| Air Force and Navy Trainer Aircraft Acquisition Programs |
05 JUL 1983 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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 | GAO examined the status of one Navy and two Air Force Programs to acquire 1,184 trainer aircraft costing an estimated $10.8 billion over the next decade. GAO found that: The Department of Defense needs to firm up its plans to acquire T-45 aircraft for training Navy pilots. In doing so, the Navy should be directed to consider extending use of its present aircraft. The Air Force's T- 46A has experienced ... |
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| Better Planning and Management of Threat Simulators and Aerial Targets is Crucial to Effective Weapon Systems Performance |
23 JUN 1983 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Operational test and evaluation is the most effective way, under peacetime conditions, to determine a weapon system's combat worth. Realistic testing, however, requires test resources, such as threat simulators and aerial targets, that duplicate, to the extent possible, the characteristics of the enemy's weapon systems. DOD's test resource planning practices, organizational structures, management emphasis, and intelligence support for threat simulators and aerial targets can be improved to provide better assurance ... |
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| Navy's F/A-18 Program Faces Budget Concerns and Performance Limitations as Aircraft Enter the Fleet |
10 JUN 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| This report discusses the Navy's F/A-18 strike-fighter program and three issues which it is facing: F/A-18 funding practices, performance problems, and fleet introduction. This review was made to determine: The amount of F/A-18 support funds used to finance budget shortfalls and overruns and the operational effect of this financing practice on the Navy's ability to adequately support the aircraft; and The operational test and evaluation results and the effect of ... |
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| Evaluation of the Unit Cost Exception Reports on the High Speed Anti- Radiation Missile |
06 JUN 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The High Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) is a joint Navy and Air Force program with the Navy designated lead service. Although a joint program, both services prepared unit cost exception reports. We reviewed four unit cost exception reports submitted by the Secretaries of the Navy and the Air Force explaining why unit costs for HARM increased. The reports submitted generally provided the unit cost information required by law. However, the ... |
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| DOD (Department of Defense) Should Change Its Approach to Reducing Computer Software Proliferation |
26 MAY 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| In this report GAO encourages DoD to reduce computer software proliferation and accompanying high costs by taking advantage of opportunities to use a standard programming language. In a January 1982 report, GAO recommended that DOD not implement a particular computer procurement instruction because it did not focus on making maximum use of a new programming language. However, DOD now appears to be proceeding to implement the instruction. This approach could ... |
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| The B-1 Bomber Program--A New Start |
13 APR 1983 |
9 pages |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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 | We recently completed our review of the B-1B bomber program. This review was made because the B-1B is a key element of the strategic force modernization program, is costly, and has a compressed development and production schedule to meet the initial operational capability date of 1986. Our review was also directed at examining the B-1B cost estimates, management plans, and cost performance reports. We found that the B-1B program cost ... |
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| Mission Area Analyses Conducted by the Army Training and Doctrine Command |
07 APR 1983 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| TRADOC's mission area analysis program was established in response to Army Regulation 1000-1 which requires that mission needs be based on an analysis of Army missions. For purposes of the TRADOC mission area analysis program, the Army's combat tasks were divided into the following 12 mission areas: Close Combat (Light); Close Combat (Heavy); Fire Support; Air Defense; Combat Service Support; Aviation; Nuclear Defense, Bacteriological or Chemical Environment, and offensive Chemical ... |
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| Status of Trident and SSN-688 Submarine Construction at the Electric Boat Division of General Dynamics Corporation |
28 FEB 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The General Dynamics Corporation, Electric Boat Division, is the designer and sole builder of the Trident class ballistic missile submarine and is one of two builders of the SSN-688 Los Angeles class attack submarine. As of December 1982, Electric Boat has delivered 2 Trident submarines and 13 SSN-688s to the Navy. Through the years both programs have experience delivery delays and construction problems. The situation at Electric Boat now, however, ... |
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| The Army Should Confirm Sergeant York Air Defense Gun's Reliability and Maintainability before Exercising Next Production Option |
