Item

Original Planned

Achieved /Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanation / Implications

Initial Materiel Release

Jul 11

Jul 11

0

The AIR 5418 Project Office is working toward achieving an IMR which will allow OT&E to occur in July 2011.

Second Materiel Release (MR2)

Dec 11

Dec 11

0

The AIR 5418 Project Office is currently working toward achieving MR2 which will allow IOC to occur by December 2011. MR2 will be achieved when all design approval and acceptance required from DMO to enable a declaration of IOC is complete.

Initial Operational Capability

Dec 09

Dec 11

24

The AIR 5418 Project Office is currently working toward achieving an IMR which will allow IOC by December 2011. The variance is attributable to delays in the AF/A-18 A/B software development and certification process, which has required extensive testing and redevelopment to ensure airworthiness and operational effectiveness.

Final Materiel Release

Dec 12

Dec 12

0

The AIR5418 Project Office is currently working toward achieving a FMR which will allow FOC by December 2012.

Final Operational Capability

Dec 10

Dec 12

24

FOC requires delivery of the approved full quantity of JASSM war stock. The FOC war stock missiles are being manufactured in Lot 8. The USAF contract for the Lot 8 missiles was delayed due to US JASSM program delays and missile reliability concerns.