#combat-readiness

#combat-readiness

Those early failures exposed gaps between design assumptions and real-world conditions, where reliability, training, and sustainment mattered more than specifications. In many cases, combat forced rapid redesigns, operational restrictions, or complete reevaluations of programs that once seemed untouchable. To identify the most expensive weapon failures, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed various historical and military sources. We included supplemental information regarding the weapon type, year introduced, estimated cost, and what went wrong with each weapon.

Before a Marine is deployed, they're expected to master an essential set of tools that shape how they fight, communicate, navigate, and survive. This toolbox includes everything from rifles and radios to night-vision goggles and life-saving medical gear, these tools turn training into instinct and chaos into control. Here, 24/7 Wall St. is taking a closer look at the US Marine toolkit and how it is employed.

For B-2 bombers, extensive training and planning are crucial for successful missions, particularly to manage stress and fatigue during long flights.

Lack of sleep can have disastrous consequences for the DoD. A report found that lack of sleep contributed to military safety mishaps and multiple deaths.