27 JAN 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The contractor's progress in developing the Sergeant York has not kept pace with the Army's plans for testing its reliability, availability, maintainability, and durability (RAM-D). The Army had scheduled a 7-month RAM-D test beginning in February 1982, which was to be done by its Test and Evaluation Command at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. This critical testing was intended to evaluate the system's performance for the first time under the ... |
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| Issues Concerning the Department of Defense's Global Positioning System as It Enters Production |
26 JAN 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Department of Defense's Global Positioning System is a $3.9 billion space-based navigation system designed to provide world-wide position information in 3 dimensions, together with velocity and time information, for a multiplicity of military and civil users. As the system's space segment enters production on a multiyear contract basis, remaining technical and program risks could adversely affect the stability of spacecraft design, achievement of full operational capability by September 1988, ... |
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| Army Helicopter Improvement Program's Future May Depend on Success in Controlling Cost |
26 JAN 1983 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Our review was made to evaluate the status of AHIP to assist the Congress in its review of the fiscal year 1984 budget. Our objectives included a review of the current cost and potential cost growth of the program, program risks and development concerns, and the helicopter's survivability. In conducting our review, we examined numerous documents, including analytical studies; intelligence reports; program cost, schedule, and performance data; and other contractor ... |
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| Progress of the Light Armored Vehicle Program Should be Closely Monitored |
10 AUG 1982 |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| This report discusses the joint Army and Marine Corp's program development of light armored vehicles. Almost from the beginning, the Light Armored Vehicle Program has been marked by indecision as to the types of vehicles that would best suit the service's needs. The Marine Corps' requirements for a basic light assault vehicle, mounting a 25-mm Bushmaster gun, appear to be firm but its choices of variants to this vehicle are ... |
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| Procurement of the Army's AH-64 Helicopter |
03 AUG 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Our objective was to assess the uncertainties in the AH-64 program as production begins and the extent to which they are being addressed by the Department of Defense. In making our review, we analyzed test results, independent evaluations, intelligence reports, baseline cost estimates, planning documents, and other Defense and contractor documents. In conclusion we found that there are some remaining development, testing, and production readiness concerns which present a degree ... |
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| Evaluation of DOD Comments Re: 'DOD Instruction 5000.5X, Standard Instruction Set Architectures for Embedded Computers |
24 MAY 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| DOD continues to take serious issue with the assessment of the viability of Instruction 5000.5X. DOD maintains that its rationale for curtailing high hardware and software costs is sound. That is, by legislating the architectures for embedded computers, DOD contends that hardware and software costs will be minimized. |
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| Improving the Effectiveness and Acquisition Management of Selected Weapon Systems: A Summary of Major Issues and Recommended Actions |
14 MAY 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Our review of 24 selected systems identified 71 issues, falling into two broad areas and 15 rather specific categories, which either have a direct bearing on the weapon systems' effectiveness or management of the acquisition program. These issues are not intended to represent all of the problems or questions associated with the weapon programs reviewed. The issue categories should also not be considered independently because some of the categories are ... |
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| Evaluation of Unit Cost Reports Submitted under Public Law 97-86, Section 917 |
10 MAY 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Overall, DOD has made a dedicated and reasonably successful effort to comply with the requirements of Public Law 97-86 with respect to submitting unit cost reports. Some reports, however, were lacking in completeness and accuracy. It is deemed that the time constraints imposed on program managers and service Secretaries when verifying and deciding before reporting on whether a unit cost breach has occurred could interfere with accurate reporting. Further, in ... |
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| Status of Major Acquisitions As of September 30, 1981: Better Reporting Essential to Controlling Cost Growth |
22 APR 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| This report presents the status of major Federal acquisitions, including acquisitions financed solely with Federal funds and those financed jointly with Federal, State, and other funds. It also includes data on funding, schedule performance, and quantity. |
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| Cost Growth and Delivery Delays in Submarine Construction at Electric Boat Are Likely to Continue |
