Unused Cargo Space on Military Aircraft Returning to the United States
NSIAD-83-19
Published: Aug 09, 1983. Publicly Released: Aug 09, 1983.
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Highlights
GAO evaluated the Military Airlift Command's (MAC) air freight service TP-4 program to determine to what extent military shippers were utilizing cargo space on military flights returning to the United States from overseas.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should instruct the services to place a sufficient amount of their general cargo and household goods shipments into the MAC system to use MAC airlift to the maximum extent possible and direct MAC to provide the services with sufficient and timely notice of available space. |
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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Freight transportationLogisticsMilitary aircraftMilitary airlift operationsTransportation costsAircraftMilitary forcesHousehold goodsMarine transportationBaggage