The Air Force Should Cancel Plans To Acquire Two Computer Systems At Most Bases
Abstract
The overall objective of the Air Force Phase IV program is to provide cost-effective, responsive, and reliable computer support for a variety of its base-level administrative and operating functions. Phase IV is intended to provide a safe transition of current applications software as well as responsive computer support for up to 20 years (1983-2002). About 229 fixed-site computer systems will replace the existing base-level Phase I (Univac) and Phase II (Burroughs) computer systems located at about 118 air bases and stations around the world. The specific objectives of the program are to: Replace current computer systems with new software compatible computer systems from a single manufacturer's product line. Consolidate the replacement computer systems within a single data processing facility, where feasible, and under a single manager. Provide for modular, add-on growth to the replacement computer systems to support future workload growth. In simple terms, they plan, at most major air bases, to put in two new computer systems that can run the same computer programs. It should be noted that potential personnel reductions were not a stated objective of the program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 26, 1979
- Accession Number
- AD1121573
Entities
People
- Elmer B. Staats