Navy Training System Plan

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DRAFT

NAVY TRAINING SYSTEM PLAN

FOR THE

AIRBORNE MINE NEUTRALIZATION SYSTEM

N75-NTSP-P-30-0101/D

JANUARY 2001

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Airborne Mine Neutralization System, hereafter referred to as the AMNS, is a Navy Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM) weapon system developed for rapid reconnaissance and assessment of potential Mine Like Object threats; organic detection, avoidance, and force self-protection for Carrier Battle Group and Amphibious Ready Group assets; and the clearance of mine threats, including rapid breakthrough chokepoints. The AMNS is operated by, and deployed from, the MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopter by Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) Squadrons to hunt, neutralize, and destroy bottom, close-tethered, and in-volume sea mine threats, by using a remote controlled vehicle, identified as a Neutralizer. There are two types of neutralizers. The Expendable Neutralizer is conventional, non-nuclear, live ordnance, which neutralizes or destroys mine threats in place. The Training Neutralizer is practice, inert ordnance, which is reusable for minehunting training and reconnaissance missions. The AMNS is an Acquisition Category II program currently in Phase II of the Weapon System Acquisition Process, Engineering and Manufacturing Development. The AMNS Initial Operational Capability for the MH-53E Helicopter is classified. Future program plans include integrating the AMNS aboard the organic AMCM platform, MH-60S.

The AMNS maintenance concept is based upon the overall objective to ensure components and Support Equipment (SE) are available to fulfill commitments of operational activities and provide the means to restore unserviceable units and SE to serviceable condition with minimal downtime. Maintenance functions, excluding the Training and Expendable Neutralizers, are currently allocated to the Organizational Level (O-Level) and Depot Level (D-Level) of maintenance, as defined in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), OPNAVINST 4790.2G. Maintenance personnel assigned to the HM Squadrons AMCM Systems Maintenance Department (Work Centers 16A/B) from the aviation source ratings with Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code 8391 will perform O-Level maintenance. Additionally Maintenance personnel assigned to the Aircraft Maintenance Department (Work Center 230) in various aviation ratings with no specific NEC code including Aviation Ordnancemen will perform aircraft configuration and O-Level maintenance when the system is installed in the aircraft or in their custody. Either the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or approved repair facility will perform D-Level maintenance. Maintenance functions for the Training and Expendable Neutralizers are currently allocated to the three levels of maintenance, O-Level, Intermediate Level, and D-Level as defined in the Naval Ordnance Maintenance Management Program (NOMMP), OPNAVINST 8000.16. O-Level maintenance will be performed by those personnel in the departments and work centers identified above. Naval Air Station Weapons Department and shipboard aviation ordnance personnel will perform I-Level maintenance. The OEM or approved repair facility will perform D-Level maintenance.

The AMNS will require an aircrew manning of seven: pilot, co-pilot, and five enlisted aircrewmen. This is standard crew manning for various AMCM missions. It is anticipated that the AMNS will require no additional operator, maintenance, or tactics billets above those identified in current MH-53E HM Squadron Manning Documents.

The AMNS maintenance training concept is O-Level maintenance for non-ordnance AMNS units, as outlined in the NAMP, and O-Level and I-Level maintenance for ordnance AMNS units, as outlined in the NOMMP. Initial and follow-on training will be provided to AMNS operators, maintenance, and tactics personnel. Government personnel will provide initial training to operator, maintenance, and tactics instructors and the first cadre of operator, maintenance, and tactics Fleet personnel. Follow-on training for operators will be conducted at the AMCM Weapon Systems Training School, Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Virginia. Follow-on training for HM maintenance personnel will be conducted at Maintenance Training Unit (MTU) 1031, Naval Air Maintenance Training Unit, NS Norfolk, Virginia. Follow-on training for Naval Air Station Weapons Department and shipboard aviation ordnance personnel will be conducted at MTU-4032, NS Norfolk, MTU-4030, NS Mayport, Florida, MTU-4035, NAS Whidbey Island, Washington, and MTU-4033, NAS North Island, California. Follow-on training for tactics personnel will be conducted at the Mine Warfare Training Center, NS Ingleside, Texas.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Executive Summary i

List of Acronyms iv

Preface... viii

PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA

A. Nomenclature-Title-Program I-1

B. Security Classification I-1

C. Manpower, Personnel, and Training Principals I-1

D. System Description I-2

E. Developmental Test and Operational Test I-2

F. Aircraft and/or Equipment/System/Subsystem Replaced I-3

G. Description of Development I-3

H. Concepts I-8

I. Onboard (In-Service) Training I-22

J. Logistics Support I-23

K. Schedules I-24

Government-Furnished Equipment and Contractor-Furnished Equipment

Training Requirements I-24

M. Related NTSPs and Other Applicable Documents I-25

PART II - BILLET AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS II-1

PART III - TRAINING REQUIREMENTS III-1

PART IV - TRAINING LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS IV-1

PART V - MPT MILESTONES V-1

PART VI - DECISION ITEMS/ACTION REQUIRED VI-1

PART VII - POINTS OF CONTACT VII-1

LIST OF ACRONYMS
ACDU	Active Duty
AD	Aviation Machinist's Mate
AE	Aviation Electrician's Mate
AIMD	Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department
AM	Aviation Structural Mechanic
AMCM	Airborne Mine Countermeasures
AME	Aviation Structural Mechanic, Safety Equipment
AMH	Aviation Structural Mechanic, Hydraulics
AMNS	Airborne Mine Neutralization System
AMS	Aviation Structural Mechanic, Structures
AMTCS	Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System
AO	Aviation Ordnanceman
AOB	Average on Board
AT	Avionics Technician
ATS	Acoustic Tracking System
AWSTS	AMCM Weapon Systems Training School

BIT	Built-In Test
BITE	Built-In Test Equipment

CFY	Current Fiscal Year
CIN	Course Identification Number
CM	Corrective Maintenance
CNO	Chief of Naval Operations
COTS	Commercial off-the-Shelf

D-Level	Depot Level
DA	Developing Agency
DSA	Davit and Sheave Assembly
LIST OF ACRONYMS
DT&E	Developmental Test and Evaluation

