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With results from the bottom-up review in hand, the FY 1995 budget provided a clear statement of security priorities. The request highlighted readiness and technical superiority to
meet US defence objectives with a smaller force and asked for increased funding for the O&M account. Additionally, to address serious deficiencies in readiness ratings, the army was to take the marine corps'
lead and preposition unit equipment packs and logistics stocks afloat for regional contingencies, primarily in the Persian Gulf. Believing that technological dominance meant fewer weapon systems would be required,
the procurement account remained the focus of cuts.
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