Case Studies

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Case Study — Army, Next Generation EMS
Next Generation EMS

O'Neil & Associates is taking EMS into the future:

In August 2003, O'Neil & Associates was awarded a $16.2 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Army TACOM to develop the Next Generation, Interactive Electronic Maintenance System (EMS) for U.S. Army trucks and tactical vehicles. The contract provided for the maintenance and update of the existing EMS system, while at the same time migrating EMS to a Web-based, Mil-Spec-compliant environment. The Next Generation EMS transformed the previous version of the application into a Web-centric environment that enhances current functionalities and provides for greater interoperability with other systems well into the future. EMS NextGen is process-driven and built around an object-based and open source code system, as free as possible from proprietary hooks.

The Next Generation EMS utilizes the high-bandwidth, Internet-connected world to improve not only the delivery of maintenance, but also improve the picture of situational awareness created by the maintenance impact on combat readiness. It plays an important role in the transition to embedded diagnostics for future tactical hardware.

In April 2009, O’Neil & Associates received a follow-on, $30 million, five-year contract from the U.S. Army TACOM to provide complete System Technical Support for all EMS NextGen products and activities.

Some of the features include:

Next Generation EMS

Our EMS NextGen contract represents the next phase in the evolution of the EMS solution. Released in early 2006, NextGen is a complete product information support system that utilizes World Wide Web technology to enhance the productivity and effectiveness of logisticians throughout all activities engaged during the life cycle of an asset.

There are three core components to the EMS NextGen system, all based on MIL-STD 2361C:

Next Generation EMS

NextGen provides a number of advantages over current product information support systems:

Using EMS NG offers several advantages to the U.S. military:

  1. It is a proven system that will generate XML content as required for most Government applications. It already complies with US Army guidelines and specifications, MIL-STD-40051-1 and -2 and MIL-STD-2361C.
  2. It can output mil-spec compliant paper- or screen-based content from the same data source.
  3. It supports multiple service branch requirements (Army, USMC)
  4. EMS NG’s XML files enable the Government to maintain the technical manuals throughout the hardware’s life cycle.

In addition to creating paper TMs and IETMs, this system contains state-of-the-art intrusive diagnostics, enabling it to produce powerful IETMs where applicable. These IETMs are able to communicate with the hardware’s electronically controlled subsystems multiple SAE protocols.

As the developer, we have been using EMS NG for years to create TMs and IETMs for a variety of military vehicles and systems. We have also been involved in converting the publications for a number of tactical vehicles to EMS NG. A select list of platforms using EMS NG includes:

IETMs

Page-Based TMs