Army Modernization: The Warfighting Rapid Acquisition Program Needs More Specific Guidance
NSIAD-99-11
Published: Nov 03, 1998. Publicly Released: Nov 03, 1998.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's implementation of the Warfighting Rapid Acquisition Program (WRAP), focusing on the current status of the program.
Recommendations
Matter for Congressional Consideration
| Matter | Status | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Given Congress' 2 years of experience in reviewing Army requests for WRAP funding of specific technologies and the disagreement within the Army about which technologies are most appropriate for WRAP funding, this may be an appropriate time for Congress to clarify its expectations of the program and to ensure that these expectations are embodied in more precise selection criteria for WRAP candidates. |
Closed – Implemented
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In its report on the Fiscal Year 2002, National Defense Authorization Act, the House Armed Services Committee provided guidance clarifying its expectations for rapid acquisition programs. |
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to issue WRAP guidance that calls for specific deadlines for candidate identification and selection to ensure timely submission of candidates to Congress and timely obligation of funds. |
Closed – Not Implemented
In the 2000-2001 timeframe, the Army terminated the Warfighting Rapid Acquisition Program (WRAP). Hence, GAO's recommendation calling for changes to WRAP guidance is no longer pertinent and is being closed.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to issue WRAP guidance that calls for minimum testing and experimentation requirements for WRAP candidates. |
Closed – Implemented
Candidates for WRAP funding must receive a rating of 1 or 2 (relatively low risk) by the Army's Operational Test and Evaluation Command before being considered by the Army for approval.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to issue WRAP guidance that calls for periodic reports to Congress on the status of ongoing WRAP initiatives. |
Closed – Not Implemented
In the 2000-2001 timeframe, the Army terminated the Warfighting Rapid Acquisition Program (WRAP). Hence, GAO's recommendation calling for changes to WRAP guidance is no longer pertinent and is being closed.
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