Improving Corrosion Prevention and Control in the Army
Abstract
The Army spends approximately 2.4 billion dollars annually on corrosion prevention and corrective maintenance of tactical wheeled vehicles. Billions more are invested in the recruitment, training, and retention of the manpower needed to support this equipment. The products of these investments and their material properties are at risk of degradation due to corrosion. This paper will analyze and determine what actions could be taken to improve the Army's performance on corrosion prevention and control for tactical wheeled vehicles. In addition, the paper will analyze the effectiveness of the Army Corrosion Prevention and Control Strategic Plan, its key elements, prevention initiatives, current training and education, budget constraints, statutes, and future policy changes. Finally, the paper will provide recommendations for educating and integrating operators, maintainers, and the workforce on preventing corrosion. Decision makers will then be better prepared to allocate strategic resources, prioritize policy initiatives, and assess options to improve corrosion prevention for tactical wheeled vehicles.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2012
- Accession Number
- ADA593063
Entities
People
- Adalberto Morales
Organizations
- University of Texas at Austin