Downloaded from https://www.everyspec.com b. Right-size the logistics footprint (demand for logistics). c. Reduce LCC and cycle times. d. Reduce duplication of efforts. 3–2. Process a. The ILS process is a deliberate, unified and iterative methodology used to develop materiel and a support strategy that— (1) Optimizes functional support elements for a system. (2) Leverages existing investments in manpower, systems, equipment, training, facilities, and other resources. (3) Guides the system engineering process using supportability attributes to achieve goals and to — (a) Identify the support (design the support and support the design). (b) Influence the best design alternative.
(c) Refine the SS. (d) Influence test and evaluation (T&E) of both the system and the SS. (e) Resource and acquire the requisite support. (f) Provide the support to the soldier. (g) Improve the support and introduce and support materiel systems. (4) Ensures interoperability of materiel within the Army, DOD and coalition partners. b. The ILS process provides a management framework and technical activities needed to — (1) Influence the operational and materiel requirements/capabilities, system performance specifications, integration of sustainability and maintainability as well as the ultimate design or selection of a materiel system.
(2) Emphasize supportability early during the system life cycle. (3) Define and refine the required product support during the development and implementation of the supportability strategy (SS) during the system life cycle. (4) Provide best value product support to optimize system operational effectiveness. (5) Obtain readiness and LCC improvements in the materiel system and support systems throughout the operational life cycle. (6) Define the product support requirements best related to system design and to each other. (7) Implement PBL. c. Figure 3–1 illustrates the ILS process. 9 AR 700–127 • 27 September 2007