GAO says MRAP costs growing out of control
The MRAP was an interesting, almost World War II-era emergency procurement program. Utilizing standard compoents and somewhat standard parts, multiple manufacturers rushed to deliver these mine-resistant vehicles to the conflict area without necessarily crossing all the t’s and dotting the i’s in the paperwork.
But now that car bombs and IEDs are down as much as 80% in Iraq, the paperwork is starting to catch up. The GAO is raising concerns about maintenance costs and budget overruns in this ‘emergency’ funding program. This comes as Congress is considering a version 2 of the MRAP, perhaps this time through the normal budgetary channels.
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Congress money is no object when it comes to our soliders. Take your but over there. 1SGT Burris
My son will be in one of those MRAP’s all this year. There is no reason whatsoever to downsize the security of these vehicles just like there is no reason whatsoever that Congress could even consider it!! Just consider that it could be your son or daughter!! NOT!!