The Army’s key to victory in the Pacific is in shambles

Scale your business with ease with Odoo! It comes with AI integration and apps for all your business needs. Check it out at: https://www.odoo.com/r/kpv Did you know the Army has its very own navy? They don’t fire missiles. They don’t launch aircraft. They don’t even really have weapons. But, they are vital to victory. A 2024 Government Accountability Office report revealed that the Army’s 70 watercraft are at a 33.9% mission-capable rate, far below the 90% threshold. This is already complicating sustainment logistics and training exercises in the Pacific. If a conflict breaks out, In this video, we break down the history of Army boats, what and who currently makes up the fleet, how bad off it is, and then discuss if this should be a Navy mission or if we need to radically rethink our entire approach in the region. Intro - 00:00-02:00 Ad read - 02:00-3:01 The Army’s Navy - 03:01-06:27 The Fleet - 06:27-11:24 Crisis - 11:24-13:44 Divestment - 13:44-End Written by: Kyle Gunn Edited by: Savvy Task & Purpose is a military news and culture-oriented channel. We want to foster discussion about the defense industry. Like this video? You'll love https://taskandpurpose.com/ And you can follow us on social, too. Instagram:   / taskandpurpose   Twitter:   / taskandpurpose   TikTok:   / taskandpurpose