A team from Sierra Army Depot (SIAD), AJ1 Supply Support Activity (SSA) recently conducted detailed site surveys at two major U.S. military installations in Texas, Ft. Hood and Ft. Bliss, to assess excess material in motor-pools and determine the necessary manpower and time required to complete clean-up operations. Ft. Hood Site Survey: Focus on Efficiency and Logistics On January 25, 2026, a team led by Jason Tong, AJ1 SSA director accompanied by Gaosa (Jr.) Tautolo, Small Storage supervisor and Sunne Winnegge, arrived atFt. Hood, Texas, to inspect over 13 motor pools belonging to the 1st Cavalry Division. Their mission: to evaluate the quantity and quality of excess material stored across the units and plan for the next steps in the clean-up process. The team walked through the motor pools, closely examining materials in various stages of inventory. The process included identifying and sorting items, classifying them into categories, and packing them into tri-walls, containers, and crates. These materials were then slated for shipment back to SIAD for proper recordation into theGlobal Combat Support System (GCSS), ensuring they would be available for Soldier requests and operational readiness worldwide. After assessing the situation, the team concluded thateight personnelwould be needed for approximatelythree weeksto complete the clean-up. The operation is expected to involve17 flatbeds of bulk materialandmore than 22 containers of tri-wall materials, with a focus on efficiently sorting and preparing the items for transportation. Ft. Bliss Site Survey: A Larger Scale Clean-Up Following their visit to Ft. Hood, the team traveled toFt. Blissin El Paso, TX, on January 28, 2026. The task at Ft. Bliss was similar, but on a larger scale. The team reviewed materials across24 motor poolsbelonging to the 1st Armored Division. The clean-up at Ft. Bliss is expected to be a more extensive operation due to the increased volume of material. The team identified a need for10 peopleto carry out the process overfour weeks. In total, the team anticipates handling32 flatbeds of bulk materialandmore than 60 containers of tri-wall material. Much like at Ft. Hood, the work will involve sorting, packing, and preparing materials for shipment back to SIAD. Both sites face the challenge of sorting large amounts of material to ensure that it can be efficiently cataloged and sent to appropriate storage locations, where it will be available to support Soldier readiness and logistics operations worldwide. Logistical Coordination Critical to Readiness These site surveys are part of SIAD’s ongoing commitment to support military operational readiness. The materials processed during these clean-up efforts will be critical in sustaining military operations, as they provide vital equipment and supplies needed by Soldiers deployed worldwide. After determining manpower and timeline for these operations, the SIAD team is preparing to move forward with the clean-up of motor pools, ensuring that materials are properly cataloged, shipped, and ready for future Soldier requests. This will contribute to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of military operations across the globe.