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Challenge

AFSPC/A5FS needed logistics subject matter expert and staff integration support for integrated logistics lifecycle sustainment of the sensitive Space-Based Infrared Systems (SBIRS) in performance of HQ AFSPC Space Situational Awareness (SSA) mission areas of missile warning, support to missile defense, and supporting battle space awareness for theater commanders and warfighters.

Solution

DRC assisted HQ AFSPC/A5 Requirements Division in the implementation of the JCIDS-based acquisition processes of identifying, reviewing, and validating logistics requirements for current and future Overhead Non-Imaging Infrared (ONIR) systems. DRC supported the validation of enabling concepts and Capability Development Documents (CDD) for future ONIR systems, ensured adequacy and accuracy and logistics suitability of current and future systems operational concepts. DRC implemented and organized a comprehensive logistics support program. Services included all the traditional logistics activities, as well as participation in the sustainment of the current SBIRS and establishing/implementing the JCIDS-based ground work for future ONIR systems. DRC provided extensive training planning and external coordination of SBIRS training requirements and developing system training plans for spiral upgrades. All future systems acquisition support activities were focused on supporting JCIDS Milestone A tasks for future ONIR systems.

DRC performed technical and editorial review of the Space Range Communications Modernization Plan, ensuring accuracy, consistency and sustainability of concepts identified in the documents, and chaired/represented AFSPC/A5FS at the SBIRS Training Planning Team (TPT) meetings to identify, clarify and resolve training issues/process being impacted by changes in SBIRS capabilities and operations. We represented AFSPC/A5FS at the SBIRS Training Planning Working Group (TPWG) and assumed the lead for updating the System Training Plan, a document that identifies the current and future status of the system and all training-related activities.

Benefits/Achievements

DRC performed as the A5FS lead for ensuring that a suitable training capability was developed for SBIRS Increment 2 delivery. We identified critical requirements and recommended deletion of non-critical requirements to allow System Program Office (SPO) more flexibility in acquiring an affordable capability that will meet the needs of the system operators. DRC represented AFSPC/A5FS during the SBIRS Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) and Cryptographic Working Group meetings to identify and establish equipment needs and availability dates, critical to ensuring the right part, at the right place, at the right time.

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