United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States Government Accountability Office author aut Government Organization text government publication eng GAOREPORTS Legislative Agency Publications gao legislative 2010-08-12 U.S. Government Printing Office 2008-03-07 monographic deposited born digital 71 p. GA 1.13:GAO-08-408 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408 P0b002ee18039eaff f:d08408 DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408 machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408 GAO-08-408 Combat readiness Cost analysis Cost overruns Defense budgets Defense capabilities Defense cost control Developmental testing Military budgets Military technology Operational testing Program evaluation Program management Reporting requirements Requirements definition Risk management Schedule slippages Strategic planning Systems integration Systems testing Technology assessment Weapons Weapons research and development Weapons systems Cost estimates Program implementation Program costs Army Future Combat Systems Other Written Product A81262 The Future Combat System (FCS) program--which comprises 14 integrated weapon systems and an advanced information network--is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force. The substantial technical challenges, the Army's acquisition strategy, and the cost of the program are among the reasons why the program is recognized as needing special oversight and review. Section 211 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006 requires GAO to report annually on the FCS program. This report includes an examination of (1) how the definition, development, and demonstration of FCS capabilities are proceeding, particularly in light of the go/no-go decision scheduled for 2009; (2) the Army's plans for making production commitments for FCS and any risks related to the completion of development; and (3) the estimated costs for developing and producing FCS. https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408.pdf GAO-08-408 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-408 Other Written Product GAO-08-408; Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Is a Critical Juncture for the Army's Future Combat System; Combat readiness Cost analysis Cost overruns Defense budgets Defense capabilities Defense cost control Developmental testing Military budgets Military technology Operational testing Program evaluation Program management Reporting requirements Requirements definition Risk management Schedule slippages Strategic planning Systems integration Systems testing Technology assessment Weapons Weapons research and development Weapons systems Cost estimates Program implementation Program costs Army Future Combat Systems Public Law 107-248 Public Law 109-163 Public Law 109-364 Public Law 110-116 Public Law 110-181