MCO 4081.2 governs Marine Corps policy for developing, implementing, and assessing PBL strategies for weapon systems and equipment.
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It defines PBL product support, its performance and cost objectives, and the metrics used to measure them. It requires User Performance Based Agreements, a default PBL strategy unless a comprehensive BCA proves otherwise, and continuous and periodic assessment of User and PSI PBAs.
Applies to: This order provides Marine Corps policy for the development, implementation, and assessment of PBL strategies for new and selected legacy weapon systems/equipment.
PBL product support is defined as the support functions necessary to maintain and improve readiness; sustainment and operational capabilities of a system or its subsystems based upon performance and cost objectives. (paragraph 1)
PBL is the default product support strategy unless the results of a comprehensive PBL Business Case Analysis (BCA) prove otherwise. (paragraph 2)
The scope of a PBL approach will vary by weapon system program and may be applied at the system, sub-system or component level. (paragraph 2)
PMs will enter into User Performance Based Agreements (PBA) with the MARFOR, which will identify the responsibilities, performance objectives and TLCSM metrics for providing product support. (paragraph 2)
ACAT IV (M) and Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAP) are exempt. (paragraph 3)