Addressing Ballistic Glass Delamination in the Marine Corps Tactical Vehicle Fleet: Implications for Resourcing and Readiness

Ballistic glass delamination creates spots, bubbles, and discoloration on the windshields of U.S. Marine Corps tactical vehicles, impairing driver visibility. To address this issue, RAND researchers use a simulation model to estimate the effects of delamination on future sustainment costs and vehicle availability under various repair and replacement scenarios and identify steps that the Marine Corps could take to mitigate the associated risks.