Antisubmarine Warfare: Tactical Surveillance Sonobuoy and Related Software Need to Be Tested Together
NSIAD-91-41
Published: Jan 09, 1991. Publicly Released: Jan 09, 1991.
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GAO reviewed the Navy's revised acquisition strategy for the Tactical Surveillance Sonobuoy Program for developing sonobuoys to detect noises radiating from submarines and transit information by radio to aircraft.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of the Navy should not authorize production of the tactical surveillance sonobuoy until operational test and evaluation demonstrates that it will function effectively when integrated with the new aircraft software. |
Closed – Implemented
By May 1, 1991, GAO expected to receive a comprehensive statement of the action which had been, or would be taken, in response to the recommendation. The DOD response, however, ignored the fact that production funds were not requested in the Navy's FY 1992 budget and disputed the testing issue that was the foundation of the recommendation that production commitment be deferred beyond FY 1992.
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Air defense systemsAircraft componentsAntisubmarine warfareComputer software contractsMilitary cost controlNaval procurementOperational testingProcurement planningProcurement regulationsSoftware verification and validation