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M157A2裝置
PM Smoke is modernizing the smoke fleet. With the type classification of the M56 and the M58 Smoke Generator Systems, the Force Package 1 and 2 units will be receiving the newest smoke generator systems. At the same time, the force package 1 and 2 turned in equipment will be modernized to the M1059A3 and the M157A3 and refielded to Force Package 3 and 4 units to reduce operational and support costs. Within each of these programs, modernization efforts are underway.
The M157A2/M1059A3 was Type Classified, Standard, Logistics Control Code A on 15 Dec 94. A production contract was awarded to the Minowitz Manufacturing, Co., Rosedale, MI, on 29 Mar 96. This contract was awarded on a Best Value basis using the Performance Specification as the guiding technical documentation. Minowitz is contracted to produce 288 new M157A2 SGSs as well as 342 Modification Kits to upgrade the Army's inventory of M157s and M1059s. Through Mar 98, 152 new M157A2 SGSs have been delivered as well as all 342 Modification Kits. The remaining systems were scheduled for delivery in FY98.
All personnel involved in the production contract participated in Partnership Training, given by DDI, Inc. as part of the Start of Work meeting. Participants included members of PM Smoke/Obscurants, Armaments, Chemical, and Acquisition Logistics Activity (ACALA), Defense Contract Management Command - Team Northeast, and Minowitz and their subcontractors, Majestic Metals and PJP Packaging. Partnership has proven valuable in allowing Minowitz to complete their portion of the First Article Testing at Dugway Proving Ground, UT; reduced turnaround on technical issues; better understanding of Minowitz' design; and design improvements discovered during Production Verification Testing.
A total of 356 systems have been fielded through Mar 98, 219 M157A2 SGSs, 87 M1059A3 SGCs, and 50 M1059 SGCs. A team of personnel from PM Smoke, TACOM-ACALA Chemical Group, ARL, and CBDCOM (RI) are performing equipment deprocessing, New Equipment Training (NET), and Modification Kit installation. An additional 188 systems (159 M157A2 SGSs and 29 M1059 SGCs) were scheduled for fielding in FY98. |
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