Accession Number:

AD1175707

Title:

Military Prepositioning: Observations on Army and Marine Corps Programs During Operation Iraqi Freedom and Beyond

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Congressional Testimony]

Corporate Author:

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Solis, William M.

Report Date:

2004-03-24

Pagination or Media Count:

20

Abstract:

The importance of prepositioned stocks was dramatically illustrated during OIF. While they faced some challenges, the Army and Marine Corps relied heavily on prepositioned combat equipment and supplies to decisively defeat the Iraqi military. They both reported that prepositioned stocks were a key factor in the success of OIF. Prepositioned stocks provided most of the combat equipment used and, for the most part, this equipment was in good condition and maintained high readiness rates. However, the Armys prepositioned equipment included some older models of equipment and shortfalls in support equipment such as trucks, spare parts, and other supplies.

Descriptors:

• iraqi-war
• warfare
• logistics
• electronic mail
• department of defense
• deployment
• lessons learned
• maintenance
• combat operations
• marine corps
• military equipment
• spare parts
• websites
• accounting
• army personnel
• cold war
• congress

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]