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Executive
Summary
Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) Program is being developed as a system level replacement for the present Mk 7 Shipboard Arresting Gear System. The AAG is intended for backfit into CVN-68 class carriers and forward fit on CVNX class carriers.
The AAG provide new operational capabilities, including the ability to safely and efficiently recover both heavier/faster aircraft and lightweight unmanned air vehicles (goal) that will enter the Fleet in the coming years.
AAG Schedule
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ADVANCED
ARRESTING GEAR PROGRAM INFORMATION |
| Milestone
A |
Mar
2003 |
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Phase I -Concept and Technology Development |
Jul 2003 - Nov 2004 |
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Milestone B |
Mar 2004 |
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Phase II - System Development & Demonstration |
Nov 2004 - Sep 2009 |
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Milestone C |
Sep 2009 |
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Phase III: Production &
Deployment |
Sep 2009 and beyond |
Acquisition
Strategy
Three Phase
Acquisition Program
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Concept
and Technology Demonstration (CTD) Phase
o Enter at MS A into CTD
o Development High Fidelity Modeling and Simulation
o Ship Integration Trade Studies
o Exit criteria will be successful completion of the system
Preliminary Design Review
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MS B will authorize System Demonstration phase, including manufacture of a production representative EDM for DT/OA testing at NAVAIR LKE with deadloads and
aircraft.
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MS C will authorize Production and Deployment phase and Low Rate Initial Production quantities sufficient to support OPEVAL testing (permanent installation) and up to 4 additional ship systems prior to the Full Rate Production Decision Review.
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