F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer Symposium 28-30 June 2011 CAPT Chris Kennedy Director, Weapons Systems Logistics DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited 1
F-35 Design Commonality CV Larger Wing and Tail CTOL Probe and Drogue Refueling Door Landing Gear / Hook Centerline Gun Pod with 25mm Gun STOVL Internal 25mm 4-Barrel Ailerons Added 3-Bearing Swivel Nozzle Probe and Drogue Lift Fan
Carrier Variant Comparison (USN) F/A-18C Length 56 ft Span 37.4 ft Wing Area 400 ft2 Internal Fuel 10,800 lb Spot Factor 1.0 F-35C Length 51.5 ft Span 43 ft Wing Area 668 ft2 Internal Fuel 20,000 lb Spot Factor 1.16 F/A-18E Length 60.38 ft Span 42 ft Wing Area 500 ft2 Internal Fuel 14,708 lb Spot Factor 1.24
VLO Stealth Must Be Designed In CTOL 18,500 lbs Antennas Large Capacity Internal Fuel Tanks Reduced Signature Nozzle STOVL CV 14,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Curved Diverterless Inlets, Buried Engine Low Observable Seams, RAM Seals Aircraft Shaping and Edge Alignment Low-Emission Radar and Avionics Weapons Carried Internally DAS Apertures EOTS / IRST Embedded / Internal Antennas and Sensors Fundamental 5 th Gen Design Features Can Not Be Retrofitted
CV Loading High Threat (Stealth) ~ 5,200 lbs internal Post-SEAD/DEAD ~ 18,000 lbs total Shipboard Bringback ~10,000 lbs
Mission Systems
Integrated and Fused Mission Systems Electro-Optical Targeting System Full Spherical Coverage by Distributed Aperture System (DAS) RWR 360 o Coverage Fwd Band 3 / 4 Band 3 / 4 Radar Fwd Band 2 Warning Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) RADAR Aft Band 2 Electronic Support Measures Emitter Locating Fwd Band 2 Fwd Band 3 / 4 Band 3 / 4 Radar Warning Data Links Provides Near Perfect Situational Awareness DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
APG-81 Radar Active Electronically Scanned Array Interleaved Search & Track ACM mode Data Link Low Emissions Long Range Air-to to-air Target Detection/Track Small Targets Synthetic Aperture Radar with Effective BDA ESM Electronic Attack Ground Moving Target Detection Maritime Modes DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
Distributed Aperture System (DAS) Total Situational Awareness Around Aircraft 6 sensors = Spherical coverage Missile Tracking Track Wingmen Track Threat Aircraft AIM-9 Support Night Vision Functions Integrated With HMD Vertical Landing Support Missile Launch Detection Point of Origin Detection Targeting Support 9
Electro-Optical Targeting System (EOTS) Internally Mounted Long Range, High Resolution Targeting FLIR, IRST Functions Electro- Optical Targeting System DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
LOGISTICS
LOGISTIC PRODUCTS Main Operating Bases Operations at Sea Expeditionary Operations Forward Supply Chain OEM Supply Chain Base Supply Chain 24 Hour Global Support Information Systems (ALIS) OEM Repairs Joint Fleet Management and AL Field Operations Business Operations Pilot Training Sustaining Engineering i Transportation Maintenance Training i Support Equipment Industrial Services JOINT TECHNICAL DATA DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited Operational Maintenance
