Attachment 012 MTC Test Schedule Breakdown.xlsx
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- Self-Propelled Howitzer-Modernization (SPH-M) Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) Draft #2 and Industry Day Slides/Q&A Federal contract opportunity
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- SPH-M_MTC_2
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- Department of the Army
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This is a Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) test schedule breakdown document that details comprehensive on-platform and off-platform testing activities for a self-propelled howitzer system spanning from the fourth quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 through the third quarter of Fiscal Year 2028. The on-platform testing encompasses multiple Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) iterations (MTC 001 through MTC 012), with each iteration undergoing a structured series of inspections, training, software integration, firing tests, automotive performance evaluations, and soldier operational demonstrations. Key on-platform test events include initial and final inspections, system training, integration and interoperability testing with US fire control systems (AFATDS, AXS, GPS), cyber vulnerability assessments, road shock and vibration testing, blast overpressure and toxic fumes evaluation, rate of fire assessments, accuracy and range testing, automotive performance testing, reliability/availability/maintainability (RAM) testing, human factors evaluation, and operational demonstration training and testing with US soldiers. Specialized contractor support requirements are identified for each event, including system subject matter experts, software engineers, maintenance specialists, system trainers, fire control specialists, and chassis/powertrain subject matter experts.
Off-platform testing conducted at Yuma Proving Ground (YPG) focuses primarily on ammunition qualification and compatibility, including fuze safety verification, projectile safety testing, autoloader compatibility verification, tactical vibration testing, sequential environmental conditioning, charge cook-off testing, and developmental ammunition compatibility evaluations. The schedule establishes a phased approach with TIC (Transformation in Contact) soldier experimentation events planned for MTC 007 through MTC 012, each involving 52-week events with operational scenario execution including mobility and firing operations. Base contractor support for onsite system subject matter experts and maintenance support specialists is assumed for each event, with additional specialized contractor support required as specified in the detailed event breakdown.
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Sheet1 Distribution Statement A. Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited.
PEO GCS OPSEC# OPSEC-2026-232
On Platform Testing NOTE: Detailed test schedule breakdown covers estimated time period from 4th quarter FY26 to 3rd quarter FY28. TIC estimated start is 3rd Quarter FY28. Follow on testing estimated to start 3rd Quarter FY28 with detailed scope TBD.
***Base contractor support including onsite system subject matter expert/engineer and maintenance support specialist is assumed for each event with Specialized CTR Support additional***
| Event Type | Event Name | Duration (Weeks) | Short Description | MTC # | MIL STD ITOP | Miles (estimated) | Rounds (estimated) | Specialized CTR Support Required |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality. Conduct any required post shipment maintenance. | 1 | N/A | - | - | |
| Training | System Training | 2 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations. | 1 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Software Test | Integration & Interoperability with US LRU's | 25 | Integrate hardware/software for system to interface with US fire control. Following integration, a full test of HW/SW interoperability with US Fire Control Systems (AFATDS, AXS, GPS | 1 | N/A | - | - | System software subject matter expert |
| Inspection | Autoloader Aummunition Compatiblity | 1 | Determine compatibility of system ammunition handling equipment with US ammunition components. | N/A | - | - | ||
| Soldier Test | Soldier Touch Point | 2 | US Soldiers to get hands-on time with system to provide feedback on integration of system interfaces with US fire control. | 1 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
Fire control subject matter expert
| Software Test | CVI | 1 | The purpose of this phase is to identify vulnerabilities that may be fed back to systems designers, developers, and engineers so that mitigations can be implemented to improve resilience in a test, analyze, fix, test iterative process. | 1 | N/A | - | - | System software subject matter expert | ||
| Automotive Test | Road Shock & Vibration | 9 | System conducts instrumented mobility testing on various terrains to collect data that will be used to establish a system vibration profile for use in ammunition qualification testing. | 1 | TOP 1-1-014B | 200 | - | |||
| Firing Test | Blast Over Pressure & Toxic Fumes | 4 | Conduct test firing of main armament with instrumentation located at the crew locations to collect data on crew exposure to blast over pressure and toxic fumes. | 1 | ITOP 4-2-822 | |||||
| TOP 02-2-614A | - | 250 | ||||||||
| Soldier Test | Soldier Touch Point | 2 | US Soldiers to get hands-on time with system to provide feedback on overall system operations. | 1 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Software Test | AXS Integration | 2 | Artillery Execution Suite (AXS) Software Integration | 1 | N/A | - | - | System software subject matter expert |
