LOG 100 - Life Cycle Logistics Fundamentals (Module 1)

As the Army Ground Attack Vehicle is developed, Devon should consider the following IPS elements within the Technical Management category. (Select all that apply) correct answer- Sustaining Engineering Computer Resources Technical Data As Devon works on the new Army Ground Attack Vehicle acquisition program, which design characteristics should she consider? (Select all that apply) correct answer- standardization corrosion prevention human systems integration reliability, availability, maintainability The LCL can reduce the demand for logistics support by influencing the system design to ensure it is: (Select all that apply) correct answer- Reliable Maintainable Efficient and Effective Referring back to the competencies of a life cycle logistician, Devon should concentrate on making recommendations for the Army Ground Attack Vehicle relative to: correct answer- Configuration Management Product Support Development correct answer- Provide design options, Develop the support strategy, Identify the required integrated product support elements Product Support Execution correct answer- Implement technical updates, Revise repair schedules after deployment, Evaluate operational availability Customer Focus correct answer- Review the requirements needed for the proposed system Empowerment correct answer- Take on a leadership role within the logistics integrated product team Risk/Opportunity Management correct answer- Identify and plan for potential problems Early and Continuous Life Cycle Planning correct answer- Establish and quantify supportability objectives Optimization of Product Support Provider Approaches correct answer- Consider an innovative product support solution Product and Process Development correct answer- Ensure that support procedures are considered while the system is designed Multidisciplinary Teamwork correct answer- Propose a product support solution that accommodates a system engineering integrated product team request As Devon works on her integrated product team in her role as an LCL, what should she focus on? Select all that apply. correct answer- Influencing the system design for supportability, Responding to and accounting for changes from other functional areas that affect product support planning, Integrating logistics products and processes into the overall system capability Life Cycle Logistician correct answer- Provide expertise on integrated product support elements, Advocate for supportability solutions, Provide inputs to the Life Cycle Sustainment Plan Product Support Manager correct answer- Lead product support management IPT, Sets strategic goals, Approves an integrated product team's charter Other Members correct answer- Sets the product support requirements, Acts as the primary supply support provider, Provide counsel in legal matters Technical Processes (Decomposition) correct answer- Stakeholder Requirements Definition, Requirements Analysis, Architecture Design Technical Processes (Realization) correct answer- Transition Validation, Verification Integration, Implementation Technical Management Processes correct answer- Decision Analysis Technical Planning Technical Assessment, Requirements Management Risk Management Configuration Management, Data Management Interface Management As Devon works on the Army Ground Attack Vehicle program, what SE process actions should she perform to satisfy her life cycle logistician responsibilities? Select all that apply. correct answer- Identify a cost-effective approach for support, Establish product support plans, Influence system design for supportability Failure Mode, Effects, and Criticality Analysis correct answer- Classifies each failure mode according to severity, Analyzes each potential failure mode Fault Tree Analysis correct answer- Provides a graphic representation of system failure, Provides analysis of the ways system failure can occur, Provides probability of system failure occurrence Tradeoff Analysis correct answer- Addresses the implications of trading variables, Ensures all options are considered when balancing cost and performance Devon needs to know the proper sequence of the parts of the JCIDS process. Place them in the proper order for her correct answer- 1. Capabilities-Based Assessment 2. Initial Capabilities Document 3. Milestone A 4. Capabilities Development Document 5. Milestone B 6. Capabilities Production Document 7. Milestone C Devon needs to know the proper sequence of the phases of the acquisition process; sequence them by sorting them into the correct order correct answer- 1. Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA) 2. Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) 3. Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) 4. Production and Deployment (P&D) 5. Operations and Support (O&S) Operations and Support correct answer- Implements and monitor sustainment efforts Production and Deployment correct answer- Certifies product support providers are meeting Warfighter requirements Materiel Solution Analysis correct answer- Identifies performance parameters and analyzes alternatives Engineering and Manufacturing Development correct answer- Conducts Supportability Analysis Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction correct answer- Begins design of the product support strategy Life Cycle Logistician correct answer- Builds supportability into the system design Program Manager correct answer- Develops the acquisition strategy Milestone Decision Authority correct answer- Is accountable for cost, schedule, and performance reporting Integrated Product Team Member correct answer- Provides expertise regarding system elements As Devon contributes to the Acquisition Strategy, she should make sure that it includes the appropriate performance metrics for: Select all that apply. correct answer- Developing life cycle strategies designed to deliver the product support package, Building supportability into the system design Choose the proper sequence of the Defense Acquisition Process phases. correct answer- Materiel Solution Analysis (MSA), Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR), Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production and Deployment (P&D), Operations and Support (O&S) The Acquisition Strategy seeks to facilitate the following goals: 1. Field high quality defense products quickly and support them responsively 2. Lower the total ownership cost of defense products 3. Reduce the overhead cost of the acquisition and logistics infrastructure correct answer- All of the choices are correct One of the goals of product support development is to reduce demand for logistics support. What are the components of this goal? 1. Making systems more reliable 2. Making systems more maintainable 3. Making systems more efficient and effective correct answer- All of the choices are correct. Product Support Execution includes the provision of: 1. Personnel 2. Training 3. Logistics correct answer- All of the choices are correct. Systems Engineering is: 1. A series of activities that enable a set of capability needs to be understood and analyzed to produce designs that will meet the stated needs. 2. Implemented through technical processes 3. Used by program managers and life cycle logisticians correct answer- All of the choices are correct. Product Support Execution includes: (Select all that apply.) correct answer- 1. Implementation of all the support functions, processes and activities required to maintain a system at its intended level of operation in the field 2. Beginning once the system is fielded Match each IPPD key tenet with its correct description. a) Early and Continuous Life Cycle Planning b) Risk/Opportunity Management c) Optimization of Product Support Provider Approaches d) Multidisciplinary Teamwork e) Empowerment correct answer- a) Define key program activities and events to track progress through achieving goals, apply resources, and manage the impact of problems, constraints, and changes to requirements b) Anticipate potential problems and opportunities, and develop appropriate responses to both c) Meet output measures while not dictating a specific approach for delivering those outputs d) Advocate for product support, but recognize the roles and constraints of other team members. e) Accept responsibility and be held accountable for the results of its efforts The life cycle logistician is responsible for understanding user requirements while serving on an Integrated Product Team. User requirements include: 1. Customer performance and cost requirements 2. System operational capabilities 3. Performance requirements including reliability, availability, and maintainability correct answer- All of the choices are correct. Life cycle logisticians most often work directly with the __________ to coordinate technical risks and issues. correct answer- System Engineers By using Systems Engineering the life cycle logistician is able to: correct answer- Integrate product support disciplines to ensure system availability The Joint Capabilities Integration and Development Systems includes the following decision support system: correct answer- Budgeting Acquisition System