DOD Instruction 5000.5X, Standard Instruction Set Architectures for Embedded Computers
MASAD-82-16
Published: Jan 27, 1982. Publicly Released: Jan 27, 1982.
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Acting on a congressional request, GAO reviewed Department of Defense (DOD) plans to implement proposed DOD Instruction 5000.5X, a plan to curtail high costs resulting from support costs in the field. The proposed instruction would limit the number of architectures used for computer hardware and software design and development and would require ownership of standard architectures for military-embedded computers.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should not implement Instruction 5000.5X. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the services to reevaluate their ongoing efforts and demonstrate why they are more cost effective than standardizing on a high-order language such as Ada and relying on the computer industry to provide the stimulus for computer architectural innovations. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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