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RMKS/1.  Thanks to the ingenuity and tireless efforts of thousands of 
Americans over many years, the USS GERALD R. FORD (CVN 78) aircraft carrier 
represents a generational leap in our nations capacity to project power on a 
global scale.  With the successful completion of CVN 78s Post Shakedown 
Availability and subsequent Independent Steaming Events, finishing our work 
and delivering this capability to the fleet as quickly and effectively as 
possible is one of my highest priorities.
The American taxpayers have invested significant capital into this ship and 
they deserve nothing less.  We are going to make FORD ready with all hands on 
deck, as one team, relentlessly focused on achieving the following tasks and
timelines:
Exercise the Full Spectrum of Air Wing Operations
- We will complete Aircraft Compatibility Testing for all aircraft planned 
for deployment (Q2FY20).
- We will attain Flight Deck Certification for the planned deployment air 
wing (Q3FY20).
Achieve Full Ship Functionality
- To enable access to magazines, we will complete Lower Stage #5 and #1 
elevators (Q4FY20).
- We will complete the remaining five AWEs prior to Full Ship Shock Trials 
(Q3FY21).
- Then we will complete Combat Systems Testing and Certification (Q3FY21).
Man, Train, and Certify the Crew
- Our manning levels will support all planned operations for key events and 
deployment (Q3FY20).
- We will complete training for crew to support certification and deployment 
(Q1FY22).
Ensure Material Readiness
- We will reach and maintain ship visual and material conditions to the 
highest standards (Q2FY20).
- We will ensure all maintenance documents are delivered (Q2FY21).
- We will deliver the parts needed to enable CVN 78 deployment (Q2FY22).
The Program Executive Office (PEO) Aircraft Carriers, RADM Jim Downey, will 
be accountable for this Vector as the supported activity.  Effective 
immediately, he will establish a permanent presence in Norfolk to ensure that 
these efforts proceed expeditiously.  Supporting organizations include:  PEO 
Tactical Aircraft, PEO Integrated Warfare Systems, PEO C4I, Naval Reactors, 
U.S. Fleet Forces Command, and OPNAV N9.  Additionally, the U.S. Fleet Forces 
Commander has assigned RADM Roy Kelley, Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic, 
as the responsible leader of all fleet-supporting organizations for this 
Vector.
Our first Make FORD Ready summit will occur on January 9, 2020, with every 
stakeholder in government and industry present. From that point forward, I 
will receive a monthly status update along with the CNO and ASN (RD&A).  My 
expectation is that we will work with diligence and speed to accelerate each 
deadline if possible.  The FORD is just the first ship of this new class.  It 
must set the standard for those that will followand with our diligence and 
commitment, it will.  Lets finish the job.

2.  Released by the Honorable Thomas B. Modly, Acting Secretary of the 
Navy.//

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