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Abstract:
From the onset of the global war on terrorism (GWOT) in 2001, it became apparent to Headquarters, Department of the Army (HQDA), that there would be problems providing sufficient quantities of some ammunition items because of dramatically increased requirements DOD-wide. Appropriated funding couldn't get through the budget process quickly enough and production couldn't be ramped up fast enough to keep up with increasing demand. The Iron Mountain of ammunition left over from the Cold War was depleted because of reduced replenishment funding during the 1990s. Conserving what was available by reducing some levels of training in CONUS for a period of time while continuing to fully supply warfighters engaged in or preparing for combat overseas had little positive impact on the overall supply. As a result, in April 2004, the Army Chief of Staff (CSA) tasked the Army Staff (ARSTAF) to investigate and make recommendations for improving the Army's munitions management.
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 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE |
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Journal article |
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5 |
| Report Date: |
Mar 2008 |
| Report Number: |
A564094 |
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