3.4 Progress toward Final Operational Capability

Item

Original Planned

Achieved/Forecast

Variance (Months)

Variance Explanations/Implications

Operational Release of Special Forces

Jun 07

Dec 15

102

MAA delivery date was for COLLINS only. 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 of the constraints of the docking maintenance schedules and can be simultaneously rolled out to platforms.

Fire Fighting Upgrade (SHEEAN)

Jun 14

Sep 22

100

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

Sewage System Upgrade (FARNCOMB)

Jun 14

Mar 17

34

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.

Schedule Status as at 30 Jun 10

Approval

IOC

FOC

Sep 00

Oct 07

Sep 22