Written evidence from the Ministry of
Defence
MAJOR PROJECTS REPORT 2010: SENIOR RESPONSIBLE
OWNERS IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Please find attached a table setting out the chronology
of those who have fulfilled the role of Senior Responsible Owner
(SRO) for relevant programmes associated with each of the 30 projects
listed in the Major Project Reports. I am sorry not to have provided
this reply sooner but the information is not held centrally and
it has taken some time for it to be collated and validated.
I should explain some background to the information
in the table. In common with other government departments, the
Ministry of Defence has had SROs for major business change programmes
for some years. These SROs have existed alongside individuals
with similar responsibilities in relation tothe delivery of military
equipment projects. In April 2004 we formalised these latter responsibilities
under the designation "Single Point of Accountability"
(SPA), with clear responsibility for co-ordinating delivery of
the equipment with all related lines of development across the
Department (eg training, infrastructure etc). Under that construct,
the Directors of Equipment Capability, as SPAs, became regarded
as fulfilling a role akin to that of the SRO.
As a consequence of the Defence Acquisition Change
Programme and the ongoing roll out of Through Life Capability
Management, the Department is developing a more rigorous programmatic
approach to our business. We have progressively brigaded related
equipment projects and management of the other lines of development
into Capability Delivery programmes. We have also developed the
SRO Policy to maintain alignment with the evolving principles
in the Government effective practice guidance. In cases of substantial
business change, significant complexity or demanding integration
across boundaries, the Department appoints a designated SRO, with
direct accountability to the Defence Board: examples include Carrier
Strike and the Defence Training Systems and Infrastructure Change
Programme. Where Military Capability programmes do not warrant
a SRO designated by PUS, the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff
(Capability) appoints, as SRO, a Head of Capability (title changed
from Director of Equipment Capability in 2009) as chair of the
Programme Board to oversee all aspects of programme delivery,
including the related equipment projects being delivered in the
Defence Equipment and Support organisation. These SROs are accountable
to the Joint Capabilities Board as the Sponsoring Group for ensuring
that the objectives and benefits of the programmes are met. The
SROs derive their authority from a Programme Mandate issued by
the appointing authority and DCDS (Capability) issued his first
ones in October 2009. This new approach is already delivering
benefit to Defence, as was recognised by the NAO in the 2009 Major
Project Report and is continuing to evolve as we learn lessons
from implementation.
The committee appeared to be concerned about the
continuity of appointments undertaking the SRO role. To this end,
the attached table provides evidence that each project in the
MPR has been overseen continuously by an SRO or SPA since the
extension of SRO policy in April 2004.
I am copying this to the Comptroller and Auditor
General and the Treasury Officer of Accounts.
6 February 2011
CHRONOLOGY OF SENIOR RESPONSIBLE OWNERS/SINGLE
POINTS OF ACCOUNTABILITY FOR MPR PROJECTS
1. UK MILITARY
FLYING TRAINING
SYSTEM—BUSINESS
CHANGE PROGRAMME
| Name |
Appointment | Date Started (1)
| Date
Finished | Comments
|
| Air Marshal Andrew Pulford | Deputy C-in-C Personnel and Air Member Personnel
| Nov-10 | To date
| PUS appointed SRO |
| Air Chief Marshal Simon Byrant | Deputy C-in-C Personnel and Air Member Personnel
| Sep-09 | Nov-10
| PUS appointed SRO. |
| Air Marshal Stephen Dalton | Deputy C-in-C Personnel and Air Member Personnel
| Jul-08 | Sep-09
| PUS appointed SRO |
| Vice Admiral Trevor Soar | Capability Manager (Precision Attack) and on promotion to Chief of Materiel (Fleet)
| Aug-04 | Jul-08
| UKMFTS was established as a MOD Business Change Programme during August 2004.
|
2. JOINT COMBAT
AIRCRAFT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Mark Roberts | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Dec-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Phil Osborn | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Jun-08 | Dec-10
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area and then as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Peter Fox | Director Equipment Capability (Deep Target Attack
| Aug-05 | Jun-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Tim Anderson | Director Equipment Capability (Deep Target Attack)
| Apr-04 | Aug-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area.
