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Assessing Trends in Military Personnel Costs : Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) , September , 2021

September 2021

Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS)

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From the executive summary: “While today’s U.S. military is near its smallest size since the end of World War II in terms of active duty end strength, personnel costs are at a historic high—surpassed only by the height of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Left unaddressed, high personnel costs may limit resources for Department of Defense (DOD) modernization initiatives and could threaten the long-term sustainability of the force. This report examines trends in military personnel costs and the drivers of growth observed over the past several decades. Key findings from this analysis include:”

Authors - Daniels, Seamus P.

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Daniels, Seamus P.

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