T-38 Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP)
Abstract
The T-38C Avionics Upgrade Program (AUP) requires regular block upgrades to incorporate software and hardware improvements and new requirements into both the aircraft and Aircrew Training Devices (ATD). This effort also includes support to obtain Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) certification associated with each block upgrade. The T-38C avionics program is beginning development for Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B), an FAA mandated system modification. Further, engineering services, studies, analysis and support to determine the feasibility of incorporating changes for making informed lifecycle cost business decisions based on Diminishing Manufacturing Resources and Material Shortages (DMSMS). Insufficient funding of the T-38C AUP program will negatively affect the Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals (IFF) and Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) pilot training programs. A decrease in required funding will increase DMSMS risks and possibly increase future cost to mitigate unknown risks and reduce mission effectiveness. Budget Activity Justification: This project is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD), because it primarily involves the missionization of NDI or COTS equipment and components. The program funding includes reductions for Overhead Reduction efficiencies that are not intended to impact program content. The efficiencies reductions total $0.010M in FY12.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 654376_0604233F_5_3600_PB_2012
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