Phase or Sub-Project

Description

Sea 1439 Phase 1-6

Following completion of Sea 1114 (Submarine Build Program) it was planned to address the remaining discrete upgrades and material deficiencies identified under that program through Sea 1439. There are six phases of project Sea 1439 constituting studies, replacement, and enhancement and improvement programs. The six phases, excluding project Phase 4A RCS are:

■  Phase 1&2 Platform and Combat System Studies (Both Closed);

■  Phase 3 Reliability and Sustainment Improvement and Phase 4B Weapon and Sensor Enhancement Program (Both current); and

■  Phase 5 Continuous Improvement Program and Phase 6 Sonar Replacement System (Pre 2nd Pass and Pre 1st Pass respectively).