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B-282071

Although we worked with personnel from the Army Safety Center,

TACOM

Department of Transportation, and the Department of the Army during

data gathering and reviewed those results for reasonableness, accuracy,

and completeness, we did not validate the accuracy of accident statistics

contained in various databases or other published information. However,

this data is used to support the management information needs of both

internal and external customers and is periodically reviewed internally by

each organization for accuracy, completeness, and validity.

We conducted our review from July 1998 through February 1999 in

accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards.

We are sending copies of this report to the Honorable William Cohen,

Secretary of Defense; the Honorable Louis Caldera, Secretary of the Army,

and interested congressional committees. Copies will also be made

available to other interested parties upon request.

Please contact me on (202) 512-5140 should you or your staff have any

questions concerning this report. Major contributors to this report were

Carol R. Schuster; Reginald L. Furr, Jr.; Kevin C. Handley; and Gerald L.

Winterlin.

Mark E. Gebicke

Director, Military Operations

and Capabilities Issues

GAO/NSIAD-99-82 Military Safety

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