Fire control subject matter expert
| Software Test | Controlled Vulnerability Penetration Assessment | 1 | The OTA completes Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Assessment, (CVPA) either before or following MS C (as appropriate). The purpose of this phase is to provide a comprehensive characterization of the cybersecurity status of a system in a fully operational context, and to substitute for reconnaissance activities in support of adversarial testing when necessary. | 1 | N/A | - | - | System software subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance time allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality. Conduct any required post shipment maintenance. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |
| Training | System Training | 2 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations. | 2 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Firing Test | Fall Back | 4 | Evaluate system projectile rammer performance. | 2 | ITOP 4-2-802 | - | 100 | |
| Firing Test | Rate of Fire | 1 | Evaluate system maximum rate of fire for main weapon system. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | - | 50 | |
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |
| Firing Test | Accuracy & Range | 4 | Conduct test firing to evaluate the accuracy of main armament by firing various propelling charge zones. Main armament maximum range will be evaluated using top zone propelling charge. Projectile model used for test is TBD. | 2 | N/A | - | 200 | |
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |
| Automotive Test | Automotive Performance | 5 | Automotive performance testing conducted on system to include max speed & acceleration, braking, grades and slopes, obstacles, steering and handling. | 2 | TOP-02-2-600 |
TOP-02-2-602A
TOP-02-2-608A
TOP-02-2-610A
| TOP-02-2-611A | 200 | - | Chassis / Power train subject matter expert | |||||||
| Inspection | Cannon Inspection | 1 | Conduct inspections on cannon system to include gun tube and breech. Inspections include magnetic particle inspection, bore scope, and pullover. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Soldier Training | Operational Demonstration Training | 4 | Conduct training with US soldiers to prepare for operational demonstration test. Training will include driving operations, emplacement/displacement, main weapon firing, and crew level maintenance. | 2 | N/A | 25 | 50 | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Soldier Firing Test | Operational Demonstration Test | 2 | US soldiers to conduct operational demonstration test. Test will consist of a simulated operational scenario US soldiers operating system to include driving, firing main armament, and crew level maintenance. | 2 | N/A | 75 - 150 | ||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | 630 - 1260 | |||||||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | |||||||||
| Inspection | Cannon Inspection | 1 | Conduct inspections on cannon system to include gun tube and breech. Inspections include magnetic particle inspection, bore scope, and pullover. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 2 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 2 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Inspection | Human Factors Evaluation | 5 | Inspection that will evaluate human factors by taking measurements of crew compartments and operator interfaces. | 2 | TOP-1-2-610-1 | - | - | |||
| Training | System Training | 1 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations. | 2 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Automotive Test | Towing | 1 | Evaluate ability of system to recover like system and compatibility with existing US recovery platforms. | 2 | TOP-02-2-605 | 50 | - | |||
| Automotive Test | Lift & Tie Down | 1 | Evaluate the systems lifting and tie down provisions. | 2 | TOP 01-2-500B | - | - | |||
| Automotive Test | Rail Impact | 1 | Evaluate the systems transportability in regard to transportation via rail car and performance of the systems tie down/securing provisions when exposed to rail car impact. | 2 | TOP 01-2-500B | - | - | |||
| Automotive Test | Soft Soil Mobility | 3 | Evaluate the systems performance while traversing soft soil terrain such as loose sand or mud. | 2 | TOP-02-2-619A | 50 | - | |||
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Training | System Training | 2 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations | 3 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Inspection | Cannon Inspection | 1 | Conduct inspections on cannon system to include gun tube and breech. Inspections include magnetic particle inspection, bore scope, and pullover. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | Basic Firing Instrumentation | 5 | Install necessary instrumentation to include accelerometers, pressure gauges, and strain gauges onto system in USG determined locations in preparation for the basic firing test. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | Basic Firing | 4 | Conduct test firing of main armament at various quadrant elevations and traverse angles using various propelling charge zones. Firing of system on sloped surfaces will also be conducted. Installed instrumentation will collect data during firing of main armament. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | - | 250 | |||
| Firing Test | Sticker | 1 | Conduct test firing of main armament using lowest allowable propelling charge zone temperature conditioned to lowest allowable temperature to evaluate if a projectile sticker situation is likely to occur. | 3 | ITOP-4.2.804 | - | 20 | |||
