Increased Joint Avionics Standardization Could Result in Major Economies and Operational Benefits
Abstract
This report discusses the Department of Defense's efforts to standardize tactical avionics subsystems and the need to provide better support for these activities. The objective was to look at the progress made in standardizing core avionics subsystems by the Joint Services Review Committee for Avionics Components and Subsystems. Top management commitment must be enhanced and funds must be allocated to projects expected to provide major cost- saving and operational benefits. GAO recommends--establish a management structure for standardization that includes a high-level sponsor accountable for supporting the JSRC programs through the budget process, determine whether funds for fiscal year 1984 and subsequent years should be reprogrammed to ensure that joint standard avionics systems sponsored by JSRC are developed and available when needed to meet candidate aircraft installation schedules, and establish a dedicated budget line item for joint avionics programs. DOD agrees with the first two recommendations but does not agree with the last one.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 10, 1984
- Accession Number
- ADA145730
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office