America's Army: At a Strategic Crossroads

2011

Fiscal Year 2011 United States Army Annual Financial Report

America's Army: At a Strategic Crossroads

America's Army: At a

Strategic Crossroads

...Our Nation and its Army are positioned at a unique point in history...

...We must now consider the hard-won lessons of recent combat experience, current and anticipated resource constraints and the uncertainty of the future. The decisions we make will have far reaching and long lasting implications...

Transforming the Generating Force by...

...preparing, training, educating and supporting Army forces worldwide, as well as working to rapidly address the demands placed on the organization by both the current and future operating environments...

...working to provide "readiness at best value" in order to help us live within the constraints imposed by the national and international economic situation...

...working collaboratively to reform our requirements and resourcing process in order to create an organizationally aligned set of capabilities...

...developing a systematic approach to the Army's business processes that will ensure that innovative ideas and efficiencies influence future budgets...

Transforming the Civilian Workforce by...

...calling upon our Civilian Corps increasingly to assume greater levels of responsibility and accountability at organizations throughout the Army...

...integrating requirements determination; allocation and resourcing processes that identify the civilian workforce capabilities...

...improving civilian workforce lifecycle strategy; planning and operations to enhance mission effectiveness...

...establishing an integrated management system to support civilian human capital decision making...

...developing Army civilian leaders and reforming the civilian hiring process...

On the Cover (From Left to Right): Soldiers descending from an aircraft Operation Toy Drop on Fort Bragg (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Lock) / US Army Rangers, rope bridge training (Photo by John D. Helms) / President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden shake hands with the troops following the President's remarks (Photo by Pete Souza, White House) / Scouts pull overwatch during Operation Destined Strike (Photo by Sgt. Brandon Aird) / A small boy waves an American flag as 1st Infantry Division Soldiers march by during the Sundown Salute Parade (U.S. Army photo by Mollie Miller, 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs) / U.S. Army Spc. Adam Supino takes a break while on a security halt (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane) / U.S. Army Soldiers in Iraq (U.S. Army photo).

On the Inside Cover: U.S. Army Capt. Scott Hall looks out the door of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while flying over the Logar province in Afghanistan. (Photo by Sgt. Gustavo Olgiati).

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FY 2011 Contents

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Message from the Secretary of the Army.................................................................. 2

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Message from the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Financial Management and Comptroller).................................. 4

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Management's Discussion and Analysis................................................................................ 6

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General Fund -- Principal Financial Statements, Notes, Supplementary Information, and Auditor's Report............................................ 41

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Working Capital Fund -- Principal Financial Statements, Notes, and Auditor's Report................................. 103

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FY 2011 United States Army Annual Financial Report

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John M. McHugh Secretary of the Army

"We remain committed to fielding the finest Army in the world ? for the security of our Nation, its interests and the American people."

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This year marked the tenth anniversary of the terrorists attacks of September 11th, 2001. These attacks precipitated a decade-long conflict that has seen our Soldiers deploy, fight and win against skilled and determined enemies in two very different theaters. Throughout this challenging period, the United States Army ? 1.1 million strong and our 300,000 Civilian employees have been focused on achieving victory in these conflicts while simultaneously preparing to meet unforeseen threats to America's security.

This period of continuous war has seen great change. We have modernized and modularized our formations, expanded and updated our Family support services, and begun the daunting challenge transforming the institutional Army to meet the needs of an expeditionary, 21st century force. We've done incredible work and accomplish a great deal. We should be proud.

But we cannot rest on our laurels or take for granted that the plans we have designed will be executed precisely as we've laid them out. After a decade of expanding budgets, we have entered an era of constrained resources. In order to continue to provide the best this Nation and our Soldiers and their Families deserve, we must continuously evaluate our organizations and systems to identify and eliminate redundancies, and ensure we remain good stewards of taxpayer resources.

Inherent in this regard is our continuous improvement in accounting for and reporting each and every obligation and expenditure. The trust and confidence the American people place in their Army is based in large measure on their faith in our professionalism. As such, we recognize our responsibility to provide open, accurate information on how we're using the resources the Nation provides. The Fiscal Year 2011 Financial Statements disclose how we've effectively and efficiently used taxpayer dollars to lead, train, organize and equip America's Army.

What our Army has accomplished on the battlefields during this decade of war has been nothing short of miraculous ? and it is a testament to the courage, character and conviction of our Soldiers, their Families and our great Department of the Army Civilians. It is incumbent upon each of us, as we prepare to make the difficult fiscal choices ahead, that we keep foremost in our minds our commitments to the America people, our Soldiers and their Families.

We remain committed to fielding the finest Army in the world ? for the security of our Nation, its interests and the American people. And, we remain committed to improving our systems and continuing to transform the institutions that prepare, train, educate and support our Soldiers and their Families. By better identifying and implementing efficiencies in everything we do, from our business practices and family programs, to our personnel management, equipment acquisitions, and improved auditability, we will uphold our commitments to both America's Army and the American People and remain the Strength of the Nation.

John M. McHugh Secretary of the Army

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