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Partnering with Industry:A Military Perspective on the

Human Issues

Cdr Roy Welburn RN

OC Depth Support (Harrier)

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Contents

• What is Joint Force Harrier?

• The Fwd and Depth construct

• Harrier Depth Support

• Risks & Opportunities

• Paradigms

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Joint Force Harrier

• Joint Force – RAF and RN (50/50)

• Based at RAF Cottesmore & Wittering

• Naval Strike Wing, 1(F) Sqn, IV(AC) Sqn

• Operate from Land or Sea

• 20 Sqn OCU, 41 Sqn OEU

• Harrier IPT based at RAF Wyton

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• RAF CottesmoreRAF Cottesmore– Joint Force HQJoint Force HQ– Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF)Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF)– NSW (RN)NSW (RN)

• RAF WitteringRAF Wittering– No 20(R) SqnNo 20(R) Sqn

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• RAF Coningsby RAF Coningsby – OEUOEU

• RAF CottesmoreRAF Cottesmore– Joint Force HQJoint Force HQ– Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF)Nos 1 & IV Sqns (RAF)– NSW (RN)NSW (RN)

• RAF WitteringRAF Wittering– No 20(R) SqnNo 20(R) Sqn

• RAF WytonRAF Wyton– IPTIPT

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Op Herrick• 8 ac operate from Kandahar• Provide Close Air Support (CAS) Capability

– Show of Force– Targeting Sniper/TIALD– 500lb, 1,000lb, free fall, laser, GPS– 2” Rocket (single or salvo)– Usually fly in pairs, AAF

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Fwd & Depth Construct

• McKinsey led ‘End to End’ (E2E) study of logistics in the Air & Land environment (2003)

• Conclusions– Reconfigure from Cold War posture– 4 lines to 2 (Fwd & Depth)– Rely on information & an effective supply chain– Establish logistics C of G– Apply Lean principles – Value, Flow, Pull

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Minor Servicing

Modifications

Major Servicing

Old Way

ML2

ML3

ML4

Strip/Inspect Repair & Modify Build/Test/Fly

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1 1All Servicing & Modifications

Modifications

Major Servicing

Now

Depth

ML3

ML4

Strip/Inspect Repair & Modify Build/Test/Fly

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HARRIER MAINTENANCE 2001

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Harrier JUMP and SAM Lines

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On-Base Depth Support HarrierNow………

Partnered ‘on a/c’ support with BAE Systems– Joint Upgrade Maintenance Prog (JUMP)– Stand Alone Minor (SAM)

• Partnered engine support with RR– Mil Repair– RR Overhaul

• Military manned and managed components bays (Hyd, Structures, Avionics, Ejection Seats)

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On-Base Depth Support HarrierFuture………

• Harrier Platform Availability Contract (HPAC) with BAE Systems– Joint Upgrade Maintenance Prog (JUMP)– Stand Alone Minor (SAM)– Mechanical & Structural components

• Centralised ‘Combat Engine’ Support with RR (CAESAS)• Commodity Availability Procurement Strategy (CAPS) –

Contract out spt (Wheels & Tyres, P&F, Ejection Seats) • Some legacy Military manned and managed components

bays (Ox Bay, Avionics, Armament Bays)

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Risks and Opportunities

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A Mix of Cultures

• Industry– Contractors

– Sub-Contractors

• Military– Royal Navy

– Royal Air Force

– MoD Civilians

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Motivation ?

• Industry– Money

– Working Conditions

– Stability

– Self Determination

• Military– Ethos

– Results

– Variety

– Promotion

– Excitement

– Adventure

– Money

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What they do…..• Industry

– Take Leave (4 weeks)

– Work 1,600 hrs pa

• Military– Take Leave 8 (Weeks)

– Training (Military)

– Training (Professional)

– Guard (2 weeks)

– Fitness Training

– Deploy on Ops

– Expeditions and AT

– Resettlement

– Work 1,200 hrs pa

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Paradigm Shift ?

• Who is most Focussed on Output?

• Who can support surge?

• Who gives best value for money?

• Strategic Manning Stability?

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Questions?

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