|
3. TYPHOON
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Mark Roberts | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Dec-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Phil Osborn | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Oct-09 | Dec-10
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Sean Bell | Head of Capability, Theatre Airspace
| Aug-08 | Oct-09
| Role transferred to Air Commodore Phil Osborn on appointment as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Steve Hillier | Director Equipment Capability (Theatre Airspace)
| Apr-05 | Aug-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Theatre Airspace capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Brian Newby | Director Equipment Capability (Theatre Airspace)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Theatre Airspace capability area.
|
4. TORNADO CAPABILITY
DEVELOPMENT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Mark Roberts | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Dec-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Phil Osborn | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Jun-08 | Dec-10
| Role fulfilled first as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area and then on appointment as Chair of Combat Air Programme Board (Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Peter Fox | Director of Equipment Capability (Deep Target Attack)
| Dec-07 | Jun-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area. Start date given is date of CU(P) Contract signature—Brig Fox took up appointment prior to this.
|
5. BEYOND VISUAL
RANGE AIR-AIR
MISSILE (METEOR)
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Mark Roberts | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Dec-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Complex Weapons Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Phil Osborn | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Oct-09 | Dec-10
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Complex Weapons Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Sean Bell | Head of Capability, Theatre Airspace
| Aug-08 | Oct-09
| Role transferred to Air Commodore Phil Osborn on appointment as Chair of Complex Weapons Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Steve Hillier | Director Equipment Capability (Theatre Airspace)
| Apr-05 | Aug-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Theatre Airspace capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Brian Newby | Director Equipment Capability (Theatre Airspace)
| Apr 04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Theatre Airspace capability area.
|
6. INDIRECT FIRE
PRECISION ATTACK
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Mark Roberts | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Dec-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Complex Weapons Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Phil Osborn | Head of Capability, Deep Target Attack
| Jun-08 | Dec-10
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area and then as Chair of Complex Weapons Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Peter Fox | Director Equipment Capability (Deep Target Attack)
| Aug-05 | Jun-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Tim Anderson | Director Equipment Capability (Deep Target Attack)
| Apr-04 | Aug-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Deep Target Attack capability area.
|
7. TYPE 45
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Simon Kings | Head of Capability, Above Water
| Apr-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Maritime Platforms Programme Board.
|
| Commodore Steve Brunton | Head of Capability, Above Water
| Jun-07 | Apr-10
| Role fulfilled first as Single Point of Accountability for projects in the Above Water capability area then as Chair of Maritime Platforms Programme Board (Oct 09).
|
| Commodore Luke van Beek | Director Equipment Capability (Above Water Effects)
| Apr-04 | Jun-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Above Water capability area.
|
8. QUEEN ELIZABETH
CLASS AIRCRAFT
CARRIER
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Simon Kings | Head of Capability, Above Water
| Apr-10 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Maritime Platforms Programme Board.
|
| Commodore Steve Brunton | Head of Capability, Above Water
| Jun-07 | Apr-10
| Role fulfilled first as Single Point of Accountability for projects in the Above Water capability area then as Chair of Maritime Platforms Programme Board (Oct 09).
|
| Commodore Luke van Beek | Director Equipment Capability (Above Water Effects)
| Apr-04 | Jun-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the Above Water capability area.
|
9. ASTUTE CLASS
SUBMARINE
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Mark Beverstock | Head of Capability, Deterrent and Underwater
| Jan-11 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Underwater Platforms Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Jerry Kessell | Temporary Head of Capability, Underwater
| Jun-10 | Jan-11
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Underwater Platforms Programme Board.
|
| Dr Paul Hollinshead | Head of Capability, Deterrent and Underwater
| Oct-08 | Jun-10
| Role fulfilled as SPA and then as Chair of Underwater Platforms Programme Board (Oct 09).
