Air Force Aircraft: Reorganizing Mobility Aircraft Units Could Reduce Costs
NSIAD-98-55
Published: Jan 21, 1998. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 1998.
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Highlights
GAO assessed the cost-effectiveness of organizing the Air Force's airlift and refueling force into fewer, larger-sized squadrons and wings, focusing on: (1) the effect that reorganization may have on mission accomplishment; (2) whether costs could be reduced through redistributing aircraft among fewer wings; and (3) five possible options for redistributing C-130 and KC-135 aircraft among fewer wings at lower operating costs.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Air Force to develop a plan to organize the C-130 and KC-135 aircraft in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve into larger wings at fewer locations and seek congressional support for the plan. |
Closed – Not Implemented
DOD did not concur pending legislative authority to close and realign bases. According to DOD, until Congress is receptive to such action, it is premature to develop a plan along the lines discussed in the report.
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Armed forces reservesCombat readinessCost effectiveness analysisDefense contingency planningFederal agency reorganizationMilitary aircraftMilitary aviationMilitary cost controlMilitary downsizingMilitary facilities