F-35 Training System Integrated Training Center Operational and Deployed Flying Syllabus Embedded Training Interactive Multimedia Instruction Electronically Mediated Lecture Pilot Entry Criteria Fighter lead-in equivalent Fighter Qualified Maintainers Entry Criteria A School Tech School Previously Qualified Tech Electronically Mediated Lecture Interactive Courseware Training Devices Training Infrastructure System Distributed Management of Records, Courseware, Software, Tech Data, Configurations Pilot Mission Rehearsal Maintainer Task Rehearsal Distributed Mission Operations Web Based On-Demand CBT Continuation Training Embedded Training Deployed/On-Demand Training Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer Full Access to All F-35 Courseware Service Training Squadrons Service-Unique Training Tactics/Weapons Autonomic Logistics Information System Connectivity
Pilot Training Devices Full Mission Simulator (FMS) High Fidelity Trainer Full Weapons & DRLMS, HLA compatible, mission planning I/F; high-fidelity visual system, targeting HMD Multiuse of OFP & models Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) Small Footprint Trainer Common HW / SW Design with FMS with limited FOV Visual System; packaged for small footprint applications Same visual system as DMRT Deployable Mission Rehearsal Trainer (DMRT) Common HW / SW Design with FMS with limited FOV Visual System; packaged in ISO shelter. JPO and Services desire 2- cockpit design with smaller OTW displays
Maintenance Training Devices Suite Ejection System Maintenance Trainer (ESMT) Cockpit and surrounding area Off board ejection seat Used to train: On and off aircraft Maintenance Tasks on Crew Escape Systems Egress Training Arrived at Eglin 14 Mar 10 - Ready for use 1 Jun 10 Aircraft System Maintenance Trainer (ASMT) Multiple Student Stations (12) Single IOS Used to train: Diagnostic Principles Maintenance Tasks LRC Locations Weapons Loading Trainer (WLT) Ruggedized wings w/hardpoints & weapon bays Internal / Missionized Gun Full-weight training weapons & stores Used to train: Weapon & stores loading and unloading 4 Additional New Trainers to be fielded (Engine R&I, IPP R&I, Lift Fan R&I and Landing Gear 2 units onsite at Eglin
Propulsion Training Aids Assets - STOVL Configuration Lift fan and clutch Drive Shaft Fan Module F135 Power Module 3 Bearing Swivel Module (BSM) STOVL Nozzle Training Module separation LRU removal/installation Support Equipment
Engine Maintenance Concept POWER MODULE AUGMENTER NOZZLE FAN MODULE GEARBOX 5 0 NAE F-35 O+ Maint CONOPs addresses Ongoing work NAVAIR/PEO Carriers and other stakeholders on at-sea replenishment DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Flight Line Repair and Servicing Weapon Bay Door Control Screen DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Flight Test is Active and Productive F-35A: 388 Total Flts / 717.7 Total Flt Hours F-35B: 426 Total Flts / 546.2 Total Flt Hours F-35C: 96 Total Flts / 158.7 Total Flt Hours -------------------------------------------------------------- 910 Total Flights/1422.6 Total Flight Hours Marine STOVL Initial Sea Trials Fall 2011 Navy CV Land Based Carrier Integration Summer 2011
2011 Achievements Six Aircraft Delivered to Flight Test First Two Production Aircraft Delivered to Edwards CF-3 Flew Most Flights on One Day in Program History (10) May 25 Passed 350 SDD Flights for 2011 Passed 110 VLs for Program BF-2/BF-3 CTOL Passed 300 Flight Mark at EAFB AF-6 AF-8/AF-9 First Flights, Delivery to Eglin Set for June CF-2 CF-1 BF-2
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F-35 Integrated Training Center 33d Fighter Wing Eglin AFB, Florida Naval Aviation Maintenance Officer Symposium 28-30 June 2011 CDR Joel Tessier, USN Executive Officer 33d Maintenance Squadron (33 MXS) 1
Overview Integrated Training Center Overview Eglin Navy Joint Focus of Effort 33 Fighter Wing Organization 33 Maintenance Group DoN FRS Support Concept USN/USMC Maintenance Integration NAE F-35 O+ Maintenance CONOPs and 33d Maintenance Squadron Greenshirt Opportunities Points of Contact 2
