The Navy Can Reduce Its Stated Requirements for F/A-18 Weapons Tactics Trainers

Gao ID: NSIAD-84-84 April 11, 1984

GAO reviewed the Navy's requirements for the F/A-18 weapon tactics trainers (WTT's).

GAO interviewed program officials at several training sites to determine how requirements for WTT's were established and the extent to which the Navy has supported and documented them. GAO believes that Navy planning documents show that WTT requirements at the sites are not adequately justified. GAO found that the Navy's projected demand for the trainer does not reflect changes that would reduce WTT requirements or reduce planned costs by an estimated $110 million. GAO also found that the demand for the use of WTT's will be less than currently projected and concluded that additional units are unnecessary. GAO suggested management initiatives that could accommodate peaks in WTT use.

Recommendations

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