19 APR 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The chairman of the Subcommitte on Seapower and Strategic and Critical Materials, House Armed Services Committee, and the chairman of the Subcommittee on Defense, House Appropriations Committee, asked GAO to evaluate Electric Boat's ability to build submarines in a timely and cost-effective manner and review other aspects concerning Electric Boat and its submarine construction programs. GAO found that (1) although the Navy and Electric Boat have taken steps to improve ... |
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| Opportunities to Reduce the Cost of Some B-52 Modifications |
09 APR 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| As part of our ongoing review of the overall modernization of the strategic bomber force, we have paid particular attention to the Air Force's plans for modifying the B-52 force. We found that certain costly items may not be needed in view of the missions of the various models of the B-52 force and their expected life in the force. More specifically, the offensive avionics system (OAS) modification could be ... |
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| Reduced Performance and Increased Cost Warrant Reassessment of the Multiple Stores Ejector Rack |
26 MAR 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Air Force plans to award a contract in June 1982 for the continued development of an aircraft bomb carrier known as the Multiple Stores Ejector Rack (MSER). The rack, in development since 1976, was intended for use by certain Navy aircraft as well as several aircraft operated by the Air Force. However, we have found that: service interest in a common bomb rack has dwindled and both the Air ... |
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| Request to Fully Fund Two Nuclear Aircraft Carriers in Fiscal Year 1983 |
26 MAR 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Navy is seeking $6.8 billion in its fiscal year 1983 budget proposal to fully fund two nuclear aircraft carriers, the CVN-72 and CVN-73. According to the Navy, the carriers are required to replace two of the older carriers--the Coral Sea and the Midway--which are scheduled to be decommissioned after nearly 45 years of service. Thus the two proposed carriers, along with the CVN-71, which was funded in fiscal year ... |
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| Opportunities Exist to Achieve Greater Standardization of Aircraft and Helicopter Seats |
26 FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| We reviewed the efforts of DOD and the services to standardize flight life-support equipment. While formal management structures and informal agreements have resulted in several standardized life-support items, we found a proliferation of tactical aircraft and helicopter seat systems, the most expensive items of life-support equipment. We believe that the past methods of acquiring seats have been costly; that standardization opportunities have not been adequately defined; and that for the ... |
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| Navy's F/A-18 Expected to be an Effective Performer but Problems Still Face the Program |
26 FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The F/A-18 naval strike fighter is a multi-mission, carrier-suitable aircraft. This twin-engine aircraft will be used by the Navy and the Marine Corps for fighter and light attack missions such as strike escort, fleet air defense, interdiction, and close air support. The Navy is concentrating on initial training, logistics, and support activities as the F/A-18 development program nears completion. All 9 pilot production aircraft have been delivered to the Navy ... |
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| Mission Effectiveness of the AV-8B Harrier II Could Be Improved if Actions Are Taken Now |
26 FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The AV-8B Harrier II is a light attack aircraft with vertical and short-takeoff and landing capability being developed by the Navy to provide close air support for Marine Corps amphibian forces. The AV-8B is designed to be a substantially improved version of the AV-8A currently used by the Marine Corps. Potential maintenance personnel shortages, shipboard space constraints, limited repair capability, and inadequate ground-support equipment could adversely affect the ability of ... |
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| Issues Concerning the Survivability and Capability of the ICBM Force |
25 FEB 1982 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| There are some issues concerning the survivability and capability of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) force, that remain to be resolved. For ease of presentation, we have divided these issues into three major time segments. SHORT-TERM ISSUES --This segment represents the time from the present to the initial deployment of the MX --currently targeted for 1986. MID-TERM ISSUES --This segment represents the time from initial deployment of MX missiles in ... |
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| The Army's Multiple Launch Rocket System is Progressing Well and Merits Continued Support |
05 FEB 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Multiple Launch Rocket System--an unguided, surface-to-surface rocket system--has excellent potential for significantly increasing the Army's artillery capability. Although some important testing still lies ahead, the system, so far, has done well and merits continued backing by the Secretary of Defense and the Congress. |
