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U.S. Army Additive Manufacturing Campaign Plan
26 November 2018
Distribution A – Public Release
Dr. Bernard GoodlyChief, Supply Capabilities Division
U.S. Army Materiel CommandDistribution A – Public Release
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Army Additive Manufacturing (AM) Campaign Plan
Develop an overarching strategy and framework to integrate and synchronize Army AM Capabilities in order to enable and enhanced warfighter capabilities.
Purpose
Signed by CG Headquarters, U.S. Army Materiel Command and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology
Approval
3-Star Governance Structure
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Synchronizing and Integrating Capabilities to Our Output
Army AM Concept
3
Manufacturing Field
Science & Technology
Rock Island ArsenalRock Island, Illinois
CapabilityNew Part/PrototypingRepair/RefurbishReverse Engineering
MaterialsPolymersMetalsSand (Molds)
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END STATE
Additive Manufacturing technologies
integrated into the Army’s
Tactical, Operational and
Organic Industrial Base
to enable enhanced
readiness and warfighter capability.
LoE 4: Develop and Sustain Comprehensive AM TrainingDevelop Army-wide AM Training Materials
Train Warfighters and Support Personnel on AM Processes and Capabilities
Army AM CampaignAn Integrated Plan to Operationalize Army AM Advantages
RIA-JMTC COE Established
Organize LOE
Working Groups Integrated AM
Database Operational
Policy & Doctrine Changes
Initial Database Available to Users
LoE 1: Develop and Implement Policy and Doctrine
Develop & Implement Data RepositoryIntegrate and Synchronize AM into Army Product Data Management (PDM)
Establish and Sustain Digital Thread for Tactical & Operational Level Data Services
LoE 3: Develop and Establish AM Equipment
Incorporate AM Equipment Into Operational and Forward Deployed Forces
LoE 5: Execute AM Plan to Achieve FOCSynchronize R&D & OIB AM Efforts
Establish Manufacturing Capability for Readiness DriversDocument Processes to Repair/Refurbish/Replace Field-level Parts
Implement Enhanced Warfighter CapabilitiesDevelop and Implement Certification and Qualification Procedures, Processes & Standards
LoE 2: Establish and Implement the Digital Thread (Main Effort)
Major Tasks
Develop AM Technologies to Support Readiness and Warfighter CapabilitiesPublish CampaignPlan .
Ability to Augment Supply Chain Operations
Milestone
POM21-25 Submission POM22-26 Submission POM23-27 Submission
IOC FOC
4Q FY18 1Q FY19 2Q FY19 3Q FY203Q FY19 4Q FY19 1Q FY20 4Q FY202Q FY20 1Q FY21 2Q FY21 3Q FY21 4Q FY21
Integrate Acquisition, Sustainment, & Supply Chain PolicyEstablish Policy & Doctrine
Establish and Sustain AM Equipment Limited User Experiments (LUE)
Develop TMs
Comprehensive AM Training Program
Pilot Capability to Fabricate Components
As of 28 November 2018Completed Tasks
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Army AM Campaign Implementation
(Map Out How Parts are Ordered/Supplied Now) Consider All Classes of Parts Identify Supply Chain Operations
• CONUS/OCONUS• Expeditionary
How are Demand Signals Identified and Recorded? How are Operational Costs Identified and Recorded?
Identify and Develop the Concept of Operations for Use of Additive Manufacturing to Support OIB and Tactical Supply Chain Operations
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Discussion of the Current Supply Chain Operations
AM Operations in the Field AM Operations at the Depots and Arsenals AM at the RDECs AM Through Contractor Support
Identify Where AM Could Fit Into the Supply Chain Operations
Identify the Major Tasks Required to Achieve FOC Develop an Initial Timeline. Begin Identifying Resources Required (Personnel, Equipment, Funding)
Develop Preliminary Implementation Plans for Each LOE
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Army AM Implementation Plan
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DOTMLPF-P ApproachLink to Acquisition Policy Identify Critical Readiness Items as CandidatesDocument Certification and Qualification Standards Integrate Digital Thread
DOTMLPF-P - Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy
Critical Tasks