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2.9 Sustenance Engineering and Maintenance Management Aspects: Drivers for Self Sufficiency and Strategic Capability
of Imported and Indigenous Systems
2.9.1 Sustained Optimal Serviceability Status is Inescapable
To achieve combat readiness of Military Forces at all times, it is imperative that the full serviceability of critical platforms, mounted equipment in form of sensors, decision support systems and weapons, and other support systems are maintained optimally at all times. Therefore, the deciding factor for a favourable outcome will be the overall mission reliability and sustainability of weapons and equipment systems for the duration of combat. A sustained optimal serviceability status of critical military systems is paramount for India and needs to be achieved.
2.9.2 Performance Based Logistics (PBL)
The cost of acquisition of a system accounts for only 20 to 25 per cent of the total Life Cycle or Ownership cost. Therefore, it is imperative that a holistic life cycle management approach is adopted for acquisition of all high value large population systems. Moreover, to ensure combat readiness, a high level of serviceability is critical. The US first introduced this concept in 2001 for the acquisition of major weapon systems like the F-18 and F-14. The US was followed by the British and then the Australians in adopting PBL.
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