DoD's Management of the Redistribution Property Assistance Team Operations in Kuwait
Abstract
This is the first in a series of reports on Redistribution Property Assistance Team (RPAT) operations in Kuwait. Our objective was to determine whether DoD effectively managed RPAT operations in Kuwait to ensure that DoD was prepared to handle the anticipated amount of materiel (equipment) related to the drawdown from Iraq. For this report, we reviewed the process for turning in equipment at the Camp Virginia, Kuwait RPAT yard, along with verifying selected documentation related to the turn-in process. Our second report will discuss the subsequent wholesale property accountability and data management of the equipment. Camp Virginia RPAT officials effectively managed RPAT operations in Kuwait to accomplish their primary mission of supporting the drawdown of U.S. forces from Iraq by relieving units of accountability for their Theater Provided Equipment (TPE) before those units redeployed to their home stations. As a result, from October 18, 2011, through December 31, 2011, Camp Virginia RPAT officials relieved units of accountability for approximately 2,300 vehicles and 24,600 pieces of non-rolling equipment. In addition, approximately 26,000 U.S. forces redeployed to their home stations from Camp Virginia before the December 31, 2011, deadline. During our review, we provided RPAT officials with our observations to address concerns with the 4-corners process, "frustrated" equipment, and security controls. We commend Camp Virginia RPAT officials for implementing corrective actions based on our communication throughout the audit. Additionally, we commend the officials for taking actions to improve RPAT operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 10, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA559280
Entities
People
- Amy J. Frontz
Organizations
- United States Department of Defense