Army Acquisition: Information on the Status and Performance of the
Javelin Antitank Weapon (Briefing Report, 03/09/94, GAO/NSIAD-94-122BR).

The Javelin, a portable medium-range, antitank weapon system, is
intended to be used by the Army and the Marine Corps in rapid deployment
situations, rough terrain, and air assault operations. The Army plans to
decide on low-rate initial production for the Javelin in April 1994.
This briefing report discusses the Javelin's (1) cost and acquisition
plan; (2) projected effectiveness in certain countermeasures and
environments; (3) ability to identify friend from foe; and (4) training
plan to enhance target reconciliation and identification capabilities.

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 REPORTNUM:  NSIAD-94-122BR
     TITLE:  Army Acquisition: Information on the Status and Performance 
             of the Javelin Antitank Weapon
      DATE:  03/09/94
   SUBJECT:  Antitank rockets
             Advanced weapons systems
             Defense capabilities
             Military training
             Defense contingency planning
             Army procurement
             Military cost control
             Missiles
             Cost effectiveness analysis
             Cost overruns
IDENTIFIER:  Javelin Antitank Weapon
             Desert Storm
             
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