| Firing Test | Direct Fire | 1 | Conduct test firing of main armament in a direct fire configuration to evaluate systems direct fire capability. | 3 | N/A | - | 20 | |||
| Firing Test | OPS Demo Ammo Qualification (SET S/P) Firing | 4 | Conduct test firing of main armament using ammunition components that underwent sequential environmental testing to qualify ammunition for use in operational demonstration test. | 3 | ITOP 4-2-504(1) | - | 360 | |||
| Inspection | Resupply Timeliness | 1 | Conduct a timed upload of a full combat ammunition loadout into the system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Soldier Training | Operational Demonstration Training | 4 | Conduct training with US soldiers to prepare for operational demonstration test. Training will include driving operations, emplacement/displacement, main weapon firing, and crew level maintenance. | 3 | N/A | 25 | 50 | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Soldier Firing Test | Operational Demonstration Test | 2 | US soldiers to conduct operational demonstration test. Test will consist of a simulated operational scenario US soldiers operating system to include driving, firing main armament, and crew level maintenance. | 3 | N/A | 75 - 150 | ||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | 630 - 1260 | |||||||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | |||||||||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Cannon Inspection | 1 | Conduct inspections on cannon system to include gun tube and breech. Inspections include magnetic particle inspection, bore scope, and pullover. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 3 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 3 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Automotive Test | Automotive Durability | 10 | Conduct driving operations with the system over various terrain types to evaluate system automotive durability. Terrain types include: primary, secondary, and cross country (% of each TBD) | 3 | TOP-02-2-506A | 3000 | - | |||
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Training | System Training | 2 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations | 4 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Firing Test | Firing Tables | 6 | Conduct test firing of main armament using full range propelling charge zones and multiple projectiles at varying quadrant elevations to collect exterior ballistics data for use in establishing firing tables. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-601 | - | 500 | Firing tables software subject matter expert | ||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Cannon Inspection | 1 | Conduct inspections on cannon system to include gun tube and breech. Inspections include magnetic particle inspection, bore scope, and pullover. | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | |||
| Logistics Evaluation | Log Delta Review | 2 | Review any technical manuals or procedures needed for Operation Demonstration | 4 | N/A | - | - | System maintainer subject matter expert | ||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 4 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Soldier Training | Operational Demonstration Training | 4 | Conduct training with US soldiers to prepare for operational demonstration test. Training will include driving operations, emplacement/displacement, main weapon firing, and crew level maintenance. | 4 | N/A | 25 | 50 | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Soldier Firing Test | Operational Demonstration Test | 2 | US soldiers to conduct operational demonstration test. Test will consist of a simulated operational scenario US soldiers operating system to include driving, firing main armament, and crew level maintenance. | 4 | N/A | 75 - 150 | ||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | 630 - 1260 | |||||||||
| **Depends on number vignettes** | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 4 | N/A | - | - | ||
| Firing Test | Fallback | 2 | Evaluate system projectile rammer performance with US projectiles | 4 | ITOP 4-2-802 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | ||
| Firing Test | RAM | 1 | Evaluate the reliability, availability, and maintainability of the overall system while completing an operational like scenario. Testing will be conducted in accordance with USG provided mission profile that consists of both firing of the main armament and driving the system over various terrains. | 4 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | 25 | 210 | ||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 4 | N/A | - | - | ||
| Firing Test | PGM Integration | 1 | Conduct testing to determine system to integrate US ammunition PGM capability. | 4 | N/A | 0 | 20 | ||
| Firing Test | Inc 2 BOP + Toxic Fumes | 4 | Conduct test firing of main armament with instrumentation located at the crew locations to collect data on crew exposure to blast over pressure and toxic fumes. | 4 | ITOP 4-2-822 | ||||
| TOP 02-2-614A | - | 250 | |||||||
| Automotive Test | Automotive Performance | 5 | Automotive performance testing conducted on system to include max speed & acceleration, braking, grades and slopes, obstacles, steering and handling. | 4 | TOP-02-2-600 |
TOP-02-2-602A
TOP-02-2-608A
TOP-02-2-610A
| TOP-02-2-611A | 200 | - | Chassis / Power train subject matter expert | |||||||
| Software Test | Post RAM SW FQT | 4 | Conduct a system level software field qualification test. Testing will include driving, firing, and overall system functionality operations. | 4 | N/A | 25 | 200 | System software subject matter expert | ||
| Firing Test | US Ammo Qualification (SET-S/P) | 4 | Conduct test firing of main armament using US ammunition components that underwent sequential environmental testing to qualify ammunition for use in respective system. | 4 | ITOP 4-2-504(1) | - | 720 | |||
