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| Date July 19, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-759 |
Title
United States Government Accountability Office GAO
July 2004 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Space-Based Radar Effort Needs Additional Knowledge before Starting Development
The Web version of this report was reposted on July 26, 2004, to reflect congressional developments since the original version was posted July 23, 2004. The following items were revised to 1) add new add... |
| Date June 28, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-547 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY OPERATIONS Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain GAO-04-547 June 2004 MILITARY OPERATIONS Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain Highlights of GAO-04-5... |
| Date June 18, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-724R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 18, 2004 The Honorable Jerry Lewis Chairman Subcommittee on Defense Committee on Appropriations House of Representatives Subject: Defense Logistics: GAO’s Observations on Maintenance Aspects of the Navy’s Fleet Response Plan Dear Mr. Chairman: The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and Operation Iraqi Freedom have prompted... |
| Date June 4, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-349 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Determine Its Aerial Refueling Aircraft Requirements GAO-04-349 June 2004 MILITARY AIRCRAFT DOD Needs to Determine Its Aerial Refueling Aircraft Requirements Highlights of GAO-04-349, a report to congressional requesters With the heavy pace of operations in support of the war on ... |
| Date May 17, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-643R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 17, 2004 The Honorable Bill Nelson Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Daniel K. Akaka United States Senate Subject: Uncertainties Remain Concerning the Airborne Laser’s Cost and Military Utility In 1996, the Air Force launched an acquisition progra... |
| Date May 13, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-668 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY OPERATIONS DOD’s Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism GAO-04-668 May 2004 MILITARY OPERATIONS DOD’s Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism Highlights of GAO-04-668, a report to congressional ... |
| Date May 7, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-514 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to Congressional Committees FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Actions Needed to Improve Transparency of DOD’s Projected Resource Needs GAO-04-514 May 2004 FUTURE YEARS DEFENSE PROGRAM Actions Needed to Improve Transparency of DOD's Projected Resource Needs Highlights of GAO-04-514, a report to Congressional Committees Congress needs the best... |
| Date May 3, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-554 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2004 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER ACQUISITION Observations on the Supplier Base GAO-04-554 May 2004 JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER ACQUISITION Observations on the Supplier Base
Highlights of GAO-04-554, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Small Business, House of Representatives As the De... |
| Date April 1, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-635T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EST Thursday, April 1, 2004 Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS The Army’s Future Combat Systems’ Features, Risks, and Alternatives
Statement of Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Man... |
| Date Feb. 26, 2004 |
Report No. GAO-04-254 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2004 Report to Congressional Requesters MISSILE DEFENSE Actions Being Taken to Address Testing Recommendations, but Updated Assessment Needed GAO-04-254 February 2004 MISSILE DEFENSE: Actions Being Taken to Address Testing Recommendations, but Updated Assessment Needed Highlights of GAO-04-254, a report to Congressional Requesters In August 2000... |
| Date Dec. 12, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-188 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION The Army and OSD Met Legislative Requirements for First Stryker Brigade Design Evaluation, but Issues Remain for Future Brigades GAO-04-188 December 2003 MILITARY TRANSFORMATION The Army and OSD Met Legislative Requirements for First Stryker Brigade Design Evaluation, but Issues Rem... |
| Date Dec. 10, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-04-206 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2003 Report to Congressional Requesters SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Strategic Approach Needed for DOD’s Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth GAO-04-206 December 2003 SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS Strategic Approach Needed for DOD’s Procurement of Commercial Satellite Bandwidth Highlights of GAO-04-206, a report to congressional requesters I... |
| Date Sept. 17, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1088 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2003 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY OPERATIONS Fiscal Year 2003 Obligations Are Substantial, but May Result in Less Obligations Than Expected GAO-03-1088 September 2003 MILITARY OPERATIONS Fiscal Year 2003 Obligations Are Substantial, but May Result in Less Obligations Than Expected Highlights of GAO-03-1088, a report to congressio... |
| Date Sept. 4, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-923T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EDT Thursday, September 4, 2003 Testimony before the Committee on Armed Services United States Senate MILITARY AIRCRAFT Observations on the Proposed Lease of Aerial Refueling Aircraft by the Air Force
Statement of Neal P. Curtin, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-03-923T September 4, 2003 MILIT... |
| Date Sept. 3, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1143T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 2:30 p.m., EDT Wednesday September 3, 2003 Testimony before the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, United States Senate MILITARY AIRCRAFT Observations on the Air Force's Plan to Lease Aerial Refueling Aircraft
Statement of Neal P. Curtin, Director Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-03-1143T Septem... |
| Date Aug. 21, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-600 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Financial Management, the Budget, and International Security, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate MISSILE DEFENSE Additional Knowledge Needed in Developing System for Intercepting Long-Range Missiles GAO-03-600 August 2003 MISSILE DEFENSE Additional Knowledge Needed in Developi... |
