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Ground Forces

Defense Logistics: Army and Marine Corps's Individual Body Armor System Issues GAO-07-662R, April 26, 2007 [PDF 4.26MB]
Defense Acquisitions: Future Combat System Risks Underscore the Importance of Oversight GAO-07-672T, March 27, 2007
Defense Acquisitions: Key Decisions to Be Made on Future Combat System GAO-07-376, March 15, 2007 [PDF 2.09MB]
Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on the Army's Implementation of Its Equipment Reset Strategies GAO-07-439T, January 31, 2007
Force Structure: Army Needs to Provide DOD and Congress More Visibility Regarding Modular Force Capabilities and Implementation Plans GAO-06-745, September 6, 2006
Defense Logistics: Changes to Stryker Vehicle Maintenance Support Should Identify Strategies for Addressing Implementation Challenges GAO-06-928R, September 5, 2006
Force Structure: DOD Needs to Integrate Data into Its Force Identification Process and Examine Options to Meet Requirements for High-Demand Support Forces GAO-06-962, September 5, 2006
Force Structure: Actions Needed to Improve Estimates and Oversight of Costs for Transforming Army to a Modular Force, GAO-05-926, September 29, 2005
Defense Acquisitions: The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle Encountered Difficulties in Design Demonstration and Faces Future Risks, GAO-06-349, May 1, 2006
Defense Logistics: Preliminary Observations on Equipment Reset Challenges and Issues for the Army and Marine Corps, GAO-06-604T, March 30, 2006
Defense Logistics: Several Factors Limited the Production and Installation of Army Truck Armor during Current Wartime Operations, GAO-06-160, March 22, 2006 [PDF 1.65MB]
Defense Acquisitions: Improved Business Case Is Needed for Future Combat System's Successful Outcome, GAO-06-367, March 14, 2006
Force Structure: Actions Needed to Improve Estimates and Oversight of Costs for Transforming Army to a Modular Force, GAO-05-926, September 29, 2005
DEFENSE LOGISTICS Actions Needed to Improve the Availability of Critical Items during Current and Future Operations (GAO-05-275) April 2005 [PDF 2,555 Kb]
DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Future Combat Systems Challenges and Prospects for Success (GAO-05-428T) March 16, 2005 [PDF 970 Kb]
DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS Future Combat Systems Challenges and Prospects for Success (GAO-05-442T), March 16, 2005 [PDF 972 Kb]
FORCE STRUCTURE Preliminary Observations on Army Plans to Implement and Fund Modular Forces (GAO-05-443T) March 16, 2005 [PDF 156 Kb]
GAO Testimony Before the Subcommittee on Airland, Committee on Armed Services, U.S. Senate Future Combat Systems Challenges and Prospects for Success By Paul L. Francis, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management, 16 March 2005 [PDF 971 KB]- "In its unprecedented complexity, FCS confronts the Army with signifigant technical and managerial challenges in its requirements, development, finance, and management..."
Reserve Forces: Actions Needed to Prepare the National Guard for Future Overseas and Domestic Missions. GAO-05-21, November 10, 2004.
Military Personnel: DOD Needs to Address Long-Term Reserve Force Availability and Related Mobilization and Demobilization Issues. GAO-04-1031, September 15, 2004.
