U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) News Transcript

On the Web: http://www.defense.gov/Releases/Release.aspx?ReleaseID=5107 Media contact: +1 (703) 697-5131/697-5132 Public contact: http://www.defense.gov/landing/comment.aspx or +1 (703) 571-3343

IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 856-12 October 30, 2012

DOD Releases Military Intelligence Program Appropriated Top Line Budget for Fiscal 2012

The Department of Defense released today the Military Intelligence Program (MIP) appropriated top line budget for fiscal 2012. The total request, which includes both the base budget and Overseas Contingency Operations appropriations, is $21.5 billion.

The department determined that releasing this top line figure does not jeopardize any classified activities within the MIP. No other MIP budget figures or program details will be released, as they remain classified for national security reasons.

---

Source: Department of Defense