Msl Sprs/Repair Parts (Replen)

The Missile Spares/Repair Parts (Replenishment) Program is a critical Air Force initiative under budget line item 00098K, designed to ensure the operational readiness and sustainability of both ballistic and non-ballistic missile systems. The primary objective of this program is to procure and replenish essential spare and repair parts, including rocket motors, cables, telemetry packages, and electronic components. These items are required to maintain and support a wide array of missile systems, addressing both routine maintenance needs and unforeseen repairs that arise during the lifecycle of these weapon systems.

Within this budget line, the program supports several Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs), including the AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), AGM-88 High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM), AIM-9X Sidewinder, LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III), AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM), and the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB I). Each of these systems has unique requirements for replenishment spares, and the program allocates funding accordingly to address specific needs such as service life extension, modernization, and operational testing.

For the AGM-86 Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), funding for spares is focused on supporting ongoing Service Life Extension Programs (SLEPs). These efforts are essential to maintain the viability of the ALCM fleet until it is replaced by the Long Range Stand Off (LRSO) missile. The SLEP projects include upgrades and replacements for critical components such as the rotary switch, warhead arming device, guided missile flight control, inertial navigation element, and flight data transmitter. The goal is to ensure continued reliability and effectiveness of the ALCM system.

For the LGM-30 Minuteman III (MM III) ICBM, replenishment spares funding will procure batteries, cables, antenna kits, telemetry packages, torque motors, and other electronic components. These items support both operational launches and test flights, which are vital for aging surveillance, modernization validation, and nuclear deterrence demonstration. The program addresses increased costs due to inflation and supply chain challenges, as well as stringent component requalification requirements for range certification.

The AIM-9X Sidewinder program funds repairs for both Captive Air Training Missiles (CATMs) and All-Up-Rounds (AURs), including live and inert batteries, control actuation systems, and inert measurement units. These repairs ensure the continued availability of training and operational missiles, supporting pilot proficiency and readiness.

Funding for AGM-88 HARM spares is directed toward the procurement of parts for the control and guidance sections of the AGM-88B/C/F missiles, which are essential for the suppression of enemy air defenses. Additionally, telemetry sections are procured to support pilot training and threat analysis, ensuring that the Combat Air Forces can effectively train and adapt to new threats.

The AIM-120 AMRAAM spares program supports field and intermediate level repairs, including filter rectifiers, harness assemblies, wings, and fins for CATMs. For SDB I, spares funding is used for the modernization of Guided Test Vehicles (GTVs), procuring flight termination and telemetry kits, and replacing obsolete parts to support the Weapon System Evaluation Program (WSEP). These efforts are crucial for maintaining the effectiveness and modernization of these advanced munitions.