Test Range Needs: Future Navy Underwater Range Requirements Need to Be More Fully Assessed

摘要

The United States currently has a 10-year agreement with the Government of the Bahamas for the use of AUTEC. The agreement ends in January 1993. According to its terms, six months prior to the end of the initial 5-year period in January 1988, the United States can renew an option for a second 5-year period. During the initial 5-year period of the agreement, the United States is paying $10 million annually to the Government of the Bahamas. If renewed, the agreement calls for a total increase in payments of not more than 10 percent or $5 million. The Navy has not yet developed a comprehensive, coordinated range assessment plan incorporating all underwater requirements as the Committee requested and as was recommended. The scope of the Navy's current assessment to complete its 20-year range development plan is comprehensive.