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NAVY TRAINING SYSTEM PLAN
FOR THE
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP
VISUAL LANDING AID SYSTEMS
N88-NTSP-A-50-9203A/A
JULY 2000
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) has been developed to identify the life cycle manpower, personnel, and training requirements associated with Amphibious Assault Ship Visual Landing Aid (VLA) Systems.
Due to the similarity and close interface between systems, all Amphibious Assault Ship VLA Systems are addressed together in this NTSP. The Amphibious Assault Ships complement of VLA Systems include the Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System (VSTOL OLS), Wind Measuring and Indicating System (WMIS), Hover Position Indicator (HPI), and Wave Off/Cut Light (WO/CUT). These systems are used to enhance the capability of V/STOL aircraft and helicopters to operate at night and in adverse weather conditions from the flight decks of Amphibious Assault Ships. All VLA Systems are post-Milestone III Decision Point, are in Acquisition Phase III (Production, Deployment, and Operational Support) of the Weapon System Acquisition Process, and are in fleet-wide use.
The VSTOL OLS, WO/CUT, and HPI are operated by Marine Corps Landing Signal Officers (LSOs) with Military Occupational Specialty 7589. The WMIS requires no operator. The VSTOL OLS is maintained by Navy Interior Communications Electricians (ICs) with Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 4746. The WO/CUT, HPI, and WMIS are maintained by ICs and Electrician's Mates (EMs).
Initial training required to support the development and fleet introduction of the VLA Systems has been completed, with the exception of initial training for WMIS instructors, which will be provided by Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, New Jersey. LSO training is established at Marine Air Group (MAG) 14 Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS), Cherry Point, North Carolina, and MAG 13 MCAS Yuma, Arizona. Follow-on maintenance training for the VSTOL OLS is established at Service School Command Great Lakes, Illinois. The skills possessed by IC and EM "A" school graduates are sufficient to maintain the WO/CUT and HPI. No formal follow-on WO/CUT or HPI training is required. Currently there is no formal follow-on maintenance training established for WMIS. However, WMIS maintenance training will be established at Fleet Training Center (FTC) Norfolk, Virginia, and FTC San Diego, California, by incorporating WMIS information into existing course, A-651-0047, Propulsion Alarms and Indicating Systems Maintenance. A tentative WMIS Ready For Training date of first quarter Fiscal Year 2001 has been established.
Current Navy and Marine Corps manning is sufficient to operate and maintain the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP. No increase or decrease in manpower requirements is anticipated.
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Executive Summary i
List of Acronyms iii
Preface v
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-1
E. Developmental Test and Operational Test I-2
F. Aircraft and/or Equipment/System/Subsystem Replaced I-2
G. Description of New Development I-2
H. Concepts I-5
I. Onboard (In-Service) Training I-16
J. Logistics Support I-16
K. Schedules I-17
L. Government-Furnished Equipment and Contractor-Furnished Equipment
Training Requirements I-19
M. Related NTSPs and Other Applicable Documents I-19
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
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LIST OF ACRONYMS |
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ACDU |
Active Duty |
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CIN |
Course Identification Number |
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CINCLANTFLT |
Commander In Chief, Atlantic Fleet |
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CINCPACFLT |
Commander In Chief, Pacific Fleet |
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CM |
Corrective Maintenance |
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CNET |
Chief of Naval Education and Training |
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CNO |
Chief of Naval Operations |
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DT |
Developmental Test |
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EM |
Electrician's Mate |
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FMS |
Foreign Military Sales |
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FN |
Fireman |
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FTC |
Fleet Training Center |
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FTS&L |
Fleet Technical Services and Logistics |
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FY |
Fiscal Year |
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GFE |
Government Furnished Equipment |
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GQ |
General Quarters |
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HPI |
Hover Position Indicator |
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Hz |
Hertz |
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IC |
Interior Communications Electrician |
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ILSP |
Integrated Logistics Support Plan |
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LHA |
Landing Ship, Helicopter Assault |
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LHD |
Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship |
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LSO |
Landing Signal Officer |
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MAG |
Marine Air Group |
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MCAS |
Marine Corps Air Station |
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MOS |
Military Occupational Specialty |
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MRC |
Maintenance Requirement Card |
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NA |
Not Applicable |
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NADEP |
Naval Aviation Depot |
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NAVAIRSYSCOM |
Naval Air Systems Command |
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NAVPERSCOM |
Naval Personnel Command |
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NAWCADLKE |
Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst |
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NEC |
Navy Enlisted Classification |
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NOB |
Naval Operations Base |
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NTC |
Naval Training Center |
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NTSP |
Navy Training System Plan |
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OJT |
On-the-Job Training |
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OPNAV |
Office of The Chief of Naval Operations |
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OPO |
OPNAV Principal Official |
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OT |
Operational Test |
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PM |
Preventive Maintenance |
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PMA |
Program Manager, Air |
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RFT |
Ready For Training |
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SRA |
Shop Replaceable Assembly |
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SSC |
Service School Command |
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TAR |
Training Air Reserve |
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TD |
Training Device |
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TTE |
Technical Training Equipment |
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VLA |
Visual Landing Aid |
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VSTOL OLS |
Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System |
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WMIS |
Wind Measuring and Indicating System |
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WO/CUT |
Wave Off Cut Light |
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WRA |
Weapon Replaceable Assembly |
PREFACE
This Approved Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) for the Amphibious Assault Ship Visual Landing Aid Systems has been developed in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Navy Training Requirements Documentation Manual, OPNAV Publication P-751-1-9-97. This document incorporates fleet comments to the Draft NTSP, A-50-9203A/D, dated October 1999.
