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General Fund – Management’s Discussion & Analysis
Overview
The Army General Fund, the largest Army fund, fi nances military operations, supporting services,
personnel, facilities, and nearly every other function. A majority of the General Fund’s revenue comes from
Congressional appropriations. In FY 2004, the Army received $150 billion in appropriations.
Mission
For 229 years, the Army’s primary mission has been warfi ghting, defending the United States and its
territories, commonwealths, and possessions. Prepared at all times to fi ght and win the Nation’s wars, Army
Soldiers are also ready to go anywhere in the world to save lives, protect property, provide humanitarian aid,
and keep the peace.
While the Army’s warfi ghting mission has been the same during its 229-year history, the nature of confl ict
has from time to time undergone radical transformation. When that happens, the Army changes strategy,
tactics, equipment, and organizational structure. One such major change is now underway with the advent of
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