Logistics Planning For the M 1 Tank: Implications For Reduced Readiness and Increased Support Costs
Abstract
Achieving established design to cost objectives and fielding a tank within a 7-year development cycle have been the major emphases of the M1 tank program. As a consequence of this momentum, there was little early emphasis on logistical support and life-cycle cost issues. While the Department of Defense recognizes the need to emphasize and more thoroughly evaluate the M1's supportability, GAO is concerned that current testing may not provide the information for DOD's planned September 1981 decisions on M1 full production and fielding. While the supportability issues need to be resolved, there are also opportunities for DOD to reduce the M1's life-cycle ownership and support costs. These objectives could be achieved by supporting the M1 reliability and maintainability improvement programs, implementing alternative strategies for procuring spare and repair parts, and reevaluating the number of tanks planned for training.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- AD1174803
Entities
People
- Milton J. Socolar
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office