This research presents the Biennial Budget Estimates of the Data Book of the Defense Health Program for the fiscal year 1998/1999. The topics include: Appropriated fund support for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Activities; Department of Defense Management Headquarters; Summary of Program Increases and Decreases; Manpower Changes in Full-Time Equivalent End Strength; Civilian Personnel Budget Calculation; Procurement Program; Procurement Program Cost; Procurement Budget Item.

This research presents the justification for the operations and maintenance Biennial Budget Estimates for the Defense Health Program for the fiscal year 1998/1999. This concerns both active and retired military members and their families.

The Defense Health Program spans the globe to support the Department of Defense's most important resource --active and retired military members and their families.