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Presidential Determination

Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan

President Bush authorized transferring up to $88.5 million in defense articles, services, and military training from the Department of Defense to the Government of Afghanistan under the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act and Foreign Assistance Act. The Secretary of State was directed to report this to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication.

Federal Register Open PDF 70 FR 6549

Impact dates

  1. Secretary of State reports determination to Congress and arranges Federal Register publication

Key directives

  • Authorize drawdown of up to $88.5 million in defense articles, defense services, and military education and training from DOD to Government of Afghanistan
  • Secretary of State shall report determination to Congress
  • Secretary of State shall arrange for Federal Register publication

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Drawdown authorization takes effect upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Secretary of State must report to Congress and arrange Federal Register publication

Long term

  • Afghan government receives sustained military assistance

Risks & tensions

  • No explicit deadline stated for congressional reporting or publication
  • Drawdown amount is capped but not time-bound
  • Ongoing Afghanistan commitment amid evolving security situation
Presidential Determination: Determination to Authorize a Drawdown for Afghanistan · Executive Orders