"The U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) asked RAND Arroyo Center to analyze the U.S. Army's training ammunition supply chain to determine where efficiencies leading to cost reductions could be realized while maintaining or improving service levels. The project targeted a goal of achieving a more efficient supply chain for CONUS-based training ammunition with an eye toward meeting the Army's requirements for operational preparedness in light of current fiscal constraints. The study reviewed the generation of ammunition requirements, stockpile management processes, and policies and practices at CONUS-based Ammunition Supply Points (ASPs) and Installation Ammunition Management Offices. To supplement existing information, the research team surveyed ASP personnel and interviewed various stakeholders. Because the Army does not have a standard set of metrics by which to oversee or govern operations across the ammunition enterprise, the project developed the RAND ASP Benchmarking Tool. This tool and the data collection used to populate it allowed the research team to compare ten sample ASPs across dimensions that included cost, performance, tasks lists, and resources. Additionally, the researchers conducted an in-depth case study of the ASP at Fort Hood, Texas, and examined the management of training ammunition in the U.S. Marine Corps, in order to draw other insights and identify best practices"--Publisher's description.

"October 13, 2016"--Table of contents page. "Prepared for the United States Army Approved for public release; distribution unlimited."

Preface --Executive Summary -- Contents -- Figures -- Tables -- Summary -- Acknowledgments -- Abbreviations -- 1. Introduction and Methodology: -- Problem Scope -- Methodology Overview -- Literature Review -- Data Collection and the RAND ASP Benchmarking Tool -- U.S. Marine Corps Case Study -- Ammunition Community Insights -- Final Analysis and Creation of Recommendations -- 2. RAND Ammunition Supply Point Benchmarking Tool: -- RAND ASP Benchmarking Tool Design Requirements -- Design Description -- Theoretical Approach -- Data Sources -- Application of the RAND ASP Benchmarking Tool -- Identifying Performance Differences Among ASPs -- Guiding Root Cause Analysis -- Demonstrating the Diversity of Characteristics and Performance Within the Army ASP Community -- 3. Case Study of the United States Marine Corps: -- U.S. Marine Corps Comparison -- 4. Findings, Recommendations, and Directions for Future Research: -- Findings and Recommendations -- Condensed Recommendation List -- Conclusions and Directions for Future Research -- Appendix A. Recommendations Within the Ammunition Supply Chain Models and DOTMLPF Framework -- Appendix B. Design Structure and Data Fields of the RAND Ammunition Supply Point Benchmarking Tool -- Appendix C. Identifying Efficiencies in the Supply Chain for Training Ammunition Case Study--Fort Hood -- Appendix D. RAND Ammunition Supply Point Survey -- References.