Prepositioned Stocks: Inconsistencies in DOD's Annual Report Underscore the Need for Overarching Strategic Guidance and Joint Oversight

Abstract

DOD prepositions stocks such as combat vehicles and repair parts worth billions of dollars at strategic locations around the world. These assets are used to prepare forces quickly for conflicts when needed. Over the years, GAO has made recommendations for DOD to develop overarching strategic guidance and improve joint oversight of the military services prepositioning programs.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 2013
Accession Number
AD1153240

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  • Alissa H. Czyz
  • Cary B. Russell
  • Gilbert H. Kim
  • Greg Pugnetti
  • Karyn Angulo
  • Larry Junek
  • Lionel C. Cooper
  • Maria Storts
  • Michael D. Silver
  • Michael Willems
  • Susan Ditto

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  • United States Government Accountability Office

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