F-35 Integrated Training Center Co-located training for USAF, USN, and USMC BRAC-directed d $400M+ in MILCON and upgrades 1600+ military, DoD civilians, and contractor personnel Operates as USAF 33d Fighter Wing under AETC Inter-service MOA s define relationships Conduct initial pilot and maintainer formal training Operate all variants of the F-35 59 F-35 A/B/C s Support foreign partner training Shared resources Facilities Contractor support Support equipment 1
Eglin Navy Team CNAF F-35C Fighter Introduction Team CDR Mike Williams, OIC LCDR Luke Barradell, AOIC LT Rob Fry, FIT MO (6330) 6 Maintenance CPO s 33 FW Navy staff CAPT Mike Saunders, 33 Ops Group Commander CAPT Steve James, Academic Training Center Director CDR Joel Tessier, 33 Maint Squadron XO Mr. Mark Shock, GS-13 Security Manager Gain: CAPT Lance Massey, 33 Maint Group Deputy 359 th TRS CNATT Det 3 instructors; 1 AEC, 2 AE1 s Mr. Bill Dickup, CNATT support staff VFA-101 Core Cadre Current: 1 AD1, 1 YN2, 1 Hospital Corpsman Recruit Gains: CO/XO/2xDH s/amo/admino/mmcpo Fall 11 LCDR Ramiro Flores, AMO RNLT Oct 11 4
Joint Focus of Effort Four Pillars READY FOR TRAINING PEOPLE FACILITIES EQUIPMENT PROCESSES USAF USMC USN Contractor Joint Roles & Responsibilities Academic Training Center DNH DoN Hangar USAF Hangar Barracks & Dining Ramp & runways Munitions Support Legacy hangar mods ALIS Simulators and Trainers Tools & SE ALSS AIRCRAFT Training Syllabi ISSA s Tech hpubs/jtd Contract Oversight Operating Instructions F-35 CLS USAF DoN 5
F-35 Integrated Training Center (Eglin AFB) Command Relationships AETC CNAF 2 nd MAW 19 AF 2 AF TECOM NETC 33 FW CV 82 TRW TRNGCMD USMC CSFWP N MAG-31 982 TRG 82 TRG MATSG-21 CNATT (Lemoore) ATC (Beaufort) OG/CC MXG/CC USN (Sheppard) (Sheppard) (Pensacola) (Pensacola) Director USMC CD CD DEP N USN OVERSIGHT 58 th FS Mx Sqdn 372 TRS 24 CTOL 359 TRS DO (Sheppard) USN TSSC DO 33 OSS USMC FTD 19 USAF N Acft Mx Sq Mx Flt (Eglin) VMFAT-501 Trng Acad 20 STOVL AF AMUs CNATT MARDET VFA-101 15 CV MX Dept MX Dept Mx Ops Sqdn CNATT Navy Det OPCON/ADCON OPCON ADCON TACON (limited) Attached/Other Host Support USAF USN USMC LM USN/USMC USAF/DoN Fleet Up 6
Contractor Support Lockheed-Martin is AV Prime and PSI Pratt & Whitney F135 engine (Prime) Rolls-Royce Royce STOVL lift fan Northrup-Grumman - fuel system and LO VSI Helmet Mounted Display other subs for PFE, SE, tech data, etc Functions supported: Academic instructors pilot and maintenance training Contractor maintenance (CLS) for flying squadrons Logistics support (Supply) Field Service Reps ALIS system support Program Security Helmet Mounted Display build-up Pilot Flight Equipment fitting and issue Academic Training Center courseware and trainer maintenance and support 7
Academic Training Center Mission: Director: Deputy: Facilitate and coordinate all pilot and maintainer academic training. CAPT Steve Manson James, USN Col Greg Honez Jones, USAF 900,000 sq ft state-of-the art academic building Pilot and maintainer training areas Electronic classrooms Contractor and military instructors Flight and maintenance simulators Supports classified training to TS/SAR Community College campus lay-out New student barracks built/under construction Student dining facilities Student fitness facility All-weather track and USMC CFT course 8
