Military Airlift: C-17 Settlement is Not a Good Deal
Abstract
For several years our office and others have been expressing concern about cost overruns, schedule delays, and technical problems associated with the C-17. The Fiscal Years 1993 and 1994 Defense Authorization Acts required DOD to conduct a special Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) review and to report on the C-17s requirements, its cost and operational effectiveness, and its affordability. Additionally, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology convened the Defense Science Board (DSB) to evaluate the C-17 program and to report to the DAB on what had to be done to put the program back on track. The DAB conducted its review between August and December 1993.On December 15, 1993, the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary, noting the continuing problems with the C-17 program, announced their decision to stop the program at 40 aircraft unless the contractor made significant management and productivity improvements. They also outlined a proposal to settle C-17 issues between the government and the contractor that includes provisions for these improvements. On January 6,1994, McDonnell Douglas agreed to DOD'S proposed settlement.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1994
- Accession Number
- AD1102099
Entities
People
- Frank C. Conahan
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office