- Opnavinst 4790.2 Kinetics
- Comnavairforinst 4790.2 Namp
- Opnavinst 4790.2 Chapter 3
- Opnavinst 4790.2 Maintenance Program
- Opnavinst 4790 Namp
1. Maintenance Management. Maintenance management is comprised of the management of personnel, aircraft, SE and material. The Maintenance Data System (MDS) can assist in all of these functions.
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a. Organization. References:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 10, Volume III, Chapter 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, and 16 |
OPNAVINST 4790.14B N43 14 Feb 2013 OPNAV INSTRUCTION 4790.14B From: Chief of Naval Operations Subj: JOINT DEPOT MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Ref: (a) DoD 4100.39-M, Federal Logistics Information Systems, October 2010 (b) AMC-700-99/NAVSUPINST 4790.7/AFMCR 400-21/ MCO. Per OPNAVINST 5215.17A, Commander, Naval Air Forces, (COMNAVAIRFOR) will review this instruction annually on the anniversary of its effective. COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2C 15 JAN 2017 date to ensure applicability, currency and consistency with Federal, DOD, SECNAV and Navy. The online documents in the Department of the Navy Issuances System have been grouped in folders. The instructions follow the appropriate Standard Subject Identification Code (SSIC). COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2A 15 Feb 2008 10-i CHAPTER 10 Naval Aviation Maintenance Program Standard Operating Procedures (NAMPSOPs) Table of Contents.
(1) The overall objective of the activity's maintenance effort is to ensure availability of aircraft required to meet operational commitments. The Aviation Maintenance Manager is responsible for managing the total maintenance effort to attain this goal. The maintenance department organization has been developed to assist the Aviation Maintenance Manager in meeting this objective.
(2) Maintenance Administration. Maintenance Administration provides the personnel accounting, record keeping, and the clerical duties associated with administrative support.
(3) Quality Assurance/Analysis. Quality Assurance/Analysis provides the maintenance department with inspection techniques and monitoring procedures to assure quality control as described in Section IV of this guide.
(4) Maintenance/Material Control. Maintenance/Material Control has the responsibility for coordinating the repair of discrepancies; inspection, servicing, launch/recovery of aircraft; and scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of Aviation Life Support Systems and SE. To coordinate these efforts, maintenance control functions as a centralized control point. Maintenance Control is equipped with the appropriate display boards, record forms, and communication systems, etc. to expeditiously manage and direct the maintenance effort.
(5) Maintenance Divisions. The three maintenance divisions under the Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO) perform the bulk of the maintenance effort. These divisions are the Aircraft division, the Avionics/Armament division and the Line division. The composition of these divisions and their functions are outlined in the NAMP Manual (Volume II, Chapter 2). Detailed responsibilities and qualifications of selected personnel are also described in the NAMP Manual.
b. Online Maintenance Management Links.
https://home.navair.navy.mil/redstripes/ | Red Stripe Website |
http://www.nalda.navy.mil/aems | AEMS Reporting Website |
c. Command Relationships. Reference:
COMNAVAIRFORISNT 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume I, Chapter 4 Volume III, Chapters 3 and 4 |
(1) Command Relationship. Command Relationship is divided into two areas: custodial responsibility (for aircraft) and maintenance/logistics responsibility.
(2) Custodial Responsibility. Chain of Command for Custodial Responsibility: Chief of Naval Operations, Aircraft Controlling Custodian, Reporting Custodian.
(3) Maintenance/Logistics Responsibility. Chain of Command for Maintenance/Logistics Responsibility: Chief of Naval Operations, Commander Naval Air Systems, Command/Naval Supply System Command, Type Commander, COMCARAIRWING (CVW) (when embarked), Type Wing (when ashore), Squadron/Unit.
d. Management Responsibilities.
(1) Manpower Management. The Aviation Maintenance Manager is responsible for selection, training, utilization and evaluation of assigned personnel. The Aviation Maintenance Manager must constantly be aware of any factor adversely affecting these areas.
