Logistic Support Analysis Records (LSAR)
A Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR) is the structured database that holds the outputs of Logistics Support Analysis (LSA). It links every maintenance task to the parts, tools, skills and facilities it needs, so support data can be reused rather than rebuilt.
A support system is only as reliable as the data behind it. Without a structured record, each phase of the life cycle rebuilds support knowledge from memory and assumption. An LSAR carries that knowledge forward as a single, auditable source that feeds technical publications, provisioning lists, training material and later support analysis.
What an LSAR contains
An LSAR is organised as a set of related data tables rather than a narrative document. Each table covers one area of the support analysis, and the table below shows the main areas and what they are used for.
| Data area | What it records | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability and maintainability | Failure modes, failure rates, MTBF, criticality | FMECA, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), availability analysis |
| Maintenance task analysis | Each maintenance task, its steps, duration and required skill level | Technical publications, manpower planning |
| Support and test equipment | Tools and test equipment needed for each task | Support equipment procurement |
| Supply support | Parts, part numbers and provisioning data | Initial provisioning, spares optimisation |
| Training and personnel | Skills, training needs and manpower requirements | Training courses and materials |
| Facilities and transportation | Maintenance facilities, packaging and transport requirements | Infrastructure and logistics planning |
Every item and task in the record is linked by an LSA Control Number (LCN). The LCN breaks the system down into its hierarchy of assemblies and parts, so the record can be queried, audited and reported on consistently.
LSAR standards: from MIL-STD-1388-2B to ASD S3000L
The LSAR was first formally defined in a US defence standard. Today, international programmes usually exchange the same logistics data using ASD S3000L or GEIA-STD-0007.
- MIL-STD-1388-2B (US Department of Defense, 1991) defined the original LSAR data tables. It has since been cancelled.
- GEIA-STD-0007 (Logistics Product Data) replaced it in the US. It keeps the same data elements but structures them for data exchange between contractor and customer systems.
- ASD S3000L is the international procedure specification for Logistics Support Analysis, used on European and NATO programmes. It defines the LSA data model and how LSA data is exchanged.
- DEF STAN 00-600 sets the Integrated Logistic Support requirements for UK MOD projects and references ASD S3000L for LSA.
- DEF(AUST) 5692 extends the LSAR structure with additional data elements and reports for the Australian Defence Force.
From static record to live analysis
Treated as an archive, an LSAR is only a record of past analysis. Its value comes when the data is put back to work in Level of Repair Analysis, spares optimisation and life cycle cost modelling as those analyses are refreshed through the life of the system.
Programmes that keep LSAR or Weapon System Database (WSDB) data in standalone legacy systems usually re-enter it by hand into each analysis tool. That adds delay and breaks traceability between the original support analysis and the decisions built on it.
Opus Suite Connect imports S3000L and GEIA-STD-0007 data directly into Opus Suite+ models, with no manual re-entry. LSA and LSAR data then flow through to LORA, spares optimisation and life cycle cost analysis in one environment, which combines the optimisation capability of OPUS10, the simulation capability of SIMLOX and the cost analysis capability of CATLOC. Learn more about Opus Suite Connect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Logistic Support Analysis Record (LSAR)?
An LSAR is the structured database that stores the data produced by Logistics Support Analysis. It links each maintenance task to the parts, tools, skills and facilities it needs, so the data can be reused for technical publications, provisioning and training rather than re-derived.
What is the difference between LSA and LSAR?
Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) is the process that works out what will fail, how often, and what it takes to fix it. The LSAR is the record that stores the data this process produces, structured so it can be queried, audited and carried forward.
Which standards govern the LSAR?
The LSAR was defined in MIL-STD-1388-2B (1991), which has been cancelled and replaced in the US by GEIA-STD-0007. International programmes use ASD S3000L, which UK MOD projects reference through DEF STAN 00-600. Australia extends the structure with DEF(AUST) 5692.
Is the LSAR still used on new programmes?
Yes, the LSAR concept is still used, but new programmes rarely specify the original MIL-STD-1388-2B tables. They usually require LSA data in GEIA-STD-0007 format in the US or ASD S3000L format on international programmes.
How does Opus Suite+ use LSAR data?
Opus Suite Connect imports S3000L and GEIA-STD-0007 logistics data directly into Opus Suite+. LORA, spares optimisation and life cycle cost analysis then draw on the same consistent source, without manual re-entry.
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