Maintenance Training 359 th Training Squadron Commander: Deputy: LtCol Teal Clark, USAF LtCol Paradise, USMC (inbound) Joint C Schools (CNATTU-equivalent) Rotational USAF/DoN O5 Squadron Command CNATT Det embedded within squadron Supports USN and USMC training Separate syllabi for each service Differences in trade skills Common modules 9
33d Operations Group Mission: Commander: Responsible for flying operations in support of pilot training. CAPT Mike Trigger Saunders, USN ISIC for 1 USAF FTU and 2 DoN FRS s Rotational USAF/DoN O6 Major Command 58 th Fighter Squadron Mighty Gorillas PAA: 24 F-35A CTOL Established: 2 October 2009 First Aircraft: June 2011 Organic SFF: ~ Dec 2012 10
Fleet Replacement Squadrons VMFAT-501 Warlords PAA: 20 F-35B STOVL Established: 2 April 2010 First Aircraft: ~ Sep 2011 Organic Oga csff: ~ Mid-2013 2014: Move to MCAS Beaufort VFA-101 Gi Grim Reapers PAA: 15 35 F-35C CV Establish: March 2012 First Aircraft: ~ Oct 2012 Organic SFF: ~ Mid-2014 2014: Combined FRS supporting USMC and UK F-35C pilot training 11
33d Maintenance Group Mission: Responsible for all maintenance and logistic support for 33 FW F-35A/B/C aircraft. Commander: Col Laura Sampsel, USMC Deputy: Col Mark Fluker, USAF Inbound: CAPT Lance Massey, USN ISIC for USAF maintenance squadrons Rotational USAF/DoN O6 Major Command (maintenance) Reporting custodian for 24 USAF F-35A CTOL aircraft Supports all flying/maintenance squadrons on the flight line 33d Maintenance Operations Squadron 33d Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 33d Maintenance Squadron 12
33 Maintenance Group 33 Maintenance Group (33 MXG) ~ Type Wing MO 33 Maint Operations Sqdn (MOS) 33 Aircraft Maint Squadron (AMXS) Joint Type Wing Staff USAF O- Level Readiness QA/AMMT Aviation Program Team (APT) Maintenance Ops Ctr (Flt Deck Cont.) Supply Response se AFSO-21/AirSPEED Weapons Mgr Mx Training Flight (SE T&L) Engines 58 Fighter Sqdn 58 Acft Maint Unit (58 AMU) 33 Maintenance Squadron (MXS) Joint I- Level I-level Component repair On-acft: Phase LO/Composite Rpr Corr./Paint/Wash Rack Egress Fuel Syst/Hush House NDI/JOAP
DoN FRS Support Concept Contractor Logistics Support Initial operation for 18-24 months Support ops flight schedule VFA-101 and VMFAT-501 Maintenance Departments Establish Organic capability via CNAF SFF process NAMP-driven O-level maintenance 33 Maintenance Group On-site Type Wing support Man Train Equip Surveillance of Contractor maintenance MOU s w/ MAG-31 and CSFWP 33 Maintenance Squadron I-level support IAW NAE O+ CONOPS Additional O-level capabilities and facilities 14
33 MXG USN/USMC Integration Determine Appropriate Support Functions Establishing requirements with USMC and USN right now Type Wing staff (Ops & Mx), Intermediate Maint, Station Weapons 33 Maintenance Operations Squadron (33 MOS) QA/Type Wing AMMT Contract Oversight (Aviation Programs team) Temporary for duration of CLS maintenance QAR s from all maintenance organizations Supply Response/Readiness Maintenance Training Flight SE T&L Instructors 33 Maintenance Squadron (33 MXS) I-level back-shops NAE O+ CONOPS Munitions Storage Area (alignment TBD) Station ti Weapons 15
Back Shop Support 33d Maintenance Squadron Commander: Deputy: LtCol Rod Webb, USAF CDR Joel Tessier, USN Joint Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) ~350 USAF, USMC, and USN maintainers Rotational USAF/DoN O5 Squadron Command USAF structure similar to shore AIMD/FRC Significant centralized on-aircraft capabilities USN/USMC maintenance augmentation VMFAT-501 MALS Augment VFA-101 Aircraft Op-Det 16
