Evaluation of the DoD's Sustainment Plan for Bradley, Stryker, and Abrams Armored Weapon Systems

Submitting OIG:

Department of Defense OIG

Date Issued:

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Agency Reviewed / Investigated:

Department of Defense

Submitting OIG-Specific Report Number:

DODIG-2024-057

Location(s):

Agency-Wide

Type of Report:

Inspection / Evaluation

Questioned Costs:

Funds for Better Use:

Report updated under NDAA 5274:

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Recommendation Number	Recommendation Status	Significant Recommendation
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.a1	Open	No
Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, define planning factors, including parameters, limitations, and duration of U.S. sustainment support, such as personnel and contractors, materiel aid, and use of U.S. or partner nation depots or repair facilities.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.a2	Open	No
Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, define planning factors, including parameters, limitations, and duration of U.S. sustainment support, such as personnel and contractors, materiel aid, and use of U.S. or partner nation depots or repair facilities.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b1.1	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to direct the relevant geographic combatant commands to provide necessary information and data on sustainment requirements for weapon systems, including Bradley, Stryker, and Abrams armored weapon systems, based on Ukraine's needs and U.S. experience in fielding those systems.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b1.2	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to direct the relevant geographic combatant commands to provide necessary information and data on sustainment requirements for weapon systems, including Bradley, Stryker, and Abrams armored weapon systems, based on Ukraine's needs and U.S. experience in fielding those systems.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b2.1	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.2: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to identify facilities and personnel able to maintain, repair, and overhaul these weapon systems, including Ukraine's ability to do so independently.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b2.2	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.2: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to identify facilities and personnel able to maintain, repair, and overhaul these weapon systems, including Ukraine's ability to do so independently.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b3.1	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.3: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to coordinate the sustainment responsibilities across DoD Components, contractors, and Ukrainian personnel to ensure weapon systems, including Bradleys, Strykers, and Abrams, remain mission capable and effective.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b3.2	Open	No
Rec. 1.b.3: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to coordinate the sustainment responsibilities across DoD Components, contractors, and Ukrainian personnel to ensure weapon systems, including Bradleys, Strykers, and Abrams, remain mission capable and effective.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.c.1	Open	No
Rec. 1.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, identify available fiscal and procurement authorities or the need to seek additional authorities to provide for sustainment needs beyond FY 2024 for weapon systems transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, consistent with the DoD's policy goals.
D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.c.2	Open	No
Rec. 1.c: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, identify available fiscal and procurement authorities or the need to seek additional authorities to provide for sustainment needs beyond FY 2024 for weapon systems transferred to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, consistent with the DoD's policy goals.

Recommendation Number

Recommendation Status

Significant Recommendation

Additional Details

D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.a1

Open

Rec. 1.a: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, define planning factors, including parameters, limitations, and duration of U.S. sustainment support, such as personnel and contractors, materiel aid, and use of U.S. or partner nation depots or repair facilities.

D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.a2

Open

D-2024-2057-DEV0PC-0001-0001.b1.1

Open

Rec. 1.b.1: The DoD OIG recommended that the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, in coordination with the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, provide recommendations to the Secretary of Defense, in accordance with DoD Directive 5100.01, to identify the policy goals, priorities, and objectives of U.S. sustainment support for weapon systems provided by the DoD to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. The recommendations to the Secretary of Defense should, at a minimum, assign roles and responsibilities to develop and implement a sustainment plan consistent with the needs of each weapon system identified in the life cycle sustainment plans. The roles and responsibilities should designate a DoD Component with the authority to direct the relevant geographic combatant commands to provide necessary information and data on sustainment requirements for weapon systems, including Bradley, Stryker, and Abrams armored weapon systems, based on Ukraine's needs and U.S. experience in fielding those systems.