Test 2 Flashcards
What is the approach to fleet maintenance?
Performed by the maintenance level that can best ensure proper accomplishment.
What methodology is maintenance for new ships based on?
Maintenance for new ships are based on reliability centered maintenance (RCM) and Condition Based Maintenance (CBM). [and time directed maintenance]
What is condition based maintenance?
Maintenance is performed when evidence of need…it is obvious that something needs maintenance.
What is JCIDS?
Identifies warfighter capability needs to meet National Defense Strategy
What is capabilities based assessment?
The first step of the JCIDS process.
Analyze military’s capability needs and gaps.
Recommends materiel and non-materiel solutions to fill gaps.
What are the two main documents used by JCIDS process?
ICD and CDD
What is the focus of the ICD?
Documents a capability gap, summarizes a CBA.
What is the focus of a CDD?
Defines measurable capabilities, one step further in detail than the ICD.
Who is the highest authority of the JCIDS process?
JROC: Joint Requirements Oversight Council
What is the navy data environment - navy modernization?
Contains current and future schedule of all ship DEPOT maintenance by hull number. Website and living document.
What are the execution laws for money expenditure?
Misappropriation Act
Anti-Deficiency Act
Bona Fide Need Rule
Explain the 3 money expenditure execution laws
Misappropriation Act- PURPOSE, color of money
Anti-Deficiency Act- AMOUNT, how much do I have to obligate
Bona Fide Need Rule - TIME, obligation window tied to colors of money
What is the impact of falling short in execution of spending plans?
Program will become a target and risk losing funding
Does a Systems Engineering Plan eliminate all risks?
NO- it is a plan which helps to mitigate risks but it is only a plan and will change
Identify the goals of the Navy Modernization Program.
Improve ship’s capabilities
improve safety, reliability, maintainability….
Increase fleet readiness
What is the difference between maintenance and modernization in the operations and sustainment phase of ships and weapon systems.
Modernization IMPROVES ship’s capabilities
Maintenance allows ship to CONTINUE operating at its CURRENT state
(Repair RETURNS a ship to it’s current state)
What are the Fleet Mod Program documents?
Who prepares and approves the FMP Justification Cost Form document?
NAVSEA 05 (or SYSCOM) prepares;
Ship Program Manager approves
Which pre-solicitation phase is comprised of the following activities:
-management reviews
-certification of fund availability
-description of requirements
-criteria for contract award
-development of evaluation factors
-SOO/SOW
-Specifications
-GFE
Requirements Package
Match the various types of ship changes with who funds the
development, procurement and installation.
Why do we use an Alteration Installation Team?
AITs shall be used:
– When the technical and/or specific nature warrants
– To accomplish installations that require special skill sets and oversight
– To obtain substantial lessons learned by re-using the same team
– To accomplish installations on a large number of ships
Why is the Memorandum of Agreement important in managing AITs in an AVAIL?
It ensures all stakeholders are involved in planning and are in agreement
How is interoperability assured in the acquisition process?
Through a net-ready performance attribute as a KPP
Why is interoperability of C4I so important?
For safety of lives and equipment.
