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

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Abstract:

The Navy for several years has carried out a variety of activities related to what the Administration refers to as the Global War on Terrorism GWOT. The Navy states that as of February 2008, more than 11,300 Navy sailors including Individual Augmentees were ashore supporting ground forces in the U.S. Central Command region including Iraq and Afghanistan. The Navys role in the GWOT raises several potential oversight issues for Congress. 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.
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
Monitor Series:
CRS/DC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_2_Battlespace Awareness; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_8.2.3_Build the Capabilities and Capacities of Partners and Institutions; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.1_Partner with Governments and Institutions; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_6_Net Centric
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*COUNTERTERRORISM, *NAVAL OPERATIONS, NAVAL PLANNING, GLOBAL, CONGRESS, NAVAL PERSONNEL
Field(s)/Group(s):
Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Unconventional Warfare
Report Date:
2008 Sep 11
Creation Date:
2008 Oct 08