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Accession Number:
AD1157505
Title:
Littoral Combat Ship: Unplanned Work on Maintenance Contracts Creates Schedule Risk as Ships Begin Operations
Report Date:
2021-04-29
Abstract:
Littoral Combat Ships were designed for smaller crews, which means they rely on contractors for maintenance more than ships with larger crews. This strategy - meant to cut costs - has posed challenges. For example, the Navy pays for U.S. contractors to travel overseas to perform maintenance. We also found significant unplanned work in maintenance contracts we reviewed - often because the Navy didn't understand ship condition before planning repairs. One effect of unplanned maintenance is schedule delays that limit fleet readiness. The Navy is beginning to take steps to address the effects of unplanned maintenance and to determine its cause.
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Conference:
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Pages:
32
File Size:
0.94MB
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Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release
