Effects of the Global War on Terrorism on Army Equipment Fleets

Abstract : SECDEF, 26 Mar 04: "Typically, the cost of operations is funded with supplemental appropriations. I therefore would like to ensure that, in developing the next supplemental request, we are properly covering the cost of using equipment at higher than expected rates." "...effort is needed to understand more clearly how operations are contributing to greater wear and tear on equipment, and what the implications are for future supplemental appropriation requests. The study will determine the additional depot maintenance needed to repair and replace systems, tally the equipment lost in combat operations, and identify which items might have to be replaced sooner than anticipated."