U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

Lightweight M3A1(FY14 FCT)

29 April 2014

Kevin J. Finch APM MAAWS

kevin.finch@us.army.mil973-724-5209

U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command

Level 1 ReviewSpider XM7

10 May 2010

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Joseph TurciRDAR-MEM-S

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Lightweight M3A1

M3 Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle M3A1 Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifle

Weight: 22lbsLength: 42 inchesConstruction: Steel/Carbon Fiber Shot Counter: NOAdjustable: YES (limited)

Weight: < 15lbsLength: 39 inchesConstruction: Titanium/Carbon Fiber Shot Counter: YESAdjustable: YES (multiple points)

Titanium Barrel

Improved Carbon Fiber Wrap Integrated Shot Counter

Shorter/Lighter Venturi

Adjustable

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Program Execution

• Acquisition Strategy: Commodity Procurement Programs – “streamlined process”

• Contracting Strategy: IDIQ Contract – FFP Contract

• Test Strategy: Collaborate/ Synchronize PM Qualification Tests with Prime Vendor’s Serial Type Tests (STT)

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Synchronize Tests

PM Qualification Tests Vendor STT

*Significant reduction in Program Cost & Schedule

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• Reduces overall cost and schedule – “rapid transition to field”

• Reduces Soldier/Operator load - > 7lb reduction in weapon system weight – “significant vs. marginal weight savings”

• Provides Soldier/Operator with improved/modular capability over current legacy weapon system – “growth potential”

FCT Program Impact

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• Early and Frequent Soldier/Operator Involvement:• Conduct periodic User Evaluations/Jury – “solicit feedback” • Soldier/Operator involvement during developmental/qualification tests

• Clearly Defined/Testable Requirements - “reduces program risk”

• Streamlined Acquisition Process:• Conduct detailed Source Selection – “Bid Sample Test”• Synchronize Test Matrix/Schedule - “reduces cost/schedule”• Request Vendor to donate test articles – “reduces cost/schedule”• Request Vendor to produce test articles on risk - “reduces schedule/program

risk”• Utilize multiple test centers/facilities – “reduces schedule/program risk”• Collaborate with other Service’s/Agencies - “reduces program risk” &

“increases program’s overall return on investment”

• Ensure your Contracting and Test Strategies are aligned with your Procurement Schedule

Lessons Learned

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Bottom Line

“Treat you program like a business”

Improve Customer Satisfaction

Increase Market Share

Reduce RDT&E / Life-cycle

Cost

Increase % of Return on

Investment

Leverage Expertise / K

nowledge

Partnerships/Collaborate

Efforts

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Questions?

Effective, Lethal & Survivable

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