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Logistics Evaluation | LOG POI Development | 11 | Develop Programs of Insturction (POIs) for USG personnel to use for future NET events. | 5 | N/A | - | - | System maintainer subject matter expert | ||
| Software Test | AIC | 5 | Conduct testing to ensure system can perform its intended digital interoperability. | 5 | N/A | - | - | System software subject matter expert | ||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 1 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Logistics Evaluation | Continuous Log Development/Maintenance Analysis | 15 | Conduct early analysis on all the actionable steps, resources, skills, and toold for both preventive and corrective maintenance to optimze weapon system availability and minimize costs. | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | Refurbish System | 5 | Refurbish system posttest to bring back to a fully operational condition. | 5 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 6 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 6 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 6 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Training | System Training | 2 | Provide system overview and train personnel on system operations | 6 | N/A | - | - | System trainer/operations subject matter expert | ||
| Firing Test | Chamber Cold | 8 | Conduct system testing inside of a climatic chamber to include subsystem function checks and firing of the main armament when the system is exposed cold temperatures. Temperatures system will be exposed to are IAW MIL-STD-810H w/change 1. | 6 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | - | 50 | |||
| Maintenance | System Maintenance | 5 | Conduct any necessary scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on system. | 6 | N/A | - | - | |||
| Firing Test | Chamber Hot | 8 | Conduct system testing inside of a climatic chamber to include subsystem function checks and firing of the main armament when the system is exposed hot temperatures. Temperatures system will be exposed to are IAW MIL-STD-810H w/change 1. | 6 | ITOP 3-2-506(1) | - | 50 | |||
| Automotive Test | Automotive Performance | 5 | Automotive performance testing conducted on system to include max speed & acceleration, braking, grades and slopes, obstacles, steering and handling. | 6 | TOP-02-2-600 |
TOP-02-2-602A
TOP-02-2-608A
TOP-02-2-610A
TOP-02-2-611A 200 - Chassis / Power train subject matter expert
| Follow On Testing | ||||||
| Automotive Test | Follow on automotive tests and live fire tests | 40 | Follow on automotive tests, may include accelerated corrosion and live fire testing. | 1 | TBD | - |
| Firing Test | Tests for TIC spiral capability | 40 | Follow on firing tests to support TIC spiral capabilities. | 2 | TBD | TBD |
| Automotive Test | Follow on automotive tests and live fire tests | 40 | Follow on automotive tests, may include live fire testing. | 3 | TBD | - |
| Firing Test | Tests for TIC spiral capability | 40 | Follow on firing tests to support TIC spiral capabilities. | 4 | TBD | TBD |
| Firing Test | US Developmental Ammo Compatibility | 40 | Follow on firing tests to support compatibility with future US ammunition | 5 | TBD | TBD |
| Firing Test | US Developmental Ammo Compatibility | 40 | Follow on firing tests to support compatibility with future US ammunition | 6 | TBD | TBD |
| Transformation in Contact (TIC) Solder Experimentation | ||||||||
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 7 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 7 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 7 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 7 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 8 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 8 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 8 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 8 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 9 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 9 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 9 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 9 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 10 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 10 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 10 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 10 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 11 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 11 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 11 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 11 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
| Maintenance | Updates | 2 | Maintenance allotment to allow for installation of any updates such as US fire control interface hardware/software | 12 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Initial Inspection & Acceptance | 2 | Inspect system post shipment to establish baseline configuration/equipment condition and system functionality | 12 | N/A | - | - | |
| Inspection | Final Inspection Record | 1 | Conduct final inspection on system post-delivery to test site to ensure proper system configuration and full system functionality before entering test. | 12 | N/A | - | - | |
| Soldier Test | TIC | 52 | Transformation In Contact Event. US Soldiers to execute operational like events with system. Event will include mobility and firing system operations. | 12 | N/A | TBD | TBD | System trainer/operations subject matter expert |
Off Platform Testing NOTE: Test schedule breakdown covers time period from 4th quarter FY26 to 3rd quarter FY28. Follow on testing estimated to start 3rd Quarter FY28 with detailed scope TBD.
