A Case Study Of The Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Aaav Program From A Program Management Perspective

Author : Scott R. Adams,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Amphibious warfare
ISBN : 1423547128

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A Case Study of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program from a Program Management Perspective by Scott R. Adams,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Pdf

This research effort focused on the program management issues of the U.S. Marine Corps' Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program. The research answered the primary question of what were the critical program management decisions during the early phases of the program and how would an analysis of these decisions affect the future of the AAAV program. Interviews were conducted with key personnel from the AAAV office and General Dynamics Land Systems. Additionally, program documents and other relevant literature were reviewed. The key findings of the research effort concluded that reducing technical risk early in program is critical; Program Managers (PMs) must influence system design as early as possible; physical collocation of Government and contractor personnel facilitates the implementation of integrated Product and Process Development (lPPD) and Integrated Product Teams (lPTs); the use of IPPD and IPTs has helped the AAAV program but personnel need to be trained before implementation; adopting an evolutionary acquisition strategy will help prevent component obsolescence prior to fielding; and PMs should use special contracting provisions to incentivize contractors to reduce total ownership costs.

Author : Ronald R. Dalton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1998-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423555481

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A Case Study of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program from a Contracting Perspective by Ronald R. Dalton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Pdf

This research effort focused on the contracting history of the U.S. Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program. The research answered the primary question of what were the critical contracting decisions that have been made during the program and how would an analysis of these contracting decisions affect the future of the AAAV program. Interviews were conducted with personnel from the AAAV program office and other Government agencies as well as with contractor employees. Additionally, program documents and other relevant literature was reviewed. The key findings of the research effort conclude that the unique collocation arrangement of the AAAV program office and the contractor should be emulated by other Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs); Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD) concept is effective in improving communications between the Government and the contractor; and Unique contract clauses used in the Concept Demonstration and Validation contract were effective in incentivizing the contractor. The unique contract clauses examined were: mandatory geographic location of the contractor's facility, collocation of the AAAV program office with the contractor, a Special Design Decision Provision, and contractor cost sharing. The research effort presents recommendations on how these aspects of the AAAV program can be applied to other MDAPs.

Author : Luis Garza
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 85 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423505506

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A Case Study of the Application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) in the Acquisition of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) by Luis Garza Pdf

This thesis examined the application of Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) in the acquisition of the Marine Corps' Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) . RCM is referred to throughout various service and DoD wide references, but in the absence of specific guidance on how to apply RCM to an acquisition, the AAAV program provided a unique opportunity to analyze key decisions and results. The research included an examination of the RCM process to include RCM training provided on site at the AAAV program, a review of pertinent program documents, interviews with program representatives, and an analysis of the critical decision to utilize the RCM process. The key findings of the research effort concluded that when RCM is applied to an acquisition with program commitment, the program will gain a greater, more focused understanding of the system and subsystems, than with the traditional Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Failure Modes, Effects and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) . AAAV also demonstrated that RCM benefits were broad and not limited to just maintenance analysis and that these benefits could be gained at any stage of the acquisition. This thesis concludes by recommending that the acquisition community recognize the benefits and institutionalize RCM into the acquisition process.

Author : Brian K. Buckles
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1999-12-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423540603

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Case Study of the United States Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious AssaultVehicle (AAAV) Program Test and Evaluation Strategy by Brian K. Buckles Pdf

This thesis examined the evolution of the Direct Reporting Program Manager- Advanced Amphibious Assault's test and evaluation strategy from Milestone 0 to the present. The research effort involved reviewing the evolution of amphibious doctrine and amphibious vehicles, reviewing the DoD Acquisition Process and the role of T&E in that Acquisition Process, and analyzing three DRPM-AAA Test and Evaluation Master Plans. Interviews were conducted with personnel from the DRPM-AAA office and General Dynamics Amphibious Systems. Additionally, program documents and acquisition literature were reviewed. An analysis of test and evaluation issues facing the Program Management Office, a determination of the effects those issues had on the program's test strategy, and applicable lessons learned are documented for use by other major defense acquisition programs. Key research findings conclude: that the DRPM-AAA's T&E strategy remained stable and consistent from Milestone 0 to the present as a result of the continuity of the AAAV's Key Performance Parameters; that the DRPM's decision to develop a working relationship that "actively engages" both oversight and external agencies early in the test planning process serves in achieving test resource efficiencies; and that the IPT decision-making process differs significantly from the more formal "staff planning process" used by most military organizations.

