Spotlighting Innovation: Our DoD Partners

One of the greatest values brought to the DoD by NCMS is our unique collaborative model, made possible by our nationwide members and partnerships. With each year, these relationships grow and in turn, so does the value provided to the DoD and the American Warfighter. Bridging crucial technology gaps would not be possible without these partners and in the following spotlight features, our NCMS members and friends get a glimpse into how our community of DoD partners are accelerating innovation.

Letterkenny Army Depot
Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) develops and delivers materiel readiness for air defense forces of the U.S. and its international partners, building combat power for combined and joint route clearance operations worldwide. LEAD’s mentality of always being flexible, ready, and relevant to each new obstacle and challenge remains the same even as the workload continues to be ever-changing. For over 70 years, LEAD has exhibited commitment and support in providing the very best technology solutions to the American Warfighter. LEAD has been active in several NCMS/CTMA projects including Legacy Lifecycle Management (LLM), Automated Process & Inspection Guide (AP&IG), and In-Process Mobile Paper Replacement Validation Solution (IMPRoVS).

LEAD has demonstrated repetitively that it is ready to flexibly meet future Warfighters’ needs. Not only does LEAD exemplify the adaptability required to the constantly changing workload demands, but also proves it is able to meet those needs at reduced cost, with superior
quality, and ahead of schedule.

Headquartered in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and comprising over 18,000 acres, LEAD was originally established as an ammunition depot and is known today as the Army’s capabilities based depot. The LEAD workforce maintains a unified focus to embrace their daily tasks and takes personal responsibility for their role in supporting the Warfighter. LEAD is subordinate to the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Lifecycle Management Command, which is subordinate to the U.S. Army Materiel Command.

NAVAIR Pax River
Since its commissioning in 1943, the Patuxent River Naval Air Station (NAVAIR Pax River) has progressed from being known as the East Coast’s Naval Air Transport Service base, testing experimental aircraft, equipment, and material, into a Center of Excellence for naval aviation.

One of seven Navy acquisition systems commands, NAVAIR’s mission is to provide full lifecycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons, and systems operated by Sailors and Marines. This support includes research, design, development, and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support. NAVAIR also provides analysis and decision support to assist program executive offices and their program managers in balancing cost, schedule, and performance.

NAVAIR has been one of NCMS/CTMA’s most active partners, hosting nine projects in recent history. The four current projects at NAVAIR Pax River include the hugely successful Industrial Human Augmentation System (iHAS) for Improved Shipyard Operations – Phase II.

Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
Through about 7,000 employees, the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) provides depot maintenance, engineering support, and software development to major weapon systems (F-15, C-5, C-130, C-17 and SOF aircraft). WR-ALC achieves command objectives providing a capability/
capacity to support peacetime maintenance requirements, wartime emergency demands, aircraft battle damage repair, and a ready source of maintenance of critical items.

Located in Houston County, Georgia, WR-ALC has successfully partnered with NCMS/CTMA to accelerate maintenance innovation on over 20 technology projects. Current efforts include the Advanced Mobile Universal Electrical Tester (AMUET) for Aircraft Subsystems, Ncompass- Voyager (The Duke IED Countermeasure Device Test Program Set (TPS)), Voice-Directed Inspection Maintenance System (VIMS) – Phase II, and Advanced Mobile Universal Electrical Tester (AMUET) for Maintenance and Sustainment – Phase II.

Corpus Christi Army Depot
The Corpus Christi Army Depot provides leading-edge solutions for modification, repair, and overhaul of rotary wing components and aircraft. A Center of Industrial and Technical Excellence (CITE) located in Corpus Christi, Texas, the Corpus Christi Army Depot services rotary wing aircraft and components to the DoD and other government organizations with uncompromising quality, at the low-est possible cost, and in the shortest amount of time possible.

After bridging critical technology gaps through the completion of 15 past projects, the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s partnership with NCMS/ CTMA continues with two current efforts: Optimizing the Performance of the H-60 Integrated Mechanical Diagnostic System (IMDS) and T-700
Engine Electrical System (Phases I and II).

TARDEC
A partner of NCMS for more than 17 years, the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) is a nationwide leader in improving current force effectiveness and providing superior capabilities for the future force. Located in Warren, Michigan, TARDEC’s primary focus is developing, integrating, and sustaining technology solutions for all manned and unmanned ground vehicle systems (GVS) and combat service support (CSS) equipment. TARDEC’s partnership with NCMS covers 35 leadingedge technology projects.

Serving as the nation’s laboratory for advanced military automotive technology and engineering integration, TARDEC’s engineers and scientists are at the forefront of technology development and systems integration. Advanced research in all ground manned and unmanned vehicle technologies, including a wide variety of logistics equipment, water generation and purification systems, fuels and lubricants, alternative energy, propulsion systems and mobility, robotics, military bridging, countermine, and construction equipment, make TARDEC the first choice of
technology and engineering expertise for ground vehicle systems and support equipment.