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A. NOMENCLATURE-TITLE-PROGRAM

1. Nomenclature-Title-Acronym. H-60 Armed Helicopter Program

2. Program Element. 0204243

B. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

1. System Characteristics Unclassified

2. Capabilities Unclassified

3. Functions Unclassified

D. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

1. Operational Uses. The H-60 Armed Helicopter Program (from this point forward in this NTSP referred to as "Armed Helo") provides the H-60 aircrew with increased situational awareness, discretionary defensive strike capability against multiple targets, enhanced night navigation, autonomous as well as cooperative target acquisition and designation, and enhanced survivability. The Armed Helo consists of the Hellfire Missile launching capabilities, the AN/AAS-44(V) Infrared Laser Detecting-Ranging Tracking Set (ILDRTS), and small arms capability utilizing the GAU-16/A and GAU-17/A Machine Guns.

Currently, there are seventeen HH-60H Helicopters with GAU-17/A Machine Guns. Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron (HCS)-4 and HCS-5 are the only commands that received the GAU-17/A Machine Guns. The SH-60B "Block 0" Helicopters have all the Armed Helo capabilities except the Hellfire Missile system.

2. Foreign Military Sales. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are planned. For information on FMS refer to Program Manager, Air (PMA)299.

E. DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND OPERATIONAL TEST. The following Developmental Tests (DT) and Operational Tests (OT) were completed for the Armed Helo System installed on the SH-60B and HH-60H Helicopters.

DT and OT for AFC-171 (which was ECP-1155) incorporating the GAU-16/A Machine Gun and the H-60 FHS into SH-60B Block I was conducted in two phases. Phase one was encouraged by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) to be the earliest implementation of AFC-171 to eight SH-60B Block I aircraft, known as the SH-60B "Rapid Deployment" (RD) Helicopter. Phase one DT and OT was completed by Naval Rotary Wing Aircraft Test Squadron (NRWATS), Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Patuxent River, Maryland, in second quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 97. Phase two completed incorporation of AFC-171. This is known as "Core B". Core B includes enhanced capabilities not installed on the SH-60B RD FHS. Phase two DT was conducted in fourth quarter FY98 and OT was conducted in first quarter FY99.

DT and OT for AFC-132 (which was ECP-1109) incorporating the H-60 FHS into the HH-60H Helicopters was conducted by NRWATS, NAWCAD Patuxent River and VX-1 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Patuxent River, Maryland.

ECP-267 incorporated the AN/AAS-44(V) Forward Infrared/Laser Range Designator (FLIR/LRD) (as called in the ECP documentation) and the GAU-16/A Machine Gun into the SH-60B Helicopter. NRWATS completed DT for the FLIR/LRD System in fourth quarter FY97. VX-1 completed OT for the FLIR/LRD System in fourth quarter FY97. DT for the GAU-16/A Machine Gun was conducted by NRWATS and OT for the GAU-16/A Machine Gun was conducted by VX-1.

DT and OT for GAU-17/A Machine Guns was completed during introduction to the Marine Corps UH-1 Helicopter. DT for the GAU-17/A Machine Guns was conducted by NRWATS in May 1993. VX-1 conducted OT for the GAU-17/A Machine Guns in August 1993. DT was completed on the AGM-114K Hellfire Missile captive carry and release in FY94. OT requirements were waved for the AGM-114K Hellfire Missile.

F. AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED. The Armed Helo will not replace any systems or equipment currently installed in the SH-60B or HH-60H Helicopters.

G. DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT

1. Functional Description. The Armed Helo consists of the FLIR/LRD System, the Hellfire Missile System, and either the GAU-16/A or GAU-17/A Machine Guns. The FLIR/LRD System provides a video driver capability for displaying thermal images in day, night, and adverse weather conditions. The FLIR/LRD System also stores status on a Multi-Function Display and provides guidance to the pilot for placing the Hellfire Missiles on target. The HH-60H and the SH-60B Helicopters are the only aircraft receiving Armed Helo at this time.

