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Sustaining Systems For Readiness:

Innovative Industry Support Solutions

Sustaining Systems For Readiness:

Innovative Industry Support Solutions

Joseph H. Mayton, Jr.Director, Tank Programs

General DynamicsLand Systems

Joseph H. Mayton, Jr.Director, Tank Programs

General DynamicsLand Systems

30 October 200230 October 2002

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General Dynamics Land Systems is a World Class Designer, Manufacturer and Sustainer of Combat Systems

General Dynamics Land Systems is a World Class Designer, Manufacturer and Sustainer of Combat Systems

HeavyHeavy

M1A2 SEPM1A2 SEP

AAAVAAAV

Stryker MGSStryker MGS

DEMO III RobotDEMO III Robot

EnablingTechnologies

EnablingTechnologies

LightLight

MediumMedium

AAAVAAAV

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The Abrams Main Battle Tank(MBT) SystemThe Abrams Main Battle Tank(MBT) System

• Today’s Premier Ground Combat System - - Ready to Go to War• Over 7000 Tanks Deployed Worldwide (USA, USMC, FMS)• Abrams has undergone Four Major Evolutions since 1980

M1: New Tank SystemM1A1: Selected Component Improvements

M1A2: Total System Upgrade / DigitalM1A2 SEP: Increased Capability / Capacity

• Today’s Production– M1A2 SEP– M1A2 SEP Retrofit (M1A2 to ‘Like New’)– M1A1 AIM (M1A1 to ‘Zero Mileage’)

• Full Life-Cycle Support

• Today’s Premier Ground Combat System - - Ready to Go to War• Over 7000 Tanks Deployed Worldwide (USA, USMC, FMS)• Abrams has undergone Four Major Evolutions since 1980

M1: New Tank SystemM1A1: Selected Component Improvements

M1A2: Total System Upgrade / DigitalM1A2 SEP: Increased Capability / Capacity

• Today’s Production– M1A2 SEP– M1A2 SEP Retrofit (M1A2 to ‘Like New’)– M1A1 AIM (M1A1 to ‘Zero Mileage’)

• Full Life-Cycle Support

The Abrams Legacy Fleet will Remain in Service Until 2020 and Beyond

The Abrams Legacy Fleet will Remain The Abrams Legacy Fleet will Remain in Service Until 2020 and Beyondin Service Until 2020 and Beyond

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• 1 General Manager

• 44 Trainers- 36 Ops- 7 Maint- 1 Team Leader

- 6 Tank Deprocessors

• 15 FSR’s

• 3 Engineering ESR’s

• 5 MFT Support

Fort HoodTexas

Fort Riley 2Fort Carson 6Fort Knox 6NTC 1Fort Stewart 1Camp Shelby (NG) 3Europe 6

Fort Riley 2Fort Carson 6Fort Knox 6NTC 1Fort Stewart 1Camp Shelby (NG) 3Europe 6

KSA 2Kuwait 2Egypt 7

KSA 2Kuwait 2Egypt 7

Camp Lejeune 129 Palms 1Blount Island Command 1

Camp Lejeune 129 Palms 1Blount Island Command 1

U.S. ArmyU.S. Army USMCUSMC

FMS

FSR’sFSR’s

Tap Warehouse (3 FSRs / 7 Parts Supply)

Abrams Field Support“Servicing Our Customers”Abrams Field Support“Servicing Our Customers”

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Legacy Weapon System Sustainment -The ChallengesLegacy Weapon System Sustainment -The Challenges

• Obsolescence (OccursThroughout the Life Cycle)

• Inserting Technical, SoftwareDriven Enhancements intoFielded Systems

• Partnering with GovernmentDepots to Leverage theCapabilities of Industry and Government

• Being Responsive to Reduced Service Operations andSustainment Budgets

• Transitioning from “Inventory Based” to “Performance Based” Logistics

• Supporting DoD’s Logistics Transformation

• Obsolescence (OccursThroughout the Life Cycle)

• Inserting Technical, SoftwareDriven Enhancements intoFielded Systems

• Partnering with GovernmentDepots to Leverage theCapabilities of Industry and Government

• Being Responsive to Reduced Service Operations andSustainment Budgets

• Transitioning from “Inventory Based” to “Performance Based” Logistics

• Supporting DoD’s Logistics Transformation

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Partnering with IndustryAnniston Army Depot / GDLS PartnershipPartnering with IndustryAnniston Army Depot / GDLS Partnership

• M1 / M1A2 Upgrade

• Gunner’s Primary Sight (GPS)

• Fox Upgrade / Maintenance

• M1A1 “Zero Mileage” Rebuild (AIM)

• Stryker Family of Vehicles

• M1 / M1A2 Upgrade

• Gunner’s Primary Sight (GPS)

• Fox Upgrade / Maintenance

• M1A1 “Zero Mileage” Rebuild (AIM)

• Stryker Family of Vehicles

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MutualTrust

MutualTrust

EconomicsEconomics

PublicLaw

PublicLaw

PartnershipHurdles

PartnershipHurdles

Cultural /Traditional /

Roles & Missions

Cultural /Traditional /

Roles & Missions

UnionPressures

UnionPressures

The Challenges to PartneringThe Challenges to Partnering

PoliticalAgendasPoliticalAgendas

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Depot Partnering: The Path ForwardDepot Partnering: The Path Forward