N88-NTSP-A-50-9203A/A
July 2000
PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA
A. NOMENCLATURE-TITLE-PROGRAM
1. Nomenclature-Title-Acronym. Amphibious Assault Ship Visual Landing Aid Systems (VLA)
2. Program Element. 0603512N
B. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
1. System Characteristics Unclassified
2. Capabilities Unclassified
3. Functions Unclassified
C. MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING PRINCIPALS
OPNAV Principal Official (OPO) Program Sponsor CNO (N885D)
OPO Resource Sponsor CNO (N885D)
Developing Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA251)
Training Agency CINCLANTFLT
CINCPACFLT
CNET
Training Support Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA205)
Manpower and Personnel Mission Sponsor CNO (N12)
NAVPERSCOM (PERS-4, PERS-404)
Director of Naval Training CNO (N7)
Marine Corps Force Structure MCCDC (C53)
D. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1. Operational Uses. The Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System (VSTOL OLS), Wave Off/Cut Light (WO/CUT), Hover Position Indicator (HPI), and Wind Measuring and Indicating System (WMIS) are Visual Landing Aids (VLA) designed to improve the safety and efficiency of recovering aircraft, both day and night, in all weather conditions, aboard Amphibious Assault Ships.
2. Foreign Military Sales. Specific information concerning the Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP may be obtained from the Program Office, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) PMA251.
E. DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Developmental Test. Developmental Tests (DT) for the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP have been successfully completed.
2. Operational Test. Operational Tests (OT) for the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP have been successfully completed.
F. AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED
1. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS replaced the Modified Close-In Approach Indicator.
2. Wave Off/Cut Light. The MK 2 MOD 1 WO/CUT replaced the MK 1 MOD 0 Wave Off Light.
3. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI did not replace any existing position indicating system.
4. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS replaced the wind sock and augments hand-held mechanical wind measuring technology.
G. DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
1. Functional Description
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS is operable in day, night, and all weather conditions. During recovery operations, the pilot uses the VSTOL OLS to establish proper glide slope position and obtain glide slope rate of change information at a range of 0.8 miles to the ramp where he will transition to the HPI.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. The WO/CUT Light is an electronic system designed for use on Landing Ship, Helicopter Assault (LHA) and Multi-Purpose Amphibious Assault Ship (LHD) ships in conjunction with the VSTOL OLS. Two WO/CUT subassemblies are installed, one on each side of the VSTOL OLS indicator. When activated, the wave-off lights provide a visual indication to a pilot to discontinue the approach to the landing. The cut lights are also used as signal lights to communicate predetermined commands to the pilot in the event of radio communication loss.
c. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI is designed to place the pilot's eye 49 feet above the deck when the red light is placed at the intersection of the vertical and horizontal groups of lights. When this occurs, the pilot is over the touchdown zone. As the pilot vertically descends, the HPI gives him a relative idea of his rate of closure with the deck as the red light orientation changes in its apparent alignment with the vertical amber HPI lights.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. All Navy ships are equipped with a WMIS that provides continuous visual indication of wind direction (in degrees) and wind speed (in knots) relative to the ship's bow. The system also provides electrical signals representative of wind direction and speed for computation of flight deck crosswind and head wind conditions, computation of wind vectors for weapon launch systems, and recording by meteorological equipment. There are two primary types of WMISs in use: Type B and Type F. Both systems operate by transmission of electrical synchro signals. The Type B system is based on 60 Hertz (Hz) electrical power, while the newer Type F system utilizes 60 Hz and 400 Hz.
