Plans are for installation of 57MM gun and the MK 160 Gun Computer System on a Portsmouth 270' Cutter in FY02. Should be fully implemented in FY04. Funding is still an issue. Both billets are being established as permanent billets. Timeline for program overhaul is to be complete by June 01.
Funding is still an issue.
Equipment is still needed for full classroom. In July CGC Rush to get a refurbished MK53. In May, the CGC Chase will be getting a refurbished MK75 depending on cutter availability. There will be another gun ready in September. The Mk 38 battery replacement ECP is now known as Ordalt 16699.