NAE F-35 O+ Maint. CONOPS Official NAE policy document for F-35 O+ Maintenance functions maintenance support Engine Module Removal & Replacement Dated 12 April 2010 Signed by CNAF N42, HQMC ASL, NAVAIR Tire & Wheel maintenance 6.0 (RDML Matthews) Aircraft Armament Equipment Integrates F-35 support into existing DoN maintenance and management processes Leverage I-level capabilities in support of F- 35 unit level requirements Risk-based analysis Gun pods Battery maintenance Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI)/JOAP Support Equipment MALS/FRC/AIMD Centralized Engine Repair Facility Wheel & Tire Shop Armament Equipment Mx Battery Charging & Spares Mx NDI/JOAPS Support Support Equipment
NAE F-35 O+ Maint. CONOPS some degree of repair capability beyond organizational level maintenance is anticipated; however, it is expected that improvements in Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) characteristics of the F-35 will minimize requirements for intermediate level infrastructure. Squadron (organizational) maintenance personnel will launch and recover, troubleshoot, remove and replace components, perform corrosion control actions, and load stores on USN F-35 Traditional I-Level Capabilities O+ CONOPS DoN F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Organizational-Level Plus Maintenance Concept of Operations (O+ CONOPS) Dtd 12 April 2010 O OEM
33 Maintenance Squadron Commander USAF Back-Shop or I-level organization Follows standard USAF Maintenance Squadron structure Similar to shore AIMD/FRC organization I-level component repair NDI/JOAP Adds centralized O-level functions CCF CCQ Production Supervision Fabrication Accessories AGE Avionics (GSE) Maintenance Propulsion PBA O-level l Armament Munitions 46 MXS
O+ Special Considerations 33 MXS O-level Facilities Available LO/Composite Repair Fuel Cell Maint Hangar Wash Rack Egress/Canopy Corrosion Control/Paint hangar Phase hangar Machine Shop Low-Observable Maintenance Centralized on/off aircraft repair HUGE training opportunity for DoN USAF dedicated career field Manned by USAF techs with years of experience on F-117, B-2, F-22, and F-35 Consider specialized NEC, new NAMP Program, new Work Center Security clearance considerations Egress/Canopy Joint Oil Analysis (JOAP) FLSC installation takes appr. 1 week Entire canopy requires explosive storage while FLSC installed Additional space designed into USAF Egress Shop to support maintenance/storage Available for VFA-101 AME s to use Not currently in O+ CONOPS Emergent requirement for engine gear box After every flight Temporary due to PHM immaturity Maturing to CBM concept Additional lift-fan gear box requirements May be permanent USAF combines with NDI One work center, one skill set
Greenshirt Opportunities 33d MXG Commander/Deputy CAPT 1520/6330 FY11 AMCSB selection 33d MXS CO/XO CDR 1520 FY10 ACSB selection 359th Training Squadron CO/XO CDR 1520/6330 FY13 ACSB selection CNATT Det OIC LCDR 1520 FY12 VFA-101 MO CDR 6330 FY12 Post-CAGMO VFA-101 AMO LCDR 1520 FY11 VFA-101 Div Os LT/CWO3 1520/6330/7340 FY12-13 CNAF FIT MO LT 6330 FY11 21
Points of Contact CAPT Lance Massey Deputy Commander, 33d Maintenance Group (850) 883-4090 DSN: 875-4090 lance.massey@eglin.af.mil CDR Joel Tessier Executive Officer, 33d Maintenance Squadron (850) 883-4113 DSN: 875-4113 joel.tessier@eglin.af.mil LT Rob Fry Maintenance Officer, CNAF F-35C FIT (850) 885-3857 DSN: 755-3857 robert.fry@eglin.af.mil 22
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Eglin CLS Phase-In OUE 24
