Secondary Power Systems Production Base Analysis Study
Abstract
This study of the Secondary Power System (SPS) sector of the US defense Industrial Base was performed in response to both Department of Defense (DOD) directive as well as the findings from previous Production Base Analysis (PBA) studies. DOD Instruction 4005.3 'Industrial Preparedness Program Planning' requires the services, in conjunction with private industry and other federal agencies, to conduct industrial preparedness planning of resources to ensure ready and controlled sources of technical competence to support the modernization, readiness and sustainability of combat forces. Initially it seemed advisable to embark upon an in-depth review of the SPS sector as recommended by the Gas Turbine Engine (GTE) PBA Study Final Report. Study methodology of a parallel nature to that used for the GTE PBA Study would be applied to assess the SPS Primes and the critical subcontractors. A subsequent shift of emphasis resulted in a reorganization of the study task objectives as follows: 1) Study the aircraft secondary power system industrial base to obtain a better definition of: a) the industrial base to which it belongs; and b) the industrial bases to which it is closely related and/or dependent; and 2) Assess the current technological strength of the aircraft SPS industrial base and identify future steps to maintain a healthy industrial base.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA206404
Entities
People
- David S. Dickson