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A system designed to manage the Operational and Support (O&S) costs of Air Force weapon systems throughout their lifecycle.

To improve decision-making by providing a comprehensive view of historical O&S costs for Air Force weapon systems.

Provides visibility of O&S costs for aircraft at the Mission, Design, and Series (MDS) level and for ground C-E equipment at the Type, Model, and Series (TMS) level.

AFTOC collects and maintains historical O&S cost data aligned with the Cost Analysis Improvement Group (CAIG) format.

To improve logistics support cost information for acquisition planning, trade-off analysis studies, and budget submissions.

AFTOC collects detailed maintenance cost data for subsystems and components, enabling informed equipment replacement or modification decisions.

To reduce initial support costs by capturing the costs of resources directly and indirectly associated with logistics support.

To provide cost information to improve logistics policy decisions, identifying system component reliability, effectiveness, and associated costs.

A centralized data repository for all Air Force (AF) weapon system configuration data.

GCSAS combines data from various systems like SCMS, ACMS, CCMS, CSAS, and ECS, creating a single source of truth for configuration data.

A system that stores and manages R&M information for the Air Force, aiding in various tasks like allocating flying hours and analyzing failures.

Enables the allocation of flying hours and sorties based on MDS and PEC, monitors fleet utilization, determines aircraft configuration, and provides status information.

Supports tasks like failure analysis, warranty tracking, equipment evaluation, identifying downtime causes, and aircraft debriefing analyses.

The primary AF, production-oriented, base-level automated MIS designed to support maintenance activities worldwide.

IMDS CDB allows base-level personnel to input data, receive information, produce reports, and manage equipment data.

Eliminate and/or reduce nonproductive administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and ensure global visibility of managed assets.

To provide better support for AF peacetime and wartime missions by enhancing maintenance information programs and organizations.

To identify changing needs within the worldwide maintenance community regarding personnel, equipment, and technology.

IMDS CDB is event-driven, meaning data is entered based on maintenance activities and retrieved as needed by users.

IMDS CDB includes subsystems like status and inventory, operational events, inspections, TCTO management, and more to manage various aspects of maintenance.

IMDS CDB automates aircraft history, scheduling, and aircrew debriefing processes, providing a common interface for base-level maintenance data.

AFTOC is a system primarily used by AF personnel to store information and assist in accomplishing tasks such as balancing forces, comparing weapon systems, planning support resources, conducting design trade studies, and analyzing warranties.

AFTOC relies on the accuracy of its data sources to ensure its own accuracy.

The MDD system provides vital data for AFTOC, WSSCS, CSCS, and the C-E system, ensuring cost allocation and maintenance tracking accuracy.

AFTOC provides decision-makers with unprecedented visibility into O&S costs, allowing for better informed choices about systems and subsystems.

REMIS is the AF Maintenance Enterprise system responsible for providing operational information for all AF weapon systems, including aircraft, RPVs, satellites, missiles, trainers, MRAP vehicles, C-E ICBMs, ATE, and support equipment.

REMIS collects data to support the AF equipment maintenance program outlined in AFI 21-101, ensuring timely and accurate information for maintenance management.

REMIS aims to improve the availability, accuracy, and flow of essential equipment maintenance information to enhance front-end design and increase weapon system readiness and sustainability.

For AFTOC, the control of accuracy is the selection of the most correct data sources to feed the system.

The REMIS objectives are to enhance front-end design and increase the readiness and sustainability of USAF weapon systems by improving the availability, accuracy, and flow of equipment maintenance information.

REMIS is the primary AF database for collecting and processing equipment maintenance information and supporting the objectives of the R&M 2000 program.

REMIS is structured by weapon system or major equipment category using distributive processing techniques.

REMIS has three application subsystems: EIMSURS, PPS, and GCSAS, all providing uniform user interface, processing, and reporting capabilities.

EIMSURS gathers both detailed and summary/historical data for aerospace vehicles, ATE, C-E, selected SE, aerospace ground equipment, and cruise missiles/ICBMs, excluding air-to-air/tactical missiles documented in TMRS.

