CLASSIFICATIONCLASSIFICATION

Army ResetArmy Reset Mr. Joe Mata, Deputy Reset Task Force

DOD Maintenance Symposium, 27 Oct 2009

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Agenda

• Defining Army Reset (What)

• Importance of Reset (Why)Importance of Reset (Why)

• Determining How is it accomplished

• Determining where, when and who accomplishes itaccomplishes it

• Summary

• Questions

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Reset Definitions (What)

Army’s RESET Intent – Establish a balanced six-month process following an extended deployment that systematically restores deployed units to a level of personnel and equipment

readiness that permits the resumption of training for future missions.

• Replace – battle losses and washouts from the repair process (procure new)

• Recapitalize – the rebuild and selective

Reset: Actions taken to restore equipment to desired level of combat capability

commensurate with a unit’s future mission. Recapitalize the rebuild and selective upgrade of currently fielded systems to ensure operational readiness and a near zero time / zero mile system

IndustrialBattle Losses/

Reset reverses the effects of combat stress on equipment.

• Sustainment Level Repair – work performed to correct equipment faults that are above the Organizational/Direct Support (ORG/DS) level; performed byRECAP

IndustrialBase

Industrial Base,

REPLACEBattle Losses/Washouts

Support (ORG/DS) level; performed by Directorate of Logistics (DOLs), contractors, and the Army’s industrial base. Automatic Reset Induction (ARI) items are automatically inducted into

RECAPSustainment

Repair

Industrial Base, Depot,

Contractor & In-Theater

Damaged/StressedVehicles

items are automatically inducted into Sustainment Reset

• Field Level Repair – work performed to correct equipment faults that are

UnitFieldLevel Repair

Inspection/ Repair

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correct equipment faults that are performed at ORG/DS level; performed at unit level by Soldiers, augmented by contractor as required

Level Repair

WHY THE ARMY NEEDS RESET . . .The prolonged length and demanding pace of combat

operations in SWA have strained Army equipment. Our Reset P l h t f i d t i l biliti i th tProgram leverages a host of industrial capabilities in-theater as well as at our depots and installations throughout the world to repair and replace damaged and worn systems, ensuring a ready reliable force for the current as well as the next mission.

ALTERNATORS: Debris penetrates windings causing higher temperatures and premature alternator failure leaving

ENGINES: Contaminants are sucked in by the negative pressure in the crankcase. Dust and sand mix with the oil accelerating

RADIATORS: Dust clogs cooling fins; this leads to higher engine coolant temperatures higher oil temperatures and premature alternator failure leaving

equipment unusable.Dust and sand mix with the oil, accelerating bearing, block and piston wear.

temperatures, higher oil temperatures, overheating and greater engine strain.

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FUEL SYSTEMS: Dust, biological growth and other contaminants collect in fuel tanks. This clogs fuel filters and damages engine fuel system components.

ELECTRONICS :Fine dust penetrates all but the most tightly sealed components; this causes heat build up, switch and relay failures, and consequently less reliable electronic components.

Determining how accomplished 

ThreatThe Problem: Major Army Weapon Systems are experiencing capabilities gaps due to 

accelerated OPTEMPO/age, emerging threats and new technologies. 

Threat

Lessons Learned

RAM

Solution sets:

Rebuild

Field / Sustainment      ‐ Recapitalization         ‐ New Procurement

Zero Time/Zero MileZero Time/Zero Mile Zero Time/Zero Mile PlatformZero Time/Zero Mile Platform

Selected UpgradeRestore to 10/20 3D Criteria

New PlatformZero Time/Miles/

Platform(Depot Rebuild Tasks)

Platform(Depot Rebuild Tasks)

Technology InsertionTechnology Insertion

/(Depot Rebuild Tasks)(Depot Rebuild Tasks)

Technology InsertionTechnology Insertion

Enhance Warfighting CapabilityTechnology Insertion

where sensible

/

Sustainment (Mod/Conv, Remanufacture,Upgrade, ESP/SLEP, and PIP)

