1. TRIAD ROE
“TRES AMIGOS”
CDR STEVEN COBB
COMNAVAIRPAC

2. WHO ARE THOSE GUYS? * CAG Maintenance Officer * Supply Officer
* AIMD Officer

3. WHAT IS THE GOAL OF THE TRIAD
* Maximize air wing AIRCRAFT READINESS (Group Goal)
* Each amigo has goals to support “Group Goal”

4. PROCESS TO ACHIEVE GROUP GOAL
* Effective communication
* Working as a “TEAM”
* Each member’s management of resources
* “Give & Take” to reach consensus

5. CAG MAINTENANCE OFFICER
* “Primary” war fighting customer
* Conduit to squadrons/MMCOs
* Works the “Non-Routine”
* Validates/prioritizes squadron requirements
* Directs work of CVBG Field Maintenance Team

6. WHAT THE EFFECTIVE CAGMO PROVIDES
* Validated/prioritized squadron requirements
* Involvement in scheduling of Scheduled Maintenance
* Views A799’s as potential training opportunities
* Fully participates in reducing off-ship requirements
* Consolidates NMCS/PMCS requirements when possible

7. WHAT MOTIVATES THE CAGMO
* “Enough” up aircraft
* Keeping the CAG happy
* “Proper” “O” level maintenance
* Helping his MMCO’s/Squadrons

8. WHAT THE CAGMO NEEDS * Aircraft moves/turns/spots from the Handler
* “Correct” parts from off-ship
* “Quick” turn around of parts by AIMD
* Accessible and well stocked R-Pool
* Extra effort support from AIMD
* Power, lights, SINS, O2, nitrogen, HP/LP air and LOX
* Weapons and racks to hang them on from “Red Shirts”
* Sleep

9. SUPPLY OFFICER * A “Wealth” of supply know-how * A busy individual
* Has a long list of customers
* Senior member of the Triad

10. WHAT MOTIVATES THE SUPPO
* Keep off ships down
* Keep OFC-50 costs down
* An “R-Pool Accommodation” over 60 percent
* Reducing AWP
* Keep the many customers happy
* NIIN’s for material requirements (He hates P/N only)
* Valid off-ship orders (no downgrades or cancellations!)
* High RFI Rate!

11. WHAT THE SUPER STAR SUPPO PROVIDES
* Gets ready before cruise
- Gets the “Right” consumables on board
- Gets ALL repair & return back
- Tries to get 100 percent range and depth
- Puts “Correct” components in the R-Pool

12. WHAT THE SUPER STAR SUPPO PROVIDES (CONT’D)
* Scrubs requirements
- Make sure “Right” part really isn’t on the ship
- Make sure “Correct” part is on order
- Looks for suitable substitutes
- Ruthlessly chases “Stock Dues”

13. WHAT THE SUPER STAR SUPPO PROVIDES (CONT’D)
* Sets up an effective logistic pipeline
- Puts “Quality” people on the beach to expedite
- Makes good plan for crossing Pacific
- Keeps COD’s in front of the boat
* Accurate SUDAPS/NALCOMIS component inventory/location

14. AIMD OFFICER * Senior Aviation Maintenance Officer
* Maintenance credibility and know-how
* CAGMO’s “Green Shirt” advisor
* BFIMA supporter (if not running for BG)

15. WHAT MOTIVATES THE AIMD OFFICER
* Keep CO / XO happy
* Make the CAGMO look good
* Keep the the R-Pool stocked
* Expand repair capability
* Keep EXREP/AWM/TBOS count down
* Low AWP and stock due

16. WHAT AN EFFECTIVE AIMD OFFICER DOES
* Increases repair capability / fixes consumables
* Understands the customer
* Mediator between SUPPO and CAGMO (provides maintenance insight)
* Solves problems (thinking outside the box)
* Adviser to the CAGMO
* Views Y-codes as a potential opportunity for training
* Doesn’t see Plane Checks as a permanent work around
* “NO” AUTO BCMs

17. AMRR * Preparation process * Agreed information cut-off times
* Schedule of events
* Chop chain
* Release deadline ( to TYCOM?)
* Say what? To who?
* All sections jointly owned

18. OTHER KEY PLAYERS “HELPING” THE TRIAD
* Handler / Air Boss
* S-6 / MMCO’s / Readiness / Maintenance Master Chiefs / Dog
* Chief Engineer “Cheng” (conduit)
* Reactor Officer (RO)
* Weapons officer (Gun Boss) / OHO
* Operations Officer and his “team”
* CSO

19. SUGGESTIONS FROM A FORMER CAGMO / AIMDO
* Argue in private
* Come to closure
* Agree in public
* Have the “Same Story”
* Support each other
* Have fun !!!!