, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-08-853R, June 13, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Personnel: Army Needs to Better Enforce Requirements and Improve Record Keeping for Soldiers Whose Medical Conditions May Call for Significant Duty Limitations
- GAO-08-546, June 10, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- DOD Health Care: Mental Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Screening Efforts Implemented, but Consistent Pre-Deployment Medical Record Review Policies Needed
- GAO-08-615, May 30, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 48 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Readiness: Joint Policy Needed to Better Manage the Training and Use of Certain Forces to Meet Operational Demands
- GAO-08-670, May 30, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Combating Terrorism: U.S. Efforts to Address the Terrorist Threat in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas Require a Comprehensive Plan and Continued Oversight
- GAO-08-820T, May 20, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Contracting: Progress Made in Implementing Defense Base Act Requirements, but Complete Information on Costs Is Lacking
- GAO-08-772T, May 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 10 pages) Accessible Text
- Preliminary Observations on the Use and Oversight of U.S. Coalition Support Funds Provided to Pakistan
- GAO-08-735R, May 6, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text
- Combating Terrorism: The United States Lacks Comprehensive Plan to Destroy the Terrorist Threat and Close the Safe Haven in Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas
- GAO-08-622, April 17, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-08-557R, March 17, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 11 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed to Address Inadequate Accountability over U.S. Efforts and Investments
- GAO-08-568T, March 11, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Management: DOD Needs to Reexamine Its Extensive Reliance on Contractors and Continue to Improve Management and Oversight
- GAO-08-572T, March 11, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Readiness: Impact of Current Operations and Actions Needed to Rebuild Readiness of U.S. Ground Forces
- GAO-08-497T, February 14, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Army Has Not Fully Planned or Budgeted for the Reconstitution of Its Afloat Prepositioned Stocks
- GAO-08-257R, February 8, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-08-423R, January 30, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
- United Nations: Management Reforms and Operational Issues
- GAO-08-246T, January 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Operations: Implementation of Existing Guidance and Other Actions Needed to Improve DOD's Oversight and Management of Contractors in Future Operations
- GAO-08-436T, January 24, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq Reconstruction: Better Data Needed to Assess Iraq's Budget Execution
- GAO-08-153, January 15, 2008
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: International Donor Pledges for Reconstruction Efforts in Iraq
- GAO-08-365R, December 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 7 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Assessment of Iraqi Security Forces' Units as Independent Not Clear Because ISF Support Capabilities Are Not Fully Developed
- GAO-08-143R, November 30, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 33 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Take Action to Encourage Fiscal Discipline and Optimize the Use of Tools Intended to Improve GWOT Cost Reporting
- GAO-08-68, November 6, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Stabilization and Reconstruction: Actions Are Needed to Develop a Planning and Coordination Framework and Establish the Civilian Reserve Corps
- GAO-08-39, November 6, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 60 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audits and Key Oversight Issues
- GAO-08-231T, October 30, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Confront U.S. Efforts to Build the Capacity of Iraqi Ministries
- GAO-08-124T, October 4, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Ministry Capacity Development Efforts Need an Overall Integrated Strategy to Guide Efforts and Manage Risk
- GAO-08-117, October 1, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 62 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- DOD Should Provide Congress and the American Public with Monthly Data on Enemy-Initiated Attacks in Iraq in a Timely Manner
- GAO-07-1048R, September 28, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 9 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Logistics: Army and Marine Corps Cannot Be Assured That Equipment Reset Strategies Will Sustain Equipment Availability While Meeting Ongoing Operational Requirements
- GAO-07-814, September 19, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- DOD Civilian Personnel: Medical Policies for Deployed DOD Federal Civilians and Associated Compensation for Those Deployed
- GAO-07-1235T, September 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks
- GAO-07-1230T, September 7, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks
- GAO-07-1221T, September 5, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks
- GAO-07-1222T, September 5, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks
- GAO-07-1195, September 4, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 100 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: Iraqi Government Has Not Met Most Legislative, Security, and Economic Benchmarks
- GAO-07-1220T, September 4, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing Iraq: DOD Cannot Ensure That U.S.-Funded Equipment Has Reached Iraqi Security Forces
- GAO-07-711, July 31, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-07-1056R, July 26, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Serious Challenges Impair Efforts to Restore Iraq's Oil Sector and Enact Hydrocarbon Legislation
- GAO-07-1107T, July 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 25 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Efforts to Improve Distribution and Supply Support for Joint Military Operations Could Benefit from a Coordinated Management Approach
- GAO-07-807, June 29, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Acquisitions: Analysis of Processes Used to Evaluate Active Protection Systems
- GAO-07-759, June 8, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Logistics: Army and Marine Corps' Body Armor Requirements, Controls, and Other Issues
- GAO-07-911T, June 6, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Operations: The Department of Defense's Use of Solatia and Condolence Payments in Iraq and Afghanistan
- GAO-07-699, May 23, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: Reported Obligations for the Department of Defense
