But a lack of funds for local commands has left some vulnerable, investigators said. It said a separate report on unfunded projects is unnecessary because the most critical programs are funded. A barrier system designed to stop cars at one base was broken and there were no plans to fix it because it was not considered cost effective to keep it operating in cold weather. Guards at some gates were unaware of control procedures or did not follow them. Perimeter fences were overgrown or poorly maintained.
Some facilities have no system for alerting personnel to an attack or threat.
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