AFC-171 is installed in the SH-60B Block I Helicopter and consists of the following items: fixed provision cable harness, power distribution unit, nose mount bracket, (-11) Multiplexer-Demultiplexer, Armament Controller-Receiver-Transmitter (ACRT), Signal Data Converter (SDC), M299 Hellfire Launcher (HL), left-hand extended pylon, BRU-14/A Bomb Rack, cable harness, AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR/LRD system, nose mount platform, and GAU-16/A Machine Gun.

AFC-132 is installed in the HH-60H Helicopter. AFC-132 consists of components identical to AFC-171 except for aircraft system wire routing to match its intended helicopter, and AFC-132 does not contain the (-11) Multiplexer-Demultiplexer and the GAU-16/A Machine Gun.

ECP-267 is installed on the SH-60B Block 0 and Block I Helicopters. It contains the same components as AFC-171 with the exception of the ACRT, Power Converter Unit, aircraft wiring, and Hellfire Missile system.

The Armed Helo contains the following components:

a. AN/AAS-44(V) Forward Looking Infrared/Laser Range Designator. The AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR/LRD converts long wavelength Infrared (IR) radiation from a scene into a real-time video signal for processing on an operator's display. It provides additional video data outputs for data link and Video Cassette Recorder interfaces. The AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR/LRD provides pointing information regarding its optical Line-of-Sight (LOS) relative to its mounting surface. It directs its LOS to pointing angles determined by input commands from the operator via the avionics system.

(1) Turret Unit. The Turret Unit (TU) RT-1735-44(V) houses the IR receiver, the LRD, sensor optics, pointing and stabilization gimbals, associated circuitry, and environmental control equipment. The TU is mounted on the starboard pylon of the SH-60B Helicopter in the FCK configuration. The TU is mounted on the nose of the SH-60B and HH-60H Helicopters in the FHS configuration.

(2) Electronics Unit. The Electronics Unit (EU) C-2393/AAS-44(V) houses the AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR power supplies, video processing circuitry, AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR mode control circuitry, and AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR-to-avionics system interface circuitry. The EU receives a discrete LRD trigger and turret positioning control signals from the ACRT/CD-139/A and controls the operation of the TU. The EU will be mounted internally in the SH-60B and HH-60H Helicopters.

(3) Hand Control Unit. The Hand Control Unit (HCU) C-12394/AAS-44(V) contains various switches and transducers, which provide the means for the Sensor Operator (SO) and Airborne Tactical Officer (ATO) in the SH-60B Helicopter and the left seat pilot in the HH-60H Helicopter to interface with and operate the FLIR/LRD as well as launch Hellfire Missiles. The HCU allows direct control of various Armed Helo functions and a means to configure Armed Helo through display menus.

(4) Boresight Collimator. The Boresight Collimator (BSC) SU-192/ AAS-44(V) is a passive optical module which facilitates the alignment of the LOS of the IR receiver and the laser transmitter in the TU.

b. Aircraft Mount. The Aircraft Mount (AM) provides a means to adapt the TU to the helicopter. SH-60B Helicopters, with FCK only, has the TU AM installed on the starboard side bomb rack. The HH-60H and SH-60B Helicopters, with the FHS installed, use a nose AM configuration.

c. M299 Hellfire Launcher. The M299 HL provides the electronic and mechanical interface between the Hellfire Missiles and the helicopter avionics. The M299 HL is a MIL-STD-1760 compatible, jettisonable mission store, four-rail configuration capable of carrying and launching from one to four Hellfire Missiles.

d. Armament Controller-Receiver-Transmitter. The ACRT CD-139/A provides for integration of the Armed Helo into the aircraft avionics. The ACRT provides bus control of the stores management bus, provides weapons processing for the M299 HL, and provides for integration of the AN/AAS-44(V) FLIR/LRD system segment and the HL segment. The ACRT also provides video processing capability including symbology generation.

e. Signal Data Converter. The Signal Data Converter SDC CV-4326/A provides power to the stores stations. The SDC is controlled by the ACRT.

f. GAU-16/A Weapon System. The GAU-16/A Weapon System consists of a .50 caliber aircraft machine gun, a MK 94 MOD 1 Gun Mount, mounting hardware, and an AN/PEQ-2 Laser.

