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Tactical Airlift: Issues Concerning Air Force Plans for Pacific Distribution System

NSIAD-89-81 Published: Mar 30, 1989. Publicly Released: May 04, 1989.
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GAO reviewed the Air Force Pacific Distribution System (PDS) to assess: (1) the need for PDS; and (2) whether it can effectively and efficiently satisfy its planned objectives.

Recommendations

Recommendations for Executive Action

Agency Affected Recommendation Status
Department of the Air Force The Secretary of the Air Force should not resume developing PDS until it has sought congressional authority and provided to Congress a detailed analysis of the need for and benefits to be gained from having such a system, fully considering the issues discussed.
Closed – Implemented
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Air Force suppliesAircraft componentsCombat readinessCommand control communications systemsDefense contingency planningLogisticsMilitary airlift operationsMilitary inventoriesProperty and supply managementSpare parts