Presidential Helicopter VXX

Abstract

Marine Helicopter Squadron One (HMX-1) is required to provide safe and timely transportation for the President and Vice President of the United States, heads of state and others as directed by the White House Military Office. Currently two Type, Model, Series aircraft are used by HMX-1 for the Presidential support mission - the VH-3D and the VH-60N. The VXX Executive Helicopter Replacement Program will replace the VH-3D and VH-60N. An acquisition strategy for the VXX program is being established. Funding includes pre-Milestone (MS) B risk reduction activities, capability based assessments, Concept of Operations development, Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) guidance development, specification development, system concept development, threat analysis, will cost/should cost strategies, establishing affordability targets, and recommended cost control measures in support of the FY10 Material Development Decision. Following a successful MS B decision and entrance into the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase, activities will focus on the integration of systems, production and qualification of test articles, demonstrate system integration, interoperability, safety and utility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2013
Source ID
3300_0604273N_5_1319_PB_2013

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  • Defense Acquisition Program Management
  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Government and Public Administration Law.

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