Defense Support Program: Ground Station Upgrades Not Based on Validated Requirements
NSIAD-93-148
Published: May 21, 1993. Publicly Released: May 21, 1993.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed whether planned upgrades to Defense Support Program (DSP) ground processing stations are supported by validated operational requirements.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should ensure that the Air Force validates DSP operational requirements before any System 8 upgrade development activities are funded. |
Closed – Implemented
The Air Force has completed the requirements validation document for System 8. This effort had been initiated before the report and GAO is not taking credit for the corrective action.
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should ensure that a cost-effectiveness analysis is performed to determine whether the central global processing capability would be used to reduce the need for a number of ground processing stations and improve missile surveillance operations. |
Closed – Implemented
The Air Force concluded that implementation of central global processing would reduce the number of processing stations. Air Force financial plans will reflect savings to be realized beginning in fiscal year 1996. Results will be evaluated early in fiscal year 1996 for a potential monetary accomplishment report.
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Air Force procurementComputer networksSoftwareCost effectiveness analysisDefense cost controlIntercontinental ballistic missilesRequirements definitionWarning systemsMilitary forcesOperational requirements