Army Aviation: Modernization Strategy Needs to Be Reassessed
NSIAD-95-9
Published: Nov 21, 1994. Publicly Released: Dec 05, 1994.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed whether: (1) the Army's plan for modernizing its aviation fleet is still valid; (2) there are alternative aircraft systems to the ones the Army plans to acquire; and (3) the Army's funding plans will meet all of its modernization requirements.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| In reviewing the Army's revised Aviation Modernization Plan currently planned to be submitted in January 1995, Congress should consider whether it adequately addresses the issues in this report. Congress may also wish to consider requiring the Secretary of the Army to forego any acquisition streamlining initiatives for the Comanche program until the revised modernization strategy is submitted. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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The Army has revised its Army Modernization Strategy--a subset of which is the Aviation Modernization Strategy. It was issued on January 3, 1995. In December 1994, DOD significantly revised its aviation modernization strategy. It deferred procurement of the Comanche helicopter and cut funding by $2 billion. |
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | The Secretary of the Army should revise the Army's aviation modernization strategy in order to consider: (1) the agreed upon force structure; (2) the validated mix and quantity of helicopters for each aviation unit; and (3) an analysis of appropriate alternative capabilities to satisfy the aviation mission's various roles. This could be done at the same time the next Aviation Modernization Plan is prepared. |
Closed – Implemented
The Army has revised its Army Modernization Strategy--a subset of which is the Aviation Modernization Strategy. It was issued on January 3, 1995. In December 1994, DOD significantly revised its aviation modernization strategy. It deferred procurement of the Comanche helicopter and cut funding by $2 billion.
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Weapons systemsArmy procurementCombat readinessDefense contingency planningDefense economic analysisFuture budget projectionsHelicoptersMilitary aircraftMilitary cost controlProcurement evaluation