MCO 4000.57B governs the governance and execution of integrated force sustainment for Marine Corps ground equipment under the TLCM framework.
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It addresses the TLCM life cycle, force and system sustainment, and EGEM governance through Executive, Senior Leader, and Corporate Boards. It requires integrated processes for requirements development, design, testing, production, fielding, sustainment, and disposal.
Applies to: The scope of force sustainment as it applies to this Order is limited to ground equipment and business systems.
Force Sustainment is the provisioning of logistics and services to maintain military personnel, business systems, weapon systems, equipment, and necessary support, or combination thereof and prolong operations through mission accomplishment and redeployment. (paragraph 1)
Per reference (d), execution of sustainment is a shared responsibility of all stakeholders planning and executing the maintenance, supply, and other support required to sustain and maintain operational readiness of ground equipment. (paragraph 1)
The TLCM framework facilitates the integration and execution of all processes encompassing requirements development, design, testing, production, fielding, sustainment, and disposal of ground equipment across their designed life cycles. (paragraph 1)
The framework consists of seven phases that provide for the management of ground equipment life cycle, from initial concept development to final disposal. (paragraph 4)
The EGEM governance structure includes an Executive Board, a Senior Leader Board, and a Corporate Board. (paragraph 4)