Life Cycle Pilot Process
Abstract
To execute the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) Industrial Base Strategic Plan, this project supports: material and manufacturing technology investigations and assessments; pilot prototype processes; technology and process assessment for industrial base safety, security and environmental concerns; mitigation of supply chain risks by assessing alternative processes and materials for Army's legacy products. Projects support overall research, development and modernization efforts towards rapid technological advancements and the changing character of war. Specifically, this project assesses life cycle production capabilities required for all ammunition families; addresses design for manufacturability to facilitate economical production; identification of industrial and technology requirements; addresses production base concerns that may impact availability for cost effective quality products and assessment of security capability gaps to ensure robust manufacturing supply chain processes. In addition, the Life Cycle Pilot Process (LCPP) program addresses Single Point Failures (SPFs) and no source of supply within the National Technology Industrial Base (NTIB). LCPP provides support to reduce supply chain risk by investigating, developing and evaluating additional sources of supply for a known SPF. LCPP provides the resources to prototype critical technologies, improve security processes and requirements; develop a knowledge base to establish cost effective, environmentally safe and modern production processes in support of transforming the Industrial Base. Funding will support various efforts to reduce manufacturing and production costs; bridge technology transition between research and production; and assess security vulnerabilities within the NTIB. Program will continue to investigate and evaluate manufacturing technology; assess improved security processes; alternative materials and processes to address supply chain risks and resiliency concerns.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 859_0605805A_6_2040_PB_2023
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