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Defense Budget: Analysis of Operation and Maintenance Accounts for 1985-2001

NSIAD-97-73 Published: Feb 28, 1997. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 1997.
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GAO reviewed the Department of Defense's (DOD) budget request for fiscal year (FY) 1997 for its operation and maintenance (O&M) accounts, focusing on: (1) how annual funding relates to military and civilian personnel levels through 2001; (2) overall trends from fiscal years 1985 though 2001; and (3) key areas in which most money has been budgeted through 2001.

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Appropriation accountsBudget cutsBudget outlaysCivilian employeesDefense budgetsDefense cost controlFuture budget projectionsHealth care costsMilitary downsizingMilitary personnel