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- NATO Applicant States: A Status Report
- On March 12, 1999, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Hungary formally became members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; nine additional central and eastern European nations have applied to join the alliance: Albania, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. There arc several general guidelines for evaluating nations seeking NATO membership; however, these guidelines are not a checklist that, when completed, would automatically guarantee membership. NATO members decide on the basis of consensus whether the admission of a state will serve the interests of the Alliance and promote European security and stability. This report, which was compiled from memoranda prepared in January 1999 at the request of Senator William Roth, contains brief assessments of the NATO applicants' qualifications, compared to those of the three new members, The report was updated in February 2000. The report will be updated as necessary.
- NATO Enlargement: Pro and Con Arguments
- NATO named three candidate states for membership at its summit in July 1997. The U.S. Senate must give its advice and consent to revise the North Atlantic Treaty and admit new members. Key arguments favoring U. S . approval of enlargement include the need to bring stability in central Europe; building a strong transatlantic link with new European democracies, and extending collective defense to countries that remain concerned about a potential Russian threat. Key arguments against NATO expansion include the concern that it will exacerbate tensions with Russia; result in substantial costs and risks that the allies are unwilling to share and the American people are unwilling to shoulder alone; and dilute the mission, political likemindedness, and military effectiveness of the alliance.
- NATO Enlargement: The Process and Allied Views
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- Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians
- This report collects statistics from a variety of sources on casualties sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), which began on October 7, 2001, and is ongoing. OEF actions take place primarily in Afghanistan; however, OEF casualties also includes American casualties in Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Guantanamo Bay (Cuba), Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Jordan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, the Philippines, Seychelles, Sudan, Tajikistan, Turkey, and Yemen.
- Afghanistan Casualties: Military Forces and Civilians
- This report collects statistics from a variety of sources on casualties sustained during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF), which began on October 7, 2001, and is ongoing. OEF actions take place primarily in Afghanistan, but OEF casualties also include American casualties in other countries, listed within this report.
- NATO Enlargement
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- NATO Enlargement
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- NATO Enlargement
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- NATO Enlargement
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- NATO Enlargement
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- Iraq: Divergent Views on Military Action
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- Iraq: Divergent Views on Military Action
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- Iraq: Divergent Views on Military Action
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- Recruiting and Retention: An Overview of FY2005 and FY2006 Results for Active and Reserve Component Enlisted Personnel
- This report provides a brief overview of the recruiting and retention rates for Active and Reserve Component enlisted personnel during FY2005 and the first nine months of FY2006. Since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the U.S. has launched several major military operations which have dramatically increased the operations tempo of the military services, required the large scale mobilization of reservists, and resulted in significant battle casualties. These factors have been particularly applicable to the Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard, which have shouldered the bulk of the manpower burden associated with the occupation of Iraq. Many observers have expressed concern that these factors might lead to lower recruiting and retention rates, thereby jeopardizing the vitality of today's all-volunteer military.
- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
- In the late 1990s, the military services were facing considerable recruiting and career retention problems. In responding, Congress was mindful of how inadequate pay had contributed to decreased recruit quality in the late 1970s. It authorized larger pay raises, increased special pays and bonuses, provided more recruiting resources, and repealed planned military retired pay reductions for future retirees. Debate continues over what kinds of pay and benefit increases are best for improving recruiting and retention. Of particular interest is the balance between across-the-board pay raises on the one hand, and ones targeted by grade, years of service, and occupational skill, on the other; and between cash compensation on the one hand and improvements in benefits such as housing, health care, and installation services on the other.
- Army Aviation: The RAH-66 Comanche Helicopter Issue
- Although it has been a high priority Army program, a number of factors have complicated the RAH-66 Comanche program. Since its inception, the program has been restructured several times–postponing the initial operational capability (IOC) and increasing overall program costs. Presently, there is debate within the Army regarding whether the program should be reduced significantly to make funds available to pursue other modernization priorities.
- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Expanding Threat Reduction and Nonproliferation Programs: Concepts and Definitions
- The report of the 9/11 Commission called for continued support for threat reduction assistance. H.R. 10, the 9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act, calls for a review of U.S. policy in this area. President Bush, Members of Congress, and analysts outside government have suggested that the United States provide threat reduction and nonproliferation assistance to nations outside the former Soviet Union.
- NATO Enlargement: Pro and Con Arguments
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- NATO Expansion: Cost Issues
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- U.S. Military Dispositions: Fact Sheet
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- U.S. Military and Iraqi Casualty Statistics: Additional Numbers and Explanations
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- NATO's Evolving Role and Missions
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- Military Pay and Benefits: Key Questions and Answers
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- Nuclear Nonproliferation Issues
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- U.S. Military Dispositions: Fact Sheet
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- Northern Ireland: The Peace Process
- For years, the British and Irish governments have sought to facilitate a peaceful settlement to the conflict in Northern Ireland. After many ups and downs, the two government and the parties participating in the peace talks announced an agreement on April 10, 1998. The implementation of the resulting Good Friday Agreement continues to be difficult. A political stalemate in Northern Ireland since 2002 has halted the peace process and forced London to suspend the devolved government and to resume governance of the province. British and Irish leaders have set a November 24, 2006, deadline to revive talks on governance in Northern Ireland.
- NATO Applicant States: A Status Report
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- Military Helicopter Modernization: Background and Issues for Congress
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- American War and Military Operations Casualties: Lists and Statistics
- This report is written in response to numerous requests for war casualty statistics and lists of war dead. It provides tables, compiled by sources at the Department of Defense, indicating the number of casualties among American military personnel serving in principal wars and combat actions. For the more recent conflicts, starting with the Korean War, more detailed information on types of casualties, and when available, demographics have been included. This report also cites sources of published lists of military personnel killed in principal wars and combat actions.