Claire McCaskill actually said...

I really appreciate the core, fundamental concept of providing small-scale humanitarian relief and reconstruction projects to help win the l...

to what extent has DOD identified future maintenance and other sustainment costs for these items that will have to be funded in the future?

What impact will the uncertainty of future increased combat operations, particularly in Afghanistan, have on future maintenance budgets?

The Army will continue to need OCO funding as long as forces are in conflict plus 2-3 years to ensure all equipment is Reset upon return.