Managing the Installation of Modifications to Fielded Army Equipment.

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify what the manager of an Army Product Improvement Program should know about managing the installation of modifications to fielded Army equipment. A review of current and emerging policy and procedures is accomplished to determine the specific actions and interfaces that are essential to the planning and accomplishment of a product improvement installation. Several recognized/potential problem areas pertaining to the management of modification installations are examined and recommendations for avoiding or mitigating these problems are discussed. The study concludes that the Army's new policy and procedures for managing the installation of modifications should lead to substantial improvements. By emphasizing thorough planning and coordination, problems should be surfaced at an early point in the program and resolved. However, the most important factor in determining the success of any given project is the product improvement manager himself. This individual must be involved in all phases of planning and implementing the modification. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA037075

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  • Robert J. Ruth

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  • Defense Systems Management College

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  • Human Systems

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  • Accounting
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  • Configuration Management
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  • Defense Systems
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  • Engineering
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Management Personnel
  • Modification Kits
  • Operational Readiness
  • Procurement
  • Systems Management

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