What is the primary purpose of the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS)?

The primary purpose of the Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS) is to provide data critical for crisis planning. SORTS serves as a reporting tool for assessing the readiness, capabilities, and overall availability of military resources. This system ensures that commanders have access to the necessary information about personnel, equipment, and training status, which is essential for making informed decisions during crises or conflict situations.

Through SORTS, leaders can gauge the operational status of their units and make adjustments as needed, ensuring that they can respond effectively to various scenarios. The data collected helps in strategic planning and resource allocation, thereby enhancing overall mission readiness.

While monitoring personnel attendance, assessing unit morale, and documenting equipment maintenance schedules may be important for overall unit management, they do not capture the comprehensive readiness assessment that SORTS provides for crisis planning and execution.