Author : Tina P. Srivastava
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781640122086

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Innovating in a Secret World by Tina P. Srivastava Pdf

Our national security increasingly depends on access to the most sophisticated and advanced technology. Yet the next time we set out to capture a terrorist leader, we may fail. Why? The answer lies in a conflict between two worlds. One is the dynamic, global, commercial world with its thriving innovations. The other is the world of national security, in which innovation is a matter of life or death. The conflict is about secrecy. Innovating in a Secret World is a detailed examination of the U.S. government and innovation landscapes and of the current trends in often secret national security-related research and development (R&D). Based on case studies, detailed research, and interviews with executives at Fortune 500s, startup entrepreneurs, and military directors and program managers, this accessible and timely book is a must-read. Tina P. Srivastava evaluates whether the strategy of technology innovation in the world of national security leaves certain innovations behind or unintentionally precludes certain classes of innovators from participating. She identifies the unintended consequences and emergent behaviors of this conflict. This examination unfolds in a complex, dynamic system that includes the legal framework in which technology innovation must exist. For more than a decade Srivastava has been on the front lines of cutting-edge technology innovation. She suggests focusing on an emerging class of R&D strategy called "open innovation"--a strategy that broadens participation in innovation beyond an individual organization or division traditionally assigned to perform R&D activities. Through compelling stories of commercial and early government applications, she shows how open technology innovation strategies can enable, accelerate, and enhance technology innovation. Successful incorporation of open innovation into the previously closed U.S. government R&D landscape can yield profound benefits to both national security and global leadership.

Author : Robert O. Bailey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2003-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423503678

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Analysis of Current Department of Defense Risk Management Practices in Weapon System Acquisition by Robert O. Bailey Pdf

This thesis discusses risk in Department of Defense (DoD) weapon systems acquisition. It uses the Marine Corps' Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) as a case study in risk management strategy and techniques. The AAAV will provide the Marine Corps with a fast deploying, over-the-horizon, and waterborne insertion capability. The AAAV's improvements over the currently fielded Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAV) will provide Marines with a highly survivable and lethal weapon system ashore. Risk is the possibility of damage, injury or loss. The severity of a risk is determined by a combination of both the probability of an unfavorable event occurring and the severity of the event's occurrence. Risks are present in virtually all DoD developmental programs. Programs suffer from risks in technical challenges, unstable system requirements, missing schedule milestones, unpredictable funding and cost overruns. The DoD currently uses techniques to mitigate risks inherent in advanced system development. This thesis analyzes the AAAV's Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR) acquisition phase risk management strategy. The thesis concludes by drawing from the lessons learned in the AAAV program during PDRR and analyzing the application of the lessons learned during the AAAV's current acquisition phase, System Development and Demonstration (SDD).

Author : Travis L. Sutton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 109 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1998-03-01
Category : Motor vehicles, Amphibious
ISBN : 1423561368

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Investigation of IPPD by Travis L. Sutton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Pdf

Both Industry and Government Executives agree that collocation is a successful method of organizing Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) for Integrated Product and Process Development (IPPD). While some research has addressed benefits and challenges of implementing collocated-IPTs within Government and Industry organizations, there is a lack of clarity on specific benefits and challenges of collocated-IPIs in a team-based organization. This study examines full-time members' views of collocation regarding the Marine Corps' Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle's (AAAV's) program. The AAAV program is the first major defense acquisition program (MDAP) in the Department of Defense (DoD) to collocate all appropriate full-time employees representing the Government Civilian, General Dynamics--the Contractor, subcontractors, and Marines--the customer. Research methods used to gather data consisted of phone and face-to- face interviews, and a survey. The interviews solicited elaboration on two main issues: (1) specific examples of benefits and challenges of collocation. (2) The survey identified the impact of collocation on specific management processes. (3) Findings show collocation as having a positive impact with strongest areas including: (1) "identifying potential problems," (2) "liaison with customer," and (3) "reducing project cycle time." The results suggest lessons to expand the benefits of collocation on AAAV's performance, and offers a benchmark for other programs implementing collocated-IPTs.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 430 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NWU:35556034590661

