Air-Launched Cruise Missile: Logistics Planning Problems and Implications for Other Weapon Systems
PLRD-82-68
Published: May 10, 1982. Publicly Released: May 10, 1982.
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GAO reviewed the integrated logistics support (ILS) planning for the Air Force's air-launched cruise missile (ALCM) and the related B-52 carrier aircraft modifications programs.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct ALCM and B-52 modification program managers to more effectively use logistics support analysis, life-cycle cost estimating, and logistics budgeting planning data in making logistics decisions for their programs. |
Closed – Implemented
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| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of Defense should direct ALCM and B-52 modification program managers to more effectively use logistics support analysis, life-cycle cost estimating, and logistics budgeting planning data in making logistics decisions for their programs. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information..
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should determine whether cost savings can be achieved by consolidating depot maintenance for common cruise-missile components. |
Closed – Implemented
Please call 202/512-6100 for information.
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Bomber aircraftInteragency relationsLogisticsMissilesProgram evaluationProgram managementWeapons systemsMilitary forcesLogistics supportAvionics