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GAO-24-106735 1 (2023-10-26)

handle is hein.gao/gaophy0001 and id is 1 raw text is: OVERSIGHT OF THE DOD NUCLEAI ENTERPRISE Comprehensive oversight of DOD's nuclear enterprise is crucial for supporting nuclear deterrence missions, as the department undertakes triad modernization efforts that are unprecedented in scope. DOD has limited room for errors or schedule changes as it undertakes these efforts. GAO has identified oversight challenges and made multiple recommendations to address them, but many recommendations remain unaddressed. Following are examples of planned triad modernization efforts that GAO has reported on: -'Ihe Sentinel land-based missile system is intended to replace the Minuteman III system in 2030-50 years past the Minuteman III's initial planned service life. - 'The Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines are intended to replace the Ohio-class submarines beginning in 2027, the Ohio's service life having been extended from 30 years to 42 years. -'Ihe B-52 bomber-in service since the early 1960s and well past its original planned service life-is intended to get, among other modifications, a full engine replacement. - B-21 bombers are intended to replace B-2 bombers-in service since the mid-1990s- beginning in the mid-2020s. Strategic Nuclear Triad Source: GAO analysis of Department of Defense information. GAO-24-106735 DOD has significantly modified its nuclear enterprise oversight structure multiple times since 2021, putting oversight continuity at risk and potentially affecting senior leaders' ability to make informed decisions. In 2014 DOD established a group to ensure the long- term health of DOD's nuclear enterprise by addressing issues identified in the 2014 nuclear enterprise reviews. In 2021 DOD replaced that group with another group that would assume the same responsibilities. According to DOD officials, DOD replaced the second group with a nuclear-focused Deputy's Management Action Group in 2022. GAO maintains that its recommendations to strengthen DOD's nuclear enterprise oversight are valid, especially in light of the significant and continual modifications to the oversight structure. For example, GAO's recommendations that DOD establish oversight roles and responsibilities and methods of communication and coordination remain relevant for whatever group is responsible for overseeing DOD's nuclear enterprise. United States Government Accountability Office GAO-24-106735 National Security

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