Unmanned aircraft systems additional actions needed to improve management and integration of DOD efforts to support warfighter needs : report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives.
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United States. Government Accountability Office.
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United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces.
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[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008].
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Drone aircraft -- United States -- Management.
National Airspace System (U.S.)
United States -- Armed Forces -- Weapons systems.
United States. -- Department of Defense -- Rules and practice.

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[Washington, D.C.] : U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, [2008].
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Web-Based Document
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ii, 41 pages : digital, PDF file.
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English

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Title from title screen (viewed on Nov. 14, 2008).
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"November 2008."
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"GAO-09-175."
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Available online.
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Includes bibliographical references.
Description
The Department of Defense's (DOD) use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) continues to increase. In 2000, DOD components had fewer than 50 unmanned aircraft in their inventory. By May 2008, they had more than 6,000. However, DOD faces challenges, such as UAS acquisition and the integration of UAS into joint combat operations. GAO has made a series of recommendations to address challenges, including the need for a UAS strategic plan. To improve upon the management and use of UAS, DOD has implemented several actions, such as establishing new task forces. GAO was asked to (1) identify key DOD efforts to improve the management and operational use of UAS and (2) assess the extent to which these efforts constitute an overarching organizational framework to guide and oversee UAS efforts. GAO reviewed DOD documents such as directives and memorandums, and interviewed agency officials. GAO recommends DOD designate a single entity accountable for integrating efforts related to UAS; define roles, responsibilities, and relationships among UAS-related entities; and develop a UAS strategic plan to align and integrate efforts and funding with long-term goals.
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Mode of access: Internet from GAO web site. Address as of 11/14/08: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d09175.pdf ; current access available via PURL.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

United States. Government Accountability Office. (2008). Unmanned aircraft systems: additional actions needed to improve management and integration of DOD efforts to support warfighter needs : report to the Subcommittee on Air and Land Forces, Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives . U.S. Govt. Accountability Office.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

United States. Government Accountability Office. 2008. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management and Integration of DOD Efforts to Support Warfighter Needs : Report to the Subcommittee On Air and Land Forces, Committee On Armed Services, House of Representatives. U.S. Govt. Accountability Office.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

United States. Government Accountability Office. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management and Integration of DOD Efforts to Support Warfighter Needs : Report to the Subcommittee On Air and Land Forces, Committee On Armed Services, House of Representatives U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

United States. Government Accountability Office. Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Additional Actions Needed to Improve Management and Integration of DOD Efforts to Support Warfighter Needs : Report to the Subcommittee On Air and Land Forces, Committee On Armed Services, House of Representatives U.S. Govt. Accountability Office, 2008.

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