Requirements for Munitions Lift Trailers To Support Strategic Bombers
NSIAD-85-83
Published: May 21, 1985. Publicly Released: May 21, 1985.
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GAO reviewed several issues surrounding the Air Force's acquisition and modification of MHU-173 munitions lift trailers for B-52 and B-1B bombers.
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of the Air Force | The Secretary of the Air Force should ensure that the Air Force: (1) completes its reanalysis and validation of present and future lift trailer requirements before it obligates funds to buy additional lift trailers; and (2) does not remanufacture the 80 MHU-173 lift trailers until uncertainty surrounding their useful lives is resolved and their lives are shown to be long enough to justify the expense. |
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Air Force procurementAircraft componentsCost analysisLogisticsMissilesNational defense operationsMilitary forcesMunitionsBomber aircraftNuclear weapons