Here's the key fraction of the cost. This is a common sense amendment that was proposed by both the Biden and Trump administrations. The DOT estimates that using contractors instead of military personnel in FY24 could have saved $105 million. in lodging, per diem and family separation costs which range from about 166 to $304 per day and $250 per person per month. So the average cost savings would be about 20%. (01:03–01:12)
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Asserts that using contractors could save $105 million in FY24.
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