EOD	Explosive Ordnance Disposal
ETJ	Electronic Training Jacket

FOC	Fiber Optic Communication
FY	Fiscal Year

GFE	Government Furnished Equipment
GPS	Global Positioning System

HM	Helicopter Mine Countermeasures

I-Level	Intermediate Level

IOC	Initial Operational Capability
IPB	Illustrated Parts Breakdown
IWA	In-Water Assembly

J-Box	Junction Box

LBA	Launch Box Assembly
LORA	Level of Repair Analysis
LRIP	Low Rate Initial Production

MCM	Mine Countermeasures
MIR	Mission Interface Removables
MP	Maintenance Plan
MPT	Manpower, Personnel, and Training
LIST OF ACRONYMS
MTU	Maintenance Training Unit

NAMTRAGRU DET	Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment
NAMTRAU	Naval Air Maintenance Training Unit
NAS	Naval Air Station
NATEC	Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command
NATOPS	Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization
NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA	Naval Surface Warfare Center, Coastal Systems Station
NDI	Non-Developmental Item
NEC	Navy Enlisted Classification
NE&SS	Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems
NOMMP	Naval Ordnance Maintenance Management Program
NOBC	Naval Officer Billet Classification
NS	Naval Station
NTSP	Navy Training System Plan

O-Level	Organizational Level
OCC	Operator Control Console
OEM	Original Equipment Manufacturer
OPO	OPNAV Principal Official
OPEVAL	Operational Evaluation
OPNAVINST	Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction
OS	Operations Specialist

PEO (MUW)	Program Executive Officer, Mine and Undersea Warfare
PM	Preventive Maintenance
PMS	Program Manager, Surface
PNEC	Primary Navy Enlisted Classification
LIST OF ACRONYMS
PSE	Peculiar Support Equipment

QUAL/CERT	Qualification/Certification

RFOU	Ready For Operational Use
RFT	Ready For Training

SAU	Safe and Arming Unit
SE	Support Equipment
SELRES	Selected Reserve
SNEC	Secondary Navy Enlisted Classification

TA	Training Agency
TAR	Training and Administration of Reserve
TD	Training Device
TECHEVAL	Technical Evaluation
TFMMS	Total Force Manpower Management System
TM	Technical Manual
TP II+	Track Point II Plus
TSA	Training Support Activity
TTE	Technical Training Equipment

UIC	Unit Identification Code

WRA	Weapons Replaceable Assembly
WSESRB	Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board

PREFACE

This Draft Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) for the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS) identifies training and support for the system that will be deployed and operated from the MH-53E by the Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) Squadrons in support of Airborne Mine Countermeasures (AMCM). Future development of the AMNS will see the system deployed from the MH-60S helicopter in support of Organic AMCM. AMNS training and support data pertaining to the MH-60S will be addressed in a separate NTSP. This NTSP complies with guidelines set forth in the Navy Training Requirements Documentation Manual, OPNAV Publication P-751-1-9-97, and reflects the latest information available. Although detailed system characteristics, capabilities, and functions are classified, the contents of this NTSP are unclassified.

N75-NTSP-P-30-0101/D

January 2001

PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA

A. NOMENCLATURE-TITLE- PROGRAM.

1. Nomenclature-Title-Acronym. Airborne Mine Neutralization System, (AMNS).

2. Program Element. Hardware, Training Budget Activity 3, P-1, AMCM Navy Resource Model 33248 - Spares, repair parts, BA-8, 43S0.

B. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION. Detailed data on the capabilities and limitations are classified. Information of this nature can be obtained from the Program Executive Officer Mine and Undersea Warfare (PEO [MUW]) Program Manager Surface, Airborne Mine Defense (PMS210).

1. System Characteristics Confidential

2. Capabilities Confidential

3. Functions Confidential

C. MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING PRINCIPALS.

OPNAV Principle Official (OPO) Program Sponsor: CNO (N752)

OPO Resource Sponsor: CNO (N752)

Development Agency: PEO (MUW)

(PMS210)

Development Support Activity NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA (Code A21)

Training Agency CINCLANTFLT

CINCPACFLT

CNET

COMNAVRESFOR

Training Support Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA205)

Manpower and Personnel Mission Sponsor CNO (N12)

NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4, PERS-404)

Director of Naval Training: CNO (N7)

D. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. Operational Uses. The AMNS is a Navy AMCM remote controlled mine neutralization system. The system is being developed for the purpose of neutralizing bottom, close-tethered, and in-volume sea mine threats by using remote controlled expendable vehicles identified as Neutralizers, launched from a MH-53E AMCM Helicopter. The destruction of mines is achieved by a shaped charge, which is integrated into the Neutralizer. Mission data from previous AMCM missions is used to determine approximate target position and helicopter-to-target safe standoff distance. The Neutralizers on-board camera provides target identification. The system is intended for use in support of amphibious operations and clearance of port approaches.

2. Foreign Military Sales. Currently there are no plans for Foreign Military Sales or any other sources under the AMNS program.

DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND OPERATIONAL TEST. The Draft Test and Evaluation Master Plan, Number 1598, for MH-53E AMNS, dated August 2000, documents the overall structure and objectives of the AMNS Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) program.

DT-IIA (MH-53E Integration Test), which is planned to commence January 2001, verifies AMNS interface and operational supportability aboard the MH-53E helicopter and demonstrates AMNS readiness for Technical Evaluation (TECHEVAL).

DT-IIB (TECHEVAL) demonstrates AMNS readiness for Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) and is planned to commence March 2001 at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Coastal Systems Station (NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA) in Panama City, Florida. DT-IIB will be conducted in three segments:

Shipboard Testing (Inert) will be conducted from March 19 to April 20, 2001.

MH-53E Testing (Inert) will be conducted from April 23 to June 15, 2001.

MH-53E Testing (Explosive) will be conducted from April 23 to June 15, 2001 and will be conducted at a site approved for explosive testing.

Lockheed Martin Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems (NE&SS) provided TECHEVAL training for Navy DT&E personnel in May 2000. NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA civilian technicians will conduct Aircrew Training Shipboard for pilots, aircrewmen, ordnance handlers, and maintenance personnel supporting TECHEVAL in January 2001.

OT-II (OPEVAL) will be conducted to determine the operational effectiveness and operational suitability of the AMNS, as integrated in the MH-53E Helicopter, and provide a recommendation regarding Fleet introduction. OT II is planned to commence October 2001 at the NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA.