PPS is designed to analyze maintenance actions, weapon system effectiveness, and identify materiel deficiencies, enabling management to address problem areas and improve resource utilization.

GCSAS provides the capability to track and manage the configuration status of various weapon systems and equipment.

A system designed to assess the reliability of Air Force weapons systems, such as missiles, throughout their entire lifecycle.

RAM gathers information about the performance and condition of Air Force weapons systems from various stages, including production, maintenance, and deployment, to create a comprehensive reliability picture.

RAM provides insights to optimize operations and maintenance procedures, identify potential problems early, and make informed decisions about resources and funding

RAM data is carefully validated at the point of entry and constantly reviewed to ensure accuracy. This involves checks and balances to limit errors.

RAM data is used to make informed decisions about the optimization of operational support, ordnance assessment, reliability, and warranty management.

IMDS CDB is a vital tool for base maintenance personnel as it enables them to communicate with a regional computer system using remote terminals.

IMDS CDB offers various features for managing maintenance resources, including tracking aircraft, engines, components, and inventory.

IMDS CDB enables tracking of aircraft, engines, and components, simplifying the engine manager's reporting process.

IMDS CDB facilitates reporting of inventory changes, LRU production times, and test equipment status.

IMDS CDB allows for tracking maintenance actions and managing both maintenance and supply data.

IMDS CDB facilitates the documentation of maintenance actions on-line, providing a record of work performed.

IMDS CDB enables updates to aircraft status and inventory changes, reflecting real-time changes in the maintenance environment.

IMDS CDB provides an ETIC (Estimated Time In Commission) monitor, giving an idea of when equipment will be back in service.

IMDS CDB helps to track TCTO (Time Compliance Technical Orders) data for aircraft, engines, and missiles.

IMDS CDB facilitates the monitoring of manpower resources and forecasting personnel training needs.

IMDS CDB helps in verifying actual and approved configurations of aircraft and equipment.

IMDS CDB automates the ordering of parts for unscheduled requirements, time-change requirements, and TCTOs.

IMDS CDB automates the debriefing process, generates flight and maintenance schedules, and updates and monitors aircraft configurations.

CEMS is the standard USAF data system for engine management, encompassing all aspects of engine lifecycle, from initial acquisition to disposal.

CEMS provides real-time access to engine data for various management levels, facilitating informed decision-making on engine maintenance and operations.

CEMS supports the implementation of On-Condition Maintenance (OCM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) concepts for engines, ensuring optimal engine performance and lifecycle management.

CEMS acts as the primary Air Force database for collecting and processing engine data, ensuring comprehensive information is available for informed decision-making.

CEMS is structured into seven major subsystems, each focusing on a specific aspect of engine management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to engine lifecycle management.

CEMS offers a user-friendly interface for data input and retrieval, enabling efficient and timely management of engine-related data for various stakeholders.

CEMS data accuracy is ensured through rigorous validation processes and stringent control measures, guaranteeing reliable and trustworthy data for informed decision-making.

RAM is the reliability and maintainability system used for serialized missile/munitions configurations, providing data-driven decision-making for safety, suitability, and effectiveness (OSS&E).

RAM/TMRS focuses on maintaining missiles and munitions at a serviceable standard, ensuring their effectiveness for prolonged periods, while also analyzing and addressing any deficiencies encountered.

RAM/TMRS utilizes comprehensive maintenance data documentation, proactive surveillance programs, and robust analysis tools to improve the reliability and effectiveness of missile/munitions configurations.

RAM aims to reduce manual data entry and enhance decision support through automated data collection and streamlined business logic, improving efficiency and accuracy in missile management.

RAM/TMRS integrates maintenance data from multiple sources, including organic and contractor contributions, into a single comprehensive database for a complete picture of missile/munitions status and performance.

RAM offers interactive web tools for data entry and analysis, allowing users to easily access and interpret missile-related information, driving informed decisions across various stakeholders.