(2) Financial Management. Flight Operations OPTAR (OFC-01) and Aviation Fleet Maintenance OPTAR (OFC-50). References:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, Volume III, Chapter 8 |
NAVSO Publication 3006 | Financial Management of Resources Operations and Maintenance (for Shore Activities) |
NAVSO Publication 3013-1 | Financial Management of Resources Fund Administration (Operating Forces) |
(a) Flight Operations (OFC-01) funds are those required by the squadron to perform its mission. Items included in this category are fuel; lube oil and fuel additives, pilot/crew flight clothing and operational equipment, administrative services, liquid and breathing oxygen, nitrogen, forms and publications, audiovisual costs, and flight deck clothing. Aviation Operation Maintenance (OFC-50) funds are used in maintenance of aircraft, associated ground support equipment, fuel consumed in associated ground support equipment and consumable hand tools.
(3) Financial Management. Funding of Aviation Depot Level (AVDLR) Repairables:
(a) Commencing 1 April 1985, repairables that were 'free' in the past are paid for by the user. From a fleet perspective, there are two major changes associated with the AVDLR program. The first was establishment of a full carcass-tracking program between the Aviation Supply Office (ASO) and the user. The second major change was the user pays Aviation Operations Maintenance (AOM) dollars for the AVDLRs, and these charges will be reflected in the Flying Hour Cost Report. Maintenance Managers must be as concerned with AOM costs as the squadron is with fuel costs.
(4) Operational Management. Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program: NATOPS prescribes the checklists to be used for Functional Check Flights and presents a detailed description of aircraft systems, performance data and operating procedures for safe and effective operation of the aircraft. The NATOPS manuals are not maintenance publications, but knowledge of their contents is helpful in explaining system procedures to maintenance and/or flight crews.
e. Maintenance Programs.
(1) Monthly Maintenance Plan. Reference:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, and Volume III, Chapter 8 |
(a) The Monthly Maintenance Plan is used to identify the projected maintenance workload such as inspections, receipts/transfers, technical directive compliance, etc. The Monthly Maintenance Plan provides requirement data for aircraft maintenance, SE material, manpower and training. The Monthly Maintenance Plan is under the cognizance of the MO. Although the format and arrangement are the prerogative of the MO, the plan will contain the following minimum information:
(b) Projected known operational commitments, including number of flights, flight hours and aircraft utilization goals.
(c) Dates of scheduled inspections.
(d) Date of receipt or transfer of aircraft.
(e) Precision Measuring Equipment (PME) calibration requirements.
(f) Schedule of technical training.
(g) Forced removal items.
(h) Technical Directive Compliance (TDC) requirements.
(i) Schedule of personnel for ejection seat safety check out.
(j) Schedule of pre-inspection meetings.
(k) Current list of QA personnel.
(l) Dates of scheduled SE inspections.
(m) Scheduled nondestructive inspection (NDI) requirements.
(3) Aircraft Service Period. References. September 23 2017 constellation.
OPNAVINST 3110.11T | Peacetime Planning Factors Governing Naval Aircraft |
COMNAVAIRPACINST 4790.42 | Procedures for Requesting Aircraft Planner and Estimator (P & E) Inspection Services |
(a) Each aircraft, with the exception of a few T/M/S (i.e. F/A-18), has a prescribed service life, which is divided into Operational Service Periods (OSP) of specified lengths based on the required frequency of Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM). The operating periods between SDLMs (operating service months) are defined by type/model/series in OPNAVINST 3110.11T. Procedures for requesting Planner and Estimator (P&E) services for aircraft material condition certification, to support such extensions, are contained in COMNAVAIRPACINST 4790.42.
(4) Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM). Reference:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, Volume III, Chapters 5, 13, and 15 |
(a) Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM) restores an aircraft to a condition, which can be maintained at the organizational maintenance level. SDLM consists of a thorough inspection of aircraft structures, systems and components, with depot level repair, preventive maintenance and modification, as necessary. Individual aircraft model SDLM specifications can be obtained from the Cognizant Field Activity (CFA). Aircraft going to SDLM require a 'Special Work Request' to be submitted 30 days prior to the scheduled induction date, if additional maintenance other than that specified in the SDLM specification is desired. The Special Work Request is defined in COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, Volume II, Chapter 6.
f. Management Information Systems. References.