OPEVAL Training will be conducted for OPTEVFOR, VX-1, and fleet pilots, aircrewmen, and maintenance personnel supporting OPEVAL in September 2001. For OPEVAL, NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA pilots and aircrewmen will conduct training for fleet pilots and aircrewmen. NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA civilian technicians will train fleet maintenance personnel. NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA tactics personnel will provide training for fleet tactics personnel.

F. AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED. The AMNS will not replace or augment any other system in the Mine Countermeasures (MCM) inventory.

G. DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT.

1. Functional Description. The AMNS system is divided into three major tactical subsystems, and non-aircraft support equipment: The Operator Control Subsystem, Launch and Handling Subsystem, and the Neutralizer Subsystem. The three subsystems include an equipment configuration based on modified Non Developmental Item (NDI), Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and newly designed components. All the AMNS equipment has the versatility for "roll-on/roll-off" use on the MH-53E helicopter. The following paragraphs describe each of the AMNS subsystems and ancillary components.

a. Operator Control Console. The Operator Control Console (OCC) is a modified NDI console and is a part of the Console Assembly, which is pallet-mounted and consists of two operator seats and the OCC. The OCC receives processes, records, and displays data from and issues control commands to the Neutralizer. The OCC is used for directing both the Expendable and Training Neutralizer types to the mine target using an Acoustic Tracking System (ATS) and Neutralizer tracking data. Both Neutralizer types can be controlled from the OCC using different assigned data sets and different branch paths in the same control software. Additional functions include the pre-launch testing of the OCC including TP II+ and GPS interfaces. The OCC can also be used for training and mission replay. The following modifications were made to the console to support the AMNS Program:

(1) The Power Supply Unit was changed from 115V / 60 Hz to 115V / 400 Hz in order to fulfill MH-53E helicopter requirements.

(2) The console internal wiring was modified to meet the Track Point II Plus (TP II+) interface and the helicopter Global Positioning System (GPS) interface adaptations.

(3) Mounting holes were added to attach the CUT / RELEASE switch panel.

(a) Provide English text and existing U.S. Navy ASCII symbology.

(b) Provide different operations for Built-In Test (BIT), launching and guidance.

(c) Coordinate transformations from absolute to relative to the In-Water Assembly (IWA) for target and Neutralizer positions.

b. Launch and Handling. The Launch and Handling Subsystem consists of a Winch Modification Kit (WMK), IWA, Davit/Sheave Assembly (DSA), Launch Box Assembly (LBA) and IWA Cradle.

The WMK consists of an umbilical cable designed specifically for the AMNS, a slip ring assembly and a stationary Junction Box (J-Box) mounted to the AMCM Single Winch II, which is used to provide communication between the OCC, IWA, and the Neutralizers. A rotating connection is mounted inside of the winch drum in order to connect the umbilical cable to the slip ring assembly. The umbilical cable is color coded in order to provide visual cues for the port or starboard rampman to aid in determining that the Neutralizer is approximately two meters above the water just prior to release, and again when submerging the IWA to the desired depth as operations are about to commence. The stationary J-Box provides power from the helicopter platform to the cut and release mechanism located in the IWA. This J-Box mounts to the winch assembly structure and allows the slip ring to terminate to it. The Cut and Release Switch Panel is part of the WMK, but is physically mounted on the OCC. The release switch requires two conscious operator actions to cut the fiber-optic cable to the Neutralizer prior to retrieving the IWA back into the helicopter.

The IWA consolidates elements of a NDI TP II+ ATS in a single cylindrical tube housing to facilitate Neutralizer launch and tracking operations from a helicopter. The IWA also contains a fiber-optic cable cutter and Neutralizer release mechanism, which are remotely activated by the OCC operator from within the helicopter.

When the Neutralizer is approximately two meters above the surface of the water, the operator commands the release mechanism to drop the Neutralizer from its position below the IWA. When the Neutralizer has transited to a safe distance, the IWA is lowered to a depth of approximately two meters below the surface of the water. After the Neutralizer has performed its mission, the cable cutter is actuated by the operator, cutting the fiber-optic cable to the B-spool and allowing the IWA to be hoisted back into the helicopter without danger of the fiber-optic cable fouling the helicopters rotors. The IWA processing section contains the TP II+ hardware and power supply, as well as the Neutralizer release mechanisms and fiber-optic cable cutter. The in-water umbilical connection is made at the IWA processing section end cap. Once inside, the umbilical cable elements are broken out into three distinct functions: Neutralizer FO data link, TP II+ data link, and power for cut and release.

The DSA is used for streaming of the IWA and Neutralizer and recovery of the IWA after target neutralization. The DSA interfaces with the MH-53E Helicopter structure by securing it to the litter clips provided inside the helicopter. The DSA is supported on both sides of the helicopter. The davit structure is used to mount the sheave assembly that is used to lower the IWA and Neutralizer combination into the water.

The LBA consists of a multi-function launcher system configured to allow four Neutralizers to be deployed from the MH-53E Helicopter. The LBA provides secure housing for the Neutralizers throughout the time the Neutralizers are onboard the helicopter. The LBA is located on the airframe centerline, just forward of the stub ramp. The LBA is secured to the flight deck and has vibration-isolating mounts on the bottom side to provide vibration energy absorption.

The IWA Cradle is used to hold and support the IWA during transit to the target destination. The IWA Cradle is secured to the ramp deck, using non-adjustable and adjustable tie downs.

c. Neutralizer. The Neutralizer is housed in a self-propelled, remotely controlled vehicle that incorporates sensors needed to relocate and identify a mine target. There are two types of Neutralizers: Expendable Neutralizer (C-version), and Training Neutralizer (I-version). The Expendable Neutralizer, shown in Figure I-1, is a fiber-optic, cable-guided, self-propelled, mine neutralizer used to destroy bottom, close-tethered, and in-volume sea mine threats. The Expendable Neutralizer incorporates sensors for mine relocation and identification, propulsion and control subsystems, plus a shaped charge warhead for mine target neutralization. Mine targets are neutralized by the use of a shaped charge either by sympathetic detonation or by damaging the mine casing rendering the mine inoperative. Expendable Neutralizers are negatively buoyant and used for only one mission. Once the Expendable Neutralizer is released from the IWA, recovery of the Expendable Neutralizer is not possible due to safety reasons. The warhead arming process is irreversible. In the case of a mission where the target is not acquired or the mission is aborted, either warhead sterilization or warhead self-destruction is performed. This is dependent on which stage of the arming sequence the neutralizer is in at the time.

