Human Systems Division

Human Systems Division6 November 19

Mr. Emilio VarcarcelSenior Materials LeaderAFLCMC/WNU, Human Systems Agile Combat SupportDSN: (937) [email protected]

AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’s Edge

AFLCMC… Providing the Warfighter’sEdge

Overview

• Agile Combat Support Directorate• Acquisition Priorities• Aircrew Flight Equipment• Combat Ready Airman• Female Fitment• Way Forward

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Agile Combat Support (ACS)Directorate

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SupportEquipment & VehiclesSimulatorsAFMETCALAutomatic Test

Systems

Agile Combat Support Directorate(WN) PEO/Director: Mr Paul Waugh, SES Deputy Director: Col Lea Kirkwood

Exec: Capt AmandaMcGowan 937-904-2271

Electronic Warfare& Avionics

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC)

Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC)

ColorLegend

RobinsAFBWPAFB AberdeenMD

HeathOH

HumanSystems

Mr. EmilioVarcarcel 937-

938-3157Dep Lt Col ScottForeman

937-938-4320Egress &

Survival Lt Col PatrickGillette 937-938-4072

AircrewPerformanceMr. RichardRoell 937-938-4073

AeromedicalMr. Chris

McCammant 937-938-2737

Combat ReadyAirmanLt Col Joe

Nichols 937-938-2737

AF Chem-BioDefenseLt Col Paul

Hendrickson 867-3209

SustainmentBranchMs Mary

Kicklighter 478-222-7414


2019 Aircrew Flight Equipment Acquisition Priorities

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2019 CBRN Priorities

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2019 Air Force Uniform OfficePriorities

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Requirements Documents Legend Development Money Legend Procurement Money Legend Sustainment LegendRqmts Doc (1067, CDD, etc.) Signed & Val’d Development (RDT&E) allocated Procurement Money Allocated Sustainment (TO’s, Money,etc.)

Rqmts Doc (1067, CDD, etc.) in Coordination Development (RDT&E) in coordination Procurement Money in Coordination Sustainment (TO’s, Money, etc) in Coord

Rqmts Doc (1067, CDD, etc.) Not Yet Drafted Development (RDT&E) not yet defined Procurement Money Not Yet Defined Sustainment Not Yet Defined


Integrated Aircrew Ensemble EjectionLauren Wargacki Acquisitions Priority #3

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Program Description: Integrated flight ensemble consisting of multiple layers that work as a system to safely and effectively maximize aircrew performance

Requirement: Address operational needs such as increase mobility and reduce thermal burden

Major Customers:■ Ejection Seat Aircrew

ACQ Status■ ACAT: ACAT III

7 May19Oct 19Oct 19

Coming Into View (Next 30-60 Days): Coverall, CBRL, & COTS Undergarments Contract Mod Award Supply Request Package for DLA Resupply

Dec 19Dec 19

Next Major Milestone/Significant Event: Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Oct 20

ProjectionS O N D J F M A M J J A

Cost G G G G G G G G G G G G

Schedule G G G G G G G G G G G G

Performance G G G G G G G G G G G G

Logistics G G G G G G G G G G G G

Funding Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Manpower G G G G G G G G G G G G

Status

Schedule of EventsRecent Highlights (Last 30 Days): IAE F-22 Production ContractAwarded First Production Lots passed DCMA inspection Successfully completed all site planning visits

Program Description

Status Updates

Funding – required for G-Suit engineering change effort.


Heated Flight Clothing1Lt Kenneth Bridges Acquisitions Priority #5

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Program Description: Provide active heating garments for aircrew members operating in hyper cold environments

Requirement: AF Form 1067Major Customers:■ AFGSCContractor:■ Climb & Place/VOLT Smart YarnACQ Status■ Cost Est: $34.0 M (total)

Dates Sept-Oct 19

Oct 19

Coming Into View (Next 30-60 Days): AF contract SOW development Test plans and coordination User evaluation

Nov 19Nov 19Nov 19

Next Major Milestone/Significant Event: Preliminary Fielding Plan Release Fair Opportunity Pricing Request (FOPR)

Nov 19Nov 19

Top Issues/Risks:Schedule aggressive




Performance Y Y G G G G G G G G G G


Funding G G G G G G G G G G G G


Status

Schedule of EventsRecent Highlights (Last 30 Days): Internal testing Assess heating system designs

Program Description

Status Updates

Performance – Problems with consistent heating throughout entire glove system (mitigated via further internal vendor testing)

Performance – Optimization of heat draw/battery life (mitigated via further internal vendor testing)


AF Ejection Survival Kits

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Projection

Major Customers:■ACC

Contractor:■TBD (TDB vendors have been notified)

