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Show HILL TOP TIMES Friday, January 16, 1M7 n n hk FF(g(g g)Dtfk r r 4) O 7 lnn)lnfi)'( Accomplish merits elevate Air Force to greater readiness "the the at its Logistics has been called lifeline" of Air Force's operational commands. Whether it's providing spare parts and munitions for aircraft, or making sure the cooks in field operating units have the necessary equipment to get hot meals to airmen, the Air Force depends on AFLC for readiness and combat effectiveness. Gen. Earl T. O'Loughlin, AFLC commander, has said, "I think we've given the taxpayers a good return on their investment and given the combat commands the best possible logistics support we Competitive contracts 41.3 percent of the $10 billion awarded by AFLC Reliability & Maintainability Increases combat capability while reducing amount of necessary resources Suggestion program saved the Air Force 51 percent of the $246 million reported Quality of Life rt . The Depot Maintenance Management Informa- Banner programs tion System is one of nine new computer systems being developed for AFLC under the modernization program. By 1990, DMMIS will replace 41 of the command's 56 maintenance computer systems. The activation of the Contracting Information Data System and its integration into the Defense Data Network gave AFLC a way to tap into acquisitions data bases around the command. Buyers can now get almost instant information on specific parts and suppliers via the system. Part of the Contract Data Management System, CIDS is a big first step in the evolution of a paperless contracting environment. Computer Sciences Corporation is developing a stock control and distribution syscomputer-base- d tem for AFLC. The new system will replace 23 computer systems currently used for requisition, issue, receipt and shipment processing at AFLC headquarters and AFLC's five air logistics centers. It will account for more than 1.6 million stock line items worth about $20 billion. The Weapon System Management Information System will provide automated abilities to predict aircraft combat capabilities using logistics resource, performance and status information. WSMIS determines combat ratings throughout the Air Force as part of the Air Force Unit Status Reporting System. The MICAP (mission capable) Repair Tracking System at San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Kelly AFB, Texas, is saving time and money by making it easier to follow the progress of top priority items as they make their way through the repair process. The new data system is expected to save about $35,000 each quarter in the repair of MICAP items. to undergo the Avionics The first Modernization Program, or AMP, rolled out at McClellan AFB, in December 1986. The AMP will upgrade the bomb navigation system on all 386 of fleet by 1994, extending the the Air Force's life For the first time, with 2010. usable to plane's this project, the Air Force acted as its own prime contractor in dealing with 12 subcontractors. still-evolvi- Sole-sourc- . E-8- A C-1- 30 on-lin- AFLC The AFLC record in first-yea- r savings is only one of the many achievements during fiscal 1986 by the command. AFLC received a double honor and achieved another record with the announcement that Warner Robins Air Logistics Center captured both of the only two Air Force Suggestion awards given this yean Hayward Kight was selected as Air Force Suggestion Program manager of the year and Claude V. Davis Jr. was named Air Force Sugges-to- r of the Year. Additionally, the "tip of the sword" of United States Air Forces in Europe's aircraft was sharper in fiscal 1986, due in part to AFLC's efforts, accord Quality of Life programs were highly visible during 1986. Efforts ranged from facility awards programs to construction projects to increasing individuals' fitness. The Facilities Excellence Award program helps improve facility appearance, safety levels and work force productivity. General O'Loughlin presented this year's Command Facility Excellence Award to the San Antonio Air Logistics Center, Kelly AFB, for their efforts under the Quality of Life program during fiscal 1986. Kelly was chosen because of widespread improvements in such areas as numerous exterior and interior paint projects, excellent grounds maintenance n and new furniture. AFB, Ohio, earned the Base Appearance Award. The Cataloging and Standardization Center at Battle Creek, Mich., was given the Outstanding Achievement Award and the Small Units Commander's Trophy was awarded to the 3069th Aviation Depot Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nev. million dollars was budgeted during fisForty-fiv- e cal 1986 for Quality of Life improvements at the various AFLC installations according to Col. Roger W. Walters, assistant deputy chief of staff for engineering and services at AFLC headquarters. Other Quality of Life strides came with the approval of the fiscal 1986 budget. AFLC bases received $195.4 million for new facilities and improvements to existing ones. The projects ranged from construction of depot-levmaintenance facilAFB to McClellan for ities aircraft accessories at a new dental clinic at Kelly AFB. AFLC members' fitness was the concern of the command's Morale, Welfare and Recreation Divin AFB. They have devesion at a fitness and program to improve loped sports life a wellness of lifestyle. The proquality through and off on base counterparts in gram networks health and wellness into a comprehensive physical fitness program.. state-of-the-a- Monoy Savings g Modernization of the command's information systems also forged ahead