Electronic Warfare: Army Special Operations Acquisition Strategy for Improved Equipment Is Sound.
Abstract
In response to your request, we reviewed the U.S. Special Operations Command's (USSOCOM) acquisition strategy for aircraft electronic warfare systems. Specifically, we determined the soundness of USSOCOM's electronic warfare acquisition strategy in terms of correcting deficiencies and maximizing commonality in its aircraft survivability equipment. This is our second and final report in response to your request. It focuses on helicopters operated by USSOCOM's Army component, the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. We addressed USSOCOM's fixed-wing Air Force aircraft in a prior report to you. The Army Special Operations Command employs modified Chinook and Blackhawk helicopters, the MH-47D/E and MH-60K/L, respectively, in support of special operations missions worldwide These aircraft carry a wide variety of aircraft survivability equipment to deal with enemy threats. Some of these survivability systems are common with systems used by the regular Army and other services, while others are peculiar to special operations. The Army Special Operations Command acquires and supports special operations-peculiar equipment with funds provided through USSOCOM's Major Force Program-11 (MFP-11) budget. However, the regular Army is responsible for providing and supporting common equipment for the Army Special Operations Command with non-MFP-11 (i.e., regular Army) funds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA367169
Entities
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office