Logistics IT System Modernization

Abstract

The AF requires an integrated logistics capability that provides timely, accurate and reliable information to decision makers at all levels of command and across the full range of military operations. Log IT is a portfolio of programs that currently addresses Transformation, Remediation, and Modernization of Operational Systems. Transformation focuses on transforming the Logistics IT enterprise to a more efficient, cost-effective integrated IT infrastructure. Remediation entails modifying operational Logistics software systems to address congressionally-mandated Financial Improvement & Audit Readiness requirements and remediating critical IT risks through the Logistics Strike Teams (consolidation, re-hosting, analytics). Modernization concentrates on software upgrades for operational systems to increase functional capabilities, reduce sustainment costs, meet statutory IT compliance requirements and improve user performance. FIAR and Software Upgrades: - The remediation and modification of core logistics systems is necessary for the AF to meet statutory Financial Improvement Audit Readiness (FIAR) requirements and align with the Joint Chiefs of Staff J-4 Concept for Logistics, and the AF Portfolio Board's approved Logistics Flight Plan. The AF must concurrently sustain and modify identified logistics systems to achieve FIAR remediation by the statutory deadline; execute software upgrades to reduce high operating costs and meet evolving operational demands; implement statutory compliance requirements; improve system performance; and enable system consolidation efforts that lower the cyber threat space and reduce long-term portfolio costs. - Identified systems include, but are not limited to, the Integrated Logistics System-Supply (ILS-S), Enhanced Technical Information Management System (ETIMS), Integrated Maintenance Data System (IMDS), and Reliability and Maintainability Information System (REMIS). Additional logistics systems may be included as financial audits are completed and system consolidation efforts mature. Transformation: - The AF must transform its logistics business processes and transition away from using numerous custom stovepipe systems and processes that perform similar tasks. Eliminating process redundancies across the logistics enterprise will enable the AF to execute more secure, resilient, efficient, cost-effective and integrated logistics. The objective of transformation is to conduct Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) to identify and eliminate overlaps in business processes across core logistics systems and, where appropriate, implement new IT systems that employ best commercial practices and modern cloud-based architectures. - The AF will take full advantage of the flexibilities provided by DoDI 5000.75, Business Systems Requirements and Acquisition guidance, as well as Agile development methodologies to identify requirements across the spectrum of Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTMLPF-P); and to acquire and deploy approved material solutions in the most efficient and effective manner possible utilizing the 5-phased Business Capability Acquisition Cycle (BCAC). These phases are structured to optimize a joint responsibility of functional and acquisition activities, leading to the successful delivery of the business capability. There will be an emphasis placed on acquisition of business systems aligned to commercial best practices utilizing commercial off-the shelf (COTS), government off-the-shelf (GOTS) solutions, and modern platforms that support continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) following a development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) methodology. - The AF logistics enterprise is comprised of multiple overarching functional areas, to include base and depot-level maintenance, end-to-end supply chain management, and predictive analysis and forecasting. The AF will standardize its business processes within each major logistics functional area through Transformational Capability Initiatives (TCIs). These TCIs include, but are not limited to: Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Initiative (MROi PE 0708055F), Foundational Logistics Information Technology Enterprise System (FLITES), Supply Capability Initiative, Air Force Product Lifecycle Management Capability Initiative (AF-PLM), and Field Maintenance Capability Initiative. There may be one or more specific initiatives aligned to each of the major CI areas referenced above. Transformation Capability Initiatives (TCI): - TCI Foundational Logistics Information Technology Enterprise System (FLITES) provides the capability to manage comprehensive, accurate, reliable item master data (e.g., accurate identification and authorization of owners and users of items). FLITES is a key component of the Air Force (AF) Logistics Capability Transformation Plan. It will provide Item standardization and configuration management from a single authoritative source, ensuring foundational logistics processes are executed in concert to support the A4 logistics baseline. It will enable key integration and transformation capabilities, including Item Unique Identification (IUID) association to business transactions; streamlined management of part item attributes across supply, finance, engineering, technology, transportation, maintenance, and vendor communities; and provide translation capabilities between functional and technical business communities and systems. - TCI Supply Capability Initiative is focused on enabling simplified, standardized processes to fundamentally enhance the business operations and provide total asset visibility across the supply chain. These improvements have been identified in the USAF Logistics Capabilities Transformation Plan. - TCI Field Maintenance will improve the AF field maintenance capabilities across Mission Generation Network (MGN) and Repair Network (RN) (e.g. propulsion, avionics, command and control (C2) enabler systems, cyber systems, communications-electronics & simulation, Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL), etc.) including the planning, scheduling, execution and oversight of functional deficiencies incurred over the past 10 years due to lack of prioritized funding and failure of the previous enterprise-wide modernization approach. ---------------- - Funds will be used to perform studies, analysis, and innovative integration efforts for common technology capabilities such as cloud migration, technology development and mobile applications that cross and support all of the aforementioned initiatives. - This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such programs funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F. In FY21, 0.000M was expended for civilian pay expenses in this program element and in FY22, 0.150M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. - This requirement supports performance of a full financial audit as required by title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 9A, Sec 240-D. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2023
• Source ID: 675207_0708610F_7_3600_PB_2023

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Fields of Study

• Computer science

Readers

• Civilian Systems Systems Program Capability Development and Upgrade Support Activity Expense and Pay Management.
• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Technology Areas

• Cyber
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Microelectronics
• Space