Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com special user demonstration/evaluation (to include advanced warfighting experiments, advanced technology demonstra- t i o n s , j o i n t c o n c e p t t e c h n o l o g y d e m o n s t r a t i o n s , m i s s i o n - r e a d i n e s s e x e r c i s e s , r e q u i r e d h o m e s t a t i o n t r a i n i n g , a n d predeployment training and exercise), or training program. a. The PM may use hand receipts (see AR 710–2) for the duration of the test program, demonstration/evaluation, or training mission. If units are tasked to deploy with equipment provided for test, demonstration, and training, follow UMR procedures outlined in paragraph 4–10. b.
Normally the materiel will revert to PM control after completion of the testing, demonstration/evaluation, or training unless DCS, G–8 authorization is obtained for the using unit to retain it. In this case, the GC accepts the system “as is” and provides its own support. c. When the test, demonstration, or training program is over, the PM must pursue an MR action in order to allow the system to remain in the field in accordance with this policy. d. The PM will provide disposition instructions for the materiel in the event the equipment is not to be retained by the unit. e. At a minimum, a safety release from ATEC is required for all hand-receipted materiel.
When the using unit is to retain the equipment after a test, demonstration/ evaluation, or training exercise, a safety confirmation is issued in lieu of a safety release 4–15. Materiel release of evolutionary acquisition programs Materiel that is developed under the evolutionary acquisition strategy will receive a FMR when all requirements for the increment are met. (Each increment should have its own MR.) Otherwise, a CMR will be used for that increment. Chapter 5 Materiel Fielding Section I Materiel Fielding Process and Documentation 5–1. Purpose a. Materiel fielding is the process of planning, coordinating, and executing the deployment of a materiel system and its support.
Success comes from advance planning, coordination, and agreement between the materiel developer and the GC. The process of materiel fielding is designed to achieve an orderly and satisfactory deployment of a materiel system and its initial support, beginning with the first unit equipped (FUE) and extending until initial deployment to all units is completed. b. Prerequisites for materiel fielding include TC, MR, and completion of all residual actions required in the FRP ADM. c. The TPF is the Army’s standard fielding process used to field Army systems, except as outlined in paragraph 5–14. d.
Materiel fielding starts with initial supportability planning as documented in the SS (previously known as the integrated logistics support plan) at program initiation. Beginning with early recognition of fielding requirements, constraints, and resource impacts, it evolves into detailed planning and coordination in the system development and demonstration phase. When acquisition schedules are accelerated, provisions will be made to initiate and accelerate the materiel fielding process accordingly.
The goal is to ensure the PM and GC are able to successfully acquire, ship, deprocess, deploy, and sustain a system being fielded, and that the GC will— (1) Have sufficient advance information to budget for necessary resources and to plan for receipt of new, modified, or displaced equipment. (2) Know the support requirements, including the personnel, skills, and facilities needed to use, maintain, and support the new, modified, or displaced system. (3) Receive a materiel system that is operational and supportable in the military environment. (4) Be prepared to retrograde any equipment being displaced by the fielding (see chap 6).
(5) Receive information on potential ESOH impacts associated with the system. 5–2. Documentation a. Documentation for materiel fielding includes, but is not limited to— (1) AMRD. (2) MON. (3) MFP. (4) MSP. (5) Materiel requirements list (MRL). 25 AR 700–142 • 26 March 2008