Fixed vs. Flexible Approaches to Improving Capital Investment in Military Depots

Abstract

In the absence of dedicated funding, needed investment in capital assets can be overlooked. When funding is dedicated, unnecessary or shortsighted investments are sometimes made. Fortunately, fixed and flexible funding strategies are the two end-points on a continuum that spans a significant middle ground. Within the context of depot investment, the optimal balance has not yet been achieved. We believe that the above recommendations will generate the necessary shift along the continuum toward increased flexibility, thereby strengthening the military depots capabilities and ensuring that their vital role in safeguarding America's security is maintained.