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HQMC AO CourseHQMC AO CourseOctOct 2008
Aviation Department BriefAviation Department BriefLtCol Scott Clifton, APP-22
(Blue POM Coordinator)
OverviewOverview
Organization
Branch Functions
Programs
Current Issues
AO Resources
ENDSTATE WILL NOT BE AVIATION EXPERTS W/IN 25 MIN SLIDE 22 (RESOURCES FOR AO’S) IS THE MOST IMPORTANT
DISCLAIMER:
HQMC OrganizationHQMC Organization
Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DC/A)Deputy Commandant for Aviation (DC/A)
“Assists CMC in planning and coordinating staff activities on all matters related to
• organization, • equipment, • manpower, • training, • support
of Marine Corps aviation units and installations;
advises the CMC on systems acquisition and Joint matters related to aviation;
ensures Marine Corps aviation supports Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare AND is aligned with the overall Naval Aviation Program.”
DC / AVN
Bottom Line
“DC/A runs Marine Aviation.”
APDivision
Plans, Policies, and Requirements
ASDivision
Systems and Support
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS AVIATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS AVIATION ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
CMCCMC
DC(A)DC(A)
ASMASMASLASL AABAABAPCAPCAPWAPWAPPAPP
APP-2PROGRAMS &
BUDGET
APP-2PROGRAMS &
BUDGET
APP-3PLANS &POLICY
APP-3PLANS &POLICY
MAINTENANCEMAINTENANCE
AVIATIONSUPPORT
AVIATIONSUPPORT
AIRCRAFTMAINTENANCE
AIRCRAFTMAINTENANCE
AVIATIONSUPPLY
AVIATIONSUPPLY
PROGRAMDEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMDEVELOPMENT
WEAPONSREQUIREMENTS
WEAPONSREQUIREMENTS
AVIATIONMANPOWER
AVIATIONMANPOWER
HQMC ATCOHQMC ATCO
INTEROPERABILITYINTEROPERABILITY
COMMAND&
CONTROL
COMMAND&
CONTROL
ADMINISTRATIVEFUNCTIONS
ADMINISTRATIVEFUNCTIONS
SECURITYSECURITY
AVIATIONEIS/MILCON
AVIATIONEIS/MILCON
ADC(A) – AA/AP(USMC)
ADC(A) – AA/AP(USMC)
ADC(A) – AA/AP(USN)
ADC(A) – AA/AP(USN)
“The Aviation Hallway”(Corridor 4/5, 4th & 5th floor)
APP-4TTF
APP-4TTF
Vacant
Formulate policypolicy for Marine Aviation
Execute the development and acquisition of systemsacquisition of systems
Monitor and provide input to DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBEPPBE) processes
Ensure aviation operational requirementsoperational requirements are supported
Determine aviation manpower requirements
Incorporate Reserve Mobilization requirements
Develop and update the AVIATION PLAN (AVPLAN)
Coordinate Aviation Logistics (with Navy counterpart organizations)
Review and recommend action on all JCS documents relating to aviation
Work with OPNAV Staff counterparts (N88…)Work with OPNAV Staff counterparts (N88…)
Aviation Department FunctionsAviation Department Functions
Aviation Department BranchesAviation Department Branches
Aviation Plans, Programs, Budget, and Joint/External/Congressional Matters Branch (APP)
Aviation Weapons Systems Requirements Branch (APW)
Aviation Support Manpower Branch (ASM)
Aviation Support Logistics Branch (ASL)
Aviation Command and Control Systems Branch (APC)
ASMASM ASLASLAPCAPCAPWAPWAPPAPP
Each branch has Subject Matter Experts on key issues
DC/A Focus of EffortDC/A Focus of Effort
SUSTAIN CURRENT OPERATIONSSUSTAIN CURRENT OPERATIONS
REMAIN ENGAGED IN THE CURRENT FIGHTREMAIN ENGAGED IN THE CURRENT FIGHT
MODERNIZE THE FORCEMODERNIZE THE FORCE
DCA GoalsDCA Goals
• Increased Readiness Increased In-Reporting (IR) rates Decreased out-of-reporting (OR) rates Reduced Depot TAT (Turn-Around-Time)
• Reduced Direct Maintenance Man-hours per Flight Hour (DMMH/FHP)
• Reduced Flight Hour Costs (CH-53E ~ $10K/hour)
• Extend Airframe Service Life for legacy aircraft (5-9 yrs)
• Achieve programmed service life for new platforms
• Increase health of organizational and intermediate level maintenance departmentsFight & Train Now…
And Posture The Marine Corps For The Future
Shadows on the Flight
Line
ProgramsPrograms
TransitionTransition
KC-130 F/R/T
CH-46ECH-53D
UH-1NAH-1W
PIONEER
CH-53E
F/A-18 A+/B/C/DAV-8B
EA-6B
VH-3/VH-60
“Old” AVLOG
“Old” MACCS(many systems)
KC-130J
MV-22
CH-53K
AH-1ZUH-1Y
F-35 JSF
VUAV
VH-71
“NEW” MACCSCAC2S / G/ATOR
AEA
“NEW” AVLOGMALSP IIMALSP II
KC-130JKC-130J
• Currently flying in Iraq (6 Aircraft)Currently flying in Iraq (6 Aircraft)• IOC: 2005IOC: 2005• Total Force: Total Force: KC-130T: 28*KC-130T: 28* KC-130J: 51KC-130J: 51
Issue:Issue: Change POR to 79 from 51 (“in process” at NAVAIR Change POR to 79 from 51 (“in process” at NAVAIR Air 1.0)Air 1.0)
*Reserve KC-130T’s to be replaced by KC-130J’sIOC = Initial Operational Capability ~ Squadron or Detachment ready to deploy/operatePOR = Program Of Record
• IOC: Declared 1 JUN 07IOC: Declared 1 JUN 07 Objective: 360 MV-22sObjective: 360 MV-22s
• VMM-266VMM-266 Currently deployed to OIFCurrently deployed to OIF
•VMM-261VMM-261 In TransitionIn Transition
• 2 Squadrons per year2 Squadrons per year
IssueIssue::• ObsolescenceObsolescence• InteroperabilityInteroperability• DWSDWS
MV-22 OspreyMV-22 Osprey
UH-1Y & AH-1ZUH-1Y & AH-1Z
•Program of RecordProgram of Record•UH-1YUH-1Y
IOC: FY-08IOC: FY-08 Obj: 100 (Obj: 100 (126126))
•AH-1ZAH-1Z IOC: FY-11IOC: FY-11 Obj: 180 (Obj: 180 (223223))