(1) GAU-16/A Machine Gun. The GAU-16/A Machine Gun is crew operated and is compatible with the SH-60B, SH-60F, and HH-60H Helicopters. The GAU-16/A Machine Gun has a firing rate of 750-850 rounds per minute and is belt-fed from a standard 100 round ammunition canister.

(2) MK 94 MOD 1 Gun Mount. The MK 94 MOD 1 Gun Mount is designed with shock absorbers that significantly reduce recoil loads transmitted to the helicopter. It supports the machine gun, provides elevation, depression, and azimuth movement of the weapon, and houses the standard 100 round ammunition canister.

(3) AN/PEQ-3 Laser. The AN/PEQ-3 Laser is equipped with an aiming laser and an illumination beam. The beams are only visible with night vision equipment.

g. GAU-17/A Machine Gun. The GAU-17/A Aircraft Machine Gun is a 7.62MM externally powered, six-barrel, air-cooled, multipurpose weapon capable of firing at a rate of 2,000 or 4,000 rounds per minute. Two GAU-17/A Machine Guns are installed on each of the HH-60H Helicopters flown by HCS-4 and HCS-5.

2. Physical Description. The Armed Helo physical dimensions are as follows:

3. New Development Introduction. The Armed Helo was introduced into existing helicopters as a retrofit through the following:

• ECP-267, FCK
• AFC-132, HH-60H FHS
• AFC-171, SH-60B FHS/GAU-16/A Machine Gun

4. Significant Interfaces. The Armed Helo interfaces with the aircraft avionics system through the two MIL-STD-1553 data buses.

5. New Features, Configurations, or Material. Not Applicable (NA)

H. CONCEPTS

1. Operational Concept. In-flight, the SH-60B ATO is the only Crewmember to have the capability of firing the Hellfire Missile. The HH-60H Helicopter Left Seat Pilot is the only Crewmember onboard to have the capability of operating the FHS. The SH-60B SO, from the Aviation Warfare Systems Operator (AW) rating, and HH-60H Aircrewman operate the GAU-16/A Machine Gun. HH-60H Helicopters with GAU-17/A Machine Guns installed are operated by the Copilot only.

2. Maintenance Concept. Maintenance of the Armed Helo is carried out using a two level concept, organizational level to contractor depot level. Organizational maintenance is performed by Navy personnel in accordance with the maintenance procedures outlined in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 4790.2 (series). Depot level maintenance is currently being performed by the equipment manufacturers until funding becomes available to award a depot level maintenance support contract for the Armed Helo components and systems.

a. Organizational. Organizational level maintenance functions for the Armed Helo are limited to system troubleshooting using Built-In Test (BIT) and removal and replacement of the defective Weapon Replaceable Assembly (WRA). Organizational level maintenance is performed by Aviation Electronics Technician (AT) personnel holding NEC 8376 or 8876 and AO personnel holding the NEC 8378. SH-60B organizational maintenance personnel hold Navy Enlisted Classifications (NEC) 8378 or 8878. HH-60H organizational maintenance personnel hold SH-60F/H Organizational Maintenance Technician NECs 8378 or 8878.

(1) Preventive Maintenance. Preventive maintenance procedures at the organizational level consists of periodic inspection and treatment for corrosion control.

(2) Corrective Maintenance. Corrective maintenance at the organizational level consists of troubleshooting using BIT and removal and replacement of the defective WRA.

b. Intermediate. Intermediate maintenance on the Armed Helo is limited to minor repair of detachable cable assemblies and minor repair to the GAU-16/A Machine Gun oil buffer body performed by Aviation Electrician's Mate (AE) and AO personnel, respectively, attached to Intermediate Maintenance Activities.

c. Depot. When funding becomes available, depot level maintenance will be performed by various contractors; until that time each respective equipment manufacturer provides interim maintenance support. However, limited depot level maintenance of the GAU-16/A Machine Gun is provided by Naval Surface Warfare Center Detachment Crane, Indiana.

d. Interim Maintenance. The individual equipment manufacturers provide interim maintenance until the depot support is established.

e. Life Cycle Maintenance Plan. Once depot level maintenance is established, a Life Cycle Maintenance Plan will be developed integrating the Armed Helo life cycle maintenance with the H-60 Helicopters.

