A U.S. Army Program That The Pentagon Claimed Was 'Killed' Is Actually Growing

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Daily Mail: The Army lied about ending controversial $725m program that embedded social scientists with troops fighting overseas

* The Human Terrain System sought to improve understanding of local cultures in overseas battlefields
* Critics say the program was marred by fraud and put civilians at risk
* A new study says the program is alive and well under another name

The Army lied about ending a controversial program that embedded social scientists with troops fighting overseas, according to a USA Today investigation.

The Human Terrain System, which aimed at improving US combat units' understanding of local cultures in overseas battlefields, was blasted for alleged misuse of funds and supposedly terminated in 2014.

However, Defense Department officials said Wednesday the program is still ongoing.

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Update #1: $725M program Army 'killed' found alive, growing (USA Today)
Update #2: Dubious $725mn US Army program ‘shut down’ in 2014 found afloat – report (RT)

WNU Editor: One has to wonder what other programs are still alive that should have been closed down years ago.