Department of Defense (DoD) Space Programs and Activities.
Abstract
However, our concern remains the same as we expressed in our August 1994 report, which was that (1) greater efficiencies should be achieved by moving toward an integrated DOD satellite control network and (2) the Air Force should not unilaterally upgrade its network in a manner that would not be interoperable with the broader approach DOD is now studying. Additional assessment of these matters will be necessary when DOD provides the results of its future integrated architecture study and the Air Force provides its justification for requesting fiscal year 1996 satellite control network funds. For fiscal year 1995, the Air Force requested $101,146,000 in research, development, test, and evaluation funds for its satellite control network. The Congress appropriated $83,000,000. In addition, the Committees on AppropriationS stipulated in their September 26, 1994 conference report that (1) the Air Force must obtain prior approval from the appropriations committees before obligating any funds for enhancements or modernization of the satellite control network and (2) $60,000,000 be withheld from obligation pending receipt of that approval. In early November 1994, the Air Force had allocated the $83,000,000 as shown in table 1.1.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1994
- Accession Number
- ADA288770
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office