|
| Commodore John Gower | Director Equipment Capability (Underwater Effect)
| Aug-06 | Oct-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the UE capability area.
|
| Commodore Mark Anderson | Director Equipment Capability (Underwater Effect)
| Apr-04 | Aug-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the UE capability area.
|
10. NIMROD MARITIME
RECONNAISSANCE AIRCRAFT
4
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Mark Beverstock | Head of Capability, Deterrent and Underwater
| Jan-11 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Jerry Kessell | Temporary Head of Capability, Underwater
| Jun-10 | Jan-11
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board.
|
| Dr Paul Hollinshead | Head of Capability, Deterrent and Underwater
| Oct-08 | Jun-10
| Role fulfilled as SPA and then as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board (Oct 09).
|
| Commodore John Gower | Director Equipment Capability (Underwater Effect)
| Aug-06 | Oct-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the UE capability area.
|
| Commodore Mark Anderson | Director Equipment Capability (Underwater Effect)
| Apr-04 | Aug-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the UE capability area.
|
11. MERLIN CAPABILITY
SUSTAINMENT PROGRAMME
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Cdre Mark Beverstock | Head of Capability, Underwater
| Jan-11 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board.
|
| Air Commodore Jerry Kessell | Temporary Head of Capability, Underwater
| Jun-10 | Jan-11
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board.
|
| Dr Paul Hollinshead | Head of Capability, Underwater
| Oct-09 | Jun-10
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Anti-Submarine Warfare Programme Board.
|
| Major General Chris Wilson | Capability Manager, Battlespace Manoeuvre
| Dec-06 | Oct-09
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotary Wing/Helicopter) programme.
|
| Major General Richard Applegate |
Capability Manager (Battlespace Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Dec-06
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotorcraft/Helicopters) programme.
|
12. LYNX WILDCAT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Russ Harding | Head of Capability, Air and Littoral Manoeuvre
| Oct-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Rotary Wing Programme Board.
|
| Major General Chris Wilson | Capability Manager (Battlespace Manoeuvre)
| Dec-06 | Oct-09
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotary Wing/Helicopter) programme.
|
| Major General Richard Applegate |
Capability Manager (Battlespace Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Dec-06
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotorcraft/Helicopters) programme.
|
13. SEARCH AND
RESCUE (HELICOPTER)
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Commodore Russ Harding | Head of Capability, Air and Littoral Manoeuvre
| Oct-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Chair of Rotary Wing Programme Board.
|
| Major General Chris Wilson | Capability Manager (Battlespace Manoeuvre)
| Dec-06 | Oct-09
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotary Wing/Helicopter) programme.
|
| Major General Richard Applegate |
Capability Manager (Battlespace Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Dec-06
| Role fulfilled as Senior Responsible Owner for Future Rotorcraft Capability (aka Rotorcraft/Helicopters) programme.
|
14. A400M TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques | Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Strategic Mobility Air Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | Mar-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
15. FUTURE STRATEGIC
TANKER AIRCRAFT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques
| Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Strategic Mobility Air Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Vice Marshal Carl Dixon
| Capability Manager (Information Superiority)
| Jul-08 | Jul-09
| PUS appointed SRO.
|
| Air Vice Marshal Stuart Butler
| Capability Manager (Information Superiority)
| May-07 | Jul-08
| PUS appointed SRO.
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch
| Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | May-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson
| Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
16. MARITIME AFLOAT
REACH AND
SUSTAINABILITY
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques | Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Theatre Maritime Sustainment Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | Mar-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
17. OPERATIONAL UTILITY
VEHICLE SYSTEM
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques | Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Logistics and Support Vehicle Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | Mar-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
18. C VEHICLE PFI
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques | Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Logistics and Support Vehicle Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | Mar-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
19. SUPPORT VEHICLES
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Paul Jaques | Head of Capability, Expeditionary Logistics and Support (ELS)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS area and then as Chair of Logistics and Support Vehicle Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Hamish McNinch | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| May-05 | Mar-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
| Brigadier Charlie Hobson | Director Equipment Capability (ELS)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ELS capability area.
