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Titan IV Launch Vehicle: Restructured Program Could Reduce Fiscal Year 1992 Funding Needs

NSIAD-91-271 Published: Sep 06, 1991. Publicly Released: Sep 06, 1991.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Air Force's coordination of production and launch schedules for the Titan IV expendable launch vehicle program, focusing on: (1) the possible effect these schedules may have on the President's fiscal year (FY) 1992 budget for the Titan IV program; and (2) opportunities for savings.

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Matter for Congressional Consideration

Matter Status Comments
Congress may wish to consider requiring the Secretary of Defense to report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations on details of the planned Titan IV production slowdown and the impact of this production slowdown on FY 1992 funding requirements for the Titan IV and associated classified users, prior to obligating FY 1992 funds.
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Congress may wish to consider requiring the Secretary of Defense to report to the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services and Appropriations on analysis of alternatives to long-lead funding in FY 1992 and procurement in FY 1995 of two Inertial Upper Stage vehicles given the uncertainties in the program, prior to obligating FY 1992 funds.
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
Congress may wish to consider rescinding $35.5 million from the FY 1990 Air Force military construction appropriation provided for the construction of the Solid Rocket Motor Assembly and Readiness Facility.
Closed – Not Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.

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