Army Watercraft Esp

The primary goal of the Army Watercraft ESP is to support the Service Life Extension Programs (SLEP) and Modernized Integrated Bridge System (MIBS) efforts across the Army Watercraft Systems portfolio. This program aims to significantly improve fleet age, operational readiness, configuration control, and overall fleet management issues that challenge the fleet today. The specific objectives include extending the Economic Useful Life (EUL) of the Landing Craft Utility 2000 (LCU) and Modular Causeway System (MCS) until suitable replacement vessels can be procured, as well as addressing significant obsolescence, readiness, and interoperability challenges with the Modernized Integrated Bridge System.

The program also focuses on improving vessel operational readiness by providing Technical Data Packages (TDP) with full Government rights, upgraded Maritime Training Systems, and authenticated logistics technical manuals. Additionally, it aims to align SLEP efforts with planned On-Condition Cyclic Maintenance (OCCM) sustainment maintenance to save costs and limit unit disruptions. The program's interdependencies involve coordination between SLEP efforts funded with Other Procurement Authority (OPA) appropriations and planned OCCM sustainment maintenance funded with Operations and Maintenance Appropriations (OMA). Overall, the Army Watercraft ESP is critical for the success of the Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy and the fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission.