3.3  Progress toward Initial Operational Capability

Item

Original Planned

Achieved/ Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanations/ Implications

IOC

Dec 07

Dec 11

48

Delays to system delivery due to problems associated with sub-system integration, supplier hardware availability, radar and electronic support measures maturity, and aircraft modification. This variance is based on the DMO's assessment of a Boeing schedule which has not yet been accepted by the DMO.