Item

Original Planned

Achieved /Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanation / Implications

Initial Materiel Release (IMR)

N/A

Jan 11

N/A

Initial Operational Capability (IOC)

Initial Operational Release Special Forces (DECHAINEUX)

Nov 10

Sep 12

22

Refer Section 1.2 Current Status: Material Capability Performance.

Initial Operational Release

Torpedo Decoy (DECHAINEUX)

Aug 10

Dec 11

16

Refer Section 1.2 Current Status: Material Capability Performance.

Fire Fighting Upgrade (RANKIN)

Oct 13

Oct 13

0

IOC is linked to successful completion of the Harbour Verification Testing (HVT), where any variance will be caused through movement in the docking maintenance schedule. These dates are based on the IMS of April 2010.

Sewage System Upgrade (WALLER)

Aug 06

Oct 07

14

IOC is linked to completion of the FOC Sea Acceptance Testing (SAT). Variance due to changes in docking maintenance schedule since original Materiel Acquisition Agreement (MAA).

Fast Track

N/A

N/A

N/A

Fast Track initially installed on two submarines and managed under SEA 1446 Phase 1. SEA 1439 Phase 3 is responsible to roll out to remaining four submarines. IOC was the responsibility of SEA 1446 Phase 1.

Final Materiel Release (FMR)

Oct 22

Oct 22

Final Operational Capability (FOC)

Operational Release of Special Forces

Jun 07

Dec 15

102

The MAA delivery date was for HMA Submarine COLLINS only. HMA Submarine DECHAINEUX implementation through MAA amendment created variance. The delay was further influenced by contractor workforce constraints and the phased delivery of capability enhancements to the Special Forces systems.

Operational Release of Torpedo Decoy

Jun 14

Oct 13

(8)

This modification is largely independent on the constraints of the docking maintenance schedules and can be simultaneously rolled out to platforms.

Fire Fighting Upgrade (SHEEAN)

Jun 14

Sep 22

99

Variance due to changes in docking maintenance schedule since original MAA.

Sewage System Upgrade (FARNCOMB)

Jun 14

Mar 17

33

Variance due to changes in docking maintenance schedule since original MAA.

Fast Track (WALLER)

Jul 06

Nov 07

16

Fast Track initially installed on two submarines and managed under SEA 1446 Phase 1. This project installed the Fast Track upgrades across the remaining four submarines. Variance due to changes in docking maintenance schedule since original MAA.