Air Force Storage Standards ShelfLife Program Initiative

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Air Force Storage Standards
Shelf-Life Program
Initiative

• Russ Berrett
• KARTA Technologies, Inc.
  
  
  Hill AFB,
  UT
  
  
  [phone]
• Russell.berrett_at_hill.af.mil

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BACKGROUND

• Re-write USAF Appendix to DLAR 4155.37
• Develop implement a plan to correct maintain
  the Type II Shelf-Life records applicable to the
  three ALCs
• Hired contractor to work this for all three ALCs
• USAF Appendix contains information
  instructions regarding storage criteria,
  inspection, testing, shelf-life extension,
  shelf-life code challenge
• The appendix has been re-written agreed to by
  the three ALCs
• The updated appendix has been delivered to HQ
  USAF/ILGD
• Following Air Force Approval, the Appendix will
  be forwarded to DLA for formatting and posting

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ASSIGNED TASKS

• Contractor provides support in following areas
• Review and analysis of shelf-life items managed
  by the AF
• Review and analysis of data elements related to
  each shelf-life item
• Provide recommendations to managers
• Develop and implement process to assure access
  for data maintenance by AF personnel
• Contractor item reviews are ongoing and records
  will be used to add / correct data in SLES

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FINDINGS

• Data inconsistencies between various agency
  records
• Items in storage but missing in SLES
• Ammunition items (615) included in SLES

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CURRENT TASKINGS

• Continue SLES update
• Evaluate need for capability to sort / identify
  AF items in SLES
• Evaluate SLES interface and report capability
• Continue contractor shelf-life item review
• Review policy regarding ammunition items
• Develop SLES data input process to be used by
  contractor and ALC personnel
• Take action to address any AF Appendix issues
  requiring attention