TMDE Modernization Program

The objectives of the review and analysis were to determine the minimum number of individual makes and models MM of TMDE that would be required to replace the existing general purpose GP TMDE inventory, develop a Time-Phases Plan TPP for the TMP, and evaluate the impact of not completing the TMP on schedule. The minimum number of MM required to replace the U.S. Army GP TMDE inventory is 73. This number may rise slightly if each mainframe and plug-in combination required to satisfy a specific LR is nomenclatured separately. An estimated 2,222 individual MM of GP TMDE can be replaced by the 73 MM. Several GP TMDE families and OTS ETE functional descriptions FDs that pertain to the required 73 MM do not have corresponding LRs. These families should be reviewed and LRs prepared, if necessary. The OTS ETE FDs applicable to several of the LRs are out of date and should be reviewed, upgraded, and validated. The Nondevelopmental Item NDI acquisition process is applicable to the procurement of OTS ETE. This process was used to develop the TPP. The TPP provides the guidance necessary to implement the TMP and to determine initial resource requirements.