Military Transformation: Fielding of Army's Stryker Vehicle Is Well Underway, but Expectations for Their Transportability by C-130 Aircraft Need to Be Clarified. GAO-04-925, August 12, 2004. [PDF 3.8MB]
MILITARY OPERATIONS DOD’s Fiscal Year 2003 Funding and Reported Obligations in Support of the Global War on Terrorism (GAO-04-668) May 2004 [PDF 220 Kb}
AFGHANISTAN RECONSTRUCTION Deteriorating Security and Limited Resources Have Impeded Progress; Improvements in U.S. Strategy Needed (GAO-04-403) June 2004 [PDF 4,356 Kb]
DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS The Army’s Future Combat Systems’ Features, Risks, and Alternatives (GAO-04-635T), April 1, 2004 [PDF 431 Kb]
REBUILDING IRAQ Preliminary Observations on Challenges in Transferring Security Responsibilities to Iraqi Military and Police (GAO-05-431T) March 14, 2005 [200 Kb]
Defense Acquisitions: The Army's Future Combat Systems' Features, Risks, and Alternatives, by Paul L. Francis, director, acquisition sourcing and management, before the Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces, House Committee on Armed Services. (GAO-04-635T), April 1, 2004 [PDF 432 KB]
RESERVE FORCES Actions Needed to Better Prepare the National Guard for Future Overseas and Domestic Missions (GAO-05-21), November 2004 [501 Kb]
MILITARY OPERATIONS Recent Campaigns Benefited from Improved Communications and Technology, but Barriers to Continued Progress Remain (GAO-04-547), June 2004 [PDF 1097 Kb]
Military Transformation: The Army and OSD Met Legislative Requirements for First Stryker Brigade Design Evaluation, but Issues Remain for Future Brigades (GAO-04-188) December 12, 2003 [PDF 6.06 Mb]
Issues Facing the Army's Future Combat System Program (GAO-03-1010R), August 13, 2003 [PDF 1.13 Mb]
Defense Health Care: Army Has Not Consistently Assessed the Health Status of All Early-Deploying Reservists, by Marjorie E. Kanof, director, health care--clinical and military health care issues, before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (GAO-03-997T) July 9, 2003 [PDF 208 Kb]
Military Transformation: Realistic Deployment Timelines Needed for Army Stryker Brigades, June 30, 2003, (GAO-03-801) [PDF 2.18 Mb]
Military Transformation: Army's Evaluation of Stryker and M-113A3 Infantry Carrier Vehicles Provided Sufficient Data for Statutorily Mandated Comparison, May 30, 2003 (GAO-03-671) [PDF 3.31 Mb]
Defense Health Care: Army Needs to Assess the Health Status of All Early-Deploying Reservists, April 15, 2003 (GAO-03-437) [PDF 375 Kb]
Army Stryker Brigades: Assessment of External Logistics Support Should Be Documented in the Congressionally Mandated Review of the Army's Operational Evaluation Plan, March 28, 2003 (GAO-03-484R) [PDF 107 Kb]
DEFENSE MANAGEMENT: Army Needs to Address Resource and Mission Requirements Affecting Its Training and Doctrine Command, February 2003 (GAO-03-214) [824 Kb]
2002 Update of the 155 mm Lightweight Howitzer, July 24, 2002, (GAO-02-898R) [PDF 94 Kb]
MILITARY TRANSFORMATION: Army Actions Needed to Enhance Formation of Future Interim Brigade Combat Teams, May 2002, (GAO-02-442) [PDF 8.8 Mb]
Army Inventory: Parts Shortages Are Impacting Operations and Maintenance Effectiveness, (31-JUL-01, GAO-01-772).
Defense Logistics: Information on Apache Helicopter Support and Readiness, (17-JUL-01, GAO-01-630). [PDF 248 Kb]
Combat Identification Systems: Strengthened Management Efforts Needed to Ensure Required Capabilities, (25-JUN-01, GAO-01-632). [PDF 750 Kb]
Defense Acquisitions: Higher Level DOD Review of Antiarmor Mission and Munitions Is Needed, (08-JUN-01, GAO-01-607). [PDF 159 Kb]
Defense Acquisition: Comanche Program Objectives Need to Be Revised to More Achievable Levels, (07-JUN-01, GAO-01-450). [PDF 305 Kb]
Defense Acquisition: Army Transformation Faces Weapon Systems Challenges, (21-MAY-01, GAO-01-311). [PDF 219 Kb]
Force Structure: Projected Requirements for Some Army Forces Not Well Established, (11-MAY-01, GAO-01-485). [PDF 356 Kb]
Defense Inventory: Army War Reserve Spare Parts Requirements Are Uncertain, (10-MAY-01, GAO-01-425). [PDF 214 Kb]
Contract Management: Purchase of Army Black Berets -- Statement of David E. Cooper, Director, Acquisition and Sourcing Management, (02-MAY-01, GAO-01-695T). [PDF 80 Kb]
Land Mine Detection: DOD's Research Program Needs a Comprehensive Evaluation Strategy, (17-APR-01, GAO-01-239). [PDF 404 Kb]
Defense Inventory: Steps the Army Can Take to Improve the Management and Oversight of Excess Ammunition, (12-APR-01, GAO-01-372). [PDF 413 Kb]