Figure I-1. EXPENDABLE NEUTRALIZER

Expendable Neutralizer consists of the following:

Four propulsion motor/propeller units with their own drive electronics
One vertical thruster
Sensors including magnetic compass, inclinometer, roll and pitch, echo sounder, and pressure
Electronics Cage
Homing Sonar
Power supply system consisting of a electronics box battery and four propulsion lithium battery packs
Warhead and Safe and Arming Unit (SAU)
Camera and Spotlight
Transponder/Responder

The Training Neutralizer is used to train the operators how to detect and neutralize bottom, close-tethered, and in-volume sea mine threats. The Training Neutralizer can also be used to inspect and identify potential mine targets. Additionally the Training Neutralizer will be utilized to support maintenance training. The Training Neutralizer does not contain a warhead, is positively buoyant and recoverable. It has been designed to be reusable and to support multiple training missions. The Training Neutralizer incorporates all of the operational features of the Expendable Neutralizer except the following:

Training Neutralizer uses lead weights in place of the Warhead and SAU.
The Power supply system consists of four battery packs, each pack having six rechargeable Nickel Cadmium cell batteries wired in series.
Transponder - A flash beacon is attached to the top of the responder to aid in recovery of the Training Neutralizer.
Communication between the OCC and Neutralizers is achieved through the Fiber-Optic Communication (FOC) spools. The Expendable Neutralizers utilize only the Expendable A/B FOC spools. Training Neutralizers may utilize either the Expendable A/B FOC spools for aircraft operations or for shipboard use, the reusable ruggedized FOC spools.
The Expendable and Training Neutralizers utilize the same software that is resident in the OCC. The firmware in the Expendable and Training Neutralizers are the same. The type of Neutralizer is selectable from the OCC. Part of the BIT test is to verify the Neutralizer version connected to the OCC.

2. Physical Description. Table I-1 provides the approximate physical characteristics and locations of the AMNS on the MH-53E Helicopter. Weight data provided was taken from the Draft AMNS Systems Specification and are estimated values. Data will be updated to reflect actual values as they are provided.

TABLE I-1. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE AMNS
COMPONENTS	DEPTH	WIDTH	HEIGHT	WEIGHT	LOCATION
Operator Control Console (OCC)	47 in	25 in	58 in	654 lbs w/o pallet 720 lbs w/ pallet	Forward Cabin
Single Winch w/Modification Kit (WMK)	NA	*	NA	2000 lbs	Middle Cabin
Davit/Sheave Assembly (DSA)	NA	84 in	22 in	150 lbs	Aft Cabin Station 522
Launch Box Assembly (LBA)	72.5 in	56 in	29 in	687 lbs w/ four neutralizers	Aft Cabin Stations 442-522
In-Water Assembly (IWA)	60 in	21 in	27 in	180 lbs	Installed in IWA Cradle on ramp
Neutralizer	51.57 in	15.35 in	15.35 in	124 lbs	Installed in LBA

* Extension/protrusion from the existing winch envelope will not exceed seven inches.

3. New Development Introduction. The AMNS will be introduced as new production.

4. Significant Interfaces. The AMNS and its computer resources interface electrically and are compatible with the following:

a. MH-53E Helicopter

b. The aircraft's GPS

Lockheed Martin will ensure the interoperability of the AMNS with these systems. Testing during all phases of deployment and production will verify this interoperability.

Note: The MH-53E must be configured with certain Mission Interface Removables (MIR) in order to carry out an AMNS mission. MIR major assemblies include the Console Assembly, Single Winch II Pallet Assembly with the WMK, LBA, cables IWA, and DSA.

5. New Features, Configurations, or Material. The AMNS is the first remotely controlled vehicle designed to neutralize mine threats from a Navy helicopter in support of AMCM.

H. CONCEPTS.

1. Operational Concept. The AMNS concept of operation is to neutralize bottom, close-tethered, and in-volume sea mine threats by using remote controlled expendable vehicles launched from a MH-53E Helicopter, operating from various surface ships (CV, LHA, LPD, and MCS) and shore-based sites. As with all other AMCM systems, the AMNS will be modular, so it can be readily installed in, and removed from, the MH-53E helicopter. The system represents a capability that does not exist in the current MCM inventory.

2. Maintenance Concept. The AMNS maintenance concept is based upon the overall objective to ensure components and Support Equipment (SE) are available to fulfill commitments of operational activities and provide the means to restore unserviceable units and SE to serviceable condition with minimal downtime. Maintenance functions, excluding the Training and Expendable Neutralizers, are currently allocated to the Organizational Level (O-Level) and Depot Level (D-Level) of maintenance, as defined in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 4790.2G. Maintenance personnel assigned to the AMCM Systems Maintenance Department (Work Centers 16A/B) from the aviation source ratings with Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) code 8391 will perform O-Level maintenance. Additionally Maintenance personnel assigned to the Aircraft Maintenance Department (Work Center 230) in various aviation ratings with no specific NEC code will perform aircraft configuration and O-Level maintenance when the system is installed in the aircraft or in their custody. Either the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or approved repair facility will perform D-Level maintenance.

Maintenance functions for the Training and Expendable Neutralizers are currently allocated to the three levels of maintenance, O-Level, Intermediate Level, and D-Level as defined in the Naval Ordnance Maintenance Management Program (NOMMP), OPNAVINST 8000.16. Those personnel in the departments and work centers identified above will provide o-Level maintenance.

Naval Air Station (NAS) Weapons Department and shipboard aviation ordnance personnel will provide I-Level maintenance. The OEM or approved repair facility will accomplish D-Level maintenance. Description for each level of maintenance is as follows:

Note: Work Center 230 personnel will perform uploading and downloading of the Expendable Neutralizer. Work Centers 16A/B personnel will not handle the Expendable Neutralizer.

a. Organizational.

