Thursday, March 10, 2011

DoD's Posture Planning in Europe Needs Work

What in God's name is "posture planning"? Googling "Dod posture planning" does not lead to an answer to the question. I think it's something akin to strategic planning, but I wouldn't bet too much on that opinion. Anyway, the GAO understands it and says
it "does not require EUCOM to report the total cost to operate and maintain installations in Europe"
"Until DOD requires the combatant commands to compile and report comprehensive cost data in their posture plans, DOD and Congress will be limited in their abilities to make fully informed decisions regarding DOD’s posture in Europe."
"it does not provide for the analysis of costs and benefits"
It's only money.

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