What is the NMCS Target?

• A. 10%
• B. 5%
• C. 3%
• D. 7%

Answer: (B)

NMCS stands for Not Mission Capable due to Supply. It’s a readiness measure that shows the portion of aircraft (or units) that cannot perform their mission because the required spare parts aren’t available in the supply system. The five percent target means the goal is to keep this NMCS rate at about 5% of total assets over a given period. This level recognizes the realities of part lead times and stock levels while pushing for improvements in parts availability, stocking, and procurement to minimize non-mission-capable time. If the rate climbs toward ten percent, readiness is clearly affected and corrective actions are needed. A rate around three percent would be better, but five percent is the standard practical target used in many maintenance programs.