(Mod/Conv, Remanufacture,Upgrade, ESP/SLEP, and PIP)

New Model, New LifeSame Model, New Life

Same Model, Buys back some Life (optempo)

where sensible

New Model, New Life

Enhances  Warfighting CapabilityOnly

• Extends the service life/Readiness • Reduces O&S costs• Improves reliability, maintainability, safety and efficiency

ife (optempo) LifeDesired 

Capabilities(KPP)

• Full service life/Readiness • Reduced O&S costs

• Restores maintenance standard• Slightly extends service life/Readiness • Improved safety and efficiency• Enhances capability if tech inserts applied

Outcome: • Enhances capability • Reduced O&S costs• Improved reliability, maintainability, safety and efficiency

• Enhanced capability• Higher costs initially

p y pp• Lower costs – RECAP/Acq• Mitigates risk – prepares equipmentfor next mission.

Reset is informed and affected by condition of equipment operational gaps life cycle

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Reset is informed and affected by condition of equipment, operational gaps, life cycle  sustainment, upgrade opportunities and new procurement efforts – must synchronize various programs to obtain optimal results. 

Determining Where, when and who accomplishes it

Scope: Factors:

Fi ld L l

Scope: •Global operations• $14-17B Annually

Factors:• Operational demands• Equipment condition

C bili R iField - Level

RepairOperations & Maintenance$ $

• Capability to Repair• 50/50 Rule

Depot – Level PAA Funded

• Inventory• Inspect

CombatOperations

Equipment ready Equipment ready for future for future

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• Inspect• Evaluate• Redeploy• Retrograde

RecapRebuild/Upgrade

missionsmissions Retrograde • Dispose• Transfer

ReplaceProcurement$ $ Refurbish In Theater

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In Theater

Reset Strategy PRINCIPLES RESULTS

• Reset Must Address:Operational Use (3D)sCapability Gaps (Evolving Threat)Lessons Learned

Improved Force Protection/Special Armor Enhanced Agility and Mobility Enhanced Situational AwarenessGreater ReliabilityLessons Learned

Operation & Support CostsGreater Reliability Reverses the effects of delayed desert

damage

Speed return of equipment to unitsMi i i h dli d t t ti t

• Workload the right Source of Repair (SOR)Minimize handling and transportation costsBest meets the needs of combatant

commander’s Integrated part of fleet management

strategies

Field and Depot Level RepairBased on Condition of Equipment,

operational use in theater and operational requirements

Determine optimal Reset option;

Reduced Repair cycle timeReduced Repair costs over timeOptimized Equipment Rotation

p p ;Repair, Recap or Replace

• Continuous Improvement

S t ARFORGEN d d

Optimized Equipment Rotation

• Demand driven strategy • Support ARFORGEN demands180 days – Timeline for AC 270 days – Timeline for Aircraft365 days – Timeline for RC

Demand driven strategy

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Over 470,000 pieces of equipment Reset to date; including 2,702 aircraft; 4,622 tracked vehicles; 33,721 HMMWVs, 6,550 trucks; 3,819 trailers; 214,484 small arms; and 20,170 generators.

Summary

• Reset strategies have been instrumental in support of the war and Army readiness for the last 8 years Operational Readiness (OR) rates:readiness for the last 8 years. Operational Readiness (OR) rates:

Operational fleets >90% Aircraft >75%

• Distributed Reset capability at all echelons critical to sustain maintenance velocity

• Balancing Repair, Recap and Replacement actions as part of Reset ensuresBalancing Repair, Recap and Replacement actions as part of Reset ensures maximum capability at the lowest Operating & Support costs

• Focus is on quickly restoring equipment to a desired level of combat capability t ith it’ f t i i R t th ff t f b tcommensurate with a unit’s future mission. Reset reverses the effects of combat

stress on equipment and ensures the best capabilities are available for the next contingency.

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Questions?

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