Defense Force Management
Status of Military Force Downsizing Gao ID: T-NSIAD-92-20 March 25, 1992This testimony examines the Defense Department's (DOD) military strength management during this period of military force reductions. GAO (1) focuses on the magnitude of force reductions now under way and where DOD stands both in relation to its long-term reduction plans and to congressionally authorized strength levels, (2) outlines programs designed to foster force reductions and minimize the adverse impact on individuals, (3) analyzes the extent of reductions by various separation categories, and (4) discusses funding for two special separation incentive programs authorized by Congress.