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NSIAD-84-40 1 (1984-02-24)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabekf0001 and id is 1 raw text is: B Y Tu-, BY THE US GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE Report To The Secretary Of The Army The Army Needs More Comprehensive Evaluations To Make Effective Use Of Its Weapon System Testing Evaluations of development and operational tests are used to assess the progress of new weapon systems as they proceed through development. Because many Army organiza- tions contribute to the preparation of these evaluations, the results reaching acquisi- tion officials at critical decision points are often fragmented. Seldom do these evalua- tions adequately interpret the test findings in terms of potential operational conse- quences. Evaluations need to be broadened and integrated to provide a more meaning- ful and coherent picture of system develop- ment progress and potential operational effectiveness. This will require greater par- ticipation by Army analysts in planning evaluations and in determining the techni- al and operational implications of test findings. I DOD agreed with GAO's findings and has taken steps to address these issues. V,01 Sr 123491 .7 'GAO/NSIAD-84-40 cou FEBRUARY 24 1984