AFMCI20-105 — Diminishing Manufacturing Sources And Material Shortages (dmsms)

AFMCI20-105 governs Air Force Materiel Command management of diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.

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  • Publication number: AFMCI20-105
  • Title: DIMINISHING MANUFACTURING SOURCES AND MATERIAL SHORTAGES (DMSMS)
  • Date: 2022-07-15

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It sets objectives for reducing DMSMS impacts across the life cycle of weapon systems and end items. It requires DMSMS programs, management teams, proactive risk identification, and resolution of DMSMS cases.

Applies to: It is to be used by AFMC, associated Program Executive Offices, Supply Chain Management Planning & Execution (P&E) Wings, Groups, and Squadrons, as well as supporting contractors for weapon systems no longer in AFMC inventory, which the AF has agreed to provide support for.

Topics covered

  • Diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages
  • DMSMS program plans
  • DMSMS Management Teams
  • Weapon system life-cycle support
  • DMSMS case resolution
  • Obsolescence management

Questions and answers

What is the objective of the DMSMS program?

Reduce the impact of DMSMS by strategically and proactively identifying and resolving DMSMS issues. (paragraph 1)

What must an effective DMSMS program include?

DMSMS programs shall include all organizational elements responsible for design control, acquisition, and supply chain support of any item used on Mission Design Series (MDS) weapon systems or equipment. (paragraph 2)

Who develops and maintains the DMSMS program?

The Program Manager (PM) develops, implements, and maintains a DMSMS program. (paragraph 2)

What teams are required for an AFMC DMSMS Program?

A DMSMS Program requires AFMC stakeholder DMSMS Management Teams (DMT) comprised of people from Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), or Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center (AFNWC) and Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) organizations. (paragraph 1)

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