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| Consolidated Space Operations Center Lacks Adequate DoD Planning |
29 JAN 1982 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Consolidated Space Operations Center (CSOC) is a proposed Department of Defense (DOD) facility for conducting military operations in space. As currently being planned by the Air Force, it is supposed to consist of a Satellite Operations Complex and a Shuttle Operations and Planning Complex, with the eventual addition of other satellite mission control complexes. GAO conducted this review because the Senate Committee on Appropriations; the Subcommittee on Defense, Senate ... |
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| U.S. Airlift Requirements Should be Satisfied Through Competition |
18 DEC 1981 |
4 pages |
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GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The review of the Air Force's C-X airlift aircraft program shows that the Department of Defense may not solicit the maximum practicable competition if an airlifter other than the C-X is to be selected to meet U.S. airlift requirements. Failure to do so could result in sole-source awards for multibillion dollar systems without permitting industry the opportunity to make proposals for an aircraft with different size and capabilities than the ... |
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| Large-Scale Production of the M1 Tank should be Delayed until its Power Train is Made More Durable |
15 DEC 1981 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Army has requested funds to procure 720 M1 tanks in fiscal year 1982. Although the tank has met virtually all of its major combat requirements, the tank's power train durability must be improved so that the tank's performance can measure up to its full potential. Until this is done, it would be unwise to produce the M1 in large numbers. To do so would merely increase the inventory of ... |
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| The Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter is Not Ready for Production |
01 DEC 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| We have been reviewing the status of the Army's Advanced Attack Helicopter (AH-64) and laser Hellfire missile programs. Although our review is not yet complete, we have several concerns in view of the imminent decision on the merits of starting production of these two weapon systems. New program cost estimates prepared by the Army indicate that AH-64 procurement costs would increase by 40 to 50 percent from the $4.8 billion ... |
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| Increased Federal Telecommunications System Use by Strengthened Control over Commercial Toll Calls Could Reduce Costs |
22 OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Commercial toll calls made by Federal employees through the Federal Telecommunications System (FTS) switchboard locations will result in an estimated $22.9 million in costs during fiscal year 1981. However, easy access to FTS makes it unnecessary to use commercial long-distance toll facilities to complete official calls. Our current review shows that the General Services Administration (GSA) needs to be more aggressive in preventing such unnecessary costs for long-distance calls. Based ... |
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| Budgetary Pressures Created by the Army's Plans to Procure New Major Weapon Systems are Just Beginning |
20 OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The Army is now facing the problem of funding the procurement of all 14 of its new major weapon systems. Recent experience has shown that as new Army weapons begin production, procurement costs run considerably higher than anticipated. Since 11 of the 14 weapon systems have not yet gained any significant production experience, their cost estimates are likely to be on the low side. Fielding all 14 new systems during ... |
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| The World Wide Military Command and Control Information System--Problems in Information Resource Management |
19 OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| GAO's evaluation of the World Wide Military Command and Control Information System modernization effort showed that continuing problems associated with providing automated support for command and control functions are not being properly addressed by DOD. DOD's efforts are not yet completed; however, the methods employed and progress to date are unlikely to enable the replacement of the World Wide Military Command and Control Information System to meet its intended goals. ... |
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| Status of the Center City Commuter Connection Project, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
06 OCT 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| We examined the status of the Center City Commuter Connection project, a 1.7 mile, 4-track tunnel, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will link two separate commuter rail lines currently in operation. This project is primarily financed with a capital assistance grant from the Urban Mass Transportation Administration (UMTA), authorized under section 3 of the Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964. We found that costs of other related projects not part of ... |
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| DOT Should Terminate Further LORAN-C Development and Modernization and Exploit the Potential of the NAVSTAR/Global Positioning System |
