Communications Acquisition: Army Still Needs to Determine Battlefield Communications Capability
NSIAD-93-33
Published: Nov 04, 1992. Publicly Released: Nov 18, 1992.
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Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Army's efforts to ensure that three communication systems provide the required communications capabilities for the Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS).
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Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Defense | The Secretary of Defense should direct the Secretary of the Army to perform a communications work load analysis using a verified and validated model with accurate inputs for threat, ATCCS architecture, and information requirements. This analysis could then be used to help determine: (1) requirements for communication systems, systems improvements, and management systems; and (2) the systems' capabilities, and subsequent funding requests. |
The Army already has actions under way to implement the recommendation. It expects communication need lines assessment by September 1993 and the model rebuilt thereafter.
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Combat readinessCommand control communications systemsDefense capabilitiesMilitary communicationMilitary systems analysisTelecommunications equipmentMilitary forcesCommunicationsCommand and control systemsData communications