Equipment Evaluation Program for U.S. Army Installation Directorates of Engineering and Housing.
Abstract
Army Installation Directorates of Engineering and Housing (DEHs) are responsible for, among other tasks, maintenance management. This function includes the procurement of equipment and other materials that support the maintenance program. The DEH is always looking for new equipment, methods, and concepts that could reduce costs and increase productivity. However, at present, there is no systematic procedure for evaluating these items prior to purchase. Selection of an item often is by trial and error or through reliance on the manufacturer's product literature. Because items usually are purchased on such a wide scale-both in terms of numbers and cost-the Army needs to consider a structured approach for evaluating them before spending money on something that may not work. A coordinated assessment program would afford DEHs the opportunity to try before you buy. In 1977, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) implemented such a program, called the 'Maintenance and Equipment Evaluation Program (MEEP).' MEEP allows the on-base testing of vehicles, concepts, procedures, and shop equipment at no cost to the Government. USA-CERL has analyzed the USAF MEEP to determine its feasibility for implementation in the Army. Based on its documented success within USAF and its cost avoidance savings, a program similar to MEEP is proposed for the Army, and a prototype structure is suggested. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA178318
Entities
People
- Kaan R. Aytogu
- Patrick J. Tanner
- Robert B. Blackmon
- Ziyad M. Shihadah
Organizations
- Construction Engineering Research Laboratory