Neglect With the Old, In With the New: How Neglect of Existing Weapon Systems Is Causing a Readiness Issue within the Department of War, And How Acquisition Approaches Can be Improved to Solve It

Abstract

This research identifies the challenges driving poor weapon system operational readiness within the Department of War (DoW) and proposes ways to improve associated readiness rates. Weapon system operational readiness has been on a steady decline over the last two decades. This decline in readiness rates has been highlighted by both the General Accountability Office, the DoW Inspector General, and DoW officials at various levels.