Defense Logistics
Defense Logistics

Author: U S Government Accountability Office (G

Publisher: BiblioGov

Published: 2013-07

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781289225018

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This report examines selected logistics, funding, and readiness issues pertaining to the AH-64 Apache helicopter program. GAO found that the Apache's identified sustainment systems technical support requirements have not been fully met in fiscal years 2000 and 2001. In fiscal year 2000, funding fell short of the $28.6 million needed for Apache sustainment support. The military projects that it will be able to meet only 56 percent of the Apache's sustainment support requirements for fiscal years 2001-2003. Furthermore, because the Apache sustainment support projects must compete with other weapon systems for limited funding, some Apache projects have been delayed or limited in scope. GAO also found that the procurement of parts for the Apache is hampered by an outdated inventory system. The technical manuals used by field and depot personnel lack critical technical drawings and specifications, and the Army must resort to other methods, such as reverse engineering, to compensate for the lack of data. Finally, the Army has several unfunded requirements for Apache component upgrades for fiscal years 2001 and 2002. GAO found, however, that these issues have not prevented the Apache fleet from meeting its readiness goals.

Defense Logistics
Defense Logistics

Author: United States Accounting Office (GAO)

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-02

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9781984915566

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GAO-01-630 Defense Logistics: Information on Apache Helicopter Support and Readiness

Army Logistics: Status of Proposed Support Plan for Apache Helicopter
Army Logistics: Status of Proposed Support Plan for Apache Helicopter

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Published: 1999

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13:

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Consistent with the results of the 1997 Quadrennial Defense Review, the Department of Defense (DOD) has embarked on a strategy to reengineer its logistics support for weapon systems, placing greater reliance on the private sector for this support. The Apache AH-64 helicopter has been designated by DOD as a pilot effort for implementing this new strategy. 1 At the same time, the Army has been considering a logistics support concept called Prime Vendor Support (PVS) for the Apache helicopter. Apache PVS is a contractor's proposal to use commercial practices to reengineer logistics support, improve readiness, reduce life-cycle costs and provide savings that can be used to modernize the Apache aircraft. 3 The program is also intended to rely on private-sector capital to upgrade Apache components and to manage the parts pipeline. The program also corresponds with an Army General Officer Steering Committee's desire to seek ways to reengineer logistics support for the Apache helicopter, lower costs, and provide savings for modernization.