Defense acquisitions : decisions needed to shape Army's combat systems for the future : report to congressional committees.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

United States. Government Accountability Office.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

United States. Army.

United States.

Command and control systems--United States.

Command and control systems.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (iii, 54 pages, digital, PDF file)

Other Title:

Decisions needed to shape Army's combat systems for the future

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2009]

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text file

Summary:

The Future Combat System (FCS) program is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. By law, GAO is to report annually on the FCS program. Also, law requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to hold a milestone review of the FCS program, now planned for 2009. This report addresses (1) what knowledge will likely be available in key areas for the review, and (2) the challenges that lie ahead following the review. To meet these objectives, GAO reviewed key documents, performed analysis, attended demonstrations and design reviews, and interviewed DOD officials. GAO suggests Congress consider not approving full funds for the program until several conditions are met, such as preparation of a complete budget for any program emerging from the milestone review. GAO also recommends the Secretary of Defense, among other things, ensure: the program that emerges conforms to current defense acquisition policy, such as technology maturity; any spin out approach is based on fully tested results; and any incremental strategy involves free-standing, justifiable increments.

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Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic reproduction. [Bethesda, Md.] : ProQuest, 2004. digital, PDF file. ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection. Mode of access: World Wide Web via ProQuest website.

Other Format:

Print version: United States. Government Accountability Office. Defense acquisitions

Microfiche version: United States. Government Accountability Office. Defense acquisitions. CIS 2009 J942-208

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