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C-MASAD-82-13 1 (1982-02-26)

handle is hein.gao/gaobabdah0001 and id is 1 raw text is: This is an unclassified digest furnished in lieu o,( a report containing classified security information. REPORT BY THE COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES AIR LAUNCHED CRUISE MISSILE SHOWS PROMISE BUT PROBLEMS COULD RESULT IN OPERATIONAL LIMITATIONS DIGEST The Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) is a sub- sonic, jet-powered airframe armed with a nuclear warhead for use against a variety of targets. ALCM uses sophisticated navigational aids for flying at low altitudes, avoiding detection, and for obtaining a high degree of accuracy in strik- ing targets. ALCM is to be used with the bomber component of U.S. strategic offensive forces. (See p. 1.) This report is part of GAO's annual review ef- forts to provide the Congress with an independ- ent evaluation of certain weapon system programs, and with information to consider when making judgments concerning the ALCM program. The De- partment of Defense has placed the highest na- tional priority on the deployment of ALCM to preclude shortfalls in strategic weapons in the 1980s. On September 30, 1981, ALCM attained first alert capability status, a major program milestone leading to initial operational capability planned for December 1982. First alert capability refers to 1 B-52G bomber capable of alert status and equipped with (1) an offensive avionics system, (2) 12 external ALCMs, and (3) internal short- range missiles and/or gravity bombs. Initial operational capability requires a B-52G squadron--16 aircraft--similarly equipped. (See p. 3.) Meeting initial operational capability in December 1982 with a fully operational missile may be achievable, albeit difficult. There are problems to be resolved, solutions to be evaluated, and considerable testing to be performed. The seri- ousness of current and potential problems and the speed with which they can be resolved will determine whether this date can be successfully met. (See p. 7.) C-MASAD-82-13 C J~ ~ 117851

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