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 2008-04-10 monographic deposited born digital 17 p. GA 1.13:GAO-08-638T https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T P0b002ee180382eb7 f:d08638t DGPO 2010-08-12 2011-03-28 GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T machine generated eng fdlp REPORT GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T GAO-08-638T Army procurement Combat readiness Cost analysis Cost overruns Defense capabilities Defense cost control Defense procurement Developmental testing Future budget projections Military research and development Military technology Operational testing Program evaluation Program management Research and development costs Risk assessment Risk management Schedule slippages Strategic planning Systems integration Weapons research and development Weapons systems Reporting requirements Cost estimates Program costs Program implementation Army Future Combat Systems Army Warfighter Information Network DOD Joint Tactical Radio System Testimony A81635 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. This testimony is based on GAO's two March 2008 reports on FCS and addresses (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-08-638T/html/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T/pdf/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T.pdf GAO-08-638T https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/GAOREPORTS-GAO-08-638T Testimony GAO-08-638T; Defense Acquisitions: 2009 Review of Future Combat System Is Critical to Program's Direction; Army procurement Combat readiness Cost analysis Cost overruns Defense capabilities Defense cost control Defense procurement Developmental testing Future budget projections Military research and development Military technology Operational testing Program evaluation Program management Research and development costs Risk assessment Risk management Schedule slippages Strategic planning Systems integration Weapons research and development Weapons systems Reporting requirements Cost estimates Program costs Program implementation Army Future Combat Systems Army Warfighter Information Network DOD Joint Tactical Radio System Public Law 107-248 Public Law 109-163 Public Law 109-364