a7ea6655_FY_2004_Pentagon_Budget__Explanation
[Program] Missile Defense [Rating] Moderately Effective [Recommendation] The MDA should complete development of long-term goals. In addition, MDA, the Joint Staff, and military services should develop military operational goals for each block of missile defense capabilities. These goals should be linked to the existing MDA research and development goals. [Explanation] 
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) made significant strides in strategic planning and improved management. However, it has defined cost, schedule, and performance goals only for its near-term 2004 program. Longer-term goals are still in development. Technical progress, test accomplishments, and overall program results for 2002 were much improved, with four out of five successful intercept tests for the ground and sea-based missile defense systems. However, these technical successes could not be fully assessed against the new program goals which were finalized in December 2002.
FY 2004 Pentagon Budget
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