FIGURE 1 SMART MUNITION QUALIFICATION PROCESS FOR FOREIGN SYSTEMS
Phase I Paper studies
Phase II Initial data collection
Phase III Engineering tests
Phase IV Qualification
Phase V Final report
STEP BY STEP
PM CAS developed a five-step qualification process to make sure that U.S. defense items work properly with those of foreign partner nations. The process can be adapted by any PEO to its own potential sales. (SOURCE: PM CAS)
industrial base. Te PGK is a premier, low-cost device that uses GPS technology and can turn conventional 155 mm artillery munitions into near-precision munitions, reducing collateral damage and the logistics burden for the warfighter. As such, it’s attractive to foreign buyers. Te product manager for guided precision munitions and mortar systems (PM GPM2S), under PEO Ammunition’s project manager for combat ammunition systems (PM CAS), manages the PGK. Orbital ATK Inc. of Dulles, Virginia, is the prime contractor.
As PGK continues into full-rate production, partner nations have shown great interest in evaluating this capability to ensure that the product meets their requirements for performance and safety standards. However, a disciplined process for evaluating the potential use of PGK in foreign systems had to be developed, including working with the foreign partner at each step so it could make informed decisions.
PM CAS has developed a five-step process that can be tailored by any PEO with programs that need to integrate with a for- eign platform. Te PM CAS program assesses commonality and interoperability before qualifying PM CAS precision products on a foreign weapon or platform.
For partner nations that have a signed memorandum of under- standing (MOU) and associated agreements with the U.S. government, a project arrangement (PA) can be developed
with the partner nation to assess compatibility. PM CAS proj- ect officers engage closely with DASA(DE&C) and U.S. Army Security Assistance Command (USASAC) to gain approval to start exploratory discussions with a partner nation to develop a framework for a collaborative PA. Te PA is jointly managed, and the costs and benefits are shared equitably based on an existing MOU between governments. A successful PA benefits both nations in understanding risks before developing a letter of request.
HOW THE APPROVAL PROCESS WORKS As PGK is qualified on U.S. government 39-caliber 155 mm platforms and ammunition, PAs provide the framework neces- sary to assess standardization and interoperability with foreign 155 mm ammunition and 52-caliber weapon platforms. Project officers work closely with partner nations to conduct explor- atory discussions to draft a PA that defines the overall objectives, scope of work, schedule and sharing of tasks.
Project officers develop the PA documents, and then DASA(DE&C) officers and negotiators process the PA through the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, partner nation negotiators and the Office of the Secretary of Defense for approval to sign the PA.
Once both governments have signed the PA, project officers coordinate with partner nations to execute it.
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