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5 Hidden Gaps in Military Maintenance & Repairs Reporting

Military maintenance and repair reporting omits critical cost categories, understates infrastructure backlog, and misaligns readiness definitions, creating a $285 billion shortfall that hampers long-term capability. According to the latest GAO analysis, the discrepancy stems from divergent measurement frameworks, data silos, and incentives that favor immediate mission needs over sustainable stewardship.