Publication

8 Jan 2013

This briefing paper was prepared for the US House Committee on Armed Services. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reviews how the US Department of Defense (DOD) devises risk mitigation strategies when planning security force assistance operations. Based on original interview material and a review of government documents, the GAO paper outlines how the DOD creates security assistance programs in consultation with the Department of State.

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Series US Government Accountability Office Reports
Publisher US Government Accountability Office (GAO)
Copyright This is a work of the US government and is not subject to copyright protection in the United States. The published product may be reproduced and distributed in its entirety without further permission from GAO.
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