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File: 111396_aacvt_26.txtTRANSPORTATION Initially, vehicle requirements were filled from prepositioning (prepo) sites in Bahrain, Thumrait, Seeb, Masirah, Coronet Aspen, and the prepo ship MV Advantage. Nearly 2600 vehicles were distributed to support the first phase of arriving forces. At the conclusion of hostilities, approximately 9000 vehicles provided transportation support for 25 operating locations. During the early phases of Operation Desert Shield, constant site and mission changes delayed the positioning of critical vehicle assets and degraded transportation support. Once prepo assets were distributed, vehicle requirements were then sourced from outside the AOR, resulting in extended delivery times due to long lines of Communication. To compensate for vehicle shortages, innovative and flexible distribution of limited resources was implemented. Mission critical prepo vehicles were distributed to more beddown locations in lesser quantities than normally planned for in SWA vehicle unit type codes. Vehicle shortfalls were filled by rentals, Japanese contributions and the Saudi Assistance in Kind program. The condition of prepo vehicles being withdrawn from deep storage was successful when viewed from a macro perspective. However, rubber products, hydraulic lift seals, tires, gaskets, belts, hoses, and some electronic components did not hold-up to long-term storage. Once these components were replaced, the prepo fleet experienced no significant problems. Most vehicle WRSK proved to be inadequate to support the fleet. The mix and quantity of parts was not sufficient and the wrong parts were stocked for
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