Mission Effectiveness of the AV-8B Harrier II Could Be Improved if Actions Are Taken Now

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Abstract:

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 the AV-8B to perform its mission.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC MISSION ANALYSIS AND SYSTEMS ACQUISITION DIV
Supplementary Note:
Report to the Congress.
Pagination:
0028

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
GAO/MASAD-82-19
Monitor Series:
GAO
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*ATTACK AIRCRAFT, *LOGISTICS PLANNING, *LOGISTICS SUPPORT, *PLANNING PROGRAMMING BUDGETING, AMPHIBIOUS OPERATIONS, COSTS, LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT, MAINTENANCE, MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS, NAVAL PROCUREMENT, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PRODUCTION, SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, TACTICAL AIR SUPPORT, TRAINING AIRCRAFT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Attack and Fighter Aircraft, Training Aircraft, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
TAV 8A AIRCRAFT, TAV 8B AIRCRAFT
Report Date:
1982 Feb 26