•Build New StrategyBuild New Strategy•New HMLA-467New HMLA-467
23 Oct 0823 Oct 08•Program Goal is for 3 new HMLA squadrons.Program Goal is for 3 new HMLA squadrons.
IssueIssue: Production Capacity vs Need to Replace A/C: Production Capacity vs Need to Replace A/C
Can’t get here fast enoughCan’t get here fast enough
STOVL Joint Strike FighterSTOVL Joint Strike Fighter
• First Flight First Flight June 2008June 2008
• IOC: FY-12IOC: FY-12• Objective: 420 Objective: 420 • Program of RecordProgram of Record
• Eglin AFB Integrated Training Center (ITC) 2010Eglin AFB Integrated Training Center (ITC) 2010 PCS 2009PCS 2009 VMFAT-501 LtCol Jim “Baja” Wellons VMFAT-501 LtCol Jim “Baja” Wellons
IssueIssue: Schedule vs USN Concerns: Schedule vs USN Concerns
No formal definition commonly used to mean a defined need that has survived the POM process and is in the FYDP.
CH-53K CH-53K
GWOT MVP, but we’re burning out the ol’ workhorse
• AoA: “New build” most cost-effective (vs. SLEP)
• 53K is derivative design of CH-53E New blades New cockpit New cargo handling Drive train improvements
• Planned IOC: 2015
Issue: Sustaining CH-53E to meet CH-53K
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (Shadow)(Shadow)
• VMU ReOrganization / Transition VMU-1 / VMU-2 transition to SHADOW Stand-up VMU-3 in FY-08 Triple number of systems in each VMU (FY-
09)• Creates detachment capability in the VMU
• TIER II – new start in FY-08 Planned IOC FY-11
Command and Control Command and Control SystemsSystems
C2 ProgramsC2 Programs
• ATNAVICS – Replacing the currently fielded MATCALS Airport Surveillance Radar, Precision Approach Radar, and C2 Sub-Systems.
• CAC2S - replaces six disparate legacy platforms and provides expeditionary and common C2 platforms for Marine Aviation.
• G/ATOR - 3D HMMWV mounted, short / medium range radar: • IOC Increment I FY 12 (FOC Increment IV FY17)
• GBAD – Sustain / Modernize / Conducting secondary mission in OIF.
Legacy Platform ModernizationLegacy Platform Modernization
• AV-8B• Dual Mode Laser Guided Bomb• Litening AT Block I
• F/A-18• ECP-583• ATARS SSR (F/A-18D)• Litening AT Block I
• EA-6B• ICAP III
• KC-130 F / R / T• Night Vision Lighting• ASE
• CH-46E• Engine Compressor Blade Coating (TiN)• ASE Improvements: LAIRCM, Forward Firing ALE
Buckets• Lightweight Armor / Seats
• AH-1W• NTSU, CCU, TVDL, HDTS, Linkless Feed
• UH-1N• BRITESTAR Block II
• CH-53E• Engine Reliability (ERIP), DIRCM, CNS/ATM (Glass
Cockpit)
Current IssuesCurrent Issues
• GWOT (OIF – OEF – HOA – MEU – WestPac)
• Transition / Transformation (TTFs)
• TACAIR Integration
• Safety
• Grow the force, Rebalancing capabilities
Resources for Action OfficersResources for Action Officers
AVPLAN (web site)
“Brain Book”
Official tasks: EA = Col Busby (703) 614-1010/1022)
APP-24: LtCol Coerr (Elmer: (703) 693-8452 / [email protected])
APP-23: Maj Ebitz (Kibbles: (703) 693-8303 / [email protected])
APP-22: LtCol Clifton (Tracker: (703) 693-8461 / [email protected])
http://hqinet001.hqmc.usmc.mil/AVN/
MOST IMPORTANT
If your issue involves something that comes on or off an aircraft…coordinate with AVN!
People – Ordnance – Electrons – Support – Ideas – ANYTHING
Why Marines win in The BuildingThe Building & on The HillThe Hill
Coordinated & prompt staff action: CONSISTENT, DEFENDABLE POSITION
CONTACTS – PERSONALITY – REPUTATION – RESPONSIVENESS
Final ThoughtsFinal Thoughts
PPBE course (WBB Inc: How Washington Works) Navy Capitol Hill Workshop (GAI: Gov’t Affairs Inst)
