Maintenance Planning Process - Marine Corps Systems Command

Maintenance Planning Process NarrativesOperations & Support Subsystem PhaseTitle: Science & Technology UpdateBlock Reference Number: OS- 03Objective: The objective of updating a review of current Science and Technologysolutions becoming available from Industry, Military Labs, and S&T organizationsis to ensure that any Upgrades, Scheduled Maintenance/Technology Insertions(SM/TI) or the loss of continuing supply/support take into consideration the mostrecent potential solutions that may lead to a more effective and efficient weaponsystem or support subsystem based on possible changing applications andconditions. S&T updates will also ensure that systems that experienceunacceptable failure rates or that are reaching their obsolescence begin to beplanned for disposal as necessary.Risks: When a Science and Technology review associated with a system is notupdated it may lead to unsuitable systems remaining in the fleet longer thandesirable. Support and overall ownership costs will continue to remain higherthan they could be if actions were taken. Should TOC-R goals be set, they willnot be met. This will continue to drive higher funding requirements resulting inother programs not being fully funded, or in severe cases, fewer weapon systemsbeing supported in the field.Responsibility: It is the responsibility of SysEng in conjunction with the TTO, toensure that any new Science and Technology associated with a system isassessed and updated once a support subsystem has been fielded.Involvement of Others: ILSO, OEM/Contractor/PSI and LOGCOMMechanisms: N/AInputs: Obsolescence, Support subsystems: usage reports, PQDRs, FRACASreports and RAMS-D forecast versus actual comparisons.Outputs: Upgrade, update, SM/TI, or ECP solution recommendationsTiming: Each time an ECP is submitted; prior to a scheduled or requestedupdate or SM/TI; or if unacceptable failure rates or too high O&S costs areexperienced.Distribution: PMT and OEM.Preparation: See Science and Technology Guide Book3/15/2006 Page 3 of 24 Flowchart Control MPP V2.1