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Alternatives Available To Fulfill the Navy's Training Carrier Needs

PLRD-83-56 Published: Mar 17, 1983. Publicly Released: Mar 17, 1983.
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In response to a congressional request, GAO reviewed the Navy's requirement and justification for not reactivating an Essex-class aircraft carrier for use as a replacment for the Lexington as the Navy's dedicated carrier for training pilots.

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