Status Update of the New 155 mm Lightweight Howitzer, April 10, 2001 (GAO-01-603R) [PDF 121 Kb]
FORCE STRUCTURE: Army Lacks Units Needed for Extended Contingency Operations, February 2001 (GAO-01-198) [PDF 312 Kb]
DEFENSE ACQUISITIONS: Need to Confirm Requirements for $4.1 Billion Antiarmor Missile System, December 2000, (GAO-01-74) [PDF 368 Kb]
Defense Acquisitions: Howitzer Program Experiencing Cost Increases and Schedule Delays [NSIAD-00-182] 07/28/2000. [PDF Version]
Battlefield Automation: Army Needs to Update Fielding Plan for First Digitized Corps [NSIAD-00-167] 07/25/2000. [PDF Version]
Force Structure: Army Is Integrating Active and Reserve Combat Forces, but Challenges Remain [NSIAD-00-162] 07/18/2000. [PDF Version]
Defense Acquisitions: Antiarmor Weapons Master Plan Does Not Identify Potential Excesses or Support Planned Procurements [NSIAD-00-67] 05/08/2000. [PDF Version]
Battlefield Automation: Army's Restructured Land Warrior Program Needs More Oversight (Letter Report, 12/15/1999, GAO/NSIAD-00-28). [PDF Version]
Defense Logistics: New 120-mm Tank Training Round Procurement Will Result in Savings [NSIAD-00-34] 11/22/1999
Defense Acquisitions: Army Purchased Truck Trailers That Cannot be Used as Planned [NSIAD-00-015] 10/27/1999. [PDF Version 1.73 Mb]
Battlefield Automation: Opportunities to Improve the Army's Information Protection Effort (Letter Report, 08/11/1999, GAO/NSIAD-99-166). [PDF Version]
Battlefield Automation: Performance Uncertainties Are Likely When Army Fields Its First Digitized Division (Letter Report, 07/27/1999, GAO/NSIAD-99-150). [PDF Version]
Defense Acquisitions: Reduced Threat Not Reflected in Antiarmor Weapon Acquisitions (Letter Report, 07/22/1999, GAO/NSIAD-99-105). [PDF Version]
Military Safety: Army M939 5-Ton Truck Accident History and Planned Modifications (Letter Report, 04/09/99, GAO/NSIAD-99-82). [PDF Version]
Force Structure: Opportunities for the Army to Reduce Risk in Executing the Military Strategy (Letter Report, 03/15/99, GAO/NSIAD-99-47). [PDF version]
Army Medium Trucks: Information on Delivery Delays and Corrosion Problems (Letter Report, 01/13/99, GAO/NSIAD-99-26). [PDF Version]
Army Medium Trucks: Acquisition Plans Need Safeguards (Chapter Report, 11/19/98, GAO/NSIAD-99-28). [PDF Version]
Army Modernization: The Warfighting Rapid Acquisition Program Needs More Specific Guidance. NSIAD-99-11. 15 pp. plus 4 appendices (9 pp.) November 3, 1998.. [PDF Version]
Force Structure: Army's Efforts to Improve Efficiency of Institutional Forces Have Produced Few Results. NSIAD-98-65. 27 pp. plus 4 appendices (7 pp.) February 26, 1998. [PDF Version]
Army War Reserves: DOD Could Save Millions by Aligning Resources With the Reduced European Mission GAO/NSIAD-97-158, July 11. [PDF Version]
Army Armored Systems: Meeting Crusader Requirements Will Be a Technical Challenge (Letter Report, 06/06/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-121). [PDF Version]
Force Structure: Army Support Forces Can Meet Two-Conflict Strategy with Some Risks (Chapter Report, 02/28/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-66). [PDF Version]
Army National Guard: Planned Conversions Are a Positive Step, but Unvalidated Combat Forces Remain (Briefing Report, 01/29/97, GAO/NSIAD-97-55BR). [PDF Version]
Defense Ammunition: Significant Problems Left Unattended Will Get Worse (Chapter Report, 06/21/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-129). [PDF Version 1.54 Mb]
Army National Guard: Validate Requirements for Combat Forces and Size Those Forces Accordingly (Letter Report, 03/14/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-63). [PDF Version]
Reserves Officers' Training Corps: Questions Related to Organizational Restructuring, (Letter Report, 02/06/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-56)
Army Acquisition: Medium Trucks Passed Key Operational and Technical Tests (Letter Report, 01/08/96, GAO/NSIAD-96-4). [PDF Version]
Army and Marine Corps M198 Howitzer: Maintenance Problems Are Not Severe Enough to Accelerate Replacement System (Letter Report, 12/27/95, GAO/NSIAD-96-59). [PDF Version]
Army National Guard: Combat Brigades Ability to Be Ready for War in 90 Days Is Uncertain (Chapter Report, 06/02/95, GAO/NSIAD-95-91). [PDF Version]
Industrial Base: Inventory and Requirements for Artillery Projectiles (Letter Report, 03/20/95, GAO/NSIAD-95-89)
Battlefield Automation: Requirements Need to Be Updated Before the Air Defense System Is Produced (Letter Report, GAO/NSIAD-94-213, 09/22/94). [PDF Version 3.67 Mb]