(1) AMNS (excluding Training and Expendable Neutralizers). O-Level maintenance will be limited to pre-flight preparation; post-flight downloading; performing inspections; system corrosion control (includes cleaning and wash down of all components subjected to saltwater contact); pre- and post-flight self-tests; and removal and replacement of faulty Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA). It is anticipated that Aviation Structural Mechanics (AM), Avionics Technicians (AT), and Aviation Electrician's Mates (AE), with NEC code 8391, assigned to the squadron's AMCM Systems Maintenance Department (Work Centers 16A/B) will perform O-Level maintenance. Additionally, personnel in various aviation ratings with no specific NEC code including Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) assigned to the squadron's Aircraft Maintenance Department, Mission Configurations Branch (Work Center 230) are responsible for configuring (rigging/de-rigging) the aircraft for the assigned AMCM missions. These personnel will conduct pre- and post-flight self-tests and perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on installed equipment and equipment in their custody.

(a) Preventive Maintenance. Preventative Maintenance (PM) at the O-Level shall occur between missions and include limited scheduled maintenance consisting of pre- and post-flight inspections, operational readiness testing, and corrosion control.

(b) Corrective Maintenance. Corrective Maintenance (CM) will be limited to replacing faulty WRAs identified by system self-tests or visual inspection. No repairs will be attempted at the O-Level on WRAs containing electronics. When failure is indicated, WRAs will be returned to the OEM or designated depot maintenance activity for repair.

(2) Training Neutralizer. It is anticipated that ATs and AEs with NEC code 8391 assigned to the squadron's AMCM Systems Maintenance Department (Work Center 16B) will perform organizational maintenance. Aircraft Maintenance Department, Mission Configurations Branch (Work Center 230) personnel in various aviation ratings including AOs with no specific NEC code will perform O-Level maintenance on the Training Neutralizer when in their custody. Organizational maintenance includes the following:

Remove and install protective devices
Visual inspection for damage and corrosion
Cleaning of external surfaces and corrosion control
Uploading and downloading on aircraft, (W/C 230)
Neutralizer BIT
Battery removal and replacement (Training Neutralizer only)

(3) Expendable Neutralizer. Aircraft Maintenance Department, Mission Configurations Branch (Work Center 230) personnel in various aviation ratings with no specific NEC code including AOs will perform O-Level maintenance on the Expendable Neutralizer when in their custody. O-Level maintenance includes the following:

Remove and install protective devices
Visual inspection for damage and corrosion
Cleaning of external surfaces and corrosion control
Uploading and downloading on aircraft
Neutralizer BIT

b. Intermediate. Currently I-Level support for the AMNS (excluding the Training and Expendable Neutralizers) is not required. Due to the use of Nickel Cadmium batteries in the Training Neutralizer, I-Level personnel will be responsible for servicing these batteries. The Expendable Neutralizer is considered an All Up Round. Detailed I-Level requirements have not been identified although, they are anticipated to encompass those outlined in the NOMMP. The primary shore facilities for I-Level maintenance are the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Departments (AIMD) NAS Oceana Air Detachment, Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, Weapons Department, NS Norfolk, Virginia, AIMD Truax Field, NAS, Corpus Christi, Texas, and the Weapons Department, NAS Corpus Christi, Texas. The primary afloat facility for I-Level maintenance is AIMD and Weapons Department, MCS 12, USS INCHON. Detailed information on I-Level test and support equipment requirements is currently not available.

Note: Currently HM-14 Detachment One Bahrain I-Level maintenance requirements are supported by HM-14's I-Level technicians assigned to the detachment. It is anticipated that detachment I-Level personnel will also accomplish I-Level support for the Training Neutralizer batteries. Weapons Department, Bahrain will support I-Level requirements for the Expendable Neutralizer.

(1) Training Neutralizer. Currently, I-Level maintenance requirements for the Training Neutralizer will be limited to battery servicing.

(2) Expendable Neutralizer. Detailed I-Level maintenance requirements for the Expendable Neutralizer have not been identified and will necessitate further Level Of Repair Analysis (LORA). They are expected to encompass the requirements outlined in the NOMMP for an All Up Round.

c. Depot. The OEM or an approved D-Level repair facility will perform D-Level maintenance on the AMNS console and non-expendable subsystems. Subsystem and assemblies are returned to the D-Level for repairs in accordance with the AMNS Maintenance Plan (MP).

d. Interim Maintenance. Contractor Engineering and Technical Services with Lockheed Martin NE&SS will be employed during the interim support phase for repairs.

e. Life-Cycle Maintenance Plan. Life Cycle Maintenance Plan data will be developed as testing and evaluation of the initial systems is conducted and additional systems and support data are developed. This information will be added to future updates of this NTSP.

3. Manning Concept. Due to manpower requirement similarities, manning factors identified in the AN/AQS-14A Proposed NTSP, N85-NTSP-P-30-9903/P, March 2000 and current NEC code 8391 and 8226 HM squadron manning requirements were used as data points to determine preliminary manpower requirements for the AMNS. It is expected that operator, maintenance, and tactics tasks will be within the capabilities of the Navy's existing enlisted rating and officer Navy Officer Billet Classification structures. It is anticipated that introduction of the AMNS will require no additional operator, maintenance, or tactics personnel billets. As the AMNS MP and LORA are updated, preliminary estimates of minimum manning levels will be reviewed to determine the need for changes to manpower requirements. Refer to Part II of this NTSP for specific activity manpower requirements.

Title....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System Operator Initial Training
Description..........	Provides instructors and an initial cadre of fleet aircrewmen the basic skills necessary to stream, operate, and recover the AMNS. Ordnance training as it relates to handling of the Neutralizer.
Location...............	HM-14 NS Norfolk, Virginia HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi
Length..................	10 Days
RFT date..............	February 02, HM-14 February 03, HM-15
TTE/TD................	AMNS, Training Neutralizer, MH-53E
Prerequisites.........	Aircrewman qualified in the MH-53E Helicopter, NEC 8226

(3) Tactics. Tactics personnel.

Title....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System Mission Tactics Initial Training
Description..........	Provides instructors and an initial cadre of fleet tactics personnel the training necessary to properly plan mission requirements and conduct Post Mission Analysis for the AMNS.
Location...............	HM-14, TBD MWTC, TBD HM-15, TBD
Length..................	2 Days
RFT date..............	February 02, HM-14 February 02, MWTC February 03, HM-15
TTE/TD................	TBD
Prerequisites.........	Tactics personnel

(4) Maintenance. Instructors and initial cadre fleet personnel.