***Contractor support upon request for each event, support requirements include maintenance on cannon and ammunition handling components*** Reference ITOP 3-2-829, ITOP 3-2-506(1), ITOP 4-2-504 (1)
| Event Type | Event Name | Duration (Weeks) | Rounds (estimated) |
| Ammunition Test | Deliver Cannon & Stand to YPG | 0.5 | - |
| Ammunition Test | Initial Fuze Safety Verification (2 fuzes), if necessary | 0.5 | 15 |
| Ammunition Test | D-Fuze Instrumented Test | 0.5 | 8 |
| Ammunition Test | Propul Safety Test (1 M795, 4H & 5H) | 0.5 | 30 |
| Ammunition Test | Projectile Safety Test (M795 Proj at 5H) | 0.5 | 15 |
| Ammunition Test | Autoloading Safety Verification (no fire) | 1 | - |
| Ammunition Test | Tact Vibe, 1Proj & 2Chg (M231 & M232), 120 ea. | 1.5 | 360 |
| Ammunition Test | Conditioning for SET | 12 | - |
| Ammunition Test | Prov FTT M795 MOFA at 1L-5H, if necessary | 0.5 | 100 |
| Ammunition Test | S&A Fuze Safe(FS) Direct-fire (12ea, 2fuze, 4H-5H) | 0.5 | 48 |
| Ammunition Test | Verify Thermo Warn Device via heater | 0.5 | - |
| Ammunition Test | Chg Cook Off in Cannon (5H) | 0.5 | 30 |
| Ammunition Test | TiC Final Safety Test (M795 at 1L-5H), if necessary | 0.5 | 100 |
| Follow On Test | |||
| Ammunition Test | US Ammunition compatabilty and firing tests | 40 | TBD |
Simple Schedule
| DT/TIC Safety Testing | Transformation In Contact Event (6 prototypes deliverd to unit) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Months After Contract Award (ACA)(Prototype) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
| MTC 001 | test site | II & Accpt | test site Training | Integration and Interoperability/SW Safety testing with US LRUs and interface with vendor FC. | Soldier Touch Point | Integration and Interoperability/SW Safety testing with US LRUs and interface with vendor FC. | Ammo_Auto loader Compatibility | CVI | test site | Instrumentation & Test, Road Shock & Vibration and Whole Body Vibration | test site | BOP+TF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maruyama, Andrew W Mr CIV USA USAASC: Need auto TF as well | Soldier Touch Point | AXS integration?? | CVPA | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MTC 002 | UPDATES | test site | II & Accpt | FIR | test site Training | Fallback | RoF | Maintenance | Accuracy Range | Maintenance | Automotive Performance | Cannon Inspection | Maintenance | RAM | RAM | Maintenance | RAM | RAM | Maintenance | Ops Demo Training | Ops Demo | Maintenance | Cannon Inspection | RAM | RAM | Maintenance | test site | HFE | test site Training | Towing | Lift and Tie down | Rail Impact | Soft Soil Mobility | Accelerated Corrosion | LFTE |
MTC 003 UPDATES test site II & Accpt FIR test site Training Cannon Inspection Maintenance Basic Firing Instrumentation Basic Firing Sticker Direct Fire Ops Demo Ammo Qualification (SET-S/P) Firing Tests Resupply Timeliness Maintenance Ops Demo Training Ops Demo Maintenance Cannon Inspection Maintenance RAM RAM Maintenance RAM RAM Maintenance RAM RAM Maintenance Automotive durability Follow on Testing
| MTC 004 | UPDATES | test site | II & Accpt | FIR | test site Training | Firing Tables | Cannon Inspection | Maintenance | RAM | RAM | Maintenance | RAM | RAM | Log Delta Review | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Maruyama, Andrew W Mr CIV USA USAASC: Revise any Log Products with actual production vehicle | Maintenance | Ops Demo Training | Ops Demo | Maintenance | Fallback: M1128, M112X | RAM | RAM | Maintenance | PGM Integration | Inc 2 BOP+TF | Post RAM SW FQT?? | Inc 2 US Ammo Qualification (SET-S/P) Firing Tests | test site | II & Accpt | Signature Management | Counter UAS ?? | Controlled Damage Experimentation | Maintenance | LFTE |
MTC 005 Log Log Site II & Accpt FIR LOG POI Development TBD AIC test site Maintenance Maintenance Continous Log Development / Maintenance Evaluation Refurb? then TIC or LOG Facility Vehicle Follow on Testing
MTC 006 Test UPDATES test site II & Accpt test site Training FIR Chamber Cold Maintenance Chamber Hot & Humid Automotive Performance US Developmental Ammo compatabilty and Firing Tests
MTC 7-12 TIC UPDATES TIC II & Accpt FIR Transformation In Contact Event
Concurrent Off-platform Testing Ammo Vibration Testing for SET S/P Ammunition Tests US Developmental Ammo compatabilty and Firing Tests
Tentative Schedule Feeds SR for Ops Demo and other Soldier events Tentative Schedule
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