Budgetary Pressures Created by the Army's Plans to Procure New Major Weapon Systems are Just Beginning
Abstract
The Army is now facing the problem of funding the procurement of all 14 of its new major weapon systems. Recent experience has shown that as new Army weapons begin production, procurement costs run considerably higher than anticipated. Since 11 of the 14 weapon systems have not yet gained any significant production experience, their cost estimates are likely to be on the low side. Fielding all 14 new systems during the next decade is likely to seriously strain the Army's operation and support resources since, compared to present weapons, these systems will require more people with higher skills, as well as increased expenditures for fuel, spares, and ammunition. GAO recommends improvements in planning for the procurement and eventual support of these weapon systems to alleviate the future budgetary strains they could impose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 20, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA107284
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office