Title.....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System Organizational Level Maintenance Initial Training
Description...........	Provides instructors, AIMD (batteries), and an initial cadre of fleet (W/C 16B) personnel with the skills, knowledge, and techniques required to perform Organizational level maintenance and test procedures on electronic/electrical components for the AMNS. Ordnance training as it relates to handling of the Neutralizer.
Location...............	HM-14 NS Norfolk, Virginia HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas
Length..................	5 Days
RFT date...............	February 02, HM-14 February 03, HM-15
TTE/TD................	AMNS, Training Neutralizer
Prerequisites.........	AE, AT 8391

Title.....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System Organizational Level Maintenance Initial Training (Mechanical)
Description...........	Provides instructors and an initial cadre of Fleet (W/C 16A) personnel with the skills, knowledge, and techniques required to perform Organizational level maintenance and test procedures on mechanical components/Mission Interface Removables for the AMNS.
Location...............	HM-14 NS Norfolk, Virginia HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas
Length..................	5 Days
RFT date...............	February 02, HM-14 February 03, HM-15
TTE/TD................	AMNS
Prerequisites.........	AM 8391

Title.....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System, Organizational Level Maintenance and Aircraft Configuration Initial Training
Description..........	Provides instructors and an initial cadre of fleet maintenance (W/C 230) personnel with the skills, knowledge, and techniques required to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance, properly configure/de-configure the aircraft, safely handle the neutralizer, and operate BITE for the AMNS. Ordnance training as it relates to the Neutralizer.
Location...............	HM-14 NS Norfolk, Virginia HM-15 NAS Corpus Christi, Texas
Length..................	5 Days
RFT date...............	Feb 02, HM-14 Feb 03, HM-15
TTE/TD................	AMNS, Training Neutralizer, MH-53E
Prerequisites.........	AOs, including any W/C 230 personnel outside of the AO source rate. No specific NEC required.

Title.....................	Airborne Mine Neutralization System, Expendable Neutralizer Inspection, Safety, Handling, and Storage
Description..........	Provides instructors and an initial cadre of shore and shipboard Weapons Department aviation ordnance personnel with the skills, knowledge, and techniques required to safely handle, inspect, and store the Expendable Neutralizer.
Location...............	NS Norfolk, Virginia NAS Corpus Christi, Texas
Length..................	5 Days
RFT date...............	Feb 02, NS Norfolk Feb 03, NAS Corpus Christi
TTE/TD................	AMNS, Training Neutralizer, MH-53E
Prerequisites.........	Instructors, Weapons Department Aviation Ordnance personnel

Note: AMNS training will be added to the AMCM Pilot courses identified below. It is expected that it will have minor impact and cause no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets, therefore Pilot billet and course information will not be addressed in Sections II and III of this NTSP. Revision information reflecting AMNS training for the courses listed below is addressed in Element 4.d. of this NTSP. Additional information for the AMCM Pilot training tracks identified below can be found in the MH-53E Helicopter Proposed NTSP N88-NTSP-A-50-8417D/P, October 2000.

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

TRACK NUMBER

RFT DATE WITH AMNS

D-2C-2762

MH-53E Pilot AMCM Familiarization and OFT

D-2C-2780

D-2C-2781

June 2002, Refer to Element 4.d.

D-2C-2763

MH-53E AMCM Pilot Familiarization/OFT Refresher

D-2C-2784

D-2C-2787

June 2002, Refer to Element 4.d

Note: AMNS training will be added to the AMCM enlisted operator courses identified below. It is expected that it will have minor impact and cause no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets; therefore these courses will not be addressed in Sections II and III of this NTSP. Revision information reflecting AMNS training for the track associated course listed below is addressed in Element 4.d. of this NTSP. Additional AMCM Aircrew training information can be found in the MH-53E Helicopter Proposed NTSP N88-NTSP-A-50-8417D/P, October 2000.

COURSE NUMBER

COURSE TITLE

TRACK NUMBER

RFT DATE WITH AMNS

D-050-2732

MH-53E AMCM Fleet Replacement Aircrew Category III

D-050-2796

June 2002, Refer to Element 4.d.

D-050-2799

MH-53E AMCM Aircrewman Instructor Under Training

Stand Alone

*June 2002

*Add AMNS training. Change course length from 45 to 48 days. Course currently available at AWSTS NS Norfolk. RFT date with AMNS training is June 2002.

Note: AMNS training will be added to the Aviation Ordnance course identified below. It is expected that it will have minor impact and cause no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets; therefore billet and course information will not be addressed in Sections II and III of this NTSP. Revision information reflecting AMNS training for the course listed below is addressed in Element 4.d. of this NTSP.

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	TRACK NUMBER	RFT DATE WITH AMNS
C-646-4108	Air Launched Weapons Ordnance Supervisor	D/E-646-7007	June 2002, Refer to Element 4.d.

Note: AMNS training will be added to the AMCM systems maintenance course identified below. It is expected that it will have minor impact and cause no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets; therefore billet and course information will not be addressed in Sections II and III of this NTSP. Revision information reflecting AMNS training for the course listed below is currently under review and will be addressed in the next update of this NTSP.

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	TRACK NUMBER	RFT DATE WITH AMNS
C-647-9456	MH/CH-53E AMCM Organizational Maintenance	D-102-2727, D-601-2717, D-601-2721, D-602-2760	June 2002

Note: AMNS training will be added to the Mine Warfare courses identified below. It is expected that it will have minor impact and cause no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets; therefore billet and course information will not be addressed in Sections II and III of this NTSP. Revision information reflecting AMNS training for the courses listed below is currently under review and will be addressed in the next update of this NTSP.

COURSE NUMBER	COURSE TITLE	TRACK NUMBER	RFT DATE WITH AMNS
A-121-007	MCM MEDAL Supervisor	NA	June 2002
A-2G-2758	Mine Warfare Core	NA	June 2002

(1) Operator. The following information identifies the enlisted AMCM operator training track that will be moderately impacted by the addition of AMNS training.

