As you may be aware LES will be closing down the offices over the Christmas period from 1400hrs 16 Dec 2016 and re-opening 0800hrs 03 Jan 2017. A skeleton staff will be on-site performing critical tasks however, there will be no capacity to take on additional tasks over the shutdown period.

We wish to take this opportunity to thank all our staff and clients for their support in making 2016 a great year. Please remain safe over the holiday period and we look forward to working with you again in the near future.

Repair Parts Identification Lists (RPIL) are used by the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO) to produce Repair Parts Scales (RPS), which enable maintenance personnel to identify and demand the correct authorised repair parts for maintenance activities. The RPIL is subject to the requirements of DEF(AUST)5629B, which is quite specific in relation to the layout and format of the associated documents.

LES has vast experience in developing the RPIL and illustrations (example shown above) and is currently providing these services to a number of Defence Industry Primes and SME. Contact Mr Warren Smith on 03 8698 6400 for further information on these services.

LES is pleased to announce the LAND121 Phase 4 Project Team (Hawkei) recently purchased eMRD to support the efficient review of contract deliverables for the PMV-L (WSDB).

eMRD is a DEF(AUST)5692 compliant database primarily designed to facilitate the development of the Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) Logistic Control Number (LCN) structure and the conduct of Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Task Analysis (TA) that supports the development of valid Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and Planned Servicing Schedules (PSS). The easy to use windows interface and single screen visibility provides the analyst with the ability to utilise the application’s intuitive functionality to reduce errors and provide significant efficiency gains.

The Land121 Phase 4 Project Team join the growing number of Defence Agencies and Defence Industry organisations to rollout eMRD in support of their MRD and LSAR data management functions.

From October 1 LES has implemented a new organisational structure that will provide the management and reportability to support its future growth. The new structure establishes 3 new managers and provides staff a visible growth path for those who aspire to higher management levels.

Alex Khoo moves into the Information Systems Management position taking over from Dave Muscat. Alex has responsibility for all IT support to LES and its many software customers.

Dave Muscat has moved from Software Development into a new role of Consulting Services Manager where he is responsible for supporting our clients that require higher level or specialist consultancy services.

Terry Woodland has moved into a new role as ILS Services Manager and is responsible for project oversight of all ILS projects and tasks.

An increase in client base and contracts is directly attributable to the quality and commitment of our staff and value for money services they provide.

LES is committed to our Mission to deliver innovative value for money services and solutions that meet requirements, exceed expectations and contribute to customer success.

The final deliveries for the AS P-8A LSAR and related AMD project have been made to the AIR 7000 Phase 2B Project Office, bringing to a close the latest Weapon System Database (WSDB) development project conducted by LES for the Australian Defence Organisation (ADO).

The AS P-8A WSDBs contain the P-8A Poseidon maintenance policy that is used initially as a basis to populate CAMM2 and subsequently to maintain a record of approved changes as applied to CAMM2. The policy is derived and converted from the US Navy (USN) P-8A maintenance policy to meet the requirements of DEF(AUST)5692 AL2 and CAMM2.

The bulk of the project, which included the development of WSDBs for the Air Vehicle, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Aircraft Life Support Equipment (ALSE) and Mission Support System (MMS) and ADAASS' for the Air Vehicle, ALSE and MSS has been completed on time and within budget. LES continues to provide ad hoc transition services under the provisions of the RFQTS until November 2016.

LES is pleased to announce the AIR7000 Phase 2B Project Team (P-8A Poseidon) recently purchased eMRD to support the efficient conduct of maintenance policy reviews and updates to the P-8A Weapon System Databases (WSDB).

eMRD is a DEF(AUST)5692 compliant database primarily designed to facilitate the development of the Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) Logistic Control Number (LCN) structure and the conduct of Maintenance Requirements Determination (MRD), Failure Modes & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) and Task Analysis (TA) that supports the development of valid Technical Maintenance Plans (TMP) and Planned Servicing Schedules (PSS). The easy to use windows interface and single screen visibility provides the analyst with the ability to utilise the application’s intuitive functionality to reduce errors and provide significant efficiency gains.

