Current Methodologies of Identifying R&M (Reliability and Maintainability) Problems in Fielded Weapon Systems

摘要

This thesis outlines methodologies used to identify reliability and maintainability problems in fielded Air Force weapon systems. The goal of the thesis was to provide program managers new to the R&M field an understanding of the terms, procedures, and organizations in the Air Force related to solving R&M problems in fielded weapon systems. The study examines the process of gathering data, selecting and prioritizing a list of candidate projects, and the justifying of these projects to upper management for approval to implement as an R&M improvement. It also examines the use of product improvement working groups (PIWGs), and provides examples of successful R&M programs, and the benefits that can be achieved with R&M improvements to fielded weapon systems. Theses. (FR)