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DODI 5000.2 requires that analysis, T&E results, or independent reviews confirm the adequacy of the proposed maintenance plan and programmed support resources to meet objectives for peacetime readiness and wartime employment.
It also requires that the ability to support any system be demonstrated before the system is placed in the hands of the user. The LD is conducted to confirm that support resources and tasks developed to sustain the system will function as intended. The LD data is supplemented by supportability related data obtained during developmental test and evaluation (DT&E) and OT&E to confirm the correct resources and tasks have been developed. AR 700–127 identifies the LD as a means for satisfying DOD requirements for all acquisition programs.
The LD is a validation process managed by the MATDEV. Maximum use should be made of existing qualitative and quantitative data such as when the item is used by another service, industry, or country. In order to minimize cost and schedule risk, existing qualitative and quantitative demonstrations, evaluations, analyses, simulations and tests should be used to meet LD requirements.
A goal of the LD is-MANPRINT assessment. MANPRINT assessments are conducted by the DCS, G–1 for ACAT I and ACAT II programs or by TRADOC for other programs to determine the status and adequacy of MANPRINT efforts and identify any unresolved issues or concerns (see AR 602–2). Based on DA Pam 73–1, the assessment of MANPRINT is an essential element of a system’s evaluation strategy at each decision point. Also, AR 602–2 directs ATEC to include MANPRINT considerations in system T&E, of which the LD is an important source of data.
GEIA-STD-0007 Interface: C Entities, Task Analysis. The data Entities identified by a "C" in the first position of the entity name are required for documentation of task analysis and personnel and support requirement data. Information will be presented in sufficient detail to define task times, skills, tools, support equipment, facilities, and supply support requirements. The information contained in the C Entities is used to create draft technical publication maintenance and operator procedures and maintenance allocation charts. Skill and Training Requirements (G Entities) DescriptionData Entities beginning with "G" in the first position of the entity name are structured to describe and justify any new or modified personnel skills required to support the system/equipment.
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