Military Communications: Joint Tactical Information Distribution System Issues
NSIAD-93-16
Published: Nov 12, 1992. Publicly Released: Nov 12, 1992.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS), focusing on requirement fluctuations, the production decision, and test results.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Congress should prohibit DOD from awarding additional JTIDS terminal contracts by denying future procurement requests until: (1) operational testing and evaluation demonstrates that the system meets its performance requirements; and (2) DOD rejustifies the system through a cost and operational effectiveness analysis of alternatives. |
Closed – Not Implemented
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According to program officials, the full production decision by the Defense Acquisition Board has been delayed from February 1994 to February 1995. Because of program changes, any additional work on JTIDS or its follow-on system will be done under a separate assignment code. |
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Army procurementCost effectiveness analysisDecision makingDefense capabilitiesInformation systemsMilitary communicationMilitary procurementOperational testingProcurement planningMilitary forces