Logistics Support Analysis

Progress Has Been Made but More Emphasis Is Needed Gao ID: PLRD-83-10 November 10, 1982

GAO reviewed Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to improve implementation of the Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) process used in acquiring military weapon systems.

DOD and the services have placed increased emphasis on implementing the LSA process and have instituted a number of actions to improve the use of the concept. However, GAO identified a number of areas where further improvements to current implementation efforts could be made. Actions to correct problems, such as eliminating duplicate data requirements in contracts and establishing data reporting systems, have progressed slowly. The services have been slow in developing data reporting systems that will provide weapon system developers with the information necessary to do LSA during the early phases of system acquisition. The ineffective and inconsistent use of the LSA process can often be attributed to the lack of qualified personnel who are trained to develop and administer LSA programs. The development and presentation of LSA training courses have been delayed and limited. Technical support groups formed to help program offices apply LSA have been generally understaffed, and LSA funding continues to be a low priority. GAO concluded that, because of insufficient management attention in these areas, opportunities to reduce support costs are being missed.

Recommendations

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