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Learning Outcomes:

• Describe logistics planning, management, and execution during the system life cycle.
• Define the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) including its four parts and its role in test and evaluation.
• Describe the steps of the Supportability Test and Evaluation (ST&E) process.
• Recognize what critical metrics a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP) must address to ensure the Warfighter's performance outcomes are met.
• Recognize the basic tenets of Performance-Based Logistics (PBL).
• Identify the primary purpose of a Product Support Business Case Analysis (BCA).
• Recognize the goals of the Independent Logistics Assessment (ILA) in the acquisition lifecycle and its integral function as part of the necessary activities to achieve Milestones B and C and Full Rate Production.
• Describe the 12 Integrated Product Support Elements.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements Guidebook.
• Discuss the application of data analytics in product support element use cases.
• Re-state how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve conventional analytics leading to improved systems and practices.
• Given a scenario, evaluate the risk management analysis conducted on the processes and management actions involved in the scenario.
• Explain the life cycle logistician's role in cost estimating, configuration management, and risk management.
• Explain the role of sustainment metrics in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of the product support strategy.

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