3. Manning Concept. The Armed Helo is operated by the aircraft Flight Crew and maintained by personnel from the AT and AO ratings. The current maintenance NECs are shown in the tables below. SH-60B and HH-60H Helicopter AO personnel earn only NEC 8378. AT personnel earn NEC 8876 or 8376 for the SH-60B and NEC 8878 or 8378 for the HH-60H. This change is a result of consolidating the SH-60B, SH-60F, and HH-60H Helicopter training. Current squadron manpower requirements are available in individual Activity Manpower Documents and the SH-60F and SH-60B NTSPs listed in Part I.M of this document.

With the advent of forward firing air-to-ground munitions on the H-60 Helicopter, AOs are essential to ensure safe and effective weapons employment by H-60 squadrons. The AO manpower adjustments have been approved and are reflected in the Total Force Manpower Management System. The workload for the Armed Helo has increased in the existing SH-60B Anti-Submarine Squadron LAMPS Helicopter. The SH-60B Armed Helo squadron's AO billets have changed from four AOs to one AO1 per shore duty activity and zero AOs to six AO2s per sea duty activity. HH-60H Helicopter squadrons do not work from a detachment concept; therefore, there is no billet change required for the HH-60H Helicopter squadrons.

4. Training Concept. The intent of the Armed Helo training concept is to provide proficient operator and maintenance personnel at the organizational level. Armed Helo operator training for SH-60B Helicopter aircrew personnel is provided by two Fleet Readiness Squadrons (FRS), Helicopter Squadron Light HSL-40, Naval Station (NS) Mayport, Florida, and HSL-41, NAS North Island, California. Armed Helo operator training for HH-60H aircrew personnel is provided by the FRS, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron HS-10, NAS North Island, California, and Weapons Training Unit (WTU), NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

Armed Helo maintenance training to support the SH-60B Helicopter is provided by Maintenance Training Unit (MTU) 1022 Naval Air Maintenance Training Unit (NAMTRAU) North Island, California, and MTU 1066 Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment (NAMTRAGRU DET) Mayport, Florida. MTU 1066 and MTU 1022 HSL Annex are currently training students to receive NECs 8376, 8876, 8378, and 8878 with the exception of the AO rating. MTU 1066 and 1022 HSL Annex did not receive formal initial training for the SH-60B Armed Helo. They received only on-site On-the-Job Training (OJT). Armed Helo maintenance training to support the HH-60H Helicopter is provided by MTU 1005 NAMTRAU Jacksonville, Florida, and MTU 1022 NAMTRAU North Island.

The final H-60 Armed Helo Training Package was forwarded to Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Headquarters (NAMTRAGRU HQ), Pensacola, Florida, in April 2000. This information was forwarded to NAMTRAU North Island and NAMTRAU Jacksonville for inclusion in SH-60B and HH-60H training courses. These courses will be Ready For Training (RFT) with this information in third quarter FY01.

Naval Reserve (HCS-4 and HCS-5) training requirements for the GAU-17/A Machine Guns are taught on an as needed basis. Personnel received training at NAMTRAGRU DET Camp Pendleton, California. Training consisted of course C-646-3360, UH-1N Defensive Armament Subsystem Organizational Maintenance. These two squadrons are the only planned recipients of the GAU-17/A Machine Guns.