2. Physical Description
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS consists of the following major assemblies:
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COMPONENT |
DIMENSIONS (INCHES) HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH |
WEIGHT (POUNDS) |
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Power Control Enclosure |
36 |
25 |
92 |
120 |
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Electronics Enclosure |
36 |
25 |
92 |
65 |
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Source Light Motor Driven Transformer |
130 |
120 |
118 |
45 |
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Inboard Datum Motor Driven Transformer |
130 |
120 |
118 |
45 |
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Outboard Datum Motor Driven Transformer |
130 |
120 |
118 |
45 |
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Remote Control Panel |
136 |
150 |
87 |
45 |
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Lighting Junction Box |
110 |
80 |
51 |
20 |
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Stabilization Junction Box |
164 |
134 |
76 |
20 |
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Source Light Transformer (lower indicator) |
164 |
154 |
61 |
60 |
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Source Light Transformer (upper indicator) |
164 |
154 |
61 |
60 |
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Lower Indicator Display |
599 |
163 |
640 |
700 |
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Upper Indicator Display |
599 |
163 |
640 |
700 |
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Inboard Datum Bar |
93 |
104 |
120 |
75 |
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Outboard Datum Bar |
93 |
104 |
120 |
75 |
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. The WO/CUT consists of the following major assemblies:
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COMPONENT |
DIMENSIONS (INCHES) HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH |
WEIGHT (POUNDS) |
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Master Control Panel |
20 |
16 |
7 |
45 |
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Remote Panel |
6 |
5 |
4.5 |
10 |
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Junction Box (L300) |
4 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
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Junction Box (L400) |
7 |
4 |
4.6 |
2 |
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Light Assembly |
53 |
10 (diameter) |
30 |
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Portable Switch |
8.4 (long), 4.5 (thick) |
5 |
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c. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI consists of the following major assemblies:
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COMPONENT |
DIMENSIONS (INCHES) HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH |
WEIGHT (POUNDS) |
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Control Panel |
12.3 |
9.1 |
5.1 |
30 |
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Junction Box |
6.3 |
11.4 |
13.4 |
15 |
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HPI Light |
85.0 |
77.0 |
116.5 |
135 |
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS consists of the following major assemblies:
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COMPONENT |
DIMENSIONS (INCHES) HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH |
WEIGHT (POUNDS) |
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Detector |
32.0 |
15.5 |
27.5 |
15.5 |
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Transmitter |
13.5 |
15.5 |
7.5 |
61.0 |
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Indicator |
11.1 |
7.4 |
4.9 |
15.0 |
* Some installations will require more than one transmitter.
** Various and multiple indicators can be used in one WMIS.
3. New Development Introduction. The VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP are currently installed and in-use aboard Amphibious Assault Ships and will be installed on new construction Amphibious Assault Ships, as applicable, during construction. VLA Systems are new production equipment.
4. Significant Interfaces
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS is used in conjunction with the other VLA Systems; however, they are not physically connected.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. The WO/CUT can be operated independently or be interconnected with the ship's Rotary Beacon System.
c. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI is used in conjunction with the other VLA Systems; however, they are not physically connected.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS interfaces with ship's electrical and weapon fire control systems.
H. CONCEPTS
1. Operational
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS is manned by the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) and activated during all day and night flight operations. The average operating cycle for aircraft recovery is one and one-half hours with the longest cycle lasting four hours.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. When activated by the LSO, the WO/CUT begins to flash, providing a visual indication to the pilot to abort the landing attempt.
c. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI will be manned by the LSO and activated during all day and night flight operations. The average operating cycle for aircraft recoveries is one and one-half hours with the longest cycle lasting four hours.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS is activated during all underway periods, 24 hours a day, and requires no operator.
2. Maintenance Concept. The maintenance concept for all the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP follows the direction and guidance outlined in the Naval Ships Maintenance, Material, and Management Program Manual 4790.4 (series).
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. VSTOL OLS maintenance is based on two levels of repair, organizational and depot as outlined in the VSTOL OLS Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-92054 Revision A, dated March 1997. VSTOL OLS components are designed to facilitate rapid fault isolation and verification.
(1) Organizational. Organizational level maintenance of the VSTOL OLS is performed by Interior Communications Electricians (ICs) with Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) 4779, VSTOL OLS Maintenance Technician.
(a) Preventive Maintenance. Preventive Maintenance (PM) is performed at specified intervals in accordance with established Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs). PM includes visual inspection, cleaning, alignment adjusting, and operational and functional testing.
(b) Corrective Maintenance. Corrective maintenance (CM) is performed as indicated by the fault isolation, removal, and replacement of Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) and Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs).
(2) Intermediate. Not Applicable (NA)
(3) Depot. Depot level maintenance is performed at Naval Aviation Depot (NADEP) North Island, California. The maintenance philosophy behind VSTOL OLS depot maintenance is to perform overhaul and repair of all circuit boards and subassemblies, rework of all severely damaged or corroded equipment, and the repair and calibration of all equipment beyond organizational level capabilities.
(4) Interim Maintenance. NA
(5) Life-Cycle Maintenance Plan. The Naval Air Warfare Center Lakehurst (NAWCADLKE), New Jersey, provides necessary engineering technical services through their Fleet Technical Services and Logistics (FTS&L) Division. The FTS&L Division is available upon request to provide technical assistance as required. Representatives also provide any necessary certification testing and inspections required for the VSTOL OLS during or following ship overhaul periods.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. WO/CUT maintenance is based on two levels of repair, organizational and depot in accordance with the WO/CUT Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-004-82 Revision A, dated May 1997.
