Defense Acquisitions: Key Questions Confront the Army's Ground Force Modernization Initiatives
Abstract
Since it started development in 2003, the Future Combat System (FCS) was at the center of the Army's efforts to modernize into a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. The Army expected to develop this equipment in 10 years, procure it over 13 years, and field it to 15 FCS unique brigades. The Army had also planned to spin out selected FCS technologies and systems to current Army forces. In June 2009, after 6 years and an estimated $18 billion invested, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics issued an acquisition decision memorandum that canceled the FCS acquisition program, terminated manned ground vehicle development efforts, and laid out plans for follow-on Army brigade combat team modernization efforts. These initiatives included plans for the development of: - GCV, - multiple increments of brigade modernization, and - an incremental tactical network capability.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 09, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA538307
Entities
People
- Michael J. Sullivan
Organizations
- United States Government Accountability Office