Operation and Maintenance, Army finances all costs, except military pay, of operating and maintaining the U. S. Army and
U. S. Army Reserve. The FY 1973 request provides for the training and operational support for an active Army of 13 divisions
In addition to the direct support of active and
and an average of 261,300 Army Reserve Personnel in a paid drill status.
reserve division forces, this appropriation provides functional support in such areas as strategic air defense of the United
States, intelligence, communications, logistical functions, transportation of materiel, and medical services which are vital
FY 1973 military and civilian end strengths in this request are 841,190 and 250,651
Included in the $6.9 billion budget estimate is $2.7 billion for pay and benefits of civilian personnel and
to the United States and Allies.
$1.8 billion for the operation of the Army's posts, camps, and stations and the maintenance of real property facilities at
respectively.
these installations.
The FY 1973 budget estimate provides $1.4 billion (as compared to $1.1 billion in FY 72) in support of the soldier oriented
program which is designed to improve Army life for soldiers and their dependents and meet the ultimate goal of maintaining
Funds have been included for readiness improvement in support of our continuing effort to up-
grade the readiness posture of a smaller force structure and for national objectives such as drug abuse, pollution abate-
the Army with a zero draft.
ment and environmental improvement.
The table on the following page identifies the new programs that will be financed by the Operation and Maintenance, Army appropriation.