Global Security Contingency Fund : Summary and Issue Overview

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Discusses newly established Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF), which provides resources for training and other support to enable foreign military and security forces to conduct security and c...

Discusses newly established Global Security Contingency Fund (GSCF), which provides resources for training and other support to enable foreign military and security forces to conduct security and counterterrorism operations and participate in coalition operations, as well as for justice sector, rule of law, and stabilization programs. Provides basic information on GSCF legislation, including its origins, basic provisions, funding provisions and expiration, and its limitations, conditions, and exemptions. Examines Congressional oversight, current status of GSCF assistance and organization, issues for Congress, and implementing FY2012 and FY2014 funding and beyond.

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