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Reset: extending the life of Army equipment: the Reset program administered by the Army...

By Coryell, Brent D.; Lenaers, William M.
Publication: Army Logistician
Date: Sunday, January 1 2006

Major combat and stability operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are placing tremendous demands on Army equipment. Amid the constant demands of war, the equipment is aging far more rapidly than projected. Because of the higher operating tempo, rough desert environments, and limited maintenance available in theater, operational fleets are aging 4 years for every year in theater, dramatically shortening their expected useful life. To maintain their operational effectiveness and be prepared to deploy when needed, units must ensure that their equipment is returned to optimal condition, o

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