Counter-Improvised Explosive Devices: Multiple DOD Organizaitons Are Developing Numerous Initiatives

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By Cary B. Russell (au)
Year: 2012
Pages: 41
Binding Paperback
ISBN 978-1-4578-3725-8

Product Code: 1457837250

Description

Improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are the enemy's weapon of choice (e.g., 16,500 IEDs were detonated or discovered being used against U.S. forces in Afghanistan in 2011) and, according to the Dept. of Defense (DOD) will probably be a mainstay in any present and future conflict given their low cost to develop coupled with their potential for strategic impact. Multiple DOD components, including the military services, have been pursuing counter-IED (C-IED) efforts leading up to June 2005 when DOD established the Joint IED Defeat Task Force followed in 2006 with the establishment of the Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) to lead and coordinate all DOD actions to defeat IEDs. From FY 2006 through FY 2011, JIEDDO has received over $18 billion in funding; however, DOD has funded other C-IED efforts outside of JIEDDO, including $40 billion for Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles. DOD relies on various sources and systems for managing its C-IED efforts, but has not developed a process that provides DOD with a comprehensive listing of its C-IED initiatives and activities. This report examines the potential for overlap and duplication in DOD's C-IED efforts. Figures and tables. This is a print on demand report.

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