Defense Inventory: Continuing Challenges in Managing Inventories and Avoiding211 Adverse Operational Effects. Statement by Henry L. Hinton, Jr., Assistant 211 Comptroller General, National Security and International Affairs Division

摘要

We appreciate the opportunity to testify today on the Department of Defense's211u001e(DOD) logistics capabilties and shortfalls. You asked us to look at inventory 211u001eissues as they relate to DOD's operations and readiness. My testimony today will 211u001efocus on the results of our recent work pertaining to (1) the status of DODs 211u001esecondary inventory, (2) difficulties one military service continues to have in 211u001eobtaining repair parts to keep its combat aircraft mission capable, (3) the 211u001eadequacy of DOD's controls over inventory items in transit, (4) implementation of 211u001eDOD's efforts to have greater visibility over its logistical assets through its 211u001eTotal Asset Visibility Program, and (5) the continuing need to apply best private 211u001esector management practices to Defense inventory management.