Defense Acquisitions: Assessments of Selected Weapon Programs

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Abstract:

DODs major weapon system acquisitions, an area on GAOs high-risk list. DOD and Congress have taken steps to improve the acquisition of weapon systems. Still some programs continue to experience cost and schedule overruns. GAO continues to emphasize the need for DOD and Congress to hold programs accountable by ensuring that they attain the required knowledge at key decision points before committing resources to development. Given continuing budgetary pressures, DOD cannot afford to miss opportunities to address program inefficiencies

Author(s):
Sullivan, Michael J.
Author Organization(s):
Government Accountability Office Washington United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0211

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO-17-333SP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
department of defense, weapon systems, military acquisition, procurement, program management, contracts, accountability, military budgets, risk analysis
Field(s)/Group(s):
Administration and Management, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
defense ACQUISITIONS, selected weapon programs, assessment, weapon system ACQUISITION
Report Date:
2017 Mar 01
Creation Date:
2017 Sep 15