Air Force and Navy Trainer Aircraft Acquisition Programs
MASAD-83-22
Published: Jul 05, 1983. Publicly Released: Jul 05, 1983.
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GAO reviewed three proposed Navy and Air Force programs to acquire 1,184 trainer aircraft at a cost of about $10.8 billion during the next 20 to 25 years.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to consider extending use of existing TA-4J aircraft in lieu of procuring T-45's that are not capable of operating from aircraft carriers. This would permit delaying acquisition of the T-45 until a carrier-capable version could be made available, eliminate the need to acquire a mixed fleet of aircraft, and could result in cost savings. |
Closed – Implemented
A USD (R&E) spokesman said that the noncarrier-capable aircraft will not be purchased. Therefore, acquisition has been delayed. The Navy is restructuring the entire program because of GAO and House Appropriation Committee action. The report directed the Navy to procure carrier-capable aircraft.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Navy to develop a firm program plan which discloses the uncertainties, risk, and judgment factors involved in determining the quantity of T-45 aircraft to be procured, the procurement schedule, and funding requirements. |
Closed – Implemented
The Secretary of Defense has not directed the development of a program plan. Such a plan is generally produced as a matter of good acquisition policy. The Navy is restructuring the entire acquisition program since it has been directed to procure only carrier-capable aircraft. The Secretary of the Navy recently rejected the Navy acquisition plan; it is being redone.
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