兰德-等待胜利-FMS责任差距（英）-2025_6页_245kb

FMS Accountability Gap Analysis

Testimony Summary: FMS is a key defense system transfer program funded by foreign purchasers, enhancing interoperability and global partnerships. However, multiple reports highlight inefficiencies due to unclear roles, responsibilities, and limited enforcement powers across agencies.

Challenges

Strategic Challenges:

• OSD(P) struggles with FMS prioritization and advocacy.
• USD(A&S) lacks authority over FMS-related acquisition reporting.
• FMS secondary to military-focused processes.

Operational Challenges:

• DSCA insufficient authority and visibility for accountability.
• Multiple stakeholders lack coordination and decision-making control.
• DoD components under-resourced/prioritized differently, urgency for FMS low.
• DTSA lacks authority to enforce technology disclosure policies.
• Defense industry and exportability requirements challenging to address.

Recommended Actions

Strategic:

• Involve combatant commands in FMS integration and use prioritization tool.
• Assign authority to USD(A&S) for accurate FMS reporting standards.
• Empower USD(R&E) and USD(A&S) for earlier export requirements.

Operational:

• Amend DSCA's authority to require regular reports and performance evaluations.
• Grant military departments greater oversight authority at service level.
• Enhance service level accountability for FMS and data management.