1.2  Current Status

 

Cost Performance
All four C-17 Globemaster aircraft have been delivered within budget.

Schedule Performance
All four C-17 Globemaster aircraft have been delivered ahead of schedule. Associated support equipment is being delivered to schedule.

Final Materiel Release (FMR) is planned for December 2011.

Final Operational Capability (FOC) will be achieved when permanent C-17 Globemaster facilities have been established at major Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) bases, and the training systems (minus the Cargo Compartment Trainer) have been set up in Australia, this is anticipated for December 2011.

Materiel Capability Performance
Significant project activity remains to deliver outstanding long lead-time logistics support provisions, role equipment, a Cargo Compartment Training (CCT) system, Ground Support Equipment and facilities required to completely attain the Heavy Air Lift capability.