3.4 Getting to Know the Support System
Objectives
Define:
  • The Materiel Life Cycle (MLC)
  • Systems Engineering (SE)
  • Integrated Logistic Support (ILS)
  • Logistic Support Analysis (LSA)
Discuss:
  • The ten elements of ILS
  • The key LSA standards
  • LSA logistics disciplines
  • The relationships between SE, ILS and LSA
Examine the Materiel Life Cycle phases, which are:
  • Needs
  • Requirements
  • Acquisition
  • In-Service
  • Disposal
This is sometimes referred to as “Lust to Dust” or “Cradle to Grave”.
The Needs Phase
The MLC starts when a capability gap is identified and a materiel solution is required.
The Requirements Phase
Proposals are developed for Government consideration, normally a 2 pass approval system (Major project and some high value/ high risk Minor projects):
  • 1st Pass. Approval to investigate possible solutions
  • 2nd Pass. Approval given to acquire (money assigned)
The Acquisition Phase
Acquisition is the process of procuring an appropriate materiel system:
  • to meet the identified Requirements
  • value for money over life of system
  • Mission and Support Systems
  • Transition Phase
Transition Plan - addresses transfer of the project from the Acquisition ILS Manager to In-Service Support providers and SPO and includes the following considerations:
  • ILS procedures & resources
  • management responsibility
In-Service Phase
The In-Service phase generally starts when the supplier delivers a materiel system, and In-Service support aims to:
  • Optimise cost of ownership
  • Ensure the capability remains fit for purpose
The Disposal Phase
Disposal is to be carefully considered, taking into account the following considerations:
  • financial,
  • environmental,
  • security,
  • archival,
  • safety, and
  • third-party transfer issues
The Real Cost of a Materiel System can be attributed to three major factors:
  • Technology Lead
  • Time In-service
  • Technology Lag
 
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