18 SEP 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The U.S. Coast Guard is planning to modernize its existing LORAN-C navigation system, even though LORAN-C can potentially be replaced by the Department of Defense's NAVSTAR/Global Positioning System (GPS) in the early 1990s. The Coast Guard and the Research and Special Programs Administration have also devoted little effort to evaluating and developing GPS' capability as a civil marine and land navigation system. Because LORAN-C can be effectively maintained and reliably ... |
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| Evaluation of the Army's Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System |
15 SEP 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The specific objectives of our evaluation were to (1) identify and assess the Army's decision to acquire AFATDS, (2) assess the extent of competition planned for the AFATDS program, and (3) analyze the MIFASS architecture and identify those components and features that could be candidates for incorporation into AFATDS. Information on the scope, methodology, and limitations of our evaluation is in the enclosure. |
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| The British Sting Ray Torpedo: Information Should be Obtained to Determine Potential Benefits to U.S. Antisubmarine Warfare Programs |
14 SEP 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Under the Department of Defense (DOD) Major Weapon Systems Acquisition Policy, all available system alternatives--including foreign options--are to be considered at major decision milestones. At milestone I of the acquisition process, one or more alternatives are selected for competitive demonstration and validation. In preparation for ALWT's milestone I, in July 1979 the Navy reviewed the Sting Ray as an alternative to the proposed ALWT. The Sting Ray was rejected after ... |
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| Questionable Use of the C-X and Other Air Force Weapon System Funds |
10 SEP 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The C-X is one of several weapon systems being managed by the Deputy of Airlift and Trainer Systems (Deputy for Airlift), Aeronautical Systems Division (ASD), Air Force Systems Command (AFSC), Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Some matters concerning the Air Force's use of weapon system funds came to our attention during our review of the C-X which we believe warrant your attention. Specifically, about $531,000, or 36 percent, of the ... |
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| FAA's Communications Equipment Replacement Plans |
29 JUL 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| A review of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) voice communications equipment replacement plans were completed. FAA had planned a two-phased effort to replace the existing leased telephone switching and FAA- owned radio control equipment. Some equipment would be replaced during the early 1980s with interim off-the-shelf leased or purchased equipment while the follow- on Voice Switching and Control System VSCS was being developed. We felt VSCS was not required because ... |
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| Military Contractor-Operated Stores' Contracts are Unmanageable and Vulnerable to Abuse |
08 JUL 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| Contractor-operated base stores were once envisioned as a practical and cost-effective means for buying vehicle repair parts and civil engineering supplies, but are now plagued by pricing irregularities, contract abuses, and repeated allegations of fraud. The Department of the Air Force, despite concentrated efforts over the last several years, has been unable to develop a workable store contract for purchasing the thousands of low-cost, commercial items its bases need daily. ... |
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| Department of Energy Can Improve Management of the Acquisition of Major Projects |
22 JUN 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| This report discusses the improvements needed in the Department of Energy's management of major system acquisitions. Although Energy completed its directives to guide the development and management of major systems, our review showed that much still remained to be done. (Author) |
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| The Army's Battery Computer System |
06 MAR 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| The House of Representatives' report on the fiscal year 1981 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 96-1317) directed that, before obligation of the fiscal year 1981 appropriation for the Battery Computer System (BCS), the Secretary of Defense must certify that deficiencies identified in the 1979 development/operational tests have been corrected and successfully tested and that the test results demonstrate that the system meets all contract specifications for performance and reliability. ... |
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| Recommendations to Improve Defense Reporting on Weapon Systems |
02 MAR 1981 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
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| This document concerns three reports which contained recommendations to the Secretary of Defense to improve the Department of Defense's (DOD's) reporting to the Congress. These reports addressed Selected Acquisition Reports (SARs); research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) descriptive summaries; Congressional Data Sheets; other budget justification data, and testimony. |
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