defined in terms of measurable parameters such asenough improvement to offset the cost. When thatfailure rate, time to repair, material condition indexhappens, the SYSCOM or PM should recommend to(MCI), costs, and support delay time. (The MCI is aCNM via the DPD that the equipment be deleted fromcomputerized index that considers the number andthe DART program. This kind of recommendation mustseverity of casualties reported within a given period ofinclude justification.time, and averages the time needed to correct theThe scoping phase must include a realistic course ofcasualty.) Use all available sources of information todefine the problem. If fleet data is not adequate, call inaction that includes resources in finds and manpower toobservers who are technically qualified rather thanimplement the improvement program. Most solutionsimpose special data collection systems on the fleet. Thewill be a combination of changes in design andhardware, personnel allowances and training, technicalpriority of the DART program justifies these actions tosave time and provide complete, factual, andpublications, maintenance or operating policies andcomprehensive data.procedures, and funding.Sometimes, the scoping phase will show that youThe SYSCOM or PM will submit a description ofneed more resources than you can justify to fix athe improvement program to the DPD in the followingparticular kind of equipment problem. As an example,three plans:the most common situation occurs when there is not1. An implementation plan (see fig. 7-3)Figure 7-3.-DART implementation plan.7-9
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