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Oklahoma City – Air Logistics Center Technology Challenges Determining What to Invest In

Air Force Materiel Command. Oklahoma City – Air Logistics Center Technology Challenges Determining What to Invest In. Maj Gen P. David Gillett, Jr. OC-ALC/CC 3 Sep 09. Integrity  Service  Excellence. Overview. Legacy vs New Weapon System Investment Decision

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Oklahoma City – Air Logistics Center Technology Challenges Determining What to Invest In

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  1. Air Force Materiel Command Oklahoma City – Air Logistics Center Technology ChallengesDetermining What to Invest In Maj Gen P. David Gillett, Jr. OC-ALC/CC 3 Sep 09 Integrity  Service  Excellence

  2. Overview • Legacy vs New Weapon System Investment Decision • MRO Technology Top Needs Categories • Summary

  3. Legacy vs New Weapon System Investment Decision Legacy • “Stand alone” sustainment investments difficult to prioritize given many compelling weapon needs • System safety of flight & mission impact • Sustainment improvements usually “ride” on capability/safety mods New Weapon System • Best opportunity to influence R&M early in design • Requirements well defined and measured • Investment required relatively small--huge payback

  4. MRO TechnologyTop Needs Categories

  5. Summary Best long term investment in sustainment early in development cycle Legacy weapon systems best opportunity for technology insertion with major mods MRO technology needs have potential to drive down cost in legacy environment

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