• Consider Partnership Opportunities on the Front End

• Refine Complementary Core Competencies– “Collaborative” Manufacturing and Maintenance Processes

– Critical Skills Integration

• Develop A Fully Integrated Depot System– Connected by a Seamless Data Exchange Environment

– Use Latest Commercial Business Practices and Technology

• Reduce Total Ownership Cost

• Consider Partnership Opportunities on the Front End

• Refine Complementary Core Competencies– “Collaborative” Manufacturing and Maintenance Processes

– Critical Skills Integration

• Develop A Fully Integrated Depot System– Connected by a Seamless Data Exchange Environment

– Use Latest Commercial Business Practices and Technology

• Reduce Total Ownership Cost

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Performance Based Logistics InitiativesPerformance Based Logistics Initiatives

• DLA Corporate Contract

• Team ArmorPartnership(TAP)

• DLA Corporate Contract

• Team ArmorPartnership(TAP)

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Abrams Strategic Alliance Partnership (ASAP) Between DLA and GDLSAbrams Strategic Alliance Partnership (ASAP) Between DLA and GDLS

• DLA Initiative: “Manage the Supplier, Not the Supplies”

• Abrams and AAAV are 2 of 30 DoD Pilot Programs for Acquisition Reform of Life Cycle Support

• Performance Based Contract (Three Year Base with Four3-Year Option Periods)

– Direct Vendor Delivery of Parts in 2, 5,or 12 Days

– Supports the DLA Commodity Centers (Columbus, Richmond, Philadelphia)

• DLA Initiative: “Manage the Supplier, Not the Supplies”

• Abrams and AAAV are 2 of 30 DoD Pilot Programs for Acquisition Reform of Life Cycle Support

• Performance Based Contract (Three Year Base with Four3-Year Option Periods)

– Direct Vendor Delivery of Parts in 2, 5,or 12 Days

– Supports the DLA Commodity Centers (Columbus, Richmond, Philadelphia)

PerformanceBased

Logistics (PBL)

PerformanceBased

Logistics (PBL)

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The Challenge: Keeping Readiness High Despite Reduced O&S BudgetsThe Challenge: Keeping Readiness High Despite Reduced O&S Budgets

• Under the Team ArmorPartnership (TAP), AbramsTank LRU Test / Exchangeand Repair ActivityEstablished at Ft. Hood, Texas

• Reduces Need to Send LRUsBack for Contractor Diagnosisand Repair

• TAP Concept has Saved FieldCommanders Critical Timeand Sustainment Dollars

• TAP Activity Accompanied Field Units to National Training Center (NTC) and the “Bright Star” Exercise in Egypt - Will Deploy for Contingencies

• Under the Team ArmorPartnership (TAP), AbramsTank LRU Test / Exchangeand Repair ActivityEstablished at Ft. Hood, Texas

• Reduces Need to Send LRUsBack for Contractor Diagnosisand Repair

• TAP Concept has Saved FieldCommanders Critical Timeand Sustainment Dollars

• TAP Activity Accompanied Field Units to National Training Center (NTC) and the “Bright Star” Exercise in Egypt - Will Deploy for Contingencies

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Old Process

Customer

Depot GDLS

Vendor

NICP

MRO

X XX

SvcPart

UnsvcPart

Svc

SvcUnsvc

New ProcessNew Process

Customer

Vendor

NICP

MRO

X XX

Req Req

TAP Facility(Ft. Hood)

SvcPart

UnsvcPart

NEOFScreening

&Minor Repair

• GDLS is the Depot Level Repair Facility for M1A2 Unique Support• Customers Use SARRS to Process Request for Issue or Turn In• TAP Operates within Current Supply System Policy and Regulations

• GDLS is the Depot Level Repair Facility for M1A2 Unique Support• Customers Use SARRS to Process Request for Issue or Turn In• TAP Operates within Current Supply System Policy and Regulations

Improvements/Benefits• The Contractor Becomes the Depot

- Storage is on-site at Ft. Hood- Streamlined Repair Process- Bypasses the Depot- Reduced Pipeline / Costs

• Continuing Process Improvements- No Up-Front Customer Funding

Required- Direct Shipment to Local

Customers• Transparent to Soldier

Logistics EvolutionTAP ConceptTAP Concept

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The Path Forward for Sustaining System ReadinessThe Path Forward for Sustaining System Readiness

• Identify and Aggressively Solve Obsolescence Issues

• Build / Expand Depot Partnerships

• Enter into a More Enduring(15 Year) Partnership with Defense Logistics Agency

• Seek Performance BasedService Support Contracts

• Help the Army Reduce its Logistical Footprint

• Identify and Aggressively Solve Obsolescence Issues

• Build / Expand Depot Partnerships

• Enter into a More Enduring(15 Year) Partnership with Defense Logistics Agency

• Seek Performance BasedService Support Contracts

• Help the Army Reduce its Logistical Footprint