Navy Role in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) -- Background and Issues for Congress

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Abstract:

The Navy is taking several actions to expand its capabilities for participating in the Global War on Terrorism GWOT. The Navys role in the GWOT raises several potential oversight issues for Congress, including the need for an increased Navy role, and the amount of Navy personnel and funding associated with GWOT-related activities. This report will be updated as events warrant.

Author(s):
O'rourke, Ronald
Author Organization(s):
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS WASHINGTON DC CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
Descriptive Note:
Congressional rept.
Supplementary Note:
CRS Report for Congress.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CRS-RS22373
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.1_Communicate; JCA_2.3_Processing and Exploitation
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*NAVY, *MILITARY CAPABILITIES, *NAVAL BUDGETS, *EXPANSION, *LEGISLATION, *IRAQI WAR, *COUNTERTERRORISM, MILITARY RESERVES, LOGISTICS SUPPORT, CONGRESS, RIVERINE WARFARE, INLAND WATERWAYS, PORTS(FACILITIES), CIVIL AFFAIRS, AREA SECURITY, MILITARY TRAINING, PROTECTION, CONSTRUCTION, BATTALION LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS, NAVAL PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Military Forces and Organizations, Unconventional Warfare
Keyword(s):
*GWOT(GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM), *NAVY ROLE, NECC(NAVY EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT COMMAND), FORCE PROTECTION, RIVERINE FORCES, RESERVE CIVIL AFFAIRS BATTALION, NAVY CONSTRUCTION BATTALIONS, MARITIME SECURITY, GUANTANAMO BAY DETENTION FACILITY, FORT SUSE, HADITHA DAM, LCS(LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS), CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT
Report Date:
2006 Jul 27
Creation Date:
2007 Mar 07