- GAO-07-783R, May 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 12 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Integrated Strategic Plan Needed to Help Restore Iraq's Oil and Electricity Sectors
- GAO-07-677, May 15, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 64 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Coalition Support and International Donor Commitments
- GAO-07-827T, May 9, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Army and Marine Corps's Individual Body Armor System Issues
- GAO-07-662R, April 26, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq: Conditions in Iraq Are Conducive to Fraud, Waste, and Abuse
- GAO-07-525T, April 23, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistics and Command and Control Capabilities
- GAO-07-503R, March 28, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 21 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning
- GAO-07-444, March 22, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: DOD Should Apply Lessons Learned Concerning the Need for Security over Conventional Munitions Storage Sites to Future Operations Planning
- GAO-07-639T, March 22, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Budget and Management Challenges of Iraq's Security Ministries
- GAO-07-637T, March 22, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing Iraq: Factors Impeding the Development of Capable Iraqi Security Forces
- GAO-07-612T, March 13, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- Operation Iraqi Freedom: Preliminary Observations on Iraqi Security Forces' Logistical Capabilities
- GAO-07-582T, March 9, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text
- DOD and VA Health Care: Challenges Encountered by Injured Servicemembers during Their Recovery Process
- GAO-07-606T, March 8, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- DOD and VA Health Care: Challenges Encountered by Injured Servicemembers during Their Recovery Process
- GAO-07-589T, March 5, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 15 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Reconstruction Progress Hindered by Contracting, Security, and Capacity Challenges
- GAO-07-426T, February 15, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 32 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on the Army's Implementation of Its Equipment Reset Strategies
- GAO-07-439T, January 31, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 17 pages) Accessible Text
- Securing, Stabilizing, and Rebuilding Iraq: GAO Audit Approach and Findings
- GAO-07-385T, January 18, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
- DOD's High-Risk Areas: Progress Made Implementing Supply Chain Management Recommendations, but Full Extent of Improvement Unknown
- GAO-07-234, January 17, 2007
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 164 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Operations: High-Level DOD Action Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Management and Oversight of Contractors Supporting Deployed Forces
- GAO-07-145, December 18, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 58 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq--Status of DOD's Reconstruction Program
- GAO-07-30R, December 15, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 14 pages) Accessible Text
- Afghanistan Drug Control: Despite Improved Efforts, Deteriorating Security Threatens Success of U.S. Goals
- GAO-07-78, November 15, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 45 pages) Accessible Text
- Department of State Contract for Security Installation at Embassies
- GAO-07-34R, November 8, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Competition for Iraq Reconstruction Contracts
- GAO-07-40, October 6, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 31 pages) Accessible Text
- DOD Civilian Personnel: Greater Oversight and Quality Assurance Needed to Ensure Force Health Protection and Surveillance for Those Deployed
- GAO-06-1085, September 29, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 61 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Continued Progress Requires Overcoming Contract Management Challenges
- GAO-06-1130T, September 28, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
- Iraq Contract Costs: DOD Consideration of Defense Contract Audit Agency's Findings
- GAO-06-1132, September 25, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Personnel: DOD Needs an Oversight Framework and Standards to Improve Management of Its Casualty Assistance Programs
- GAO-06-1010, September 22, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Operations: Background Screenings of Contractor Employees Supporting Deployed Forces May Lack Critical Information, but U.S. Forces Take Steps to Mitigate the Risk Contractors May Pose
- GAO-06-999R, September 22, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- Reserve Forces: Army National Guard and Army Reserve Readiness for 21st Century Challenges
- GAO-06-1109T, September 21, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text
- Stabilizing Iraq: An Assessment of the Security Situation
- GAO-06-1094T, September 11, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text
- Force Structure: DOD Needs to Integrate Data into Its Force Identification Process and Examine Options to Meet Requirements for High-Demand Support Forces
- GAO-06-962, September 5, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 40 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Recruiting: DOD and Services Need Better Data to Enhance Visibility over Recruiter Irregularities
- GAO-06-846, August 8, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: Observations on Funding, Costs, and Future Commitments
- GAO-06-885T, July 18, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals
- GAO-06-788, July 11, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 59 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: More Comprehensive National Strategy Needed to Help Achieve U.S. Goals and Overcome Challenges
- GAO-06-953T, July 11, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 28 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Still Needed to Improve the Use of Private Security Providers
- GAO-06-865T, June 13, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: DOD Needs to Identify the Factors Its Providers Use to Make Mental Health Evaluation Referrals for Servicemembers
- GAO-06-397, May 11, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 39 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- United Nations: Oil for Food Program Provides Lessons for Future Sanctions and Ongoing Reform
- GAO-06-711T, May 2, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Governance, Security, Reconstruction, and Financing Challenges
- GAO-06-697T, April 25, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 35 pages) Accessible Text
- United Nations: Lessons Learned from Oil for Food Program Indicate the Need to Strengthen UN Internal Controls and Oversight Activities
- GAO-06-330, April 25, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on Equipment Reset Challenges and Issues for the Army and Marine Corps