(1) Organizational. Organizational level maintenance of the WO/CUT is performed by the same ICs and Electrician's Mate (EM) personnel that maintain the HPI.
(a) Preventive Maintenance. PM is performed at specified intervals in accordance with established MRCs. PM includes visual inspection, cleaning, alignment adjusting, and operational and functional testing.
(b) Corrective Maintenance. CM is performed as indicated by the fault isolation, removal, and replacement of defective components.
(2) Intermediate. NA
(3) Depot. Depot level maintenance of the WO/CUT consists of all repair actions beyond the capability of organizational level maintenance. Depot level maintenance is performed at NADEP North Island.
(4) Interim Maintenance. NA
(5) Life-Cycle Maintenance Plan. NAWCADLKE provides necessary engineering technical services through their FTS&L Division. The FTS&L Division is available upon request to provide technical assistance as required. Representatives also provide any necessary certification testing and inspections required for the WO/CUT during or following ship overhaul periods.
c. Hover Position Indicator. HPI maintenance is based on two levels of repair, organizational and depot, in accordance with the HPI Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-010-85 Revision A, dated August 1997.
(1) Organizational. Organizational level maintenance of the HPI is performed by the same ICs and EMs that maintain the WO/CUT.
(a) Preventive Maintenance. PM is performed at specified intervals in accordance with established MRCs. PM includes visual inspection, cleaning, alignment adjusting, and operational and functional testing.
(b) Corrective Maintenance. CM is performed as indicated by the fault isolation, removal, and replacement of defective components.
(2) Intermediate. NA
(3) Depot. Depot level maintenance of the HPI consists of all repair actions beyond the capability of organizational level maintenance. Depot level maintenance is performed at NADEP North Island.
(4) Interim Maintenance. NA
(5) Life-Cycle Maintenance Plan. NAWCADLKE provides the necessary engineering technical services through their FTS&L Division. The FTS&L Division is available upon request to provide technical assistance as required. Representatives also provide any necessary certification testing and inspections required for the HPI during or following ship overhaul periods. Complete overhaul of the HPI system is accomplished at the depot level every three to five years depending on ship availability.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS maintenance concept is based on three levels of maintenance as outlined in Maintenance Plan SSIED MP. No. 002-80, dated 25 November 1980.
(1) Organizational. Organizational level maintenance includes all maintenance performed aboard ship by ship's personnel. Organizational level maintenance of the WMIS is performed by ICs on all class ships. There is no NEC requirement for WMIS maintenance technicians.
(a) Preventive Maintenance. PM actions include cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and operational and functional testing of WMIS units.
(b) Corrective Maintenance. CM consists of operational and functional tests, fault isolation, and unit repair by assembly, subassembly, component, or piece-part replacement.
(2) Intermediate. Intermediate level maintenance is performed at Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activities and afloat aboard tenders by ICs. Intermediate level maintenance consists of unit test and fault isolation to the component or piece-part level and repair by component or piece-part replacement. Also, subassemblies and components that are beyond the capability of repair at the organizational level are repaired by removal and replacement of defective piece-parts.
(3) Depot. Depot level maintenance includes repair or overhaul and calibration of all end items, including units, repairable assemblies, subassemblies, and components coded for depot repair or found to be beyond the capability of intermediate maintenance activities.
(4) Interim Maintenance. Interim Maintenance support for Type F Hi-Shock WMIS was provided by NAWCADLKE, through their FTS&L Division, prior to the Material Support Date of February 1997.
(5) Life-Cycle Maintenance Plan. NAWCADLKE provides the necessary engineering technical services through their FTS&L Division. The FTS&L Division is available upon request to provide technical assistance as required. Representatives also provide any necessary certification testing and inspections required for the WMIS during or following ship overhaul periods.
3. Manning Concept
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System
(1) Watch Station Requirements. The VSTOL OLS is operated by two embarked Marine squadron LSOs during AV-8B flight operations and General Quarters (GQ).
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STATION TITLE |
SKILL IDENTIFIER |
GENERAL QUARTERS MANNING |
FLIGHT QUARTERS MANNING |
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LSO |
O-3, MOS 7589 |
2 |
2 |
(2) Maintenance Workload. VSTOL OLS maintenance is performed by ICs with NEC 4779. The estimated maintenance man-hours per week listed below were provided by NAWCADLKE.
