GAO: Navy Carrier Will Be Incomplete, Cost More at Delivery

[KeepItReal]

The Navy plans to meet the $12.9 billion cost cap for its new aircraft carrier by accepting the ship unfinished and spending more money afterward, according to a report by the government's watchdog agency.

The aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford may be unable to demonstrate its promise to boost aircraft launch and recovery rates before it is delivered to the Navy, according to a Government Accountability Office report released Thursday.

The ship may also require as much as $988 million more in spending after delivery, according to the GAO.

"In essence, the Navy will have a ship that is less complete than initially planned at ship delivery, but at a greater cost," according to the report.

http://www.military.com/daily-news/2014/11/21/gao-navy-carrier-will-be-incomplete-cost-more-at-delivery.html?comp=7000023435630&rank=5

[Trillo]

1. I was just thinking about this in the context of an employee and employer.

It sure would be handy, when the job an employer gives you was more difficult and took longer than the employer said it would. I can envision the following conversation, employee goes to employer and says,

"Gee boss, that job is really hard and difficult, in order to finish it, instead of $10 per hour, you're going to have to pay me $30 per hour for the remaining time."

[lpbk2713]

2. Yard Sales will be held at the Main Gate every Friday and Saturday.

Carl Foreman grills, coffee makers, CDs - DVD-s, TVs, Stereos,
Xmas Decs. Come one come all.

[onethatcares]

3. ahhhh,

what could one expect for 12.9 BILLION DOLLARS?

Maybe they could put all the F-35s on it and really show us what it costs.

Stay tuned to hear all about this fiasco on the MSM, right after the next cialis commercial.

[greytdemocrat]

4. Not really surprised.

And, of course, it's Obama's fault!