GAO Finds Major Defense Runway Contract Overruns in Vietnam War
The GAO report faults Navy and RMK-BRJ for inadequate equipment and management during rapid Vietnam era construction. Total project cost rose to 13 billion with vast overrun potential. Despite firefight exposure, crews met airfield and harbor goals. but record-keeping flaws and pilfered materials raised questions about efficiency and accountability.
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Vietnam
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Navy Facilities Engineering Command
Cam Ranh Bay J
da Nang East
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da Nang
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