Improved Vehicle Management Needed at Military Installations in Korea
Abstract
In September 1977, there were about 2,900 vehicles used by the U.S. Forces in Korea to support administrative operations. Excluding shipping costs, the estimated replacement cost of these vehicles was about $23 million. The 8th Army had 1,875 vehicles as of September 1977 which were operated 21 million miles at a cost of $3.9 million, excluding driver and depreciation costs. The 8th Army's vehicle management was ineffective because it had not followed prescribed management controls over use or adequately reviewed vehicle operations to assure that all vehicles were needed and effectively used. The following management weaknesses were identified: too many vehicles which contributed to underuse, vehicles assigned and used inefficiently, misuse of vehicles, public transportation not used when possible, and inadequate review of vehicle needs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 30, 1978
- Accession Number
- AD1119071
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office