They assert that the nuclear stockpile needs to be maintained at its current size to meet all possible military contingencies.

Even so, these plans could leave the Army ill prepared for military contingencies like peacekeeping, which require different strategy, force structure, weapons and training.

During the 1990s, the agency's role in supporting military contingencies and humanitarian assistance operations grew dramatically.

The other side of this particular coin is that by going to Mars we maintain a standby technological capacity that might be important for future military contingencies.

In addition, a senior Army general said the withdrawing troops were needed in Europe and the United States so that they could be available for other possible military contingencies.

If it does, spending for military contingencies would eat up some of the peace dividend.

Joint planning for military contingencies, he said, should be ruled out.

Since 1885, the presidential review has included both military and civilian contingencies.