The committee notes that President Bush authorized 50
percent growth in the CIA's case officer workforce, which
followed significant growth under President Clinton. Since 9/
11, DOD's case officer ranks have grown substantially as well.
The committee is concerned that, despite this expansion and the
winding down of two overseas conflicts that required large
HUMINT resources, DOD believes that its needs are not being
met.
The committee concludes that DOD needs to demonstrate that
it can improve the management of clandestine HUMINT before
undertaking any further expansion. Furthermore, if DOD is able
to utilize existing resources much more effectively, the case
could be made that investment in this area could decline,
rather than remain steady or grow, to assist the Department in
managing its fiscal and personnel challenges.
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