Military Personnel:
Information on Active Duty Deaths and Survivor Benefits
NSIAD-90-6FS: Published: Oct 20, 1989. Publicly Released: Oct 25, 1989.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information about: (1) the numbers and causes of deaths among active-duty military personnel between fiscal years (FY) 1980 and 1988; and (2) programs that provide compensation and relief to survivors of deceased military personnel.
GAO found that: (1) a total of 19,716 active-duty military personnel died between FY 1980 and 1988, with hostile action causing 327 deaths, accidents causing 12,271 deaths, illness or disease causing 3,552 deaths, civil homicide causing 1,039 deaths, and suicide causing 2,198 deaths; and (2) the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration had several survivors' compensation and relief programs involving housing allowances, death gratuities, interrment allowances, burial expense assistance, life insurance, dependency and indemnity compensation, health and medical benefits, and educational assistance.
Apr 25, 2018
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Military Readiness:
Clear Policy and Reliable Data Would Help DOD Better Manage Service Members' Time Away from HomeGAO-18-253: Published: Apr 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 2018.-
Warfighter Support:
DOD Needs to Share F-35 Operational Lessons Across the Military ServicesGAO-18-464R: Published: Apr 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 2018. -
Weapon Systems Annual Assessment:
Knowledge Gaps Pose Risks to Sustaining Recent Positive TrendsGAO-18-360SP: Published: Apr 25, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 25, 2018.
Apr 18, 2018
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KC-46 Tanker Modernization:
Program Cost Is Stable, but Schedule May Be Further DelayedGAO-18-353: Published: Apr 18, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 18, 2018.
Apr 17, 2018
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Amphibious Combat Vehicle:
Program Should Take Steps to Ensure Manufacturing ReadinessGAO-18-364: Published: Apr 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2018. -
CIVILIAN AND CONTRACTOR WORKFORCES:
DOD's Cost Comparisons Addressed Most Report Elements but Excluded Some CostsGAO-18-399: Published: Apr 17, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 17, 2018.
Apr 16, 2018
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Defense Business Systems:
DOD Needs to Continue Improving Guidance and Plans for Effectively Managing InvestmentsGAO-18-130: Published: Apr 16, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 16, 2018. -
Military Bases:
DOD Should Address Challenges with Communication and Mission Changes to Improve Future Base Realignment and Closure RoundsGAO-18-231: Published: Mar 30, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 16, 2018.
Apr 11, 2018
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Military Personnel:
DOD Needs to Reevaluate Fighter Pilot Workforce RequirementsGAO-18-113: Published: Apr 11, 2018. Publicly Released: Apr 11, 2018.
Mar 29, 2018
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DOD Contracted Services:
Long-Standing Issues Remain about Using Inventory for Management DecisionsGAO-18-330: Published: Mar 29, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 29, 2018.
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