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Back What Are the Optimal Maintenance Intervals for PMCS on Marine Corps Equipment?

Fiscal Year 2015
Division Research & Sponsored Programs
Department Naval Research Program
Investigator(s) Koyak, Robert A.
Sponsor NPS Naval Research Program (Navy)
Summary We investigate development of preventative maintenance schedules for U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) land vehicles based on condition and usage information. Current schedules rely on chronological time, which is an inadequate substitute for condition and usage. Information to be considered includes, but is not limited to: mileage, cumulative engine cycles, operating environment (e.g. climate, terrain), and past repair history. The class of vehicles to which this effort will be applied includes MTVRs and MRAPs, particularly those equipped with engines (e.g. Caterpillar) that have automatic data-capture capabilities. This is a preliminary investigation that is aimed at supporting NPS student thesis research at the Master's level, or a follow-on research project. This investigation will be conducted in coordination with the Marines Corps Logistics Command (LOGCOM) who will assist with identifying data. existing preventative maintenance procedures, etc. that may be needed to develop condition- and usage-based preventative maintenance schedules.
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