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
PM |
CM |
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IC2, NEC 4779 |
0.90 |
0.09 |
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ICFN |
1.20 |
0.01 |
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ICFN |
0.05 |
0.00 |
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TOTALS |
2.10 |
0.10 |
(3) Recommended Manpower Requirements. The LSO is an embarked Marine squadron collateral duty billet and, therefore, is not accountable to the VSTOL OLS. The following manpower currently onboard Amphibious Assault Ships is sufficient to operate and maintain the VSTOL OLS:
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
QUANTITY |
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IC2, NEC 4779 |
1 |
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ICFN |
1 |
b. Wave Off/Cut Light
(1) Watch Station Requirements. The WO/CUT is operated by the same two embarked Marine squadron LSOs that operate the VSTOL OLS during AV-8B flight operations and GQ.
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STATION TITLE |
SKILL IDENTIFIER |
GENERAL QUARTERS MANNING |
FLIGHT QUARTERS MANNING |
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LSO |
O-3, MOS 7589 |
2 |
2 |
(2) Maintenance Workload. WO/CUT maintenance is performed by the ICs and EMs who maintain the ships lighting system. The estimated maintenance man-hours per week listed below were provided by NAWCADLKE.
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
PM |
CM |
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IC2/EM2 |
0.03 |
0.03 |
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ICFN/EMFN |
0.03 |
0.04 |
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TOTALS |
0.06 |
0.07 |
(3) Recommended Manpower Requirements. The LSO is an embarked Marine squadron collateral duty billet and, therefore, is not accountable to the WO/CUT. The following manpower currently onboard Amphibious Assault Ships is sufficient to operate and maintain the WO/CUT:
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
QUANTITY |
IC2, EM2 |
1 |
ICFN |
1 |
c. Hover Position Indicator
(1) Watch Station Requirements. The HPI is operated by the same two embarked Marine squadron LSOs that operate the VSTOL OLS and WO/CUT during AV-8B flight operations and GQ.
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STATION TITLE |
SKILL IDENTIFIER |
GENERAL QUARTERS MANNING |
FLIGHT QUARTERS MANNING |
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LSO |
O-3, MOS 7589 |
2 |
2 |
(2) Maintenance Workload. HPI maintenance is performed by the same ICs and EMs who maintain the WO/CUT and ships lighting system. The estimated maintenance man-hours per week listed below were provided by NAWCADLKE.
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
PM |
CM |
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IC2/EM2 |
0.04 |
0.08 |
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ICFN/EMFN |
0.07 |
0.04 |
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TOTALS |
0.11 |
0.12 |
(3) Recommended Manpower Requirements. The LSO is an embarked Marine squadron collateral duty billet and, therefore, is not accountable to the HPI. The following manpower currently onboard Amphibious Assault Ships is sufficient to operate and maintain the HPI:
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
QUANTITY |
IC2 or EM2 |
1 |
ICFN |
1 |
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System
(1) Watch Station Requirements. There are no watch station requirements for the WMIS. The system is activated at all times while underway. No operator action is required after activation.
(2) Maintenance Workload. ICs are responsible for PM and CM performed on the WMIS. The estimated maintenance man-hours per week listed below were provided by NAWCADLKE:
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
PM |
CM |
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IC2 |
0.30 |
0.25 |
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ICFN |
0.30 |
0.25 |
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TOTALS |
0.60 |
0.50 |
(3) Recommended Manpower Requirements. The following manpower currently onboard Amphibious Assault Ships is sufficient to maintain the WMIS.
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
QUANTITY |
IC2 |
1 |
ICFN |
1 |
4. Training Concept. The objective of the VLA for Amphibious Assault Ships training concept is to provide the fleet with proficient VLA operators and maintainers. All VLA Systems addressed herein are currently in fleet use and all initial training, with the exception of initial training for WMIS instructors, has been completed. Follow-on operator training for VSTOL OLS, WO/CUT, and HPI is included in the AV-8B LSO syllabus currently available at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point, North Carolina. The WMIS requires no operator and, therefore, no WMIS operator training is required. Follow-on maintenance training for the VSTOL OLS is established at Service School Command (SSC) Great Lakes, Illinois. The skills possessed by IC and EM "A" school graduates are sufficient to maintain the WO/CUT and HPI. No formal follow-on WO/CUT or HPI training is necessary. Currently, there is no formal follow-on maintenance training established for WMIS. However, due to identified training deficiencies, WMIS organizational and intermediate maintenance training will be established at Fleet Training Center (FTC) Norfolk, Virginia, and FTC San Diego, California.
a. Initial Training. All initial training required to support the DT, OT, and fleet introduction of the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP has been completed. Initial training for WMIS instructors will be provided by NAWCADLKE. A tentative WMIS Ready For Training (RFT) date of first quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 01 has been established.
