LTC Johnny FigueroaPM Demilitarization

973-724-5276johnny.figueroa@us.army.mil

3 February 2009

Design for Demilitarization Overview

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Presentation Outline

Design for Demil Policy Requirement Why DFD? Demil Challenges DFD Goal Demil Execution Background Munition Design Impact on Demil DFD Integrated Process Team Implementation Strategy Summary

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DFD Policy Requirement

DFD policy signed 4 Aug 08 by Mr. John Young, Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics.

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Why Design for Demil?

Traditionally, munition designers focus on item performance & may not be aware that design decisions can lead to difficult demil problems at the end of the item’s life cycle.

In the past, OB/OD “took care of the problem”.

Munition design historically had little impact on the ability to conduct effective and efficient demil (OB/OD).

But things have changed …

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Demil Challenges

Demil Stockpile History

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Design for Demil Goal

Demil is a life cycle requirement that typically is inadequately addressed in the design phase.

Goal: Influence munitions design early in the life cycle to incorporate demil considerations & positively impact future demil execution.

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Demil Execution:Then/Now/Future

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Munition DesignImpact on Demil

ADAM MINE

HARM WDU-21B NAVY WARHEAD

Depleted Uranium Salt

requiring $1M+ additional

demil equipment

Conduit traps explosives

Small wash out

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PBXN-107 fill does not melt

SPARROW 17A/B WARHEAD

Glue requires

extra process steps

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Item Performance

Design for Demil is not intended to detract from achieving item performance.

Design trade offs will be handled by the Item PM.

Low cost design changes that do not impact performance could be made … if someone were thinking demil.

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Design for Demil Implementation

PM Demil executes the SMCA demil mission for all Services’ munitions

DFD - a key strategic goal of the PEO Ammo approved Demil Enterprise Strategic Plan.

Multi-Service DFD Integrated Process Team (IPT) chartered to establish a DFD program.

Acquisition and demil are represented

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DFD Implementation Strategy

• Lessons Learned: Design recommendations from demil execution experience

• Metrics: Verify accomplishment.

• Policy: Impose the requirement

• Contractual Requirement: Translate the requirement to the defense contractor.

• Munitions IPT Participation: Get involved “In the trenches”.

• Tools: Provide practical help (web based handbook).

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Summary

The acquisition community has the opportunity to further improve life cycle benefits by incorporating demil considerations into munitions design.

Implementing DFD will positively impact the demil legacy left behind, with little cost or performance impact.

The DFD IPT will continue to develop tools and resources to assist the acquisition community in this endeavor.

PM Demilitarization website contains information on Design for Demil

https://www.pica.army.mil/pmdemil