02561oam 2200433 a 450 991069669450332120080522163107.0(CKB)5470000002379912(OCoLC)227207486(EXLCZ)99547000000237991220080508d2008 ua 0engurmn|||||||||txtrdacontentcrdamediacrrdacarrierDefense acquisitions[electronic resource] 2009 review of Future Combat System is critical to program's direction : testimony before the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives /statement of Paul L. Francis[Washington, D.C.] :U.S. Govt. Accountability Office,[2008]13 pages digital, PDF fileTestimony ;GAO-08-638 TTitle from title screen (viewed on May 6, 2008)."For release ... April 10, 2008."Paper version available from: U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 441 G St., NW, Rm. LM, Washington, D.C. 20548.Includes bibliographical references.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.Defense acquisitions Command and control systemsUnited StatesCommand and control systemsFrancis Paul L1380678United States.Congress.House.Committee on Armed Services.Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.United States.Government Accountability Office.AWCAWCAWCGPOBOOK9910696694503321Defense acquisitions3422631UNINA