WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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[DESCRIPTION] COMMAND SECURITY CORPORATION
EXHIBIT 27 - FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
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2,034
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<INCOME-PRETAX> (15)
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<INCOME-CONTINUING> (15)
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<EPS-BASIC> (.02)
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