Recent content by MJP

Meh, that is the weakest part of the AM plan. I would be surprised if it survives contact. There will be very little actual 3rd line work (actual repairs), so why have more people doing 2nd line maint? You could split out aspects of current 2nd line maint (powerpack rebuilds as an example) but...

You are mixing up our need to know where something is, with having to account for it. A enterprise resource system is useless if you can't pinpoint who is holding what. Hence parts that every level of the CAF are holding are in the system and we can quickly determine who has what. Now...

We can't even issue a driver's license properly

They are second line brigade asset, but we have blurred the lines at times because we don't do 3rd line well because they simply don't exist in a meaningful way (Sorry CFJOSG, but it is true). In a tactical situation 3rd line provides theater level sustainment, ideally in the form of a...

An infantry Bn has a basic load of ammo, rations/water and POL (Class I,III,V) for three days (3 DOS) because that is reasonable to carry and can fit within their means to carry it. CSS elements should do the same for parts (not necessarily 3 days, just carry within integral means). 2nd Line...

No, they do. Considering most of our vehicles are now capable of carrying sea cans we now take way too many into the field. We also bring a whole bunch out and just leave them in situ or pile them on base and go back and treat it like it's a mini "2nd or 3rd" line. We are addicted to having...

There are probably a few HLVW bin trucks hanging around still domestically. We also have bin SEVs but generally most parts sit in sea cans, some modified by ends users with shelves and the like for holding parts. There are some other side loading ones that are better suited, but in general...

Simply put no, DGLEPM has failed to provide proper scaling for years and the CA has been agnostic about doing anything about it themselves. There are local initiatives some supported by various EMT inputting min/maxes but that is not truly scaling, just people making the best in the absence of...

They have entitlements for equipment similar to MAST but that is for big end items needed to do their jobs (vehs, weapons, generators etc). There is no scaling for parts except where someone has set it up ad hoc You don't have to misuse the work order process to get stock you just order it and...

We can always see things just like anyone else but that is a manual process. In the post I'm describing Materiel Requirements Planning (MRP) w/o getting into the nerd details. The system only follows the path it is given. Getting stock from another unit like a TRANREQ is manual, time...

Some thoughts having been there on Roto zero and working with peers over the years as they go there. Current Issues Lack of Parts Availability Around 50-60% of all outstanding orders against the depots are for items that aren’t in stock at either location. Some of these are outdated items that...

Agreed, you could just destroy a recruit' bunk space. Much more valuable training to be had there. /S

Even DICE's original order for 3000 rucks isn't delivering until summer 26. They haven't even exercised their option for an additional 5000.

I am not at the school but I do know they have a pool of CTS rucks. Bring yours but if not jumpable I would stress it too much. They see this scenario on a regular basis

Yeah I've seen it a few times. DMCA usually give some good advice on on those. And if we're being honest, the conduct almost always is the most important. We put up with s***** performers year and year out. For some reason we think we're social workers and need to fix everyone. In some...