Report on the Audit of the Management of General Purpose Vehicles at the Major Range and Test Facility Bases

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Report on the Audit of the Management of General Purpose Vehicles at the Major Range and Test Facility Bases

The Military Departments operate 21 Major Range and Test Facility Bases (test ranges) within DoD. The test ranges are maintained for test and evaluation support missions. These missions are conducted by both military and contractor personnel and require the use of special and general purpose vehicles. The Military Departments purchase these general purpose vehicles for the test ranges' use. The quantity and quality of vehicles needed at each range varies according to the size and mission of the range. DoD Regulation Directive 4500.36-R, 'Management, Acquisition, and Use of Motor Vehicles' July, 21, 1981, provides policy, procedures, and responsibilities for DoD-owned and leased vehicles. The Regulation states that to ensure effective use, vehicles shall be used on a pooled basis and normally may not be assigned exclusively to one official or employee. One exception to this rule is that most range commanders will have a car for their use because of their position. Since vehicles are a limited, essential, and costly resource that must be carefully managed, the Regulation requires the establishment of motor vehicle programs to ensure the greatest responsiveness, effectiveness, and economy in support of the DoD mission.