When the Department of Defense directed that commercially available standard off-the-shelf computer systems would be used for military simulation programs in place of special militarized computers the intent was clear: Cut costs! Now, more than a decade after that DOD directive, it is possible to look back, recognize the value of the decision, and identify many of the problem areas that have been created for the military simulation program organizations. The military services have attempted to address the problems posed by the apparent conflict of needs but have met with minimal success to date. This paper is a computer manufacturer's look at some of the support problems that have been created by the use of commercially available computer systems, some of the solutions that have been considered, and some actions that should be explored if resolutions to the problems are to be achieved.