1. Life Cycle Logistics

2. The Total Life Cycle Systems Management Initiative
TLCSM Definition:
TLCSM is the implementation, management, and oversight, by the
designated PM, of all activities associated with the acquisition (I.e.,
development, production, fielding, sustainment, and disposal) of a
DoD weapon or materiel system across its life cycle.
Reference: TLCSM Guidance Template

3. Total Life Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM)
IOC
The 5000 Model B A
Technology
Development
System Development
& Demonstration
Production &
Deployment
Systems Acquisition
Operations &
Support/
Disposal C
User Needs &
Technology Opportunities
Sustainment
FRP
Decision
Review
FOC
LRIP/OT&E
Critical
Design
Pre -
(Program
Initiation)
Concept
Refinement
ICD
CDD
CPD
Management and technical decisions made in the early phases can have significant impact on the effectiveness and cost of providing material and support services over the entire life of a weapon system. The future logistics environment will integrate performance and cost implications of logistics support throughout the life cycle. Under the TLCSM, program managers' responsibilities include:
Timely and cost effective acquisition of weapon systems that meets warfighter performance requirements
Integration of sustainability and maintainability considerations during the acquisition process
Weapon system sustainment to meet or exceed warfighter performance requirements at best value to DoD (and appropriate visibility of support status, assets and other resources)
ICD: Initial Capabilities Document
CDD: Capabilities Development Document
CPD: Capabilities Production Document
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
LRIP: Low-Rate Initial Production
OT&E: Operational Test and Evaluation
FRP: Full Rate Production

4. Total Life Cycle Systems Management (TLCSM)
IOC B A
Technology
Development
System Development
& Demonstration
Production &
Deployment
Systems Acquisition
Operations &
Support/
Disposal C
FRP
Decision
Review
FOC
LRIP/OT&E
Critical
Design
Pre -
Initiation)
Concept
Refinement
TLCSM – Before and After
Before TLCSM ……… PM’s Role Diminishes
After TLCSM ………. PM’s Role Continues
Sustainment
Transition
Logistics
Infrastructure
Evolutionary
TLCSM
APPLIED

5. Application of TLCSM In the Weapon System Life Cycle
Concept Refinement Phase and Technology
Development Phase
Key Logistics activities that must be completed before MS B:
  Preparation and/or assessment of sustainment planning and
parameters in the Capabilities Development Document (CDD)
Description of the product support strategy documented in
the Acquisition Strategy (ASR)
Description of the appropriate logistics metrics, criteria, and
funding requirements in the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB).
Description of the appropriate logistics considerations and test
points in the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP)
The purpose of the pre-acquisition activity is to examine existing mature and immature technologies to determine the feasibility of various technology alternatives to meet performance requirements and to reduce technology risk.
During the Concept Refinement phase, the Initial Capabilities Document (ICD) represents the first iteration of performance requirements in terms of needed capabilities, similar to the superseded Mission Needs Statement.
The Analysis of Alternatives (AoA), conducted during this phase, considers affordability, technology maturity, responsiveness, and other factors to identify the optimum technology alternative.

6. TLCSM In the Weapon System Life Cycle
System Development and Demonstration (SDD) Phase
Key Logistics activities that must be completed before MS C:
Updated support strategy within the Acquisition Strategy (ASR)
Updated logistics criteria and parameters in the Acquisition Program Baseline (APB)
Logistics and overall sustainment requirements referenced in the Capabilities Production Document (CPD)
Logistics parameters and test points included in the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP).
Acceptable performance in development, test and evaluation, and operational
assessment, to include:
- Mature software capability.
- Acceptable interoperability.
- Acceptable operational supportability.
Demonstration that the system is affordable throughout the life cycle, optimally funded, and properly phased for rapid acquisition.

7. Production and Deployment Phase
TLCSM In the Weapon System Life Cycle
Production and Deployment Phase
Key Logistics activities that must be completed or updated before
Operations and Support Phase:
Satisfaction of sustainment criteria addressed in Initial Operational Test
and Evaluation (IOT&E).
Performance Based Logistics Agreements (PM, Product Support Integrator,
War fighter and Support Providers).
Fully funded sustainment program.
Pre-Initial Operational Capability (IOC) Review
- This review performed at Service – level is carried out to:
   - Confirm design maturity of the system.
- Determine status of correction of any deficiencies identified.
   - Confirm configuration control.
  - Certify Product Support Integrator/Providers plans to meet
war fighter requirements.
   - Verify Product Support Integrator/Provider agreements/
contracts and funding in place.

8. TLCSM In the Weapon System Life Cycle
Post IOC Sustainment Strategies
Conduct re-assessment of the existing support strategy
vis-à-vis new system performance and support requirements at
each evolutionary phase; Make changes as necessary.
Address the support implications of the logistics support
strategy for both the initial block and follow-on incremental
deliveries.

9. TLCSM In the Weapon System Life Cycle
Post Deployment Reviews
Services shall conduct periodic assessments of system
support strategies considering actual vs. expected levels
of performance and support.
These reviews occur nominally every three to five years
after IOC or when precipitated by changes in
requirements/design or performance problems,
and should include:
        - Product Support Integrator/Support Provider performance.
        - Product improvements incorporated.
       - Configuration control.
- Modification of performance based logistics
agreements as needed.