C. W. Bill Young: “The total of $310 million for military personnel includes additional incremental costs for pay and allowances for active…”

“The total of $310 million for military personnel includes additional incremental costs for pay and allowances for active duty and reserve personnel deployed in support of the Bosnia operation. Such costs include basic allowance for subsistence, imminent danger pay, family separation allowance and foreign duty pay. The total of $446.1 million for operation and maintenance is for additional incremental costs for unit operations, transportation, logistics, consumable supplies, fuel and spare parts in support of IFOR and operation deny flight. The committee notes with concern emerging trends associated with the expenses of logistical and other support for U.S. ground forces in the IFOR area of operations, particularly in the area of contractor-provided logistics support [LOGCAP]. These costs have risen considerably beyond initial estimates. While recognizing the need to provide essential resources to U.S. troops in support of IFOR, the committee expects the Department of Defense to live up to its recent commitment to controlling any further cost growth.”