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Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and San Clemente Island Range Complex by Anonim Pdf

Author : Gabriel Beltran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2000-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423536916

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Analysis and Simulation of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Electrical System Architecture by Gabriel Beltran Pdf

The Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) is a high water speed amphibious armored personnel carrier that will replace the current family of Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles. The AAAV is currently in Phase I of the DOD Acquisition Process. During this phase-extensive development, testing is being conducted and prototypes are being constructed. Ongoing tests of the current electrical system architecture are revealing problems and issues that need to be addressed. Present testing is also revealing the need for a troubleshooting tool that can be used to simulate and test proposed solutions. A distributive computing effort is being conducted with Purdue University in order to provide the Marine Corps a tool where by it can test and evaluate the entire AAAV electrical system architecture. This document provides a general system description of the AAAV, an electrical system architecture overview, and a candidate electrical system description. Testing, modeling, and computer simulation efforts applied to the NBC (Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical) fan/ filter motor drive and battery banks are described and the resulting data analyzed. Current research is investigating an issue regarding energy being forced back into the high power distribution bus due to regeneration from sudden impacts on the vehicle turret. An ultra capacitor bank may be incorporated in the AAAV electrical system in an effort to mitigate the effect of this regenerative energy. Therefore, testing, modeling, and computer simulation of an ultra capacitor is also reported.

Author : Boris Slodicka,Ioannis Delimitros
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2004-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423586174

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Analysis of Trust in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in the Marine Corp Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program by Boris Slodicka,Ioannis Delimitros Pdf

The purpose of this MBA Project was to provide an analysis of trust in the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle (AAAV) Program. The primary objectives of this project were to identify significant relationships between trust of military and civilian personnel and to identify relationship between geographic workplace setting and trust of military and civilian personnel. Our analysis revealed significant differences between trust of military and civilian team members before collocation. We also found that there is a significant difference between trust of military team members before and after collocation of working teams. We propose further study focusing on the relationship between trust of military personnel, formalism and geographic workplace settings.

Author : Deborah G. Peyton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1423543971

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Performance Analysis of the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel Variant (AAAV-P) Vetronics Communications System High Speed Data Bus by Deborah G. Peyton,Naval Postgraduate School (U.S.) Pdf

The United States Marine Corps Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Personnel Variant (AAAV-P) is a critical weapon system that supports the Naval Operational Maneuver from the Sea (OMFTS) concept. The AAAV-P will provide the Marine Corps with the ability to project naval power ashore in support of strategic objectives. The Marine Corps is relying on the AAAV-P to exploit the sea and land terrain in order to attain surprise and be able to rapidly take advantage of weak points in enemy littoral defenses. The first prototype of the AAAV-P will be completed in June 1999. Successful operation of the AAAV-P is heavily dependent upon the Vetronics System communications network residing within the vehicle. The Vetronics System supports three networks: a High Speed Data Bus, a Utility Bus, and a Powertrain Bus. This thesis develops a model of the High Speed Data Bus, which is considered the main data bus within the AAAV- P. The simulation results of the model are analyzed to determine if the High Speed Data Bus is properly designed to handle the anticipated communications traffic that will traverse the network. The network performance capability is evaluated under various scenarios.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Aeronautics, Military
ISBN : CUB:U183019692783

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Air University Library Index to Military Periodicals by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 198?
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:30000003859117

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Concepts and issues by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2001-11
Category : Government purchasing
ISBN : NYPL:33433031977980

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Commerce Business Daily by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : Military art and science
ISBN : UVA:X006034240

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Jane's International Defense Review by Anonim Pdf