Army Chief of Staff: FCS Acquisition Decision Memorandum Expected 'Within Days'

By Marjorie Censer / June 9, 2009 at 5:00 AM
Army Chief of Staff Gen. George Casey said today that he has seen the final version of the acquisition decision memorandum that will restructure the Future Combat Systems program. Speaking to reporters after appearing before the House Appropriations defense subcommittee, Casey said he "saw the final document last night" and anticipates its release "within days." The four-star confirmed that the ADM reads as he expected but declined to speak on it further. Looking toward the new ground combat vehicle effort,...

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