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Title |
Wind Measuring and Indicating System Instructor Initial Training |
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Description |
This course provides FTC instructors the knowledge to teach WMIS maintenance. |
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Location |
NAWCADLKE |
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Length |
5 days |
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RFT date |
Fourth quarter FY00 |
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TTE/TD |
WMIS system |
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Prerequisites |
A-623-0105, Interior Communications Electrician Class A NEC 9502 |
b. Follow-On Training
(1) Operator
(a) Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System, Wave Off/Cut Light, and Hover Position Indicator. The VSTOL OLS, WO/CUT, and HPI are operated by Marine Corps LSOs with Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 7589. MOS 7589 is obtained by completing a LSO training syllabus currently available at Marine Air Group (MAG) 14 MCAS Cherry Point and MAG-13 MCAS Yuma. Candidates for LSO training must be qualified AV-8B pilots with MOS 7509 and nominated by their commanding officer. After successfully completing the LSO Syllabus, MOS 7589 is awarded via a designation letter from the Commandant of the Marine Corps.
(b) Wind Measuring and Indicating System. NA
(2) Maintenance
(a) Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System
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Title |
Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System Maintenance |
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CIN |
A-670-0064 |
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Model Manager |
SSC Great Lakes, Illinois |
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Description |
This course provides ICs in paygrades E-5 through E-7 with the knowledge and skills required to:
The job skills acquired will be performed without supervision, for all conditions of ship readiness, in port or underway. |
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Location |
SSC Great Lakes |
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Length |
12 days |
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RFT date |
Currently available |
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Skill identifier |
IC, NEC 4779 |
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TTE/TD |
Refer to section IV.A.1 for Technical Training Equipment (TTE). Training Device (TD) is NA |
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Prerequisites |
A-623-0105, Interior Communications Electrician Class A Paygrades E-5 through E-7 |
(b) Wave Off/Cut Light. The skills possessed by IC and EM "A" school graduates are sufficient to maintain the WO/CUT. No formal follow-on WO/CUT training is necessary.
(c) Hover Position Indicator. The skills possessed by IC and EM "A" school graduates are sufficient to maintain the HPI. No formal follow-on HPI training is necessary.
(d) Wind Measuring and Indicating System. Currently, there is no formal follow-on maintenance training established for WMIS. However, due to identified training deficiencies, WMIS organizational and intermediate maintenance will be added to course A-651-0047, Propulsion Alarms and Indicating Systems Maintenance, at FTC Norfolk and FTC San Diego per Training Project Plan serial number 1500T23313/400, dated 12 August 1996. All required training materials and equipment are in place with the exception of the WMIS TTE. Current plans are to remove two complete WMISs from decommissioned ships for use as TTE. A tentative WMIS RFT date of first quarter FY01 has been established.
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Title |
Propulsion Alarms And Indicating Systems Maintenance |
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CIN |
A-651-0047 |
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Model Manager |
FTC Norfolk |
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Description |
This course provides organizational and intermediate level maintenance personnel with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the Type "B" and "F" WMIS. It also develops skills to perform PM and CM on pressure and temperature alarm sensors, alarm panels and switchboards, McNabb salinity indicating level alarm and indicating system, and various other engine room alarms with minimum supervision on Marine Propulsion Plants. |
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Location |
FTC Norfolk FTC San Diego |
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Length |
31 days |
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RFT date |
Currently available (To Be Determined with WMIS included) |
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Skill identifier |
IC, no NEC is awarded |
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TTE/TD |
Refer to section IV.A.1 for TTE. |
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Prerequisites |
A-623-0105, Interior Communications Electricians Class A School Six months fleet experience working with alarm and indicating systems |
c. Student Profiles
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SKILL IDENTIFIER |
PREREQUISITE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS |
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IC |
A-623-0105, Interior Communications Electrician Class A |
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EM |
A-662-0159, Electrician's Mate A School Pipeline |
d. Training Pipelines. Replacement pilot training courses for the AV-8B, AH-1W, UH-1N, SH-3D, SH-3H, CH-46D, CH46E, RH-53D, CH-53E, MH-53E, SH-60B, SH-60F, HH-60H, H-60A, H-60D, H-60G, H-60K, CH-47D, MH-47E, MH-6, OH-58D, and AH-64 require updating to course curricula and training devices any time new VLA equipment is installed or existing equipment is modified aboard Amphibious Assault Ships.
I. ONBOARD (IN-SERVICE) TRAINING
1. Proficiency or Other Training Organic to the New Development
a. Maintenance Training Improvement Program. NA
b. Aviation Maintenance In-Service Training. NA
c. Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System. NA
2. Personnel Qualification Standards. No Personnel Qualification Standards exist or are planned for maintenance of VLA Systems.
3. Other Onboard or In-Service Training Packages. Each class of Amphibious Assault Ships has an individualized helicopter operations training package. All personnel involved in helicopter launch and recovery operations must complete the training package and pass a locally prepared test before being certified for their flight quarters station.
Junior IC and EM personnel gain VLA maintenance experience through On-The-Job Training (OJT). OJT consists of performing on-equipment PM and limited CM under the direct guidance of a senior Petty Officer who has completed advanced training on that particular system.
