Defense Acquisitions: Challenges Associated With Implementing the Joint Tactical Radio System
NSIAD-99-179
Published: Sep 09, 1999. Publicly Released: Sep 09, 1999.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO provided information on the Department of Defense's (DOD) Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) acquisition strategy and management plans, focusing on the: (1) status of the JTRS program, including DOD development plans; and (2) challenges program officials will face in implementing the JTRS acquisition strategy.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should develop a JTRS technology plan for approval at the October 2000 major decision point that: (a) addresses the specific limitations of commercial and DOD technology in satisfying current and future JTRS requirements; (b) establishes standards for assessing the maturity of JTRS technology; and (c) coordinates relevant DOD research and development programs to focus on JTRS; establish specific milestones for assessing the commercial and technical feasibility of the single architecture approach and develop alternative architectures if indicated by the results of these assessments; and identify, as a priority initiative, the precise requirements for interoperability among tactical radio communications systems. |
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Commercial productsDefense procurementMilitary communicationMilitary radioMilitary research and developmentRequirements definitionSystems compatibilitySystems designRadioInteroperability