Evaluation of the Use of the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency (NAMSA) for Depot-Level Maintenance Support in USAREUR.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency NAMSA provides maintenance and supply services to member countries at a lower cost than can be achieved by an individual country alone. As a NATO member, the US has access to the Agencys services, but has made minimal use of these in the past. The study investigates the feasibility, costs, and benefits, principally in terms of sustainability, to be derived through expanding the US use of NAMSA. Recommendations are the initiation of action to employ NAMSA by paying for man-hours, parts, and equipment use. Subsequently, if the Project Manager of the Multiple Launch Rocket System is successful in removing legal obstacles to entry of the US into a Weapon System Partnership WSP committee, the US Army should negotiate for membership in the LANCE and TOW WSP committees. Author