during the year. Sacramento Air Logistics Center, McClellan aircraft. The center Robins AFB, Ga., also has an interservice support agreement with the Navy to work 74 Navy aircraft. AFB, Calif., took delivery of AFLC's first and totally new Engineering Data Computer Assisted Retrieval System. EDCARS uses technologies to revolutionize the storage, retrieval and transmission of engineering data in digital form. EDCARS, which uses optical disks to store the information, is a joint procurement effort with the Army Materiel Command. AFLC awarded a contract to Litton Computer Services of Mountain View, Calif., to develop the Reliability and Maintainability Information System. REM IS replaces 28 antiquated computer sy stems and improves the availability, accuracy and flow of information. Scheduled to be fully operational by 1990, REMIS is an integration of fragmente ed, outdated systems into one cohesive system. can." fective logistics support. Ogden Air Logistics Center continued to conserve tax dollars through increasing competition for its approximately $1.9 billion in annual contracts, and through programs like Reliability and Maintainability 2000, which helped to extend service life of various weapons systems components. Some of the center's more significant achievements were recognized through the Air Force Organizational Excel-- ; lence Award and selection for the second consecutive year as AFLC's nominee for the Commander-in-Chief's Facilities Excellence Award. This year was a banner one for the suggestion program. In 1986, AFLC set another record in leading other commands by bringing more than $125 million in first year tangible benefits to the Air Force and our government. For the past five years AFLC has led the way in Air Force suggestion achievements. Although AFLC centers (bases) comprise only about 16 percent of the Air Force serviced population, reported savings make up 51 percent of the $246 million the Air Force reported in fiscal 1986 benefits via the suggestion program. In addition to a record-settinyear, AFLC had the largest adoptionimplementation rate of suggestions in the Air Force. AFLC's adoption rate ran 30 percent of suggestions received, higher than the industrial suggestion adoption average of 24.5 percent and higher than the 22 percent reported by the Air Force for fiscal 1986. and the Information systoms ; AFLC's accomplishments in 1986 can be said to have elevated the Air Force another rung on the ladder of readiness. Following is a look at some of the year's high points: AFLC hit a new high in contract dollars competitively awarded in fiscal 1986. Of the $10 billion awarded by AFLC in contracts during fiscal 1986, 41.3 percent were competed. This reflects a 7,6 percent increase over the previous year. Additionally, 71.9 percent of the individual contract actions were competitively awarded, up from 64.6 percent in fise contract awards decreased to cal 1985. 20.7 percent from the same time frame. AFLC was also heavily involved with R&M 2000. The R&M 2000 program focuses on institutionalizing Reliability and Maintainability across the entire Air Force, not just AFLC. The Air Force R&M 2000 goals are aimed at pointing the program in the direction of increasing combat capability while reducing the amount of resources necessary for ef- ing to USAFE's commander. USAFE increased mission capability to 80 'percent during the year, reducing aircraft down time caused by maintenance and supply concerns. ng Wright-Patterso- el Wright-Patterso- Look to the future The new year holds much promise for AFLC, as well. Another program that received high marks during the year was the Pacer Innovate Program, which 'allows personnel to skirt cumbersome regulations and streamline the logistics business. Started in 1985 as the Logistics Excellence Program, Ogden Air Logistics Center was in large part responsible for its success. Since its beginning of researching methods and waiving certain regulations to speed up work, the program now seeks labor and money-savin- g initiatives, with none designated as "out of scope." The. program was originally scheduled to terminate in 1988, but has now been designated to continue indefinitely. Last year, Ogden ALC received 189 initiatives for ' evaluation bringing its total program to 684 since it was implemented. Of that total, on the local level, 95 were approved, 114 disapproved and 76 were questioned. At "major command level, 106 were approved, 22 disapproved and 47 were questioned. At level, 33 were approved, 7 were disapAt Tinker AFB, Okla., home of the Oklahoma Air Staff 23 were questioned. and proved City Air Logistics Center, an innovative contract"I think that AFLC now, more than ever, is ing process makes it the first government activity for natural gas. respected across the Air Force as the pilot's, supto contract directly with a producer It is estimated that more than $3 million a year will ply clerk's and maintenance person's best friend because we're working to increase equipment be saved. as the was Robins selected ALC Warner system reliability, put the spares where they're needed and for source the of Joint we're keeping the fleet ready to fly and fight," the repair program manager and (AFLC News Service) Surveillance and Target Attack Radar, or JSTARS, general concluded. FB-111- A F-l- ll 3 Editorials . pago 6 . .pago 7 . pago 1 5 .pago 30 .pago 34 . Action Lino . . Polico Blotter . . Around tho Hill . Sports . . . . . ..... 2 E Power outage There will be a power outage on Monday, lasting from 7:50 a.m. to 7:50 p.m. As a result, the base gym and swimming pool will be closed all day. |