Title......................	Airborne Mine Countermeasures Fleet Replacement Aircrewman Category I Pipeline
CIN......................	D-050-2793
Model Manager....	AWSTS, NS Norfolk
Description...........	This course is designed to provide the training necessary to enable MH-53E Aircrew trainees to meet those requirements set forth in the MH-53E Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) and to provide basic skills necessary to perform as a crewman in Fleet AMCM squadrons.
Location...............	AWSTS, NS Norfolk, Virginia
Length..................	54 days, (64 days with AMNS training and D-050-XXX1, AMNS Operator)
RFT date..............	Currently available, (FY02 with AMNS training and D-050-XXX1, AMNS Operator)
Skill identifier......	APO 8226
TTE/TD................	Major training devices required to support this training include the AMCM Stream and Recovery Module, MK-105 Training Device 2H107, and AN/AQS-14A Console Simulator. (FY02 AMNS with training Neutralizer).
Prerequisites.........	D-020-2791, MH-53E Fleet Replacement Aircrew (Utility) Category I Pipeline

(2) Maintenance. The following information identifies the AMCM maintenance training track that will be moderately impacted by the addition of AMNS training.

Title......................	Airborne Mine Countermeasures Electronic/Electrical Systems Organizational/Intermediate Level Maintenance
CIN......................	D-102-2727
Model Manager....	MTU-1031, NAMTRAU, NS Norfolk
Description...........	Provides ATs and AEs with the skills, knowledge, and techniques required to perform Organizational/Intermediate level maintenance and test procedures on AMCM systems.
Location...............	MTU-1031, NAMTRAU, NS Norfolk
Length..................	61 days, (82 days FY01 due to the addition of I-Level training), (87 days with C-102-XXX2, AMNS O-Level maintenance course included)
RFT date..............	Currently available (FY02 with C-102-XXX2, AMNS O-Level maintenance course)
Skill identifier......	AE, AT 8391
TTE/TD...............	The major training device required to support this training is the AN/AQS-14A Console Simulator. (FY02 AMNS with training Neutralizer).
Prerequisite..........	C-100-2020, Avionics Common Core Class A1 C-100-2018, Avionics Technician O-Level Class A1 C-602-2039, Aviation Electrician's Mate O-Level Strand Class A1 and or, C-602-2042, Aviation Electrician's Mate I-Level Strand Class A1 C-100-2017, Avionics Technician I-Level Class A1

c. Student Profiles. The following information depicts the profiles of students that will attend AMNS follow-on training.

SKILL IDENTIFIER	PREREQUISITE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
AE 8391	C-100-2020, Avionics Common Core Class A1 C-602-2039, Aviation Electrician's Mate O-Level Strand Class A1 C-602-2042, Aviation Electrician's Mate I-Level Strand Class A1
AM 8391	C-603-0175, Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures and Hydraulics) Class A1 C-603-0176, Aviation Structural Mechanic (Structures and Hydraulics) Organizational Level Strand Class A1
AO 6801	C-646-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Common Core Class A1 C-646-2013, Aviation Ordnanceman Course Weapons Department Strand Class A1
AT 8391	C-100-2020, Avionics Common Core Class A1 C-100-2018, Avionics Technician O-Level Class A1 C-100-2017, Avionics Technician I-Level Class A1
APO 8226	Q-050-1500, Naval Aircrewman Candidate School D-020-2791, MH-53E Fleet Replacement Aircrew (Utility) Category I Pipeline D/E-2D-0039, Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape

d. Training Pipelines. Revisions required to existing AMCM operator, maintenance, and tactics training tracks relating to follow-on training support for the AMNS are as follows. Due to this being new development training the extent of impact to these training tracks has been estimated. No new training tracks or NEC codes are required.

a. D-2C-2780, MH-53E AMCM Pilot Category I Pipeline and D-2C-2781, MH-53 AMCM Pilot Category II Pipeline. Revisions required are:

1) Revise D-2C-2762, MH-53E Pilot AMCM Familiarization and OFT. Add AMNS training information. Change course length from 33 to 35 days. Course currently available at AWSTS, NS Norfolk. RFT date with AMNS training is June 2002.

2) Change Category I total track length to 172 days. Change Category II total track length to 143 days.

b. D-2C-2784, MH-53E AMCM Pilot Category III Pipeline and D-2C-2787, MH-53 AMCM Pilot Category IV Pipeline. Revisions required are:

1) Revise D-2C-2763, MH-53E AMCM Pilot Familiarization/OFT Refresher. Add AMNS training information. Change course length from 10 to 11 days. Course currently available at AWSTS, NS Norfolk. RFT date with AMNS training is June 2002.

2) Change Category III total track length to 95 days. Change Category IV total track length to 68 days.

c. D-050-2793, MH-53E AMCM Fleet Replacement Aircrewman Category I Pipeline. Revisions required are:

1) Revise D-050-2709, MH-53E AMCM Fleet Replacement Aircrew Category 1. Add AMNS training information (equipment pre-flight, theory of operation, stream and recovery). Change course length from 50 to 53 days. Course currently available at AWSTS, NS Norfolk. RFT date with AMNS training is June 2002.

2) Add D-050-XXX1, AMNS Operator. Course length 5 days. Establish this course at AWSTS NS Norfolk. RFT date is June 2002.

3) Change total track length to 64 days.

d. D-050-2796, MH-53E AMCM Fleet Replacement Aircrew Category III Pipeline. Revisions required are:

1) Revise D-050-2732, MH-53E AMCM Fleet Replacement Aircrew Category III. Add AMNS refresher training. Change course length from 22 to 25 days. Course currently available at AWSTS, NS Norfolk. RFT date with AMNS training is June 2002.

2) Change total track length to 29 days.

e. D-102-2727, AMCM Electronic/Electrical Systems Organizational/Intermediate Maintenance. Revisions required are:

1) Add C-102-XXX2, AMNS Organizational Level Maintenance. Course length 5 days. Establish this course at MTU-1031, NAMTRAU, NS Norfolk. RFT date is June 2002.

2) Change total track length to 87 days.

f. D/E-646-7007, General Shipboard/NAS Weapons Department AVORD Maintenance. Revisions required are:

1) Revise C-646-4108, Air Launched Weapons Ordnance Supervisor. Add AMNS training information. Course impact (TBD).

2) Change total track length to (TBD).

