A Case Study of the Logistics Support of the AN/SLQ-32 Electronic Warfare System

Abstract

The tradeoffs made by a Program Manager in a weapon system program are frequently at the expense of logistics support. This thesis is a case study of the logistics support of an electronic warfare countermeasures system program, designated AN/SLQ-32. The An/SLQ-32 Program provides an example of the classic problems that result when logistic planning is neglected and under funded in a weapon system program. The initiatives taken by the Navy to correct the logistic problems of the AN/SLQ-32 are presented with respect to their impact on two measures of effectiveness; Operational Availability and Systems Material Availability. The research concludes that to ensure there must be a sound logistic support plan established early in the program and it must be strictly adhered to and monitored. Keywords: Maintainability; Reliability(Electronics); Surface ships.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA165259

Entities

People

  • Thomas P. Mcilravy

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Contracts
  • Countermeasures
  • Detection
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Life Cycles
  • Logistics
  • Maintenance
  • Materials
  • Measures Of Effectiveness
  • Naval Operations
  • Navy
  • Organizational Structure
  • Spare Parts
  • Supply Depots
  • Training
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

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  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Software Engineering

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics