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Costs and Benefits of a Common Strategic Rotary Launcher Should Be Reassessed Before Further Funds Are Available

MASAD-83-3 Published: Nov 15, 1982. Publicly Released: Nov 15, 1982.
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Highlights

GAO reviewed the issues concerning the program cost, operational advantages, program concurrency, and management coordination of Air Force plans to acquire a multipurpose common strategic rotary launcher (CSRL) for the B-52H, B-1B, and advanced technology bombers.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should reassess the costs and benefits of the proposed CSRL and alternative unique launchers before obligating further funds for CSRL development or procurement.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should determine whether the concurrency of the CSRL program is acceptable.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Air Force to consolidate or otherwise strengthen management of launcher acquisition programs.
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Department of Defense The Secretary of Defense should select either the CSRL or the unique ALCM launcher for the B-1B to avoid unnecessary development expense.
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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