Bradley Vehicle: Army's Efforts To Make It More Survivable
NSIAD-87-40
Published: Nov 04, 1986. Publicly Released: Nov 04, 1986.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Army's Bradley Fighting Vehicle Program, specifically: (1) live-fire testing of the Bradley's vulnerability; (2) proposed operational tests; (3) the program's original mission requirements, and subsequent changes to those requirements; and (4) the Bradley's ability to perform its role as a carrier of infantry squads and supporter of troops and tank forces during combat.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should require the Army to begin the Bradley operational tests at a test site that is available for immediate use, using the Army's planned battle tactics for the Bradley and simulating, as necessary and feasible, the modified versions of the Bradley. The timing of the tests should be such that the results would be available to Congress in time for its deliberations on the Army's fiscal year 1988 budget request for the procurement of Bradley vehicles. |
DOD conducted these tests, as GAO recommended, and the results are available to Congress.
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