Defense Logistical Support Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Issues for Congress

Download or read book Defense Logistical Support Contracts in Iraq and Afghanistan: Issues for Congress written by and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report examines Department of Defense (DOD) logistical support contracts for troop support services in Iraq and Afghanistan administered through the U.S. Army's Logistics Civil Augmentation Program (LOGCAP), as well as legislative initiatives which may impact the oversight and management of logistical support contracts. LOGCAP is an initiative designed to manage the use of civilian contractors that perform services during times of war and other military mobilization. The first LOGCAP was awarded in 1992. Four LOGCAP contracts have been awarded for combat support services in Iraq and Afghanistan. The current LOGCAP III contractor supports the drawdown in Iraq by providing logistical services, theater transportation, augmentation of maintenance services, and other combat support services.