- GAO-06-604T, March 30, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 27 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Several Factors Limited the Production and Installation of Army Truck Armor during Current Wartime Operations
- GAO-06-160, March 22, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 69 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Stabilization, Reconstruction, and Financing Challenges
- GAO-06-428T, February 8, 2006
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Personnel: Top Management Attention Is Needed to Address Long-standing Problems with Determining Medical and Physical Fitness of the Reserve Force
- GAO-06-105, October 27, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 81 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Readiness: DOD Needs to Identify and Address Gaps and Potential Risks in Program Strategies and Funding Priorities for Selected Equipment
- GAO-06-141, October 25, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 150 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Enhancing Security, Measuring Program Results, and Maintaining Infrastructure Are Necessary to Make Significant and Sustainable Progress
- GAO-06-179T, October 18, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 26 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Transportation: Air Mobility Command Needs to Collect and Analyze Better Data to Assess Aircraft Utilization
- GAO-05-819, September 29, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 44 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Personnel: Reporting Additional Servicemember Demographics Could Enhance Congressional Oversight
- GAO-05-952, September 22, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 164 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Global War on Terrorism: DOD Needs to Improve the Reliability of Cost Data and Provide Additional Guidance to Control Costs
- GAO-05-882, September 21, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 75 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Radiological Sources in Iraq: DOD Should Evaluate Its Source Recovery Effort and Apply Lessons Learned to Future Recovery Missions
- GAO-05-672, September 7, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 56 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Assistance for the January 2005 Elections
- GAO-05-932R, September 7, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: U.S. Water and Sanitation Efforts Need Improved Measures for Assessing Impact and Sustained Resources for Maintaning Facilities
- GAO-05-872, September 7, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 47 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Actions Needed To Improve Use of Private Security Providers
- GAO-05-737, July 28, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 70 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Reconstruction: Despite Some Progress, Deteriorating Security and Other Obstacles Continue to Threaten Achievement of U.S. Goals
- GAO-05-742, July 28, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 97 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Rebuilding Iraq: Status of Funding and Reconstruction Efforts
- GAO-05-876, July 28, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 49 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Health Care: Occupational and Environmental Health Surveillance Conducted During Deployments Needs Improvement
- GAO-05-903T, July 19, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 30 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Health Care: Improvements Needed in Occupational and Environmental Health Surveillance During Deployments to Address Immediate and Long-Term Health Issues
- GAO-05-632, July 14, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 46 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Reserve Forces: An Integrated Plan Is Needed to Address Army Reserve Personnel and Equipment Shortages
- GAO-05-660, July 12, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 42 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Afghanistan Security: Efforts to Establish Army and Police Have Made Progress, but Future Plans Need to Be Better Defined
- GAO-05-575, June 30, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 53 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Defense Base Act Insurance: Review Needed of Cost and Implementation Issues
- GAO-05-280R, April 29, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Full Report (PDF, 16 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- DOD's High-Risk Areas: Successful Business Transformation Requires Sound Strategic Planning and Sustained Leadership
- GAO-05-520T, April 13, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 37 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Logistics: Actions Needed to Improve the Availability of Critical Items during Current and Future Operations
- GAO-05-275, April 8, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 150 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Army National Guard: Inefficient, Error-Prone Process Results in Travel Reimbursement Problems for Mobilized Soldiers
- GAO-05-400T, March 16, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 36 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Personnel: Preliminary Observations on Recruiting and Retention Issues within the U.S. Armed Forces
- GAO-05-419T, March 16, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text
- Rebuilding Iraq: Preliminary Observations on Challenges in Transferring Security Responsibilities to Iraqi Military and Police
- GAO-05-431T, March 14, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 23 pages) Accessible Text
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: Improved Stategic and Acquisition Planning Can Help Address Emerging Challenges
- GAO-05-395T, March 9, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 19 pages) Accessible Text
- United Nations: Sustained Oversight Is Needed for Reforms to Achieve Lasting Results
- GAO-05-392T, March 2, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 18 pages) Accessible Text
- Military Pay: Gaps in Pay and Benefits Create Financial Hardships for Injured Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers
- GAO-05-125, February 17, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 73 pages) Accessible Text Recommendations (HTML)
- Military Pay: Gaps in Pay and Benefits Create Financial Hardships for Injured Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers
- GAO-05-322T, February 17, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 24 pages) Accessible Text
- Defense Trade: Arms Export Control System in the Post-9/11 Environment
- GAO-05-234, February 16, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 94 pages) Accessible Text
- United Nations: Oil for Food Program Audits
- GAO-05-346T, February 15, 2005
- Summary (HTML) Highlights Page (PDF) Full Report (PDF, 20 pages) Accessible Text