Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element - Training & Training Support

Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element - Training & Training Support [Suggest Change]

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Primary Functional Area : Life Cycle Logistics

Definition [Suggest Change]

Training and Training Support is the planning, resourcing, and implementation of a comprehensive integrated strategy to train military and civilian personnel to maximize the effectiveness of the doctrine, manpower and personnel, to fight, operate, and maintain the equipment throughout the life-cycle. It includes activities to plan, resource, and implement management actions to identify, develop, and acquire Training Aids Devices Simulators and Simulations (TADSS) and to maximize the effectiveness of the manpower and personnel to fight, operate, and sustain equipment at the lowest Total Ownership Cost (TOC). - IPS Element Guidebook, Chapter 9.

General Information/Narrative [Suggest Change]

Training and Training Support includes New Equipment Training (NET), institutional, sustainment training and Displaced Equipment Training (DET) for the individual, crew, unit, collective, and maintenance through initial, formal, informal, on the job training (OJT), and sustainment proficiency training. Significant efforts are focused on NET which in conjunction with the overall training strategy shall be validated during system evaluation and test at the individual, crew, and unit level.


Training is the learning process by which personnel individually or collectively acquire or enhance pre-determined job-relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities by developing their cognitive, physical, sensory, and team dynamic abilities. The "training/instructional system" integrates training concepts and strategies and elements of logistic support to satisfy personnel performance levels required to operate, maintain, and support systems. It includes the "tools" used to provide learning experiences such as computer-based interactive courseware, simulators, and actual equipment (including embedded training capabilities on actual equipment), job performance aids, and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. It is critical that all configuration and IPS element changes be evaluated for impact on the training program to ensure alignment between system design and training requirements. The training products themselves may require separate configuration management and supportability updates.


The Product Support Manager needs to understand the requirements for training related to the civilian and military workforce for weapon systems acquisition and the training required for civilians and military to lead, operate and sustainment the weapon system being fielded. Training performed by the DoD is focused on the following:


  • Institutional training for the military and civilian workforce;
  • Training for civilians going to Afghanistan is support of contingency operations.
  • Weapon system acquisition-related training is developed and implemented to specifically support the fielding of new systems or major modifications of systems;
  • Operational and field training is performed as part of individual, unit and organizational training typically conducted at home station, during major training events and while operationally deployed;
  • Self-development training is tailored for individuals seeking additional knowledge growth that complements what has been learned in the classroom and on the job.

While the DoD maintains a significant infrastructure for formal learning opportunities to support the continued development of the person throughout their careers, it is the responsibility of each person to continue learning, adapting and improving to be successful. Learning is a career-long process. Training and education in the institution and in units cannot meet the needs of every individual. When preparing for current operations or full spectrum operations, military personnel and civilians must continuously study Service and Joint doctrine, lessons learned, observations, key insights, and best practices. Commanders and other leaders create an environment that encourages subordinates to maximize self-development as an investment in their future.


Chapter 9 of the IPS Element Guidebook contains a comprehensive exploration of the topic.

Defense Acquisition Guidebook, Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws [Suggest Change]

Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Examples, Tools [Suggest Change]


The Product Support Manager needs to understand the requirements for training related to the civilian and military workforce for weapon systems acquisition and the training required for civilians and military to lead, operate and sustainment the weapon system being fielded. Each DoD Component maintains an extensive portfolio of training devices for many of its major weapon systems. Below are some representative Service websites:


Training Resources [Suggest Change]

DAU


  • LOG 101 Acquisition Logistics Fundamentals
  • LOG 200 Product Support Strategy Development, Part A
  • LOG 201 Product Support Strategy Development, PartB
  • LOG 102 System Sustainment Management Fundamentals
  • LOG 206 Intermediate System Sustainment
  • LOG 235 Performance Based Logistics
  • CLL020Independent Logistics Assessments
  • CLL016 Joint Logistics
  • CLL004 Life Cycle Logistics For The Rest Of Us
  • CLL011 Performance Based Logistics (PBL)
  • CLL 036 Product Support Manager
  • CLL 046 The Twelve Integrated Product Support
  • CLM 017 Risk Management
  • CLM 024 Contracting Overview
  • CLM 031 Improved Statement of Work (SOW)

Training Documentaiton Formats


Communities [Suggest Change]

Better Buying Power
Contingency Contracting
Contracting
Contracting Officers Representative
Cost Estimating
Joint Interoperability
Life Cycle Logistics
Performance Based Logistics
Program Management
Requirements Management
Risk Management

Related Articles [Suggest Change]

Acquisition Strategy (AS)
Commercial Contracting
Concept of Operations (CONOPS)
Contingency Contracting and Emergency Acquisition
Contract Types
Contracting Officer Representative (COR)
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)
Foreign Military Sales (FMS) "Yockey Waivers"
Human Systems Integration
Independent Logistics Assessment (ILA)
Interim Contractor Support (ICS)
Life Cycle Logistics Career Field
Life Cycle Management (LCM)
Life Cycle Sustainment
Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP)
Logistics Demonstrations (LOG Demo)
Logistics Human Capital Strategy (HCS)
Materiel Fielding Plan (MFP)
Product Support Manager (PSM)
Risk Management Framework (RMF) for DoD Information Technology (IT)
Sustainability
Total Package Fielding
Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements
Field & Fleet Logistics, Engineering, and Technical Support
Integrated Product Support (IPS) Element - Manpower & Personnel
Technical Manuals
Funding Product Support Strategies

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