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VII. Performance Results

For each initiative/program that supports accomplishment of this strategic goal, the most critical FY 2006 performance indicators and targets are shown below.

Photo showing Acehnese citizens enjoying newfound peace at a USAID-sponsored concert.

Acehnese citizens enjoy newfound peace at a USAID-sponsored concert.
Photo: Aceh Peace Concerts

 

ANNUAL PERFORMANCE GOAL 1 — Close, Strong, and Effective U.S. Ties with Allies, Friends, Partners, and Regional Organizations.

I/P: Transatlantic Relationship

INDICATOR: Status of Transatlantic Security Relationships
Department of State seal Outcome
JUSTIFICATION: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is the United States’ most effective and durable multilateral security relationship. Strong and effective ties with European allies within NATO are essential to promote stability and protect U.S. interests in Europe and around the world.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target
  • NATO increases the size and scope of its training mission in Iraq.
  • NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) completes Stage IV transfer and assumes security responsibility throughout Afghanistan.
  • NATO stages large-scale military exercise in the Middle East and Central Asia and the Caucasus; four more Gulf states join NATO’s security cooperation initiative for the Middle East; three more Central Asian and Caucasus states conclude Individualized Partnership Action Plans.
  • NATO Response Force reaches full operational capability following certification.
  • Ukraine further intensifies relationship with NATO, depending upon reform progress.
  • Russia launches peacekeeping brigade fully interoperable with NATO.
  • European countries contribute to NATO operations.
Results
  • NATO increased the size and scope of its training mission in Iraq.
  • NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) assumed responsibility for security throughout Afghanistan and completed expansion of Provincial Reconstruction Teams.
  • NATO completed Kosovo Force transition from a Multinational Brigade Force to a Multinational Task Force structure.
  • NATO Response Force improved but is not yet at full operating capability.
  • Ukraine committed to strengthening cooperation with NATO.
  • Russia and NATO work together to improve military interoperability, but Russia has not yet established a fully interoperable peacekeeping unit.
Rating On Target
Impact Advanced military goals in Iraq and Afghanistan. KFOR transition created leaner administration and support with more flexible maneuver elements.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source Reports from NATO.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 The data, gathered through primary data collection from NATO Allies, are considered reliable.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005

European military capabilities increased through engagement in the ISAF and NATO’s Training Mission in Iraq. NATO’s Stabilization Force completed its mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina. The NATO-EU handover took place smoothly. A NATO headquarters in Sarajevo was established on schedule.

NATO began Kosovo Force transition to a Multinational Task Force structure to eliminate redundant administrative and support forces while enhancing overall effectiveness of maneuver forces.
2004 European and Eurasian partners contributed troops to the Multinational Force-Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom. NATO-ISAF operation expanded beyond Kabul. NATO expanded operations in Iraq. Minimal NATO presence in Bosnia & Herzegovina; deterrent presence in Kosovo.
2003 Berlin Plus, which would have allowed the EU to borrow NATO assets and capabilities for European-led operations, was not agreed upon. Allied Heads of State and Government committed to enhance military capabilities through the New Capabilities Initiative. U.S. export controls with key European allies were streamlined to promote transatlantic defense industrial integration. NATO-Russia Council established.

I/P: International Military Education and Training (IMET)