The established training concept for most aviation maintenance training divides "A" School courses into two or more segments called Core and Strand. Many organizational level "C" School courses are also divided into separate Initial and Career training courses. "A" School Core courses include general knowledge and skills training for the particular rating, while "A" School Strand courses focus on the more specialized training requirements for that rating and a specific aircraft or equipment, based on the student's fleet activity destination. Strand training immediately follows Core training and is part of the "A" School. Upon completion of Core and Strand "A" Schools, graduates going to organizational level activities attend the appropriate Initial "C" School for additional specific training. Initial "C" School training is intended for students in paygrades E-4 and below. Career "C" School training is provided to organizational level personnel, E-5 and above, to enhance skills and knowledge within their field. "A" School graduates going to intermediate level activities attend the appropriate intermediate level "C" School. Intermediate level "C" Schools are not separated into Initial and Career courses.

a. Initial Training. Initial training for SH-60B FCK DT personnel was provided by Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division Indianapolis (NAWCADIND) in September 1996. SH-60B FCK OT initial training for Naval Aviation Engineering Service Unit (now the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command) and instructor personnel consisted of a two-day course provided by NAWCADIND in October 1996.

Initial training for GAU-16/A Machine Gun DT and OT was provided by Hughes Technical Services Incorporated in January 1997. Initial operator training for the SH-60B RDK DT and OT was provided by Hughes Technical Services Incorporated in March 1997. Initial maintenance training for the SH-60B RDK DT and OT was provided by Lloyd-Lemont Design in second quarter FY97. Initial SH-60B RDK instructor training was taught by Hughes Technical Services Incorporated in April 1997.

HH-60H DT and OT training was provided by Hughes Technical Services Incorporated during second quarter FY98. No additional initial training is required.

b. Follow-on Training. Armed Helo training information is being integrated into existing SH-60B and SH-60F/HH-60H differences training courses. Logistics Services International of Jacksonville, Florida, provided courseware to the FRS, WTU, and NAMTRAGRU HQ in April 2000. This information was forwarded to NAMTRAU North Island and Jacksonville for inclusion in SH-60B and HH-60H training courses. These courses will be RFT with this information in third quarter FY01.

Detailed information on Training Devices and Training Aids will be incorporated when it becomes available. The Armed Helo source material will be incorporated into these courses with minimal impact. The Armed Helo causes no change in student throughput or chargeable student billets. RFT dates indicate the date when Armed Helo information will be incorporated into these courses.

(1) Operator. Armed Helo operator training will be incorporated into the appropriate aircrew training at the FRS and WTU. Follow-on operator training for SH-60B RD Aircrew is currently being taught by FRSs HSL-40, NS Mayport, and HSL-41, NAS North Island. Follow-on operator training for SH-60B Core B aircrew, which began in first quarter FY01, is being provided by FRSs HSL-40, NS Mayport, and HSL-41, NAS North Island. Follow-on operator training for HH-60H Aircrew, which began in first quarter FY01, is being provided by FRS HS-10, NAS North Island, and WTU, NAS Jacksonville. The following table lists the applicable operator training courses.

(2) Maintenance. Follow-on interim maintenance training to support the Armed Helo on the SH-60B RDK Helicopter will be provided by Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC). Follow-on maintenance training to support the Armed Helo on the SH-60B Core B Helicopter will be provided by MTU 1022 NAMTRAU HSL Annex North Island, and MTU 1066 NAMTRAGRU DET Mayport, beginning in third quarter FY01. Follow-on maintenance training to support the HH-60H Helicopter will be provided by MTU 1005 NAMTRAU Jacksonville and MTU 1022 NAMTRAU North Island, also beginning in third quarter FY01.

Armed Helo AT and AO maintenance training to support the SH-60B and HH-60H Helicopters is being integrated into the following courses. The addition of this information should pose a minimal impact to the overall course.

Note: There is no initial AO course.

