reequip

Reequip is a verb meaning to supply with new or replacement equipment, or to restore equipment to a previous or upgraded state. It is commonly used when items have worn out, been damaged, or become obsolete, and an organization intends to resume operations with upgraded gear. The term can apply to people, fleets, teams, or facilities.

Origin and usage: From re- (again) + equip; sometimes written re-equip or reequip. In military and logistics literature, reequip denotes a deliberate program to modernize or replenish inventories, rather than merely repair.

Process: A reequip program typically begins with assessment of needs and current inventories, followed by procurement, logistics and distribution, installation or upgrading of equipment, testing, and training for users. It can involve standardization of equipment across units and provisioning of maintenance support.

Contexts: Military: reequip programs replace or upgrade weapons, vehicles, communications gear, and protective equipment. Maritime and aviation contexts include refitting ships or aircraft with newer systems. Civilian contexts include sports teams replacing worn gear, industry fleets upgrading tools, or disaster relief operations restocking caches.

Related terms: Reequip is related to refurbish, rearm, and retrofit, but has broader scope than rearm (weapons) or refit (ships or aircraft).