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NSIAD-96-81R 1 (1995-12-14)

handle is hein.gao/gaobaclad0001 and id is 1 raw text is: United States GX ) General Accounting Office Washington, D.C. 20548 National Security and International Affairs Division B-270739 December 14, 1995 The Honorable William J. Perry The Secretary of Defense Dear Mr. Secretary: This letter is to inform you that we are terminating our review of the Army's aviation requirements for utility and cargo helicopters. However, we would like to share some observations as you consider potential actions for streamlining aviation infrastructure. We reviewed the services' modernization plans for utility and cargo helicopters to determine whether there were opportunities for greater consolidation of helicopter assets between the Army and the other services which could result in reduced infrastructure. We found that (1) the services' modernization plans are attempting to reduce the types and number of aircraft in their helicopter fleets and (2) the Department of Defense (DOD) and the services are performing studies that address potential for streamlining aviation infrastructure by eliminating types of aircraft, reducing the number of aircraft, consolidating assets, and using commercial aircraft. More specifically, - The Army's aviation modernization plan calls for reducing the number and types of helicopters in its inventory. Its efforts have been slowed because of reduced budgets and, therefore, its utility helicopter modernization plan has been delayed. The Army's inability to fully fund its stated utility helicopter requirement will delay plans to retire the aging Huey fleet and streamline aviation infrastructure. The Huey utility aircraft is over 20 years old, and the Army had hoped to retire it through Blackhawk acquisition. - The Navy is planning to modernize or replace about 95 combat support helicopters and is considering various alternatives for these requirements. Navy representatives believe a Blackhawk derivative may be the preferred choice for most of its requirements and if selected, would take advantage of existing helicopter maintenance and supply systems. It is also considering leasing commercial helicopters to fill the remaining requirements. GAO/NSIAD-96-81R Army Aviation Requirements

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