Requisitions for M1 Components Are Not Justified by Past Demands
NSIAD-84-118
Published: May 29, 1984. Publicly Released: May 29, 1984.
Skip to Highlights
Highlights
During a review of the fielding of the M1 tank in Europe, GAO examined Army general supply policies and new equipment spare parts provisions actions by the U.S. Army, Europe.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Army, Europe | The Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army, Europe, should cancel the requisitions submitted by VII Corps' support activity for those components listed in enclosure I of this report. |
Closed – Implemented
Requisitions for $425,000 in excess of needs were cancelled.
|
| U.S. Army, Europe | The Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army, Europe should apply direct exchange supply policies in A.R. 710-2 to the remaining M1 direct exchange component requisitions submitted by VII Corps' support activity and cancel those which are not justified by demands. |
Closed – Implemented
Direct exchange supply policies were implemented and excess requisitions were cancelled.
|
| U.S. Army, Europe | The Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army, Europe should cancel the division's requisitions listed in enclosure II of this report. |
Closed – Implemented
The requisitions were cancelled as part of the action taken on another recommendation. These cannot be broken out separately.
|
| U.S. Army, Europe | The Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Army, Europe should base future requisitions on the policies in A.R. 710-2. |
Closed – Implemented
Action was taken to ensure that future requisitions are based on A.R. 710-2 policies.
|
Full Report
Office of Public Affairs
Topics
Army procurementCombat readinessFederal procurement policyFederal supply systemsInventory control systemsMilitary land vehiclesProperty and supply managementSpare partsMilitary forcesInventory control