LCS MCM Independent Review Panel?
You’ve probably heard by now that the Navy is setting up an independent panel to review the LCS’ remote minehunting system. As you know, the LCS MCM module is plagued by performance and reliability failures and the Navy has pushed the next system evaluation back by several months.
Why would the Navy need an independent review panel? For starters, the independent review organization, the DOT&E, has already told them, in great detail, what the problems with the MCM module are. Further, does the Navy not have people who can evaluate the MCM module internally? If not, they shouldn't be in the warfighting business.
So, why do they need this panel? Well, they're trying to get approval and funding from Congress to buy more of these modules despite the horrific reliability and performance problems that the independent review organization, the DOT&E, have documented. You want more, even though it doesn't work??! Well, that's what an "independent review panel" will do if you can get the panel to say that all is well - the "stamp of approval" will give you the cover to buy more modules that don't work.
So, now we know why the Navy wants an "independent review panel".
But wait, you say, won't an independent review panel find the same problems the Navy has already seen for itself and that the DOT&E has thoroughly documented? How will the Navy get an independent review panel to go along with their desire to buy more non-functional modules?
You can see what's coming, can't you?
Why would the Navy need an independent review panel? For starters, the independent review organization, the DOT&E, has already told them, in great detail, what the problems with the MCM module are. Further, does the Navy not have people who can evaluate the MCM module internally? If not, they shouldn't be in the warfighting business.
So, why do they need this panel? Well, they're trying to get approval and funding from Congress to buy more of these modules despite the horrific reliability and performance problems that the independent review organization, the DOT&E, have documented. You want more, even though it doesn't work??! Well, that's what an "independent review panel" will do if you can get the panel to say that all is well - the "stamp of approval" will give you the cover to buy more modules that don't work.
So, now we know why the Navy wants an "independent review panel".
But wait, you say, won't an independent review panel find the same problems the Navy has already seen for itself and that the DOT&E has thoroughly documented? How will the Navy get an independent review panel to go along with their desire to buy more non-functional modules?
You can see what's coming, can't you?
So, what does an “independent” review panel suggest to you? A panel made up of people outside the direct chain of command? I mean, it would have to be outside the chain of command or else it wouldn’t be independent, would it?
Well, the Navy has thus far refused to describe the panel or its specific tasking other than to say it will be headed by Rear Adm. David Johnson, program executive officer - submarines (PEO - Submarines). Navy Times noted that Johnson is nominated for a third star and is slated to be the next deputy to the Navy’s acquisition directorate.
Does that sound at all independent to you? The guy is in the chain of command, nominated for a another star, and slated for a cushy new job. Does that sound like an independent person or does that sound like someone totally beholden to the Navy and dependent on pleasing his Navy superiors?
Seemingly unrelated side note: Does PEO - Submarines not have enough to do that he needs to be spending time rubber stamping a non-functional LCS MCM module?
Seemingly unrelated side note: Does PEO - Submarines not have enough to do that he needs to be spending time rubber stamping a non-functional LCS MCM module?
With all that said, I am now going to amaze and astound you by fearlessly predicting the result of the panel’s review: it will find that everything is just fine and the Navy should proceed full speed with further module acquisitions!!!!!
What? Wait! No way. Who could know the future like that? How can I possibly make that prediction without even knowing the panel’s tasking or remaining members? Because the head of the panel is in the chain of command that wants the MCM module approved. Seriously, what do you think this guy will conclude?
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