|
20. WATCHKEEPER
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Tom Cross | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area and then as Chair of Air ISTAR Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Commodore Nick Gordon | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Sep-06 | Jul-09
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Stuart Butler | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-05 | Sep-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Ron Cook | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
21. HELIX (NOW AIRSEEKER)
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Tom Cross | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area and then as Chair of Air ISTAR Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Commodore Nick Gordon | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Sep-06 | Jul-09
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Stuart Butler | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-05 | Sep-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Ron Cook | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
22. SUSTAIN SENTRY
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Tom Cross | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area and then as Chair of Air ISTAR Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Commodore Nick Gordon | Head of Capability, ISTAR
| Sep-06 | Jul-09
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Stuart Butler | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-05 | Sep-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Ron Cook | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
23. AIRBORNE STAND-OFF
RADAR (NOW
SENTINEL)
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Tom Cross | Head of Capability, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area and then as Chair of Air ISTAR Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Commodore Nick Gordon | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Sep-06 | Jul-09
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Stuart Butler | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-05 | Sep-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Ron Cook | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
24. DABINETT
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Air Commodore Tom Cross | Head of Capability, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition Reconnaissance (ISTAR)
| Jul-09 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area and then as Chair of Direct Process and Disseminate Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Air Commodore Nick Gordon | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Sep-06 | Jul-09
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Stuart Butler | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-05 | Sep-06
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
| Air Commodore Ron Cook | Director Equipment Capability (ISTAR)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the ISTAR capability area.
|
25. FALCON
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Neil Couch | Head of Capability, Command Control and Information Infrastructure (CCII)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area and then as Chair of NETWORK Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Simon Shadbolt | Director Equipment Capability (CCII)
| Apr-05 | Apr-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area.
|
| Brigadier Richard Bounsall | Director Equipment Capability (CCII)
| Apr-04 | Apr-05
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area.
|
26. JOINT MILITARY
AIR TRAFFIC
SERVICES
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Neil Couch | Head of Capability, Command Control and Information Infrastructure (CCII)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area and then as Chair of Air Command and Control Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Simon Shadbolt | Director Equipment Capability (CCII)
| Apr-06 | Apr-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area. Project incepted in Apr 06.
|
27. BOWMAN
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Neil Couch | Head of Capability, Command Control and Information Infrastructure (CCII)
| Apr-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area and then as Chair of Logistics and Personnel Command and Control Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Simon Shadbolt | Director Equipment Capability (CCII)
| Apr-05 | Apr-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the CCII capability area.
|
28. FUTURE INTEGRATED
SOLDIER TECHNOLOGY
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Mike Riddell-Webster | Head of Capability, Ground Manoeuvre
| Nov-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM area and then as Chair of Light and Soldier System Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Chris Deverell | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-07 | Nov-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
|
| Brigadier Bill Moore | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Apr-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
|
29. FUTURE RAPID
EFFECTS SYSTEM
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Mike Riddell-Webster | Head of Capability, Ground Manoeuvre
| Nov-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM area and then as Chair of Heavy and Medium Forces Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Chris Deverell | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-07 | Nov-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
|
| Brigadier Bill Moore | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Apr-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
|
30. TROJAN & TITAN
| Name | Appointment
| Date Started (1) | Date
Finished
| Comments |
| Brigadier Mike Riddell-Webster | Head of Capability, Ground Manoeuvre
| Nov-08 | To date
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM area and then as Chair of Heavy and Medium Forces Programme Board (from Oct 09).
|
| Brigadier Chris Deverell | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-07 | Nov-08
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
|
| Brigadier Bill Moore | Director Equipment Capability (Ground Manoeuvre)
| Apr-04 | Apr-07
| Role fulfilled as Single Point of Accountability for projects within the GM capability area.
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Footnotes:
(1) Refers to date of SRO appointment letter, issue of programme
mandate or appointment to post, as appropriate.
(2) Directors of Equipment Capability designations changed to
Heads of Capability in April 2009.
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