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    100th Stryker repair completed at Qatar site

    100th Stryker repair completed at Qatar site

    Photo By Dustin Senger | The 100th repaired Stryker, infantry combat vehicle 513, is recognized at a ceremony...... read more read more

    01.12.2008

    Courtesy Story

    Area Support Group - Qatar

    by Charles Sprague
    401st AFSB public affairs

    CAMP AS SAYLIYAH, Qatar—A ceremony marking the 100th Stryker Combat Vehicle to roll out of the Stryker Battle Damage Repair Facility was held Jan. 12, where the Stryker Program manager praised workers for Soldier support.

    Col. Robert W. Schumiz, program manager for the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Warren, Mich., spoke to the 90-member workforce, part of the 1-401st Army Field Support Brigade, Army Sustainment Command and other invited guests.

    Schumitz summarized the historical accomplishments and hard work of dedicated, skilled workers under contract with General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., represented by Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle 513. He said ICV 513 represents damaged vehicles that were initially identified as being total loses and were the first vehicles repaired at the site in the spring of 2005.

    "It (ICV 513) represents battle damage repair capability and the five vehicles that have been through here twice. What a significant accomplishment . . . it represents a proven capability that is now being replicated in the United States, two years after this capability was established. Normally, it's the other way around. I applaud your efforts and congratulate each of you for your hard work, your work ethic, "can do" attitude and pride in workmanship. Every vehicle is delivered to the Army looking like a newly manufactured vehicle," said Schumitz.

    The commander of the 1-401st AFSB, Lt. Col. (P) Maxine Girard, also praised the workers and support personnel, "ICV 513 represents lives saved, it represents the indomitable spirit of the American Soldier as well as your hard work . . . you truly epitomize our Battalion motto of "Strength Through Readiness," she said.

    The Battle Damage Repair Facility reduced the repair process from 200 days per vehicle in 2005 to 60 days per vehicle by the end of 2007 by moving the structural and repair assessment process forward to Iraq. Other improved supply parts processes were implemented, as every battle damage repair is unique—new procedures had to be implemented to expedite virtually all parts.

    Currently, 12 battle damaged Stryker Combat Vehicles are repaired and returned to combat in Iraq every month from the Qatar and Anniston Army Depot facility.

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    Date Taken: 01.12.2008
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