J. LOGISTICS SUPPORT
1. Manufacturer and Contract Numbers
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SYSTEM |
CONTRACT NUMBER |
MANUFACTURER |
ADDRESS |
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VSTOL OLS |
N00019-96-D-0159 |
Hughes Technical Services Company |
6075 Lakeside Boulevard Indianapolis, IN 46278 |
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WO/CUT |
N68335-90-M-3032 |
EMW Incorporated |
Lititz, Pennsylvania |
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HPI |
N68335-90-C-0002 |
EMW Incorporated |
Lititz, Pennsylvania |
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WMIS |
N00140-87-C-1377 |
Airflo Instrument Company |
53 Addison Road Glastonbury, CT 06033 |
2. Program Documentation
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. The VSTOL OLS Integrated Logistics Support Plan (ILSP), NAWCADLKE-ILSP-92054, was approved in March 1993. The VSTOL OLS Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-92054 Revision A, was approved in March 1997.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. The WO/CUT Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-004-82 Revision A, was approved in May 1997. A WO/CUT ILSP does not exist, nor is one currently planned.
c. Hover Position Indicator. The HPI Maintenance Plan, NAWCADLKE-MAPL-010-85 Revision A, was approved in August 1997. A HPI ILSP does not exist, nor is one currently planned.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. The WMIS Maintenance Plan, SSIED MP 002-80 was approved in November 1980. A WMIS ILSP does not exist, nor is one currently planned.
3. Technical Data Plan. All Technical Manuals, MRCs, Planned Maintenance System Work Packages, and Operator Manuals required to support the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP have been completed and distributed. Technical Data required for new construction ships will be obtained from the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command via the automatic distribution list. A listing of all technical data required to support VLA Systems training is available in element IV.B.3 of this NTSP.
4. Test Sets, Tools, and Test Equipment. All test sets, tools, and test equipment required to support fleet maintenance of the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP have been delivered. Test sets, tools, and test equipment required onboard new construction ships will be included in the ships initial outfitting. Test sets, tools, and test equipment required to support VSTOL OLS training have been delivered. A listing is available in element IV.A.1 of this NTSP. Test sets, tools, and test equipment requirements to support WMIS training have not been established. When known, they will be included in future updates to this NTSP.
5. Repair Parts. Supply support for the VLA Systems addressed in this NTSP will be provided through normal supply channels from the Navy Inventory Control Point Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Defense Logistics Agency supply centers.
6. Human Systems Integration. NA
K. SCHEDULES
1. Installation and Delivery Schedules. Delivery and installation schedule information was provided by NAWCADLKE. The installation of VLA Systems on all active Amphibious Assault Ships has been completed. VLA Systems will be installed on all new construction Amphibious Assault Ships during construction. Delivery of new VLA Systems to the shipyards will be coordinated by NAWCADLKE to preclude installation delays or long storage times prior to installation.
AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT SHIP VLA DELIVERY SCHEDULE
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ACTIVITY, UIC |
VSTOL OLS |
HPI |
WO/CUT |
WMIS |
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LHA 1 USS Tarawa, 20550 |
FY96 |
FY89 |
FY96 |
FY94 |
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LHA 2 USS Saipan, 20632 |
FY97 |
FY89 |
FY97 |
FY93 |
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LHA 3 USS Belleau Wood, 20633 |
FY97 |
FY89 |
FY97 |
FY99 |
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LHA 4 USS Nassau, 20725 |
FY95 |
FY89 |
FY95 |
FY94 |
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LHA 5 USS Peleliu, 20748 |
FY96 |
FY89 |
FY96 |
FY98 |
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LHD 1 USS Wasp, 21560 |
FY97 |
FY89 |
FY97 |
FY97 |
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LHD 2 USS Essex, 21533 |
FY97 |
FY90 |
FY97 |
FY98 |
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LHD 3 USS Kearsarge, 21700 |
FY96 |
FY91 |
FY96 |
FY95 |
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LHD 4 USS Boxer, 21808 |
FY96 |
FY92 |
FY96 |
FY98 |
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LHD 5 USS Bataan, 21879 |
FY97 |
FY94 |
FY97 |
FY97 |
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LHD 6 USS Bonhomme Richard, 22202 |
FY98 |
FY96 |
FY98 |
FY98 |
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LHD 7 Iwo Jima, 23027 |
1st Qtr FY00 |
FY99 |
1st Qtr FY00 |
1st Qtr FY00 |
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NAWCADLKE |
FY97 |
FY97 |
FY97 |
FY93 |
2. Ready For Operational Use Schedule. The installation of VLA Systems on all active Amphibious Assault Ships has been completed and the systems are in operational use. VLA Systems installed on new construction Amphibious Assault Ships will be ready for operational use upon completion of system certification during sea trials.
