The initiative comes on the heels of a report that found that the Defense Department's processes can lead to a systemic undercounting of civilian casualties.
The plan due to Austin in 90 days is meant to implement the recommendations from studies sponsored by the Pentagon, evaluations from the Defense Department's Inspector General, and independent reviews Austin has directed into strikes, like the investigation of the Kabul strike.
According to figures in its report, RAND found that external sources estimate airstrikes in Syria killed between 490 and 1,118 civilians, but the Defense Department counted only 21 deaths. One of RAND's recommendations is to build a civilian protection center of excellence to conduct research as well as provide education and training. One of the immediate steps Austin listed in his memo is the creation of one of these centers to institutionalize tools for preventing harm.
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