The Pentagon has revealed that over 11, 000 United States forces are currently in Afghanistan, contrary to earlier reports that only 8, 400 forces were still in the country. The Joint Staff Director, US Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Kenneth Frank McKenzie made the disclosure to reporters at the Pentagon. He hinted that the figure suggests that there are approximately 2,600 more US troops in Afghanistan than had been officially announced.
He explained that the recent disclosure was primarily due to a change in accounting procedure.
According to him, "the change is primarily the result of the Department of Defense now counting troops that are deployed for short durations, usually fewer than 180 days. It is basically a product of revised accounting procedures implemented by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis."
It is basically a product of revised accounting procedures implemented by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis."
Meanwhile, the Chief Pentagon Spokesperson, Dana White while giving insight on the development said "The Secretary has determined we must simplify our accounting methodology and improve the public's understanding of America's military commitment in Afghanistan."
