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Partnering with Industry: A Military Perspective on the Human Issues. Cdr Roy Welburn RN OC Depth Support (Harrier). What is Joint Force Harrier? The Fwd and Depth construct Harrier Depth Support Risks & Opportunities Paradigms. Contents. Joint Force – RAF and RN (50/50)
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Partnering with Industry:A Military Perspective on the Human Issues Cdr Roy Welburn RN OC Depth Support (Harrier)
What is Joint Force Harrier? • The Fwd and Depth construct • Harrier Depth Support • Risks & Opportunities • Paradigms Contents
Joint Force – RAF and RN (50/50) • Based at RAF Cottesmore & Wittering • Naval Strike Wing, 1(F) Sqn, IV(AC) Sqn • Operate from Land or Sea • 20 Sqn OCU, 41 Sqn OEU • Harrier IPT based at RAF Wyton Joint Force Harrier
RAF Cottesmore • Joint Force HQ • Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF) • NSW (RN) • RAF Wittering • No 20(R) Sqn
RAF Coningsby • OEU • RAF Cottesmore • Joint Force HQ • Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF) • NSW (RN) • RAF Wittering • No 20(R) Sqn • RAF Wyton • IPT
8 ac operate from Kandahar • Provide Close Air Support (CAS) Capability • Show of Force • Targeting Sniper/TIALD • 500lb, 1,000lb, free fall, laser, GPS • 2” Rocket (single or salvo) • Usually fly in pairs, AAF Op Herrick
McKinsey led ‘End to End’ (E2E) study of logistics in the Air & Land environment (2003) • Conclusions • Reconfigure from Cold War posture • 4 lines to 2 (Fwd & Depth) • Rely on information & an effective supply chain • Establish logistics C of G • Apply Lean principles – Value, Flow, Pull Fwd & Depth Construct
Old Way Strip/InspectRepair & ModifyBuild/Test/Fly 1 Minor Servicing 1 ML2 ML3 ML4 2 Major Servicing 2 3 Modifications 3
Now Strip/InspectRepair & ModifyBuild/Test/Fly 1 1 Depth ML3 ML4 All Servicing & Modifications Major Servicing Modifications
Partnered ‘on a/c’ support with BAE Systems • Joint Upgrade Maintenance Prog (JUMP) • Stand Alone Minor (SAM) • Partnered engine support with RR • Mil Repair • RR Overhaul • Military manned and managed components bays (Hyd, Structures, Avionics, Ejection Seats) On-Base Depth Support HarrierNow………
Harrier Platform Availability Contract (HPAC) with BAE Systems • Joint Upgrade Maintenance Prog (JUMP) • Stand Alone Minor (SAM) • Mechanical & Structural components • Centralised ‘Combat Engine’ Support with RR (CAESAS) • Commodity Availability Procurement Strategy (CAPS) – Contract out spt (Wheels & Tyres, P&F, Ejection Seats) • Some legacy Military manned and managed components bays (Ox Bay, Avionics, Armament Bays) On-Base Depth Support HarrierFuture………
Industry Contractors Sub-Contractors Military Royal Navy Royal Air Force MoD Civilians A Mix of Cultures
Industry Money Working Conditions Stability Self Determination Military Ethos Results Variety Promotion Excitement Adventure Money Motivation ?
Industry Take Leave (4 weeks) Work 1,600 hrs pa Military Take Leave 8 (Weeks) Training (Military) Training (Professional) Guard (2 weeks) Fitness Training Deploy on Ops Expeditions and AT Resettlement Work 1,200 hrs pa What they do…..
Who is most Focussed on Output? • Who can support surge? • Who gives best value for money? • Strategic Manning Stability? Paradigm Shift ?