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Mine Warfare: Ingleside, Texas, May Not Be the Best Location for Consolidation

NSIAD-92-63 Published: Dec 27, 1991. Publicly Released: Dec 27, 1991.
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GAO reviewed two major changes that the Navy proposed to correct long-standing deficiencies in its mine countermeasures operations, focusing on the: (1) centralization of operational control of mine countermeasures forces under the Commander, Mine Warfare Command; and (2) consolidation of mine warfare forces at a new strategic homeport in Ingleside, Texas.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of the Navy The Secretary of the Navy should provide the Secretary of Defense with a detailed evaluation of locating mine warfare forces at Ingleside or at a base on both the East and West Coasts.
Closed – Implemented
In his January 15, 1993, report, the Secretary of the Navy presented the results of further analysis which included an evaluation of locating the forces at Ingleside or at a base on both the east and west coasts. The Secretary again concluded that Ingleside was the most appropriate site for the consolidated mine warfare forces.
Department of the Navy The Secretary of the Navy should halt construction projects at Ingleside and plans to move the mine countermeasure ships until an evaluation of locating mine warfare forces at Ingleside has been completed.
Closed – Implemented
The Fiscal Year 1993 Defense Authorization Act required the Navy to suspend actions to relocate mine warfare command functions and personnel to Ingleside until 60 days after the date of its report, March 16, 1993.

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