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1 online resource (ii, 41 pages) : illustrations |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
Note |
"December 2010." |
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"GAO-11-13." |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Summary |
Virtually all Department of Defense (DOD) weapon systems and equipment rely on power sources, such as batteries. In response to a mandate in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, GAO determined (1) DOD's approximate investment in power sources, (2) the extent to which DOD coordinates its power source investments, and (3) the extent to which DOD's policies facilitate the use of standard power sources. To address these objectives, GAO obtained and analyzed DOD investment data, met with DOD officials and industry representatives, and attended DOD conferences aimed at facilitating power source coordination. To increase oversight of power source investments, GAO recommends that DOD consider how to best aggregate department wide investment data. To improve interagency coordination of S & T projects, DOD should determine ways to strengthen agency participation in coordination mechanisms. To increase emphasis on standardization, DOD should develop a standardization plan and enforceable department wide policies and identify opportunities to retrofit existing systems with standard power sources when cost effective. DOD concurred with the first recommendation and partially concurred with the other four. It was unclear from DOD's response what actions it plans to take in response to GAO's recommendations. |
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Online resource, PDF version; title from cover (GAO web site, viewed Jan. 23, 2017). |
Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement -- Evaluation.
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Electric batteries.
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Weapons systems -- Power supply.
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Genre/Form |
Online resources.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic government information.
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Added Title |
Opportunities exist to improve DOD's oversight of power source investments |
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Defense acquisitions, opportunities exist to improve Department of Defense's oversight of power source investments |
Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-11-13 |
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