Unmanned Carrier-Based Aircraft System: Debate over Systems Role Led to Focus on Aerial Refueling

Abstract

The Government Accountability Office, the audit, evaluation, and investigative arm of Congress, exists to support Congress in meeting its constitutional responsibilities and to help improve the performance and accountability of the federal government for the American people. GAO examines the use of public funds; evaluates federal programs and policies; and provides analyses, recommendations, and other assistance to help Congress make informed oversight, policy, and funding decisions. GAOs commitment to good government is reflected in its core values of accountability, integrity, and reliability

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 24, 2016
Accession Number
AD1006012

Entities

People

  • Michael J. Sullivan

Organizations

  • United States Government Accountability Office

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accountability
  • Acquisition
  • Aircraft Carriers
  • Aircrafts
  • Carrier Based Aircraft
  • Congress
  • Control Systems
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Mail
  • Governments
  • House Of Representatives
  • National Governments
  • Navy
  • Refueling
  • Refueling In Flight
  • Surveillance
  • Unmanned Systems

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Aerospace logistics and air mobility.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy