Defense Fellows Programs (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Nov. 5, 2002 |
| Report Number |
RS21350 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Lloyd DeSerisy, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
Summary:
Each year, over one hundred commissioned military officers and Department of Defense (DOD)
civilians participate in diverse programs outside DOD aimed at professional education of the
individual and enrichment for the services and the host agency. Over the years, the general process
of assigning DOD personnel, and especially military officers, outside of the Department has drawn
public scrutiny. With U.S. forces involved in numerous military operations around the world and
experiencing a high degree of personnel tempo, many have raised concerns that assignment of
military officers to Defense Fellows Programs may detract from war-fighting efforts. Thus, it
appears likely there will be ongoing congressional interest in and oversight of these programs. This
report will be updated as events warrant.
