Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited / Static marginal analysis is applied to the Marin e Corps' proposed expansion of the Equipment Allowance Pool at Twentynine Palms, California, using Select Marine Corps Reserve assets. A formula is presented for determining potential equipment candidates. The formula is presented for determining potential equipment candidates. The formula combines various weighting factors, equipment use, and savings potential to produce a keep factor. Assets with low keep factors are selected first. Recommendations for further studies are also made. / http://archive.org/details/expansionofequip00obry / Captain, United States Marine Corps / Captain, United States Marine Corps