Tank Recovery Vehicle: Status of Program Acquisition and Full-Scale Engineering Development
NSIAD-89-156
Published: Jun 02, 1989. Publicly Released: Jul 17, 1989.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's acquisition procedures for the procurement of a tank recovery vehicle, focusing on the: (1) selection criteria; (2) selected vehicle's compliance with the Army's established requirements for a recovery vehicle; (3) extent to which the Army's requirements met its mission needs; (4) vehicle testing procedures; and (5) the number and cost of the vehicles the Army planned to buy.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Army | In any future program to meet the Army's need for improved tank towing capabilities, the Secretary of the Army should ensure that: (1) test conditions are carefully controlled and documented; and (2) any required cost and operational effectiveness analysis be conducted on a timely basis. |
Closed – Not Implemented
The Secretary of Defense cancelled the program.
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Army procurementCombat readinessCost effectiveness analysisDefense contingency planningEquipment contractsEvaluation criteriaMilitary engineeringMilitary land vehiclesProduct evaluationMilitary forces