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Reliability and Maintainability Requirements Need More Emphasis in Weapon System Development

MASAD-81-25 Published: Mar 31, 1981. Publicly Released: Mar 31, 1981.
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Reliability and maintainability (R&M) has become a key issue in a number of new and important weapon systems. GAO reviewed efforts by the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Military Services to improve the R&M of their weapon systems.

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Maintenance (upkeep)Product evaluationSystems designSystems evaluationWeapons research and developmentWeapons systemsWeapon systemsMilitary forcesWeaponsManagement information systems