06 Aug1927 Aug1906 Sep 1911 Oct 19

Major Milestone/Significant Event:SAFE Industry Day held 15 Oct 19

Coming Into View (Next 30-60 Days): Rqmt1067 Part IV work 15 Nov 19

J A S O N D J F M A M J




Logistics Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Funding R R R R R R R R R R R R

Manpower Y Y Y Y Y Y R R R R R R

Status

Schedule of EventsRecent Highlights (Last 30 Days):Formed IPTTDB Kickoff briefRFI posted to FBO, sent to TDB vendorsReceive pre-industry day feedback

Program Description

Program Description: Increase functional capability of ACES II ejection seat survival kit through adding/replacing items to current kit configuration.Requirement: Capabilities Document: 1067, Approved for HSD resourcing Jul 19. Add existing capabilities to ACES II Kitconfiguration.

Status Updates

Logistics – fielding strategy/plan specifics still being worked

Funding – No FY20 funds identified. Section IV of 1067 requirement must be completed

DISTRIBUTION D: Distribution authorized to Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors only (critical technology) (26Sept2018). Other requests for this document shall be referred to AFRL/RH.

Survival Kit Development Process

ACC/A5RRequirement s documents

AFRL

• In house research• CRADAs with industry• Tech Sprints• Capstone Engineering

projects with Universities

AFLCMC/WIS (SOF/PR)AFLCMC/WNU (Survival & Egress)

Tech Pull

Industry

Working GroupsCWG SCWG IPWG


Next Gen Fixed Wing Helmet (NGFWH)2Lt Sam Gong

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Status

Schedule of EventsProgram Description

Status Updates

Program Description: Obtain performance and sustainability upgrades to the flight helmet used by fixed wing aircrewRequirement: Three Key Performance Parameters (KPP’s), 52 total requirements

Major Customers: ACC

Contractors: GENTEX / Lift Aviation /ASU

ASU Lift Aviation GENTEX HGU-55/PRecent Highlights (Last 30 Days): RFPP Proposals Received Sep 19

Coming Into View (Next 30-60 Days): Agreement Negotiations Test Org Kick-Off Meeting

Dec 19Dec 19

Next Major Milestone/Significant Event: Contract Development OTA AgreementsAward

Dec-Jan 20Jan 20

Projection

S O N D J F M A M J J A


Schedule Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Performance Y Y G G G G G G G G G G


Funding G G G G Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Manpower Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Schedule – nor yet finalized

Funding – too soon to know finalcosts

Manpower – dedicated manpower to support program

POC: Lt Sam Gong, (937) 904-3878,[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


Bladder Relief SystemLt Abraham Louisma Acquisitions Priority #4

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Program Description: Procurement of male and female in-flight bladder relief system that is comfortable and safe-to-fly

Requirement: Allows for use while harnessed in aircraft seat and is configured to be worn with aircrew flight suits

Major Customers:■ DoD

Contractor:■ TBD

ACQ Status■ ACAT: N/A■ Funding (SBIR)

Dates28 Aug1910 Sep 1919 Sep 19

Coming Into View (Next 30-60 Days): Airworthiness determination for USAFA aircraftspecific 66p / Low profile testing results

31 Oct 1931 Oct 19

Next Major Milestone/Significant Event: AF SBIR funding - pending avail of funds 31 Oct 19






Funding G R R R R R R R R R R R


Status

Schedule of EventsRecent Highlights (Last 30 Days): Rqmt received for bladder relief Configuration documentupdated StF approved for USAFA

Program Description

Status Updates

AF funding is not currently allocated. Actions Pending avail ofAF SBIR funds.


Combat Ready Airman Vision

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Develop, acquire, field, and sustain affordable integrated state of the art equipment for all Airmen to maximize full-spectrum readiness enabling global Air Force dominance.

Currently no equipment standardization for the majority of ourAirmen


“To-be” FY24 Combat Ready Airman

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Develop, acquire, field, and sustainstandardized, integrated, and stateof the art equipment for all Airman.How?

1. Centralize Requirements Management:• Ensures Standardized Ensembles &

Interoperability• Enables Product Support and Innovation

through Strategic Partnering• Enables Forward Planning

2. Centralize Funding & Acquisition:• Increases Purchasing Power• Reduces Waste

3. Centralize Asset Management:• Improves Asset Accountability&

Visibility• Enables Enterprise Resource Leveling

to Avoid “Haves and Have-nots”IOC FY22 FOCFY27


Recent Events:Female Fitment Major Milestones

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Human Systems Division Way Ahead

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FY17 FY18 FY24 FY25

AFE

Female FitmentCRA

FY19 FY20 FY21 FY22 FY23


AF Acronyms

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FY24 FY25

AFECRA


AF Acronyms

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FY24 FY25

AFECRA