LOG 100 - Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals (Module 4)

Devon realizes that the vertical lift helicopter has a tablet-style navigation panel that may need replacing on a regular basis because of wear. Which of these IPS elements has influence over the maintenance of this component. Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Packaging, Handling, Storage, and Transportation -Supply Support -Product Support Management -Maintenance Planning and Management PHS&T stands for: Correct answer- Packaging, Handling, Storage, & Transportation Devon has been notified by the Product Support Manager that there is a deficit in the development of the Supply Support IPS Element on the future vertical lift aircraft. How should she begin her investigation? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Provision for initial supply support at deployment -Ensure that a plan for distributing and replenishing inventories is in place While drafting the maintenance plan for the future vertical lift aircraft, what are some ways that Devon could suggest to minimize maintenance footprint? Select all that apply Correct answer- -Reduce the complexity of the system configuration so that required maintenance can occur at the field level rather than depot level. -Choose standard parts that use tools already in place in most repair locations Computer Resources Correct answer- -Contains information technology -Includes hardware and software Technical Data Correct answer- -Documents information necessary for system operation -Assures adequacy of data -Includes engineering schematics Design Interface Correct answer- - Ensures KPPs are achieved -Reduces cost of product support -Determines if existing infrastructure meets needs Sustaining Engineering Correct answer- -Minimizes maintenance tasks -Eliminates parts requiring frequent maintenance Training and Training Support Correct answer- Design strategies to teach maintenance techniques for the future vertical lift aircraft Facilities and Infrastructure Correct answer- Identify the capability of the base to accommodate the landing of the future vertical lift aircraft. Support Equipment Correct answer- Minimize equipment that is unique to the future vertical lift aircraft Manpower and Personnel Correct answer- Investigate ways to automate the submission of regular data reports regarding performance of the future vertical lift aircraft Support Equipment Correct answer- Develop calibration requirements for equipment required to the rig tail rotor system Maintenance Planning and Management Correct answer- Establish maintenance concepts and requirements for the life of the rotor system hardware Computer Resources Correct answer- Identify hardware, software and documentation necessary for management of the FVL Software Support Activity Manpower and Personnel Correct answer- Identify long term personnel requirements to ensure skills are available to sustain propulsion systems Sustaining Engineering Correct answer- Develop strategies to mitigate advanced FVL avionics obsolescence in their operational environments Field Level Repair Correct answer- -Oil Change -Navigation Panel Rebuilding -Battery Replacement Depot Level Repair Correct answer- - Manufacture of Parts -Large-Scale Diagnostic Testing -Replacement of Weapon Architecture With the Future Vertical Lift program there will be required depot level maintenance. There are several configurations available and Devon has been instructed to choose the maintenance activities that have less than 50% commercial sourcing, so as to support the effort to comply with Title 10 U.S.C. 2466. Select the response that satisfies Title 10 U.S.C 2466 Correct answer- -Contract Sourcing Rotor replacement: 2x/year $2,000, Calibration: 3x year $1,000 -Organic Sourcing Rotor deep-cleaning: 6x/year $500, Lubrication: 12x/year $500 Program Manager Correct answer- Oversees the complete project Product Support Manager Correct answer- Provides the day-to-day oversight and management of the product support functions Product Support Integrator Correct answer- Integrates all sources of product support, likely serves on a Integrated Product Team (IPT) Product Support Provider Correct answer- Has the responsibility to perform and accomplish the functions represented by the IPS Elements Warfighter Correct answer- The end customer Management Correct answer- Planned program office organization structure Additional Sustainment Planning Factors Correct answer- System integration information Product Support Package Status Correct answer- Review of findings and corrective actions Product Support Performance Section Correct answer- Metrics related to reliability and availability Integrated Schedule Correct answer- Description of following acquisition phase Product Support Arrangements Correct answer- Summary of contracts Product Support Strategy Correct answer- Corrosion control features Funding Correct answer- Current budget documentation Supportability Analysis Correct answer- Failure Mode, Effects and Criticality Analysis and Level Of Repair Analysis Regulatory/Statutory Requirements Package Correct answer- Requirements impacting the system sustainment Material Solution Analysis Correct answer- Identify components that already exist in order to minimize the logistics footprint Technology Development Correct answer- Establish Integrated Product Support Elements requirements to support system components Engineering and Manufacturing Development Correct answer- Test and evaluate the functional elements of the logistics infrastructure Production and Deployment Correct answer- Field the system and verify the sustainment package Operations and Support Correct answer- Sustain the system, and mature the logistics package based upon obsolescence A component within the VHF Radio in the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) aircraft has been identified as obsolete via a Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) alert. The engineering team has identified a replacement that will affect logistics infrastructure. What step(s) listed below should Devon and her team take to ensure the system remains logistically supportable? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Baseline the System -Implement and Assess Upon fielding of the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) system, a new item of ground support equipment (GSE) has been identified as better suited to support logistics requirements. The new GSE will be more expensive but it will save the field maintainer time and has an established logistics infrastructure. What step(s) listed below should Devon take to ensure the Product Support Manager has the necessary information required to make the best decision to support the Warfighter? Select all that apply. Correct answer- - Business Case Analysis (BCA) Identify/Refine -Performance Outcomes The government engineering team has developed a minor change to the crew seats of the Future Vertical Lift aircraft but is unsure if this change will have a negative impact on the established logistics support infrastructure. What steps should Devon undertake to evaluate the impact the proposed change could have on product support? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Baseline the System -Determine Support Method(s) The Future Vertical Lift (FVL) program is now deep into the Production and Deployment phase of the life cycle, eight years past Initial Operational Capability (IOC). The current product support provider for the main gearbox has declared their intent to stop repairing this part of the air vehicle system. What steps should Devon take to re-establish a repair capability for the FVL main gearbox? Select all that apply. Correct answer- -Identify Product Support Providers -Baseline the System with the New Capability Choose the factors that would cause a life cycle logistician to choose field-level maintenance over depot-level for a specific repair or maintenance task. (Select all that apply.) Correct answer- -Requires readily available skills by repair personnel -Can be performed directly on the weapon system end item Match the life cycle sustainment plan stakeholder with the appropriate description. a) Warfighter b) Program Manager c) Product Support Manager d) Product Support Integrator e) Product Support Provider Correct answer- c) Assess and adjust resource allocations and performance requirements e) Can include United States Transportation Command or Defense Logistics Agency d) Works with a Product Support Provider to integrate all sources of product support a) End customer whose needs dictate performance requirements b) Provides oversight of the entire project Select the correct statement about the key processes for the development of a life cycle sustainment plan. Correct answer- The LCSP describes the approach and resources necessary to develop and integrate sustainment requirements into the system. Two critical items that play into the LCSP are Life Cycle Management (LCM) and Performance Based Logistics (PBL) What are the key considerations when updating and executing the life cycle sustainment plan? (Select all that apply.) Correct answer- -Align program efforts and manage sustainment-related risks -Use of metrics to validate reliability, maintainability, and sustainability -Develop logistics support processes and enhance technology iteratively through the life cycle The Integrated Product Support Elements that relate to infrastructure management from planning, design and construction, operations and disposal. Correct answer- Facilities & Infrastructure, Manpower & Personnel, Support Equipment, and Training & Training Support Which two Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements provide support in managing and integrating the other IPS elements? (Select all that apply.) Correct answer- -Product Support Management -Design Interface What are the key considerations for developing sources of repair? (Select all that apply.) Correct answer- -Identifying cost and availability implications in the Level of Repair Analysis document -Identifying support tasks and physical locations, availability implications, and statutory requirements