Force Structure:
Cost of Two Additional Army Divisions Could Be Significant
NSIAD-94-238BR: Published: Sep 12, 1994. Publicly Released: Sep 12, 1994.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the additional cost of maintaining a 12-division Army force for fiscal years (FY) 1995 through 1999 as compared with the cost of maintaining the Army's planned 10-division force.
GAO found that: (1) the establishment of a 12-division Army force between FY 1995 and 1999 could cost from $1.2 billion to over $4.9 billion; (2) the Army's estimates include over $1 billion in operation and modernization costs and about $3.7 billion in civilian salary costs; (3) adding two additional divisions would require about 17,100 additional personnel; (4) increases to the Army's civilian salary costs will depend on how it staffs the additional division base and echelon above division (EAD) components; (5) the Army's civilian payroll could increase significantly if it reassigns personnel from noncombat positions in the division bases and EAD and replaces all reassigned personnel with civilians; (6) the two additional divisions could cost as little as $1.2 billion if the Army transfers noncombat military personnel to division bases and EAD, does not fill any of the vacant noncombat positions with civilians, and draws personnel from existing Army combat units; (7) the Army views the low cost option as undesirable, since it would deplete its force structure; (8) the Army estimates that installation costs could increase by $4.9 billion over a 6-year period if two additional divisions are established because it would have to delay closing two division installations; and (9) since closing installations can take several years, the Army may not incur any additional costs until after the 1995 through 1999 time period.
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.
Mar 27, 2018
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Defense Infrastructure:
Action Needed to Increase the Reliability of Construction Cost EstimatesGAO-18-101: Published: Mar 27, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 27, 2018.
Mar 13, 2018
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Military Housing Privatization:
DOD Should Take Steps to Improve Monitoring, Reporting, and Risk AssessmentGAO-18-218: Published: Mar 13, 2018. Publicly Released: Mar 13, 2018.
Feb 28, 2018
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Defense Management:
DOD Needs to Take Additional Actions to Promote Department-Wide CollaborationGAO-18-194: Published: Feb 28, 2018. Publicly Released: Feb 28, 2018.
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