Defense Inventory:
Production, Distribution, and Storage of C-4 Explosive
NSIAD-90-139FS: Published: May 7, 1990. Publicly Released: Jun 11, 1990.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on C-4 explosive, focusing on its storage, production, and distribution.
GAO found that: (1) C-4 is an explosive mixture that produces a cutting action when detonated; (2) two separate facilities produced C-4 and the Army had identified another four producers to meet mobilization needs; (3) the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms restricted the purchase of C-4 to persons with a license and valid permit; (4) various Army organizations controlled the production, storage, distribution, use, and disposal of C-4; (5) the C-4 production process was not particularly dangerous, but C-4 would be difficult for individuals to produce because the explosive component was difficult to obtain; (6) since 1985, U.S. C-4 production, military requirements, and consumption have greatly fluctuated; (7) various Army bases stored C-4; (8) the Department of Defense had issued various reports concerning C-4 controls and physical security; (9) it could not determine whether the Army could account for all C-4 produced within the last 5 years; and (10) C-4 production exceeded military requirements by less than 1 percent.
Jan 21, 2021
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Close Air Support:
Actions Needed to Enhance Friendly Force Tracking Capabilities and Fully Evaluate TrainingGAO-21-99: Published: Jan 21, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 21, 2021.
Jan 19, 2021
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GPS Modernization:
DOD Continuing to Develop New Jam-Resistant Capability, But Widespread Use Remains Years AwayGAO-21-145: Published: Jan 19, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 19, 2021.
Jan 14, 2021
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Columbia Class Submarine:
Delivery Hinges on Timely and Quality Materials from an Atrophied Supplier BaseGAO-21-257: Published: Jan 14, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2021. -
Department of Defense:
Actions Needed to Improve Accounting of Intradepartmental TransactionsGAO-21-84: Published: Jan 14, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 14, 2021.
Jan 12, 2021
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DOD Critical Technologies:
Plans for Communicating, Assessing, and Overseeing Protection Efforts Should Be CompletedGAO-21-158: Published: Jan 12, 2021. Publicly Released: Jan 12, 2021.
Dec 10, 2020
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Climate Resilience:
DOD Coordinates with Communities, but Needs to Assess the Performance of Related Grant ProgramsGAO-21-46: Published: Dec 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 2020. -
Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations:
DOD Needs to Address Governance and Oversight Issues to Help Ensure SuperiorityGAO-21-64: Published: Dec 10, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 10, 2020.
Dec 2, 2020
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Navy and Marine Corps:
Services Continue Efforts to Rebuild Readiness, but Recovery Will Take Years and Sustained Management AttentionGAO-21-225T: Published: Dec 2, 2020. Publicly Released: Dec 2, 2020.
Nov 20, 2020
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GAO Audits Involving DOD:
Status of Efforts to Schedule and Hold Timely Entrance ConferencesGAO-21-185R: Published: Nov 20, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2020.
Nov 19, 2020
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Defense Acquisitions:
Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture Would Benefit from Defined Goals and GovernanceGAO-21-68: Published: Nov 19, 2020. Publicly Released: Nov 19, 2020.
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