The United States government first recognized the usefulness of foreign aid as a tool of diplomacy in World War II.
There are three main programs where military funding is allocated: Some examples of this would include the United States' efforts in Colombia and South Korea.
In South Korea, US military aid has been beneficial for the maintenance of national security, economic and social development, and civilization as a whole.
This aid includes building schools to promote education, providing clean drinking water, and further stabilizing food production.
[citation needed] Particular targets of criticism include The following table shows which countries does the United States provide military aid and/or assistance, per USAID.