I. ONBOARD (IN-SERVICE) TRAINING.

1. Proficiency or Other Training Organic to the New Development.

a. Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System. Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System (AMTCS) will provide career path training to the Sailor or Marine from their initial service entry to the end of their military career. AMTCS is planned to be an integrated system that will satisfy the training and administrative requirements of both the individual and the organization. The benefits will be manifested in the increased effectiveness of the technicians and the increased efficiencies of the management of the training business process. By capitalizing on technological advances and integrating systems and processes where appropriate, the right amount of training can be provided at the right time, thus meeting the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) mandated "just-in-time" training approach.

Technology investments enable the development of several state-of-the-art training and administrative tools: Computer-Based Training for the technicians in the Fleet in the form of Interactive Courseware with Computer Managed Instruction and Computer Aided Instruction for the schoolhouse.

Included in the AMTCS development effort is the AMTCS - Software Module which provides testing [Test and Evaluation], recording [Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ)], and a Feedback system. The core functionality of these AMTCS tools are based and designed around the actual maintenance-related tasks the technicians perform, and the tasks are stored and maintained in a Master Task List data bank. These tools are procured and fielded with appropriate Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software, i.e., Fleet Training Devices Laptops, PCs, Electronic Classrooms, Learning Resource Centers, operating software, and network software and hardware.

Upon receipt of direction from OPNAV (N789H), AMTCS is to be implemented and the new tools integrated into the daily training environment of all participating aviation activities and supporting elements. AMTCS will serve as the standard training system for aviation maintenance training within the Navy and Marine Corps, and is planned to supersede the existing programs, Maintenance Training Improvement Program and Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program programs.

AMNS training is expected to encompass the requirements of AMTCS. The QUAL/CERT Program requires periodic, local QUAL/CERT events to be documented in a QUAL/CERT Record. These QUAL/CERT Records will be maintained physically at the local activity, but will be entered electronically into the ETJ for tracking purposes.

2. Personnel Qualification Standards. Currently, there are no plans to develop a formal AMNS Personal Qualification Standard.

3. Other Onboard or In-Service Training Packages. None identified at this time.

Note: Although no other formal training curricula requirements have been established, it is anticipated that AMNS specific Job Qualification Requirements will be needed to support the requirements of the Explosives Handling Qualification and Certification Program.

J. LOGISTICS SUPPORT.

1. Manufacturer and Contract Numbers.

CONTRACT NUMBER

MANUFACTURER

ADDRESS

N00024-99-9-6311

Lockheed Martin

Naval Electronics and Surveillance Systems (NE&SS)

Electronics Park Building 7

Syracuse, NY 13221-4840

http://www.lockheedmartin.com/syracuse

2. Program Documentation. Lockheed Martin NE&SS's Integrated Support Plan, entitled Final Logistics Plan for the Airborne Mine Neutralization System, dated 19 October 2000 is currently available. The AMNS Acquisition Logistics Support Plan and MP are under development and the drafts will be available for review by March 2001.

3. Technical Data Plan. Lockheed Martin NE&SS developed and delivered a Preliminary COTS/NDI Technical Manual, consisting of related Work Packages, to support TECHEVAL and OPEVAL. The Preliminary COTS/NDI TM will support AMNS operation, maintenance, and training of the system and subsystems for TECHEVAL and OPEVAL. The Government will validate the Preliminary COTS/NDI TM during TECHEVAL and OPEVAL and will update the Preliminary COTS/NDI TM during the T&E phase. The Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC), San Diego, California chairs AMNS TM Adequacy Reviews to verify Government updates. After OPEVAL, the Preliminary COTS/NDI TM will have its Work Packages (0006 00, 010 00, and 011 00) broken out to the appropriate TMs. A Final COTS/NDI TM will be issued to the Fleet with NATEC approval. Operator procedures will be submitted to the AMCM model manager for approval and inclusion in affected NATOPS manuals. Current plans call for AMNS TMs to be developed and distributed in "Hard Copy" format. The Preliminary COTS/NDI TM and associated Work Packages are identified in Element IV.B.3 of the NTSP.

4. Test Sets, Tools, and Test Equipment. Equipment required to support TECHEVAL is currently available. Information for this element related to operational and training activities will be identified in the next update to this NTSP.

5. Repair Parts. The Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is responsible for AMNS supply support of non-ordnance material. The Naval Ammunition Logistics Center, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is responsible for AMNS supply support of ordnance material. Fleet users will requisition material via Military Standard Requisition and Issue Process. The AMNS Material Support Date is scheduled for August 2006.

6. Human Systems Integration. Detailed Human Systems Integration information is contained in the AMNS contractor ILP Number 77A119583, December 1999 and the AMNS Logistics Plan, October 2000.

K. SCHEDULES.

1. Installation and Delivery Schedules. The schedule below identifies the number of systems projected for Fleet delivery.

DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ACTIVITY	FY00	FY01	FY02	FY03
HM-14	0	0	4	0
HM-15	0	0	0	6

2. Ready for Operational Use Schedules. The AMNS is Ready For Operational Use (RFOU) upon delivery to the squadron.

3. Time Required to Install at Operational Sites. The system is delivered RFOU but is not permanently installed in the aircraft. Objective is two hours and the threshold is four hours for four technicians to install the system in an AMCM configured aircraft and two hours for removal by four technicians. Approximately thirty minutes will be required for system operational checks once installed in the aircraft.

4. Foreign Military Sales and Other Source Delivery Schedule. NA

5. Training Device and Technical Training Equipment Delivery Schedule. Lockheed Martin will be providing Training Devices (TD) and Technical Training Equipment (TTE) necessary to support TECHEVAL and OPEVAL training. Training activity and fleet requirements are currently under review and will be identified in the next update to this NTSP.

L. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NA

M. RELATED NTSPs AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

DOCUMENT OR NTSP TITLE	DOCUMENT OR NTSP NUMBERS	DA CODE	STATUS
AMNS Weapon System Explosives Safety Review Board Data Package	NA	NAVSURFWARCEN COASTSYSTA	Draft April 1999
System Performance Specification for the AMNS	E7-C163	PMS210	Draft August 1999
AN/AQS-14A NTSP	N85-NTSP-P-30-9903/P	PMS210	Proposed March 2000
MH-53E AMCM Helicopter NTSP	N88-NTSP-A-50-8417D/A	PMA261	February 2001
Final Logistics Plan for the Airborne Mine Neutralization System (AMNS)	AMNS LP No. 77A119583-C	PMS210	Final October 2000

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