Editor’s Note: The GAO report is attached here. GAO’s recommendations are below.
From: GAO
In order to enhance oversight of Army network initiatives by the Army, DOD, and Congress, we recommend that the Secretary of Defense direct the Secretary of the Army to
• define an appropriate set of quantifiable outcome-based performance measures to evaluate the actual contributions of capability set 13 and future components under the network portfolio, and
• develop and implement a plan for future NIEs to provide the necessary information and insights to determine if those performance measures have been met.
As additional information is provided, we recommend that the Secretary of Defense identify an oversight body to
• determine how capability set 13—as fielded in operational units—has actually impacted overall network performance, capability gaps, and essential network capabilities and make recommendations for adjustments, as may be necessary, and
• determine how well the Army is rapidly fielding mature and militarily useful network capabilities to its operating forces and maintaining robust industry participation in the process.
To facilitate congressional oversight of the overall affordability of this important Army initiative, we also recommend that the Secretary of Defense direct the Secretary of the Army to consolidate tactical network budget elements and justifications into a single area of the Army budget submittal.
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