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1 online resource (ii, 57 pages) : color illustrations |
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text txt rdacontent |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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"November 2016." |
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"Accessible Version." |
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"GAO-17-10." |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Background. -- DOD has processes and procedures for certifying both intelligence and acquisition personnel but not for personnel providing intelligence support to acquisition programs, and services' training varies. -- DOD has multiple efforts underway to improve processes and procedures for integrating intelligence into major defense acquisition programs but faces challenges prioritizing intelligence mission data needs. -- DOD is developing new tools for integrating intelligence into acquisition programs but faces challenges in development and implementation. -- Conclusions. -- Recommendations for executive action. -- Agency comments and our evaluation. -- Appendices. |
| Summary |
DOD has reported that it expects to invest $1.6 trillion on acquiring 80 major defense acquisition programs, many of which depend on intelligence input both during the acquisition process and to effectively perform missions once deployed. The complexity of advanced weapon systems, such as the F-35, is creating increasing demand for intelligence mission data—such as radar signatures—for sensors and processes supporting warfighters. The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 includes a provision that GAO review intelligence integration into DOD acquisitions. This report evaluates, for major defense acquisition programs, the extent to which DOD has (1) processes and procedures for certifying and training personnel providing intelligence input into acquisition programs; (2) efforts to improve processes and procedures for integrating intelligence into its acquisitions; and (3) efforts to develop tools to integrate intelligence into its acquisitions. GAO recommends DOD create certifications and training for intelligence support personnel, require that intelligence mission data be prioritized, develop a communication plan for a threat information tool, and determine the need to develop another tool. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover page (GAO, viewed November 3, 2016). |
| Subject |
United States. Department of Defense -- Procurement -- Evaluation.
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United States. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016.
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Military intelligence -- United States.
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United States -- Armed Forces -- Weapons systems -- Procurement.
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Online resources.
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Online resources.
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| Added Author |
Kirschbaum, Joseph W.
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| Added Title |
Additional steps could better integrate intelligence input into DOD's acquisition of major weapon systems |
| Gpo Item No. |
0546-D (online) |
| Sudoc No. |
GA 1.13:GAO-17-10 |
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