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The inspection was fraught with challenges that underscored the chaotic state of the Russian military during this period. The U.S. team learned valuable lessons about conducting such inspections, including methods for counting vehicles and comparing numbers. A notable observation was the minor discrepancies in tank counts—off by only two tanks and one ACV—which the teams accepted as close enough. This approach mirrors contemporary assessments of military assets, where minor variations are often deemed acceptable unless a significant gap is identified.