Combating Terrorism: U. S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds
Author | : Charles Michael Johnson |
Publisher | : DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 2009-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781437907124 |
ISBN-13 | : 1437907121 |
Rating | : 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Download or read book Combating Terrorism: U. S. Oversight of Pakistan Reimbursement Claims for Coalition Support Funds written by Charles Michael Johnson and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2009-02 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. has reimbursed Pakistan, a key ally in the global war on terror, about $5.56 billion in Coalition Support Funds (CSF) for its efforts to combat terrorism along its border with Afghanistan. The Dept. of Defense (DoD) provides CSF for costs incurred in direct support of U.S. military operations. Pakistan is the largest recipient of CSF, receiving 81% of CSF reimbursements. This testimony focuses on: (1) the extent to which DoD has consistently applied its guidance to validate the reimbursements claimed by Pakistan; and (2) how the Office of the Defense Representative to Pakistan¿s role has changed over time. Includes recommendations. Charts and tables.