Logistical Ambushes in Operational Testing

Abstract

Logistical deficiencies found in major weapon systems during Operational Testing (OT) are often perceived by a program manager as ambushes. These ambushes may add cost, increased schedule, or modifications to a weapon system. This article evaluates publications, spares, transportability, tools, test equipment, and ammunition packaging of two major Army weapon system OT. Test data from the M60A2 Tank OT III and the DRAGON antitank weapon system OT III was used as examples of logistical ambushes. This report evaluated only common logistical ambushes. The author recommends that logistical ambushes may be avoided by the program manager. The use of past OT data, early identity of logistical aspects of a weapon system, and conducting 'What If Exercises' may not eliminate all logistical ambushes, but will greatly assist in eliminating many common ones.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA043165

Entities

People

  • William Lee Lytle

Organizations

  • Defense Systems Management College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anti-Tank Weapons
  • Army
  • Containers
  • Contractors
  • Defense Systems
  • Deployment
  • E Band
  • Lessons Learned
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Operational Effectiveness
  • Program Management
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Test Sets
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

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