Test and Evaluation

Major System / Platform Variant

Original Planned

Current Planned

Achieved /Forecast

Variance (Months)

Notes

Harbour Acceptance Test (HAT)

Special Forces (COLLINS)

Jun 05

Sep 06

15

1

Torpedo Decoy (DECHAINEUX)

Jun 10

Jun 10

0

Fire Fighting Upgrade (RANKIN)

Oct 13

Oct 13

0

Sewage System Upgrade (WALLER)

Jul 06

Mar 07

8

1

Fast Track Enhancements

N/A

N/A

N/A

Sea Acceptance Test (SAT)

Special Forces (COLLINS)

Aug 05

Dec 07

28

1, 2

Torpedo Decoy (DECHAINEUX)

Jul 10

Jul 10

0

Fire Fighting Upgrade

N/A

N/A

N/A

Sewage System Upgrade (WALLER)

Aug 06

Oct 07

14

1

Fast Track Enhancements

N/A

N/A

N/A

Notes

1

The original planned schedule for all sub projects was incorporated into the submarine maintenance schedule which is maintained by ASC. ASC update the maintenance schedule annually and do not retain original schedule information. Additionally, test and evaluation is linked to the post docking test and trials, therefore, the true variance will reflect the variance in Table 3.1.

Fast Track was initially installed on two submarines and managed under SEA 1446 Phase 1. SEA 1439 Phase 3 is responsible for rolling out those changes to the remaining four submarines. As such, HAT and SAT was achieved under SEA 1446 Phase 1.

2

HMA Submarine COLLINS received modifications for Multi Swimmer Release and Float on/Float off which comprise two of the three Special Forces capabilities. The third (Exit & Re-entry) required redesign to increase diver safety following sea trials conducted in HMA Submarine COLLINS in 2008. The first opportunity to install these safety enhancements will be in HMA Submarine DECHAINEUX and completed by September 2012 which will enable IOR to be achieved. Installation in HMA Submarine COLLINS will follow when its FCD commences in July 2012.