| Year 2000 Windowing Techniques |
22 SEP 2000 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas F. Gimble; Mary L. Ugone; Raymond A. Spencer; Thomas S. Bartoszek; Lisa E. Novis; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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 | The DoD Year 2000 Management Plan provided options including windowing for agencies to fix systems affected by year 2000 anomalies. The DoD conversion period for making systems year 2000 compliant ended in March 2000 with few year 2000 failures experienced. The technique of windowing retains a two digit year to fix year 2000 problems by using a range measure in 100-year increments (100-year window) to ... |
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| Cost Charged to Other Transactions |
27 DEC 1999 |
94 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas F. Gimble; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; Vonna D. Holbrook; Krista S. Gordon; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall audit objective was to review the financial and cost aspects of other transactions. Specifically, we reviewed the costs charged to the other transactions by the participating contractor(s), and identified whether cost shares were being met. During the audit, we also quantified the number of contractors participating in other transactions. |
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| Year 2000 Initiatives at the Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft and Weapons Divisions, and the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center |
30 SEP 1998 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas F. Gimble; Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; Thomas S. Bartodzek; Julius L. Hoffman; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall audit objective was to determine whether the major range and test facility year 2000 initiatives at the Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft and Weapons Divisions and the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center were effective and whether they complied with the DoD Year 2000 Management Plan. |
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| University Research Initiative Program |
28 JUL 1997 |
32 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; Dora Y. Lee; Herbert L. Braun; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The University Research Initiative Program, which Congress mandated in 1986, is one element of the DoD basic research program. The Director of Defense Research and Engineering provides management oversight of the University Research Initiative Program. The military Departments are responsible for selecting, awarding, and administering research grants issued to universities and colleges under the program. Our audit objective was to determine whether policies and procedures for selecting, awarding and administering ... |
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| Requirements Planning and Impact on Readiness of Training Simulators and Devices |
30 APR 1997 |
83 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; David F. Vincent; Carolyn A. Gernand; W. E. Van Field; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Computer training simulations consist of hardware and software designed to show a concept or to simulate an operational environment for training purposes. Overall acquisition of training systems by the Military Departments now exceeds $1.5 billion per year. The Army Close Combat Tactical Trainer is estimated to cost more than $1 billion. The following two types of simulation exist: System-specific computer training simulations support training for a specific weapon system. For ... |
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| Award and Administration of Contracts, Grants, and Other Transactions Issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
28 MAR 1997 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; James F. Friel; Dora Y. Lee; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Our primary audit objective was to determine whether policies and procedures used to select, award, and admimster research projects at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency were adequate. We also evaluated the adequacy of management controls related to the primary audit objective. |
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| Use of Test Facilities Associated with the 25MM M919 Cartridge Production Contract |
29 MAY 1996 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; Dora Y. Lee; Mary A. Hourcle; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to evaluate the justification for the use of contractor test facilities as opposed to Government test facilities for production lot acceptance testing of the 25mm M919 cartridges. During the audit, we expanded the scope to include other types of medium caliber cartridges because other ammunition procurements require the contractor to perform production lot acceptance testing. |
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| Operational Testing Performed on Weapons Systems |
06 MAY 1996 |
128 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Patricia A. Brannin; Raymond A. Spencer; Louis F. Schleuger; Richard L. Collier; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Operational testing is an integral part of the DoD weapon system acquisition process. Operational testing evaluates weapon systems under conditions as realistic as possible to determine the system's operational effectiveness and suitability for combat. The overall audit objective was to determine whether the policies and procedures implemented by the Office of the Director, Operational Test and Evaluation, resulted in operational test plans that ensured ... |
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| Defense Base Realignment and Closure Budget Data for U.S. Army Research Laboratory Scale Model Facility |
14 DEC 1995 |
20 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; Verne F. Petz; Stacey L. Solomone; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We are providing this report for your information and use. Public Law 102-190, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 1992 and 1993 December 5, 1991, directs the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the amount of the authorization that DoD requested for each military construction (MILCON) project associated with Defense base realignment and closure (BRAC) does not exceed the original estimated cost provided to the ... |
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| Infrared and Electro-Optical Capabilities Within DOD |
