Air-launched Cruise Missile: Logistics Planning Problems And Implications For Other Weapon Systems V. PLRD-82-68

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PLRD-82-68 1 (1982-05-10)

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MAY 10, 1982

The Hqnorable Caspar W. Weinberger
The Secretary of Defense

Attention: Director, GAO Affairs

Dear Mr. Secretary:

Subject:

Air-Launched Cruise Missile: Logistics Planning
Problems and Implications For Other Weapon Systems
(PLRD-82-68)

We have 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 and identified
problems which will inhibit the economy and effectiveness of logis-
tics support for the systems.

These problems were primarily caused by the programs' concur-
rent development and production acquisition strategy, which was
adopted to meet the required operational availability date for the
ALCM. More specifically, we found that:

--Program constraints created special problems for
logistics planners, which made it difficult to ensure
timely and accurate logistics support.

--Action on suggested design changes to improve logistics
supportability was given a low priority.

--Testing programs which would provide needed information
on logistics supportability requirements were delayed,
and a program to develop depot maintenance capabilities
was deferred.

--Management tools, such as logistics support analysis,
life-cycle costing, and budgeting for logistics resources,
could be used more effectively.

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UNITED Si ATES GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20548