LOG 210 Supportability Manager Tools Curriculum Review

1. LOG 210 Supportability Manager ToolsCurriculum Review Presented by Tom Simcik, Acquisition Logistics Performance Learning Director September 12, 2008

2. General Course Information Metrics and Demographics Lesson Descriptions Issues and Road Map Backup FIPT Actions: Review current status and schedule for LOG 210 Provide input on proposed framework for “new” LOG 210 LOG 210 Overview

3. LOG 210 Course Description • “This course provides the knowledge necessary to identify and apply various supportability tools to meet logistics requirements throughout the system life cycle.” – 2008 DAU Catalog • LOG 210 has 7 lessons: • 1. Introduction and Course Overview • 2. Life Cycle Logistics Roadmap • 3. Logistics Supportability Planning • 4. Life Cycle Cost Analysis • 5. Repair Level Analysis • 6. Supportability Analysis Record • 7. Sustainment Supportability Analysis

4. LOG 210 Schedule

5. 5 classes held to date: 07-001: April 17-19, 2007 (Huntsville) 07-002: June 12-14, 2007 (Kettering) 07-003: Aug 21-23, 2007 (Huntsville) 08-001: Jan 15-17, 2008 (Huntsville) 08-002: June 17-19, 2008 (Huntsville) 2 classes scheduled for FY09: Feb 18-20, 2009 (Huntsville) Jun 30-Jul 2, 2009 (Huntsville) Course Description (cont.)

6. LOG 210 FY07 & FY08 (1-3 Qtrs) 6.39 6.43 6.67 6.48 6.57 6.56 6.30 6.43 6.40 6.35 6.31 6.23 6.52 6.40 6.31 6.50 6.07 6.24 5.92 6.11

7. Lesson 1 1. Introduction – Course Overview This module provides an overview of the LOG 210 course, the course contents, schedule, workbook, practical exercises, continuous learning points and student assessment. • Provide the ILS/Supportability Manager with information on various analysis tools that are available. • MARS-V practical exercise. • Student requirements for successful completion. Acquisition Logistics Competencies: None

8. Lesson 2 2. Life Cycle Logistics Roadmap This module provides an overview of the acquisition life cycle and the supportability analyses that are required. • Describe the acquisition life cycle. • Identify key logistics activities in each phase of the life cycle. • Identify and discuss the supportability analyses necessary to obtain required outputs and documents. Demonstration and use of the USAF’s Acquisition & Sustainment Toolkit Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Supportability and Sustainment Requirements Designing for Support/Supportability Supportability Analyses and Design Tradeoffs

9. Lesson 3 3. Logistics Supportability Planning This module provides an introduction to the development of logistics program management documentation necessary to meet ILS/Supportability requirements. • Develop a supportability strategy for MARS-V (case study). • Prepare required program management documentation required for development and fielding. Demonstration and use of the LOGSA’s Systems Planning and Requirements System (SYSPARS) Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Supportability and Sustainment Requirements Integrated Logistics Support Elements Integrated Product and Processes Development

10. Lesson 4 4. Level of Repair Analysis This module provides an introduction to the basic theory and performance of level of repair analysis (LORA) and when it used in the acquisition process. • Determine when an item will replaced, repaired or discarded based on economic and non-economic considerations. • Review various automated tools for conducting LORAs. Demonstration and use of the LOGSA’s Computer Optimization Model for Predicting and Analyzing Support Structures (COMPASS) Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Predictive Modeling and Simulation Designing for Support/Supportability Cost Estimating

11. Lesson 5 5. Life Cycle Cost Analysis This module provides an introduction of system life cycle costs and provides an analytical approach for preparing a life cycle cost estimate for a defense acquisition program. • Identify the components of life cycle costs. • Review various automated cost estimating tools. • Calculate a life cycle cost estimate using sample data and an automated cost estimating tool. Demonstration and use of the LOGSA’s Cost Analysis Strategy Assessment (CASA) Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Predictive Modeling and Simulation Cost Estimating Life Cycle Cost Management

12. Lesson 6 6. Supportability Analysis Record/Documentation This module provides an introduction to the collection, evaluation, review, integration and dissemination of acquisition logistics data. • Review logistics product data and its sources. • Define military and industry standards for collection and exchange of logistics data. • Review various automated tools for acquisition logistics documentation. Demonstration and use of the LOGSA’s PowerLOG-J. Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Supportability Analysis and Design Tradeoffs Reliability, Maintainability and Supportability (RM&S) Design for Support/Supportability

13. Lesson 7 7. Sustainment Supportability Analysis This module provides an introduction to analyzing and improving supportability of fielded weapon systems. • Review sources of sustainment data and collection methods. • Identify potential logistics “trouble spots” and cost drivers. • Demonstrate automated decision support tools for analyzing and improving supportability of fielded weapon systems. Demonstration and use of the LOGSA’s Post Fielding Support Analysis (PFSA) Acquisition Logistics Competencies: Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Elements Life Cycle Cost Management Risk Management

14. Issues & Roadmap • Current LOG 210 course structure under review: • Original LOGSA/DAU MOA signed in September 2006 established curriculum development partnership. • “Final” LOG 201 course is heavily “tool-based” and requires LOGSA SME support as classroom instructors. DAU faculty supports course and classroom administration. • Original intent of partnership was to transition instructor responsibilities to DAU faculty. LOGSA has indicated their intentions to reduce their support after FY09. • Next step? • Same course – DAU faculty instructors • Revised course – DAU faculty instructors, reduced emphasis on tools • “New” course – possibly a “Supportability Analysis” course that would integrate supportability theory with practical application without an emphasis on specific tools.

15. BACKUP

16. LOG 210 Student Survey Comments (verbatim) • DAU classes have many Army and AF examples, policy, and database applications. Add more NAVSEA and NAVAIR examples, policy, and database applications. Bring in Navy guest speakers to DAU Huntsville. • please reduce the amount of data entry. i was too busy trying to input the data in the exercise to really grasp the tool itself. • This course should be added to the required courses for certification at Level II for Life Cycle Logistics. • Everything was useful. Program Managers have PMT 250. Now Logisticians have LOG 210. • inputing the data while trying to show us the tools, i think that was a waste of time. I'd rather have the instructor show it step, by step. • loved "hands on" training with supportability tools thru practical exercises • I thought the first hour block on Life-Cycle Cost Analysis was a little to basic for me. That said, I don't know what pre-reqs there are (if any) to attend this course, so I'm not sure if this might be first-time information for other students. • Lenghten the class, Initiate shared discussions among class participants. More often than not, students have a lot to bring to the table of understanding, years of experience but sometimes need a push to elicit desired results.