19 OCT 1995 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; Verne F. Petz; Nancy K. LaBute; Michael A. Tarlaian; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Electro-optics (EO) is the use of applied electrical fields to generate and control optical radiation. Infrared (IR) is the invisible portion of the electromagnetic spectrum. IR and EO systems are used in target acquisition, guidance and visual systems, and system upgrades. The Military Departments programmed $160 million for IR and EO projects from FYs 1992 through 1997. We visited 17 installations that have IR and ... |
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| Management and Capability ot the Major Range and Test Facility Bases |
27 JUL 1995 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; Hezekiah Williams; Michael Tarlaian; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to evaluate management oversight provided to the test ranges and determine whether management oversight could be streamlined. The audit also evaluated whether program managers were procuring test resources that already existed at the test ranges. Management controls related to the objectives were also evaluated. |
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| Idaho Training Range Justification |
30 JUN 1995 |
46 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; Roger H. Florence; Earl W. Van Field; gary K. Smith; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The State of Idaho, in coordination with the Air Force, has proposed the establishment of a new tactical training range in southwestern Idaho, designated the Idaho Training Range (ITR) The new range would supplement other ranges in the region and would provide training for elements of the 366th Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base and the Idaho Air National Guard. The ITR would provide ... |
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| Joint Cross-Service Group for Laboratories 1995 Defense Base Realignmentand Closure Process |
13 APR 1995 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; David F. Vincent; Nancee K. LaBute; Richard L. Collier; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is one in a series of reports that discusses the Joint Cross-Service Group implementation of the internal control plan developed by the 1995 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Steering Group (the Steering Group). The Inspector General, DoD, was directed by the Deputy Secretary of Defense to review the adequacy and implementation of the internal control plan over this process. The report focuses on the ... |
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| Joint Cross-Service Group for Test and Evaluation 1995 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Process |
13 APR 1995 |
17 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; David F. Vincent; James F. Friel; Barbara A. Moody; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| We are providing this final report for your information and use. This report is one of a series of reports that discusses the review of the Joint Cross-Service Groups (JCSGs), developed by the 1995 Defense Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Steering Groups' (the Steering Group) implementation of the internal control plan for managing the identification of DoD cross-Service opportunities. Six JCSGs implemented the internal control plan to ... |
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| Test Facility Realignment |
08 JUN 1994 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond A. Spencer; Steve Hughes; Earl Van Field; Delesta Ware; Jackie Wicecarver; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The objectives of the audit were to evaluate the mission assignments, workload, and capabilities at NAWC-WPNS and the Air Force's 30th Space Wing. We evaluated the justifications for duplication of functions related to RDT&E operations, whether associated specialized test requirements warranted separate instrumentation and facilities, and internal controls related to those objectives. |
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| Advanced Materials Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Laboratories Within DoD |
01 APR 1994 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; David F. Friel; Richard L. Collier; Judy K. Palmer; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The overall audit objective is to determine whether redundant investment is being made by DoD in Advanced Materials and Electronic Devices Research and Development Laboratories. Specific objectives include evaluating the adequacy of DoD management and oversight of the various laboratories and the effectiveness of Project Reliance as implemented by the Joint Directors of Laboratories. We are also evaluating laboratory consolidations and realignments to verify cost ... |
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| Acquisition and Utilization of Modeling and Simulation Assets at Contractor Facilities |
11 JUN 1993 |
14 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; David F. Vincent; James R. Casey; Thomas N. Wright; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This economy and efficiency audit was conducted in accordance with auditing standards issued by the Comptroller General of the United States as implemented by the Inspector General, DoD, and accordingly included such tests of internal controls as were deemed necessary. Our primary objective was to determine whether DoD is funding redundant modeling and simulation projects for Government contractors. Accordingly, our audit was to determine whether ... |
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| Advanced Test Facilities |
29 MAR 1993 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Raymond A. Spencer; J. S. Hughes; Earl Van Field; Sterling Malcolm; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The objective of the audit was to review the justifications for developing multiple Military Department comprehensive electronic combat integrated test facilities. We also evaluated applicable internal controls to ensure that adequate Office of the Secretary of Defense and Service oversight were provided. |
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| DoD's Evaluation and Analysis of Electronic Combat |
26 MAR 1993 |
70 pages |
| Authors:
Donald E. Reed; Thomas F. Gimble; Raymond A. Spencer; Michael E. Simpson; Michael A. Tarlaian; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to evaluate the mission and management of the Air Force Electronic Warfare Center (AFEWC) and the Joint Electronic Warfare Center (JEWC). We evaluated DoD's oversight of these centers, coordination of Electronic Warfare (EW) missions among the Military Departments, and validation of Electronic Warfare requirements as they relate to combat evaluation and analyses. |
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