Attack Warning: Defense Acquisition Board Should Address NORAD's Computer Deficiencies
IMTEC-89-74
Published: Sep 13, 1989. Publicly Released: Sep 13, 1989.
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Highlights
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO evaluated the: (1) Department of Defense's (DOD) efforts to consolidate management and funding of the North American Aerospace Defense Command's (NORAD) Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (TW/AA) system modernization programs; (2) Air Force's progress in correcting five critical program deficiencies; and (3) Air Force's implementation of recommendations to conduct a cost-benefit analysis to determine the most effective and efficient means of meeting future communications processing needs at Cheyenne Mountain, which houses the TW/AA system.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| Defense Acquisition Board | If the Defense Acquisition Board advises the Secretary of Defense that program development should continue, as proposed by the Air Force, before a sound technical approach is developed for correcting critical deficiencies, the Board should clearly justify its rationale, specifically addressing the unresolved deficiencies and the fact that the most cost-effective approach for satisfying NORAD communication needs has not been established. |
The Board met in September 1989 and rendered its decision to allow the program to go forward on October 25, 1989.
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| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should not obligate FY 1990 appropriations for continued development of the consolidated modernization program until the Defense Acquisition Board completes its review and submits its report to the Secretary. |
The Board reviewed the consolidated modernization program in September 1989, and submitted its report to the Secretary on October 25, 1989.
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IT acquisitionsAir defense systemsAir Force procurementComputer network protocolsDefense contingency planningFuture budget projectionsManagement information systemsMilitary systems analysisProduct evaluationWarning systems