INDICATOR: Number of Individuals Receiving Training Under IMET
Department of State seal Output
JUSTIFICATION: The number of foreign military personnel participating in IMET programs helps gauge increased foreign receptivity to the U.S. strategic approach and likely success in gaining foreign support on specific policy issues. The greater the number of IMET students, the greater the likelihood that future leaders will be drawn from a cadre of individuals who possess an understanding of and appreciation for U.S. interests.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target 12,800 individuals.
Results 7,898 individuals.
Rating Below Target
Impact Fewer foreign students trained through IMET programs could mean fewer future leaders who possess familiarity with and appreciation of U.S. strategic and policy interests.
Reason for Shortfall Reduction of students is due in large part to military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, which resulted in fewer training opportunities at U.S. military schools and facilities, as well as a reduced number of trainers available to participate in Mobile Training Teams.
Steps to Improve Improvement in numbers of students receiving IMET-funded training is contingent upon increases in funding, decreases in military operational tempo, and on removing legislative restrictions on military assistance. However, data may be deceiving in that numbers of individuals trained may not directly reflect the potential foreign policy impact of training. Sending many junior military personnel to short training courses does not necessarily equate to the strategic impact of sending fewer but more senior officers to longer senior educational courses. The Department continues to search for better methodologies by which to measure the meaningful impact of IMET training.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source Data and records concerning IMET students and expenditures are maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. Department of State Political-Military Affairs Bureau and regional bureau assessments of participation by foreign countries.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 Data are regarded as reliable and authoritative.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 8,622 individuals.
2004 11,832 individuals.
2003 10,736 individuals.

 

The African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance Program

Photo showing a National Guardsman showing equipment to military leaders from Ghana, June 2006.Under the African Contingency Operations Training and Assistance program, the Department of State trains and equips African militaries to carry out peace support and humanitarian relief operations in the region. ACOTA’s comprehensive strategy and flexible approach to training and capacity building prepares African countries and security institutions to take primary responsibility for peacekeeping operations in the region. To date, ACOTA has trained 62,000 soldiers from eighteen partner nations. Enhanced African peace support capacity serves U.S. interests in promoting regional stability, democracy and economic growth in Africa.

A National Guardsman shows equipment to military leaders from Ghana, June 2006. Photo: AP/Wide World

 

I/P: Military Assistance for New NATO and NATO Aspirant Nations

INDICATOR: Aspirants Making Progress Achieving NATO-Defined and Measured,
Country-Specific Membership Action Plans
Department of State seal PART Outcome
JUSTIFICATION: Progress shown by NATO aspirant nations to achieve membership action plans indicates political will to integrate defense with NATO as a whole.
FY 2006 PERFORMANCE Target
  • New members fully integrated into revised command structure and making measurable progress toward meeting force goals.
  • Remaining aspirants (Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia) accelerate military reform and increase number of deployment-ready niche units through Adriatic Charter.
Results
  • With mentoring from Allies, Albania, Macedonia and Croatia made progress implementing their Membership Action Plans, including progress on defense reforms, force restructuring, and improved interoperability.
  • All new allies have contributed to this consultation process.
  • New members are fully integrated into command structure and making measurable progress toward meeting force goals.
  • All aspirants have deployed units to NATO operations.
Rating On Target
Impact Aspirant progress is on schedule. NATO has agreed to evaluate aspirants’ progress and make decisions on possible membership invitations at its 2008 Summit. President Bush publicly pledged to support Croatia’s bid for a 2008 invitation.
PERFORMANCE DATA Data Source NATO International Staff Consolidated and Individual Membership Action Plan, Annual National Plan submissions.
Data Quality
(Verification)		 These data are official, objective and accurate. Reporting from the various sources is crosschecked to ensure reliability and completeness.
PAST PERFORMANCE 2005 Albania, Macedonia and Croatia made progress with Membership Action Plans with mentoring from new ally nations. All new allies have contributed to this consultation process.
2004 One hundred percent of NATO aspirants made progress toward NATO-defined and measured, country-specific Membership Action Plans. Formal entry of New Allies, who complete full integration into NATO, and assist mentoring of Aspirants. Membership Action Plan cycle continued for aspirants; Adriatic Charter cooperation took shape.
2003 Accession Protocols signed by 19 Allies; U.S. Senate ratification in May 2003. Invitees’ reforms took place in line with NATO requirements for membership. Aspirants continue Membership Action Plan process and, along with the U.S., signed the Adriatic Charter, where all parties pledged to work together to move reform efforts toward NATO and EU membership.

 

Photo showing Afghan President Hamid Karzai reviewing the guard-of-honor during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 2006.

 

Afghan President Hamid Karzai reviews the guard-of-honor during a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, February 2006.
Photo: AP/Wide World

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