Defense Can Save Time and Money by Exploring Alternatives to Construction of New Cargo Ships for Rapid Deployment Force
PLRD-81-55
Published: Jul 27, 1981. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 1981.
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Highlights
GAO reviewed the sealift requirements for the Rapid Deployment Force as of May 1981 and the opportunities that effect management improvements which could result in substantial savings.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to carefully examine the feasibility of acquiring and converting existing ships and those currently under construction as an alternative to new construction. This examination should include detailed analyses of all costs and benefits, including life-cycle costs and plans for effectively supporting the ships when acquired. |
Closed
GAO has no information on the actions taken in response to this recommendation.
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| Department of the Navy | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Navy to carefully examine the feasibility of acquiring and converting existing ships and those currently under construction as an alternative to new construction. This examination should include detailed analyses of all costs and benefits, including life-cycle costs and plans for effectively supporting the ships when acquired. |
Closed
GAO has no information on the actions taken in response to this recommendation.
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