Definition
Update the MFP, which serves as the single stand-alone document containing the detailed plans and actions that the fielding and GCs will accomplish to successfully field and deploy the new system.
General/Information/Narrative
The MFP requires the most recent, complete, and accurate information concerning system fielding. Source documents, program documents, and the Supportability Strategy contain much of the data related to the MFP. The MFP will be posted to the Total Army Fielding System (TAFS) website (https://aeps.ria.army.mil). The PM is responsible for the Memorandum of Notification (MON) and the MFP preparation and coordination with other ILS program participants.
A separate tailored plan is required and prepared for deploying new materiel to each Army Command (ACOM) and Army Service Component Command (ASCC), other Services, and Defense Agencies; or, at the option of the PM, a single MFP may be prepared with appendices adapted to each gaining command.
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
Army Regulation 700-127
Army Regulation 700-142
DA Pam 700-142
Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Example Tools, Communities of Practice, LEC Tools
Updated MFP is to be posted to the TAFS website: https://aeps.ria.army.mil.
The Systems Planning and Requirements Software (SYSPARS) tool can be used to create a Materiel Fielding Plan that can be updated as the program evolves. Through tailored interactive question and answer sections, SYSPARS assists the user in systematically considering all issues pertinent to his or her acquisition program. It can be used to create required plans early in the life cycle with a Systems Engineering Plan and Acquisition Strategy and continue to assist with various required plans through the end of the program. There are numerous documents within the SYSPARS knowledge base that are designed to assist the acquisition community. A conclusive list and SYSPARS program information can be obtained by visiting the SYSPARS website at https://www.logsa.army.mil/lec/syspars.
Training Resources
Related Articles
Material Fielding Plan (Link to article 138 – Material Fielding Plan)
Required for:
The MFP is required as shown in figures D1-4 in DA Pam 700-142 and as agreed between the PM and gaining ACOM/ASCC.
Responsible Activity:
The PM, in coordination with the supportability IPT, the CBTDEV, the gaining commands, and HQDA will prepare the MFP for each new materiel system having a significant impact on the gaining commands.