The Poseidon Project Team join the growing number of Defence Agencies and Defence Industry organisations to rollout eMRD in support of their MRD and LSAR data management functions.

As an experienced provider of Integrated Logistic Support, Logistic Engineering Services has developed a variety of courses to support companies grow their own internal capabilities. These courses range from half-day courses to four and five days courses focusing on specific areas of Integrated Logistic Support. We also have the ability to tailor courses to meet the specific needs of a company.

This year alone Logistic Engineering Services has delivered the ILS Practitioner Course to Rockwell Collins Australia, Austal and one public course, a Level of Repair Analysis Course to Austal and delivered and EMEI and UHB course to IDES. These courses introduce students to areas including Materiel Life Cycle and Logistics Disciplines, Introduction to DEF(AUST) 5691, Technical Data Management (TDM), (RAM-T), Level Of Repair Analysis, Configuration Management (CM), Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR), DEF(AUST) 5692 (LORA), , Life Cycle Costing (LCC) analysis.

In support of our own suite of ILS Software we have also provided training on eMRD to various companies who have purchased our software as well as providing ongoing support and advice.

If you would like to know more information about any of the courses we provide please visit LES Training for more information.

Since 2007 Logistic Engineering Services (LES) has been supporting NIOA on a variety of Defence projects. NIOA is Australia’s leading privately owned small arms supplier with access to extensive international resources and capabilities.

Land 40-2 is the acquisition of the MK47 Lightweight Automatic Grenade Launcher (LWAGL), a man-portable, crew served, ground mounted weapon system used in the offensive, defensive, suppressive and neutralising role against point targets out to 1200m and area targets out to 1500m.

The system consists of the MK47 Grenade Launcher, MK108 Tripod, MK107 Mount and the Lightweight Video Sight 2 (LVS2) which provides day/night viewing, target ranging, ballistic computation and aiming aids.

LES initially supported NIOA by providing the Tender Response Bid Manager and is now providing the Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) for the program. This support includes:

• Developing specific ILS plans
• Developing the Technical Documentation to support the organic Defence maintenance requirements
• Developing the Operator manuals that ensure the safe and effective use of the weapon system
• Developing the operator and maintainer training in accordance with the Systems Approach to Defence Learning (SADL), including
  
  • The training recommendations Report (TNGRECR)
  • Learning Management Packages (LMP)
  • Training presentations

The program is on schedule and budget and currently progressing the Acceptance Test Program (ATP) which is expected to highlight the accuracy and effectiveness of the system to the users involved. Introduction into units is expected to commence in late 2016.

LES and NIOA have developed a strong relationship that is focused on providing the best possible outcome for Defence whilst building Australian Capability. LES continue to support NIOA in other Defence related programs.

LES has been contracted to provide Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) Services to enable Lockheed Martin Australia (LMA) to support the development of the SEA 1770 Program through life support system that will assure it meets the mission system availability requirements.

The LES contribution includes development of the FMECA report, LORA report, Disposal Plan, LSAR, and Training Support Plan.

LES was contracted through Supacat to provide Integrated Logistic Support to Rheinmetall for their tender response to Land 400 Ph2.

LES provided specialist support and advise to contribute to the ILS submission as part of the RFT response. This included ILS and Maintenance plans and Support requirements.

LES recently delivered the 2 day EMEI and UHB Author Course to IDES under the SADI funding arrangement. This course provides participants with the knowledge and skills to enable them to develop various technical publications to meet the requirements of DEF(AUST) 5629B using the Commonwealth supplied templates using real world practical examples.

LES have been contracted to provide Specialist ILS and General Support to Thales for the development of the Australia’s Civil and Military Air Traffic System (ACMATS) OneSky RFT response. The support and advice is focused on the ILS & Support activities for the hardware, training and Information Systems.

LES has enjoyed a long relationship with NIOA Defence and most recently Bid Management Support for their LAND 17 Future Artillery ammunition RFT response development.

LES is currently supporting BMT Technologies in the review and update of a number of CI packs and Standard Activities related to the maintenance support of the Armidale Class Patrol Boat.