The high casualty rate is certain to figure prominently as the Pentagon reviews its strategy in the 1990's in the face of the diminished Soviet threat.

Mr. Aspin has said the Pentagon is reviewing the balance between military and commercial depot work.

He said the Pentagon would review the case.

At the same time, the Pentagon is reviewing how to allocate another $17 million in "counterterrorism fellowships," some of which could go to Indonesia.

An administration official said the Pentagon had reviewed the unit to ensure legal compliance with the germ treaty.

After all, he observes, the Pentagon reviews scripts all the time when filmmakers seek to use its facilities and equipment.

For active-duty troops, the Pentagon will review incentives for extended deployments.

The Pentagon will review the long-term shortfall later this year, he said.

Defense officials said the Pentagon was reviewing the EH-101.

But with Iraq occupied, the Pentagon will review its long-term force and access requirements in the gulf states.