Navy Acquisition: AN/BSY-1 Combat System Operational Evaluation

NSIAD-93-81 Published: Nov 19, 1992. Publicly Released: Dec 18, 1992.

Highlights

Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO assessed results of the AN/BSY-1 submarine combat system's operational evaluation, focusing on: (1) testing limitations and their impact on the evaluation; and (2) whether the evaluation was conducted independent of the AN/BSY-1 program office.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected	Recommendation	Status
Department of Defense	The Secretary of Defense should direct the Director, OT&E, to formally establish, before the start of a system's operational evaluation, the number of on-site observations required to properly monitor operational tests and evaluations.	Closed – Implemented The Department of Defense (DOD) does not agree with the formal establishment of the specific number of onsite visits to be made. DOT&E will provide guidance on the approach to onsite monitoring. Guidance was promulgated on October 18, 1993.
Department of Defense	The Secretary of Defense should direct the Director, OT&E, to formally establish, before the start of a system's operational evaluation, which tests should be observed.	Closed – Not Implemented DOD does not agree with GAO regarding the formal establishment of the specific test to be observed. It maintains that oversight should be tailored to system maturity and progress.

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