fleet readiness
Ships' operational status
Fleet readiness is the degree to which a group of vehicles, aircraft, or ships is prepared for deployment or operation.
Military and commercial organizations track fleet readiness as a measure of how many assets are fully functional, crewed, and available: The Navy reported 75% fleet readiness for its carrier group.
Low readiness signals maintenance backlogs, parts shortages, or staffing problems.
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
- battle stationsAssigned combat positions
- preventive maintenanceScheduled upkeep averting failures
- deploymentOrganized distribution of resources
mobilization · crew training · spare parts · contingency plans · maintenance schedule · supply depots · diagnostics · inventory management · strategic reserves · ready reserve · materiel · risk assessment · budget allocation · interoperability · vehicle inspections · technical manuals · simulation exercises · mission
fleet readinessequipment failure
Machinery breakdown
deferred maintenance · non-operational · unserviceable · broken · cannibalization