Interim Logistics Support Policy for Navy LOGMARS (Logistics Applications of Automated Marking and Reading Symbols).

Abstract

The bar code systems that the Navy has acquired, for use both ashore and afloat, are supported by more than 7.6 million dollars' worth of equipment. Logistics support for that equipment is currently inadequate. A program is under design to solve the problem for equipment acquired in the future, but an interim policy is needed for equipment already on hand. Four elements require prompt attention: 1) Equipment maintenance, the most critical and costly element, should be performed by contract on a per-incident basis. 2) Future training requirements should be appraised and provided for in the budget. 3) Supply support should be addressed by the LOGMARS (Logistics Applications of Automated Marking and Reading Symbols) Program Management Office to assure that equipment users are aware of available sources of supplies. Most activities now buy parts and supplies locally. In the long term, supplies should be included in the standard Naval supply system. 4) Technical data on individual applications and technical manuals for LOGMARS hardware should be maintained in the Program Management Office. Source codes for software should be kept by application developers. A fifth matter of importance is software maintenance.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1986
Accession Number
ADA183206

Entities

People

  • Albert J. Colaianni
  • John B . Handy

Organizations

  • LMI

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Application Software
  • Bar Codes
  • Classification
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Corporations
  • Databases
  • Department Of Defense
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Governments
  • Logistics
  • Logistics Management
  • Logistics Support
  • Maintenance
  • Procurement
  • Program Management

Readers

  • Computer Programming and Software Development.
  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design