Testing and Training Challenges for the
Evolutionary Aircraft Carrier Strategy
by
Captain T. Ladson Webb, Jr.
Aviation Program Officer
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The Technical Complexity of CVNX
Design effort estimated at 45 million man-hours!
Parts
Parts Surfaces
Surfaces
Modeled
Modeled Modeled
Modeled
CVNX
CVNX
NSSN
NSSN
F-22
F-22
777
777
Auto
Auto
1024
1024KK
370
370KK
16
16KK
100
100KK
77KK
146
146MM
50
50MM
22MM
14
14MM
11MM
CVNX 1
1,695 Ft.
Disk
Disk
Storage
Storage
228
228GB
GB
145
145GB
GB
44
44GB
GB
10
10GB
GB
1.6
1.6GB
GB
1,500 Ft.
New Attack
Submarine
(NSSN)
1,075 Ft.
1,250 Ft.
1,000 Ft.
F-22 Fighter
Aircraft
325 Ft.
Automobile
12 Ft.
Washington
Monument
556 Ft.
750 Ft.
500 Ft.
Boeing 777
75 Ft.
250 Ft.
1,150
7,150
0 Ft.
31,300
103,600
162,500
Equivalent Number of 1.4 MB Floppy Disks
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Departmental Guidance
DoDINST 5000.2R, Section 4.3 “Systems Engineering”
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– “Requirements Analysis. Throughout the acquisition process the program
office shall work with the user to establish and refine operational and design
requirements that result in the proper balance between performance and
cost within affordability constraints. Requirements analysis shall be
conducted iteratively with functional analysis … to develop and refine
functional and performance requirements, external interfaces and provide
traceability among user requirements and design requirements.”
Mission
Needs
Statement
(MNS)
Operational
Requirements
Document
(ORD)
OPNAV responsible for requirements
PMS-378 develops requirements with
Fleet(User) Input/Review
1996
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High volume firepower
Mobility
Sustainability
Survivability
Joint C2
Flexibility and growth potential
2000
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Net:
Affordable ORD
Performance spec
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Performance parameters
– Threshold
– Objective
Affordability through CAIV
Consistent with AOA
Joint Interoperability
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Development Strategy
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Phased Approach - “Transition Ships”
– CVN 77: CVN 76 + new combat system + TOC savings
– CVNX 1: CVN 77 + new propulsion & electrical system + TOC savings
– CVNX 2: CVNX 1 + state-of-the-art flight deck + hull improvements +
TOC savings
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Design for flexibility
– Upgrades over 50-year life
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Share development ideas, risk & cost with other programs(T&T
results)
– Horizontal integration of combat systems
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New acquisition methods… encourage innovation
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IPPD
Subcontracting arrangements
Performance-based specs
COTS technology & procedures
Link with Smart Carrier to provide backfit wherever possible
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Evolutionary Concept
CVNX 2
TOC Savings / Capability
CVNX 1
CVN 77
$ R&D
$ SCN
$ TOC Savings
550 Sailor Reduction
$ R&D
$ SCN
$ TOC Savings
900 Sailor Reduction
$ R&D
$ SCN
$ TOC Savings
1200-1500 Sailor Reduction
Resource Constraint
New Propulsion
EMALS
Integrated Combat Systems
Active Planar Arrays
Improved Self-Defense
New Electrical Power &
Distribution Systems
New Functional Arrangements
EARS
Improved Hull
Survivability Improvements
State-of-the-Art Flight Deck
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Integrated C4 Centers
Pri-Fly
Bridge
Flight Deck
Control
Ready
Rooms
CATCC
CDC
Strike Ops
TFCC
Ordnance
Control
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CVIC
Integrated C4 Centers
SENSORS
DATA
• Distribution Networks
• Standard Displays (2-D)
INFO
• Intuitive Interactive Displays
• Artificial Intelligence
• Voice Activation
KNOWLEDGE
• Experience
• Judgement
• Perspective
WISDOM
Think Aggressively…..Act Cautiously
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Cost reduction initiatives include reducing
manning by performing tasks better (cheaper and
more reliably).
– Focus is on communication systems, remote
sensors, procedural improvements
– Blend of onboard data bases with “Dial Up”
access for support as needed.
BUT…..
u The Fleet is experiencing low manpower today.
– How to test/validate reduced manning scenarios?
– Working with the test community to use M&S that
can build confidence of all parties
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A Flexible Approach is Needed
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Obtain synergy from efforts such as Smart
Carrier by involving test community with
modification experiments to existing
processes and systems.
Early involvement with the test community
may be able to identify operational training
deficiencies and get the necessary steps
underway to correct as the ship is being
constructed.
– Aircraft Carrier build period exceeds 7 years
– Flexible test philosophy needed to address
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changes withoutFOR
“excess
impact”
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Training Challenges
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Training pipeline stressed to deliver quantity
and quality into a dynamic systems
environment
– Long pipelines lead to late arrivals, high costs
– In Situ training value is high, but requires
foundation to be in place.
– Schoolhouse costs driving to move some
foundational training to fleet units.
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Training Strategy must be agile to satisfy both
existing and new design platforms.
– Seeking to minimize platform unique overhead
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Training Issues Afloat
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Indoctrination, Qualification,
Proficiency
– Which go to sea? All Three!
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Visual trainers for aircrew now cheaper,
smaller, with high fidelity
presentations.
– Re-programmable for multiple aircraft
– Mission rehearsal now achievable
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Reduced personnel dictate new
solutions beyond NEC/MOS for all
embarked systems. Cross-rate training
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Summary
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Evolutionary change across Carrier Line
presents an opportunity for a fresh approach
Longevity of platform presents some
“unknown engineering” that may not have
adequate M&S tools verified and accredited.
“Smart” Programs can provide single T&E
target while producing results for several
platforms.
Validated manpower M&S Tools are needed.
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INTEGRATED TEST PROGRAM SCHEDULE
for
CVNX
FY 98 FY 99 FY 00 FY 01 FY 02 FY 03 FY 04 FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20
CVNX 1
CVNX 1 IPPD / System Definition / Design / Ship Construction, Test and Trials / Post Delivery
FCT
Start Construction
Milestone II
Milestone I
IOC
Milestone III
BT AT Delivery
CVNX 2 IPPD / System Definition / Design / Ship Construction, Test and Trials / Post Delivery
CVNX 2
FCT
Start Construction
CVNX 1 Integrated Product and Process, System Definition, Design & Build Contract
Contracting
DT&E
IOC
BT AT Delivery
CVNX 2 Integrated Product and Process, System Definition, Design & Build Contract
CVNX 1
DT - I
DT - IIA
DT - IIB
DT - I
CVNX 2
DT- IIA
DT - IIC
DT - IIB
DT - IIC
CVNX Modeling and Simulation, Studies, Analyses,Test and Trials
LFT&E
CVNX 2
TSST
LFT&E
LFT&E
MGMT Vulnerability Waiver
Assessment
Plan
Report
CVNX 1 OT - I
OT&E
Vulnerability
Assessment
Reports
CVNX 1 OT - II
CVNX 1 OT - III
CVNX 2 OT - I
FY 98
FY 99 FY 00
FY 01 FY 02 FY 03 FY 04
CVNX 2 OT - III
CVNX 2 OT - II
FY 05 FY 06 FY 07 FY 08 FY 09 FY 10 FY 11 FY 12 FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19
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VAR,
DOT&E,
CVNX
BLRIP
Shock
Trial
Reports
(If required)
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FY 20