The Navy is taking several actions to expand its capabilities for participating in the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). The Navy's 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.
Navy Role in Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) -- Background and Issues for Congress
2006
7 pages
Report
No indication
English
Military Sciences , Military Operations, Strategy, & Tactics , Management Practice , 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 , Global war on terrorism(GWOT) , 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