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2005 Milestones and Achievements:
  » SURFACE DOMAIN
   
  • The first Maritime Security Cutter, Large (WMSL) (formerly NSC) has begun manufacture in Pascagoula, Miss in September 2004. Keel Laying is planned for Spring 2005 and delivery is scheduled for Spring 2007. The contract was awarded for WMSL #2 in early January 2005.

  • Maritime Security Cutter, Medium (WMSM) (formerly OPC) business estimate provided and briefed to the Coast Guard, and final requirements decisions are expected spring 2005.

  • Structure enhancements to the first 123’ Patrol Boat (Matagorda) has been completed; three 123’ patrol boats (Padre, Metompkin, and Attu) are underway. Four more vessels are in work (Nunivak, Vashon, Monhegan, Manitou).

  • Maritime Patrol Coastal (WPC) (formerly FRC) contract to begin design was signed in July 2004. WPC statement of work has been developed, and DTO negotiations are expected to be underway spring 2005.

  • Long Range Interceptor scoping is underway and DTO negotiations expected to be forthcoming.

  • Short Range Prosecutors have been delivered with each 123’ patrol boat. Engineering change proposals are being negotiated to accommodate changed requirements.
  » AVIATION DOMAIN
   
  • Bell Helicopter Textron’s “Eagle Eye” Vertical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VUAV) passed a Program Status Review as well as a successful Integrated Baseline Review in November 2004. The Critical Design Review is planned for January 2005.

  • The HH-65 re-engining effort is progressing with 6 aircraft in WIP. The first helo delivered Oct 2004, with the second helo to be delivered to the Coast Guard in January 2005. A second production line “proof of concept” is underway at American Eurocopter in Columbus Mississippi, where a helo was delivered Dec 15, 2004.

  • The Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) Performance Design Review “dry run” was presented, very successfully, early December 2004. CDR with the Coast Guard is planned for Spring 2005.

  • The HC-130J aircraft mission package Program Management and Implementation Plan was submitted to the Coast Guard in December 2004.
     
  » COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS, COMPUTERS, INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE (C41SR) DOMAIN
   
  • MDAC testing and evaluation center opened in April 2004, supporting all C4ISR deliveries.

  • New C4ISR capability upgrades installed aboard legacy 378-foot cutters have recently resulted in critical successes and dramatic improvements in Coast Guard counter-drug operations.

  • The first phase of upgrades, access to Secret Internet Protocol Network (SIPRNET) and classified networks has been completed on all 270-foot cutters and 378-foot cutters.

  • The program to complete 210-foot, and enter Phase 2 Upgrades on 270- and 378-foot cutters, continues with great success.

  • VUAV Collision Avoidance Design Activity is underway.

  • C4ISR Increment #2 contract award is expected in January 2005.
     
  » LOGISTICS DOMAIN
   
  • Single Point Logistics Solution 123 and Logistics Operational Management developed

  • C4ISR Suite Operations Manuals for 123 foot patrol boats has been delivered

  • Draft of WMSL Support nearing completion; efforts underway to complete analysis of Human Interface Requirements for the WMSL.
     
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