| Date Aug. 13, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-1010R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 August 13, 2003 The Honorable Curt Weldon Chairman The Honorable Neil Abercrombie Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Issues Facing the Army’s Future Combat Systems Program In October 1999, the Army announced plans to transform into a more st... |
| Date July 15, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-818 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Faces Challenges Implementing Its Core Competency Approach and A-76 Competitions GAO-03-818 July 2003 DEFENSE MANAGEMENT DOD Faces Challenges Implementing Its Core Competency Approach and A-76 C... |
| Date July 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-694 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives DEFENSE TRADE Better Information Needed to Support Decisions Affecting Proposed Weapons Transfers GAO-03-694 July 2003 DEFENSE TRADE Better Information Needed to Suppor... |
| Date July 11, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-670 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND DEFENSE DOD Needs to Assess the Structure of U.S. Forces for Domestic Military Missions GAO-03-670 July 2003 HOMELAND DEFENSE DOD Needs to Assess the Structure of U.S. Forces... |
| Date June 30, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-598 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Matching Resources with Requirements Is Key to the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle Program’s Success GAO-03-598 June 2003 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Matching Resources with Requirements Is Key to the Unmanned Combat Air... |
| Date June 27, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-723 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2003 Report to the Secretary of Defense MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves GAO-03-723 June 2003 MILITARY BASE CLOSURES Better Planning Needed for Future Reserve Enclaves Highlights of GAO-03-723, a report to the Secretary of Defense While four previous base closure rounds have afforded the Department of Defense... |
| Date May 8, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-767R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 May 8, 2003 The Honorable Bill Nelson Ranking Minority Member Subcommittee on Strategic Forces Committee on Armed Services United States Senate Subject: Information on Cancelled Integrated Flight Test-16 for Ground-based Midcourse Defense Element Dear Senator Nelson: At your request, we are providing information on a Ground-based Midcour... |
| Date May 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-505 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
May 2003 Report to the Ranking Minority Members, Subcommittees on Total Force and Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS Lingering Training and Equipment Issues Hamper Air Support of Ground Forces GAO-03-505 May 2003 MILITARY READINESS Lingering Training and Equipment Issues Hamper Air Support of Ground Forces... |
| Date April 29, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-677T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m.. EDT Tuesday, April 29, 2003 Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives HOMELAND DEFENSE Preliminary Observations on How Overseas and Domestic Missions Impact DOD Forces
Statement of Raymond J.... |
| Date April 7, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-300 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS DOD Needs a Clear and Defined Process for Setting Aircraft Availability Goals in the New Security Environment GAO-03-300 April 2003 MILITARY READINESS
Highlights of GAO-03-300, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Re... |
| Date April 2, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-621T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
For Release on Delivery Expected at 9:30 a.m. EST Wednesday, April 2, 2003 Testimony Before the Committee on Environment and Public Works, U.S. Senate MILITARY TRAINING DOD Approach to Managing Encroachment on Training Ranges Still Evolving
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director Defense Infrastructure Issues GAO-03-621T April 2, 2003 MILITARY TRAINING
Hi... |
| Date March 31, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-329 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to the Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Steps Needed to Ensure Interoperability of Systems That Process Intelligence Data GAO-03-329 a March 2003 DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS
Highlights of GAO-03-329, a report to the Chairman, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives Steps Needed ... |
| Date March 28, 2003 |
Report No. GAO-03-456 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
March 2003 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS New Reporting System Is Intended to Address LongStanding Problems, but Better Planning Is Needed GAO-03-456 March 2003 MILITARY READINESS
Highlights of GAO-03-456, a report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness, Comm... |
| Date Dec. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-278 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
December 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Military Readiness, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives MILITARY READINESS Civil Reserve Air Fleet Can Respond as Planned, but Incentives May Need Revamping GAO-03-278 December 2002 MILITARY READINESS Civil Reserve Air Fleet Can Respond as Planned, but Incentives May Need Revamping H... |
| Date Nov. 25, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-51 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2002 Report to the Secretary of Defense ELECTRONIC WARFARE Comprehensive Strategy Still Needed for Suppressing Enemy Air Defenses GAO-03-51 United States General Accounting Office November 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
Why GAO Did This Study
U.S. military aircraft are often at great risk from enemy air defenses, and ... |
| Date Oct. 1, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-03-137T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 1, 2002 CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE Observations on DOD’s Risk Assessment of Defense Capabilities
Statement of Raymond J. Dec... |
| Date Sept. 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-738 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Secretary of Defense MILITARY SPACE OPERATIONS Planning, Funding, and Acquisition Challenges Facing Efforts to Strengthen Space Control GAO-02-738 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background DOD Is Undertaking Efforts to Strengthen Space Control Substantial Challenges Still Face DOD in Strengthening Space Control Conclusions ... |
| Date Sept. 6, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-846 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
September 2002 Report to the Honorable Max Cleland, U.S. Senate FORCE STRUCTURE Review of B-1B Process Identifies Opportunity to Improve Future Analysis GAO-02-846 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Decision to Reduce and Consolidate the B-1Bs Based on Budget Concerns, Military Judgment, and Incomplete Cost Estimates Guard B-1B Units Have Simila... |