All aircraft communities require organizational level maintenance technicians working on the Armed Helo to attend a Laser Safety Fundamentals course. Other activities only require that key individuals, such as the Laser System Safety Officer (LSSO), attend this type of course. For the H-60 community, each wing must qualify at least one Category II LSSO by taking the two-day Naval Occupational Safety, Health, and Environmental Training Center LSSO Category II course A-493-0067, Laser System Safety Officer (Category 2). The Category II LSSO is responsible for calculating safe operating distances and the training of Category I LSSOs. The Category I LSSOs attend the eight-day LSSO Category I course, A-493-0038, Laser System Safety Officer (Category 1). Course schedules may be obtained from CNETNOTE 5100.

d. New Training Pipelines and Training Track Changes. No new pipelines or training tracks are required to support the addition of the Armed Helo into the SH-60B or HH-60H. However, courses in existing SH-60B and SH-60F Pilot and Aircrew training, as well as AT and AO maintenance training tracks require modifications to include the Armed Helo data. The courses requiring modification are listed below. Changes to these courses to include the Armed Helo information are ongoing at this time and will be RFT in third quarter FY01.

1. Proficiency or Other Training Organic to the New Development

a. Maintenance Training Improvement Program. The Maintenance Training Improvement Program (MTIP) is a training management tool that, through diagnostic testing, identifies individual training deficiencies at both the organizational and intermediate levels of maintenance. MTIP was implemented per OPNAVINST 4790.2 (series). MTIP is being replaced by Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System (AMTCS).

b. 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. 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 CNO's 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 Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System - Software Module that provides testing (Test and Evaluation), recording (Electronic Training Jacket), 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 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 (N889H), 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 MTIP and Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program programs. Current planning is for AMTCS to begin full implementation for fleet deployment in FY01. For AMTCS implementation information refer to PMA205-3D3.

2. Personnel Qualification Standards. SH-60B and HH-60H Aircrew Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) requirements were updated to include the Armed Helo operation standards. The PQS is managed by the PQS Development Group of the Naval Education and Training Program Management Support Activity, Pensacola, Florida.

3. Other Onboard or In-Service Training Packages. NA

1. Manufacturer and Contract Numbers

2. Program Documentation. The Acquisition Logistics Support Plan is dated June 1998 and the User's Logistics Support Summary for the Armed Helo was completed in October 1999.

3. Technical Data Plan. An organizational level Armed Helo Repair Manual and Illustrated Parts Breakdown has been developed by Lockheed-Martin Federal Systems and submitted in Work Package format for organic printing. Lockheed-Martin Federal Systems is responsible for submitting the required changes to the aircraft Flight Manuals. H-60 Armed Helo technical publications are overdue. The SH-60B Armed Helo technical publication changes have not been received from the contractor, but are funded. The HH-60H Armed Helo technical publication changes have been received from the contractor and about 20% of the changes have been made.

4. Test Sets, Tools, and Test Equipment. The following charts list training equipment and support equipment required to support the H-60 Armed Helo.

5. Repair Parts. Repair parts are currently available through Naval Inventory Control Point, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The Material Support Date (MSD) was reached in July 2000.

6. Human Systems Integration. The Human Systems Integration (HSI) Plan establishes the basis for effective integration of Human Factors Engineering, Manpower, Personnel, Training, Health Hazards, and Safety considerations into the H-60 Armed Helicopter Program acquisition as outlined in Department of Defense (DoD) Instruction 5000.2R. For information on HSI refer to PMA299.

K. SCHEDULES

1. Schedule of Events

a. Installation and Delivery Schedules. Armed Helo deliveries began in fourth quarter FY97 and proceed as follows:

b. Ready For Operational Use Schedule. The Armed Helo is ready for use upon installation and operational checkout.

c. Time Required to Install at Operational Sites. The Armed Helo changes will take approximately six hours to install in each helicopter by a Contractor Field Modification Team.

d. Foreign Military Sales and Other Source Delivery Schedule. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) are planned. For information on FMS refer to PMA299.

e. Training Device and Delivery Schedule. Installed Armed Helo systems are used for aircrew training. Future planning is for Armed Helo installation into each squadron's Airborne Multi-Purpose Electronic Warfare Training System beginning in FY01. Modifications to the Ordnance Trainers at MTUs 1005(NAS Jacksonville) and 1022 (NAS North Island) and Avionics Maintenance Trainers at MTUs 1005, 1022, and 1066 (NS Mayport) will be required to enhance the Armed Helo Maintenance Training.

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