This summary report is one in a series of reports that summarizes key themes and lessons learned from our body of oversight work in several key areas. We offer these summaries to provide helpful and timely information relevant to DoD priorities. DoD munitions are a vital component of military readiness and ensuring the U.S. military remains the strongest and most lethal force in the world.
We reviewed DoD OIG audit and evaluation reports from the previous 5 years to identify recurring issues for munitions. We identified lessons learned in 19 DoD OIG reports issued on or before August 7, 2025, related to munitions safety, security, and accountability. These lessons learned may help the DoD to avoid or mitigate issues similar to those we identified in our prior reporting.