3. Time Required to Install at Operational Sites
a. Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System. Installation of VSTOL OLS requires approximately four weeks.
b. Wave Off/Cut Light. Installation of WO/CUT requires approximately eight weeks.
c. Hover Position Indicator. Installation of HPI requires approximately eight weeks.
d. Wind Measuring and Indicating System. Installation of WMIS requires approximately twelve weeks.
4. Foreign Military Sales and Other Source Delivery Schedule. Specific information concerning FMS of the VLA Systems may be obtained from the Program Office, NAVAIRSYSCOM PMA251.
5. Training Device and Technical Training Equipment Delivery Schedule
TECHNICAL TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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ACTIVITY, UIC |
VSTOL OLS |
HPI |
WO/CUT |
WMIS |
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SSC Great Lakes, 30626 |
FY95 |
FY95 |
FY95 |
NA |
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FTC Norfolk, 79700 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Note 1 |
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FTC San Diego, 61690 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
Note 1 |
Note 1: Two complete WMISs will be obtained from decommissioned ships for use at FTC Norfolk and FTC San Diego as TTE. A firm date for this action has not been established.
L. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NA
M. RELATED NTSPs AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
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DOCUMENT OR NTSP TITLE |
DOCUMENT OR NTSP NUMBER |
PDA CODE |
STATUS |
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NTSP for the AV-8B Weapon System |
A-50-8520D/D |
PMA257 |
Draft Jul 99 |
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NTSP for the Integrated Launch and Recovery Television Surveillance System |
A-50-8401/A |
AIR551 |
Approved Aug 84 |
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NTSP for the Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) Quality Assurance/Maintenance Program |
A-50-8509C/D |
AIR552 |
Draft Jan 95 |
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NTSP for the Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System (FLOLS) |
A-50-8409A/D |
PMA251 |
Draft May 97 |
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NTSP for the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) Training System |
A-50-8418B/A |
PMA251 |
Approved Jul 92 |
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NTSP for the Light Airborne Multipurpose System (LAMPS) MK III |
A-50-7702D/A |
PMA299 |
Approved Nov 94 |
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NTSP for the Aircraft Carrier Visual Landing Aid Systems |
A-50-9202A/A |
PMA251 |
Approved Nov 99 |
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NTSP for the Air Capable Ship Visual Landing Aid Systems |
A-50-9205A/D |
PMA251 |
Draft Oct 99 |
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NTSP for the AH-1W Aircraft |
A-50-8520D/A |
PMA267 |
Approved Mar 96 |
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NTSP for the CH-53E Helicopter |
A-50-7604G/D |
PMA261 |
Preliminary Draft Jan 00 |
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NTSP for the CH-60 Fleet Combat Support Helicopter |
Initial NTSP |
PMA299 |
In Work May 99 |
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NTSP for the CH-60 Multi Mission Helicopter |
A-50-9902/D |
PMA299 |
Proposed Nov 99 |
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NTSP for the United States Marine Corps H-1 Helicopter Upgrade Program |
A-50-9602/A |
PMA267 |
Approved Dec 97 |
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NTSP for the MH-53E Helicopter |
A-50-8417D/D |
PMA261 |
Preliminary Draft Jan 00 |
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NTSP for the SH-60F Carrier Inner-Zone ASW Helicopter |
A-50-8508D/D |
PMA299 |
Draft Aug 99 |
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NTSP for the RH-53D (Reserve) Helicopter |
A-50-8601A/A |
PMA261 |
Approved Mar 92 |
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NTSP for the HH-60H Combat SAR-SW Support Helicopter |
A-50-8714B/A |
PMA299 |
Approved Dec 93 |
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NTSP for the SH-2C Helicopter |
A-50-9303A/A |
PMA299 |
Approved Jun 94 |
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NTSP for the SH-60R Multi-Mission Helicopter |
A-50-9403/D |
PMA299 |
In Work May 99 |
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NTSP for the HH/UH-1N Aircraft |
A-50-9404/A |
PMA267 |
Approved Oct 94 |
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NTSP for the H-46 Helicopter |
A-50-9409/A |
PMA261 |
Approved Jun 95 |
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ILSP for the Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System |
NAWCADLKE-ILSP-92054 |
NAWCADLKE |
Approved Mar 93 |
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Maintenance Plan for the Wave Off/Cut Light |
NAWCADLKE-MALP-004-82 Revision A |
NAWCADLKE |
Approved May 97 |
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Maintenance plan for the Vertical and Short Takeoff and Landing Optical Landing System |
NAWCADLKE-MAPL-92054 Revision A |
NAWCADLKE |
Approved Mar 97 |
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Maintenance plan for the Hover Position Indicator |
NAWCADLKE-MAPL-010-85 Revision A |
NAWCADLKE |
Approved Aug 97 |
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Maintenance Plan for the Wind Measuring and Indicating System |
SSIED MP 002-80 |
NAWCADLKE |
Approved Nov 80 |
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