USMC M1A1 settles a
firefight in Fallujah
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$40.5 million order for RESET of 305 Stryker armored vehicles and repair materials for 25 more Strykers. (Sept 9/10)

The RESET process takes used vehicles apart, inspects the parts, then replaces any defective parts and refurbishes the equipment to like-new condition. Sometimes upgrades are also performed. RESET and related processes like remanufacture/upgrades are being performed on M1 Abrams tanks, Bradley IFV/CFVs, HMMWV jeeps, and even helicopters. It usually takes place when the vehicles return from the front lines in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations, where sand damage and increased wear have taken their toll.

In truth, many of these vehicles were produced in the 1980s, and are reaching an age where “deep maintenance” is a wise and necessary measure. Note that this is not a complete list of RESET contracts; DID will seek to backfill its roster as opportunities arise.

• RESET Programs and Procedures
• RESET Contracts, Delivery Orders & Developments, FY 2006-Present [updated]
• Vehicle Fleets and Maintenance Overhangs
• Additional Readings (more…)

  Read more: http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/reset-of-the-us-armys-vehicle-fleet-continues-02493/