33 MXG Senior Leaders 33 MXG/CC Col Laura Sampsel 33 MXG/CD Col Mark Fluker CAPT Lance Massey Arrives Jul 2011 33 MXS/CC 33 MOS/CC 33 AMXS/CC Lt Col Rodrick Webb Maj Josef Sablatura Lt Col Michael Miles CDR Joel Tessier CMSgt Littleton CMSgt Reese CMSgt Wilber MGySgt Villarreal CMSgt Stringfellow Other Key MXG Personnel Mr Brian Amos Technical Director CMSgt Rod Cherry MXG Superintendent 25
Navy Integration Way-Forward Determine Appropriate Support Functions Establishing with USMC right now Validate/refine before USN is committed Type Wing staff (Ops & Mx), Intermediate Maint, Station Weapons Establish MOU ISO VFA-101 Between 33 FW and CSFWP Refine current MOU btwn 33 FW and MAG-31 Back-shop Maintenance VFA-101 Aircraft OPDET Subsection within VFA-101 SQMD Driven by ROC/POE, responsive to PAA growth 33 FW Staff Billets 33 FW Navy AMD (UIC 0952A) Draft MF&T in-work Refine 33 FW Navy F-35 AMD 26
33 FW/MXG MOU w/ MAG-31 Outlines 33 FW and 33 MXG support for VMFAT-501 Basis for similar MOU with CSFWP Typical on-site Type Wing responsibilities: Coordination and control of aircraft maintenance to ensure the optimum material condition and readiness. Conduct inter-service liaison among squadrons other activities. Maintain liaison with 96 LRS (Supply). Coordinate with the 96 Air Base Wing to ensure maintenance facility requirements are satisfied. Management and distribution of all F-35 COMSEC. Provide traditional MAG quality assurance (QA) oversight to ensure an effective maintenance program and an active and effective QA monitoring program. Using Marines assigned to 33 MXG QA 27
33 FW/MXG MOU cont d Assist in obtaining engineering technical assistance. Coordinate the assignment of aircraft parking. Assist in coordination of D-level or field modifications of assigned aircraft. Ensure an effective cannibalization mgt program is in place in accordance with service policies and coordinate cannibalization between services and F- 35 variants. Ensure the establishment and execution of an effective O+/I-level maintenance program. Manage the inter-service shared engine module support equipment Ensure proper maintenance reporting to the appropriate agencies. Responsible for ordnance management Supply of non-aircraft related equipment and non F-35 specific tools. 28
33 MXG CLS Contract Surveillance Contractual Basis WHY: Ground and Flight Risk Clause (DFARS 252.228-7001 and/or 7002) Clause in contract US Gov t assumes risk as self-insurer Directs contractor compliance with DCMAI 8210.1 Contractor develops own Procedures How: Aviation Program Team (APT) IAW DCMAI 8210.1 and 8210.2 (NAVAIRINST 3710.1F) Evaluates contractor s compliance with: Contract requirements Applicable gov t procedures (stated in contract) Contractor-developed procedures Types of Surveillance CLS Program monitoring Surveillance of the contractor s processes and Quality Management System IAW DCMAI 8210.1 and CLS Ground Operations Procedures Established in QA Surveillance Plan (QASP) Safety-of-Flight critical maintenance tasks Established in DCMA SoF Call-out Letter Ex: FOD, panel pre-closure, SoF-critical torques, etc 100% inspection for task completion Property Administration Accountability for Government-owned owned property DCMA AIMO Property Administrator (Joe Patterson) Concept of Operations Establish multi-service Aviation Programs Team Provide oversight for all CLS aircraft maintenance operations within 33 FW F-35 ITC Led by 33 FW GGFR and 33 MXG QA Operate under delegation from DCMA Augmented by DCMA civilian QAR s and Property Administrator Military QAR s from all aircraft maintenance organizations within 33 FW VMFAT-501 and VFA-101 QAR s APT Organization CDR J. R. Tessier, USN 33 FW GGFR Updated: 7 May 2011