| Date Aug. 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-781 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to the Ranking Minority Member, Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Committee on Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION Commercial Satellite Security Should Be More Fully Addressed GAO-02-781 a United States General Accounting Office August 2002 G A O
Accountability Integrity Reliability Highlights
W... |
| Date Aug. 29, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-856 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
August 2002 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION Actions Needed to Better Manage DOD’s Joint Experimentation Program GAO-02-856 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Participation in Joint Experimentation Continues to Evolve No Recommendations for Change Have Been Approved or Implemented Some Key Management Elements Are Miss... |
| Date Aug. 5, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-993T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans Affairs, and International Relations House Committee on Government Reform For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m. EDT Monday August 5, 2002 PORT SECURITY Nation Faces Formidable Challenges in Making New Initiatives Successful
Statement of JayEtta Z. Hecker Director, Physical Infrastru... |
| Date July 23, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-955TNI |
Title
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| Date July 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-949T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans' Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT, Tuesday, July 16, 2002 MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Process Would Benefit Airborne Laser Decision-Making
Statement of Robert E. Levin, Dire... |
| Date July 15, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-701 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate BEST PRACTICES Capturing Design and Manufacturing Knowledge Early Improves Acquisition Outcomes GAO-02-701 a Contents Letter Executive Summary
Purpose Background Results in Brief Principal Findings Recommendations for Executive Action Agency... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-650 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to Congressional Committees DEFENSE INVENTORY Improved Industrial Base Assessments for Army War Reserve Spares Could Save Money GAO-02-650 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Army Industrial Base Assessments Do Not Use Current Industry Data Opportunities Exist to Improve the Reliability of the Army’s Industrial Base Capability ... |
| Date July 12, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-631 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
July 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on National Security, Veterans’ Affairs, and International Relations, Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives MISSILE DEFENSE Knowledge-Based Decision Making Needed to Reduce Risks in Developing Airborne Laser GAO-02-631 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Original Cost and Schedul... |
| Date June 11, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-614 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to Congressional Requesters MILITARY TRAINING DOD Lacks a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges GAO-02-614 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Encroachment Has Diminished Service Training Range Capabilities Impact of Encroachment on Readiness and Training Costs Is Not Well Reflected in DOD's Reported Data... |
| Date June 10, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-692 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
June 2002 Report to the Honorable Patsy Mink, House of Representatives DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Testing Needed to Prove SURTASS/LFA Effectiveness in Littoral Waters GAO-02-692 United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 June 10, 2002 The Honorable Patsy Mink House of Representatives Dear Ms. Mink: For decades, the Navy has been striving to i... |
| Date May 16, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-727T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m., EDT Thursday May 16, 2002 MILITARY TRAINING DOD Needs a Comprehensive Plan to Manage Encroachment on Training Ranges
Statement of Barry W. Holman, Director, Defense Capabilities and Management GAO-02-727T Mr. Chairman and Members ... |
| Date April 30, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-525 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
April 2002 Report to the Chairman, Subcommittee on Readiness and Management Support, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate MILITARY TRAINING Limitations Exist Overseas but Are Not Reflected in Readiness Reporting GAO-02-525 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Forces Face Increasing Training Limitations Constraints Adversely Affect Training, bu... |
| Date Feb. 14, 2002 |
Report No. GAO-02-273 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
February 2002 Report to Congressional Committees SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Air Force’s Planning Process Meets Statutory Requirement GAO-02-273 a Contents Letter
Results in Brief Background Long-Term Planning Complies with Act Short-Term Planning Satisfies Requirements Program and Resource Assessment Complies with Act Recommendations Agency Comments 1 2 2 ... |
| Date Nov. 16, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-96 |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO
November 2001 Report to Congressional Committees MILITARY TRANSFORMATION Army Has a Comprehensive Plan for Managing Its Transformation but Faces Major Challenges GAO-02-96 Contents Letter
Results in Brief Scope and Methodology 1 2 3 6 Briefing Section I Background Briefing Section II Management of the Transformation 14 Briefing Section III Key Challenges... |
| Date Nov. 9, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-100R |
Title
United States General Accounting Office Washington, DC 20548 November 9, 2001 The Honorable Carl Levin Chairman The Honorable John Warner Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services United States Senate The Honorable Bob Stump Chairman The Honorable Ike Skelton Ranking Minority Member Committee on Armed Services House of Representatives Subject: Defense Plans: Status of DOD’s Efforts to ... |
| Date Nov. 7, 2001 |
Report No. GAO-02-160T |
Title
United States General Accounting Office GAO Testimony
Before the Committee on the Budget, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 1:00 p.m., EST Wednesday November 7, 2001 HOMELAND SECURITY Challenges and Strategies in Addressing Short- and Long-Term National Needs
Statement of David M. Walker Comptroller General of the United States GAO-02-160T Mr. Chairman and Members of the... |
