tailieunhanh - The Effects of Equipment Age On Mission Critical Failure Rates

,,,and the Army Materiel Command (AMC) have been examining which systems (both type and portion of the fleet) should be recapitalized and defining what that renewal process should involve (the extent of work for each “overhaul”). Accordingly, OASA(ALT) is sponsoring RAND Arroyo Center research on how equipment age affects readiness and resource requirements, to aid analyses in support of RECAP decisions. | the effects of Equipment Age on Mission-Critical Failure Rates A Study of M1 Tanks eric peltz lisa colabella Brian williams Patricia m. boren Prepared for the United States Army RAND arroyo center Approved for public release distribution unlimited The research described in this report was sponsored by the United States Army under Contract No. DASW01-01-C-0003. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data The effects of equipment age on mission-critical failure rates a study of M1 tanks Eric Peltz . et al. . p. cm. Mr-1789. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-8330-3493-6 pbk. 1. M1 Tank Maintenance and repair. 2. United States Armed Forces Operational readiness. I. Peltz Eric 1968 2004 4752 dc22 2004010090 The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND s publications do not necessarily reflect the opinions of its research clients and sponsors. RAND is a registered trademark. Photo Courtesy of . Army by Sgt. Derek Gaines. Cover design by Peter Soriano Copyright 2004 RAND Corporation All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form by any electronic or mechanical means including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval without permission in writing from RAND. Published 2004 by the RAND Corporation 1700 Main Street . Box 2138 Santa Monica CA 90407-2138 1200 South Hayes Street Arlington VA 22202-5050 201 North Craig Street Suite 202 Pittsburgh PA 15213-1516 RAND URL http To order RAND documents or to obtain additional information contact Distribution Services Telephone 310 451-7002 Fax 310 451-6915 Email order@ PREFACE Due to budget limits the service lives of many Army weapon systems are being extended. There is a widespread belief that the resulting increases in fleet ages are or will be creating readiness and cost .