Security Assistance; and Logistics - Federation of American Scientists

. Assignment of personnel with the requisite skills, experience levels, and rank, toinclude civilians from the Office of the SECDEF, to fill positions designated in theJMD/RFF for the MNC-I and the MNSTC-I logistics mentoring functions.Management Comments to Recommendations N.3.a and N.3.bUSCENTCOM concurred, noting that they will review and validate future requirementsfor logistics mentors approved by Commander, MNF-I for addition to the MNC-I and theMNSTC-I JMD/RFF, as appropriate.The Joint Staff concurred, noting that overall MNC-I JMD manning was at 95 percent,and MNSTC-I overall manning was also at 95 percent. U.S. Joint Forces Command, asthe force provider, would ensure that the appropriate Service identified military/civilianpersonnel to meet the requisite skills, experience, and rank/rate necessary to meet therequirements.Status of Implementation of Recommendations N.3.a and N.3.bUSCENTCOM and the Joint Staff remain committed to approving and sourcingrequirements for logistics mentors and trainers in Iraq. Commanders in Iraq believeplanning and resourcing for that mission is on-track. These recommendations remainopen.SummaryWe commend DoD management and field commanders for taking important and criticalsteps in addressing issues surrounding control and accountability of arms andammunition provided to the security forces of Iraq, FMS support, and developing ISFlogistics sustainment. While significant progress is being made, work still remains to bedone. We will continue to work with management to address the remaining 16 openrecommendations from our Report No. SPO-2008-001, “Assessment of theAccountability of Arms and Ammunition Provided to the Security Forces of Iraq,” July 3,2008 (a classified report).27