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Defense acquisitions : 2009 review of Future Combat System is critical to program's direction : testimony before the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives /

The Future Combat System (FCS) program -- which comprises 14 integrated weapon systems and an advanced information network -- is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. The substantial technical challenges, the Army's acqu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Francis, Paul L.
Corporate Authors: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, United States. Government Accountability Office
Format: Government Document eBook
Language:English
Published: [Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008]
Series:Testimony ; GAO-08-638 T.
Subjects:
United States. > Army > Procurement.
United States. > Army > Appropriations and expenditures.
United States. > Army > Information technology.
Command and control systems > United States.
Online Access:https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/LPS92982
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Summary:The Future Combat System (FCS) program -- which comprises 14 integrated weapon systems and an advanced information network -- is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. The substantial technical challenges, the Army's acquisition strategy, and the cost of the program are among the reasons why the program is recognized as needing special oversight and review. This testimony is based on GAO's two March 2008 reports on FCS and addresses (1) how the definition, development, and demonstration of FCS capabilities are proceeding, particularly in light of the go/no-go decision scheduled for 2009; (2) the Army's plans for making production commitments for FCS and any risks related to the completion of development; and (3) the estimated costs for developing and producing FCS.
Item Description:Title from title screen (viewed on May 6, 2008).
"For release ... April 10, 2008."
Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.
Electronic resource.
Physical Description:13 pages : digital, PDF file.
Format:Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 5/6/08: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08638t.pdf ; current access available via PURL.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.