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1 online resource (ii, 30 p.) : col. ill. |
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System requirements: Adobe Reader. |
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Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
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Title from cover screen (GAO, viewed on Nov. 10, 2010). |
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"November 2010." |
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The Department of Defense (DOD) is acquiring two new tactical wheeled vehicles (TWV): the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV) and the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV). The $12.5 billion M-ATV is for use in Afghanistan; JLTV is the future replacement for vehicles like the High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). GAO was asked to assess (1) DOD's progress in rapidly acquiring and fielding M-ATVs, (2) JLTV's expected features and cost compared to other TWV, and (3) the extent to which the current plans for M-ATV and JLTV are consistent with the services' TWV investment strategies. GAO reviewed documents and held discussions with key officials to determine program strategies, costs, performance, and anticipated features; and compared M-ATV and JLTV plans with service strategies. GAO recommends that DOD (1) ensure that the JLTV program clearly demonstrates a match between requirements and resources; (2) stage the timing of the DOD-wide TWV strategy so that it captures key knowledge; and (3) include in the strategy a cost-benefit analysis that could minimize the collective acquisition and support costs of the various TWV programs, and reduce the risk of unplanned overlap or duplication. DOD concurred with our recommendations. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Note |
"GAO-11-83." |
| Subject |
Armored vehicles, Military -- United States.
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Military planning -- United States.
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United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement -- Evaluation.
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Vehicles, Military -- United States.
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| Added Title |
Defense acquisitions : issues to be considered as Department of Defense modernizes its fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles |
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Issues to be considered as DOD modernizes its fleet of tactical wheeled vehicles |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-11-83 |
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