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 5, and Volume III, Chapter 8 |
(1) Squadron Generated Data. The 3M data collected and reported by the activity is used in the MDS. Inputs to the system include:
(a) Maintenance Data Reporting (MDR).
(b) Subsystem Capability Impact Reporting (SCIR).
(c) Material Reporting (MR).
(d) Aircraft Utilization (NAVFLIRS).
(e) Training Device Utilization (TDU).
(2) Statistical Data. The squadron 3M analysts can provide the Squadron Maintenance Officer with reports on the below statistical data based upon the squadrons data input:
(a) Equipment maintainability and reliability.
(b) Equipment configuration.
(c) Equipment mission capability and utilization.
(d) Maintenance material usage.
(e) Material non-availability.
(f) Maintenance and material processing times.
(3) Navy-Wide Data. Reference:
(3) Subsystem Capability Impact Report (SCIR). References:
OPNAVINST 4790.4D | Aviation 3M Manual (Part I) |
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 11, and Volume V, Chapters 2, 3, 6, and 9 |
OPNAVINST 5442.4M | Aircraft, Training Devices and Ground Support Equipment Material Condition Definition, Mission Essential Subsystems Matrices and Mission descriptions (MESM) |
(a) The SCIR system is used to monitor mission capability of selected end items. The system provides the degree of mission impairment, length of time of reduced capabilities and system or subsystem, which caused impairment. Data is compiled from the VIDS/MAF.
g. Aircraft Material Readiness/Air Operations Reporting. References:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 11 |
OPNAVINST 5442.4M | Aircraft, Training Devices and Ground Support Equipment Material Condition Definition, Mission Essential Subsystems Matrices and Mission Descriptions (MESM) |
COMNAVAIRPACINST 5442.5d | Aircraft Material Readiness/Air Operations Reporting |
(1) The Maintenance Data System (MDS) provides readiness tracking of a historical nature. To provide near real-time data, squadrons are required to submit an Aircraft Material Readiness Report.
h. Aviation Maintenance/Supply Readiness Report (AMSRR) Difficulties.
(1) AMSRR has been directed to be utilized by Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commandant of the Marine Corps, Aviation Logistics Support as one site to view the status of all aviation assets. The AMSRR requires manual input and only reflects information at one time. There is no manual, follow on training, or available schools for instructions. 1st MAW currently utilizes an automated report that is updated every 30 minutes.
(2) AMSRR has been utilized by Naval squadrons, both active and reserve for several years. Fourth MAW has utilized for more than one year. It provides a 'snap-shot' of once a day information, prior to 0800.
(3) MALS must manually download a NMCS/PMCS report from NALCOMIS and manually upload to the AMSRR website.
(4) OMA Squadrons will then verify supply information and manually input aircraft status changes, last fly date, flight time information, time until next inspection, notes as to aircraft degradation, etc. Several Squadrons have commented that this process takes several hours (i.e., 3-5).
(5) First MAW currently utilizes an in-house Automated Aircraft Material Readiness Report (AAMRR) that receives data from the units NALCOMIS server. This information is received every 30 minutes from the OMA's and gives a basic real time status of their aircraft. OMA Squadrons add amplifying remarks which take approximately 15-30 minutes. In addition to aircraft status it also provides aircraft location.
[ Navy Training System Plans ]
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NAVY TRAINING SYSTEM PLAN
FOR
ARMAMENT WEAPONS
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
N88-NTSP-A-50-8604B/D
NOVEMBER 1999
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Traditionally, custody and maintenance responsibilities of Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE) were assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). In 1986, intermediate maintenance responsibilities were transferred from the AIMD to the Weapons Department under the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program (AWSEP). AWSEP was a program to implement Office of the Chief of Naval Operations policies for the allowance, management, and maintenance of conventional AWSE. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 4790.2E revised this program by removing the 'Program' status leaving the title as AWSE. This change caused the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to become part of the AWSE effort, as they had previously been exempt from the AWSEP program when implemented. AWSE is assigned to the AIMD/Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) as custodian, and is issued to the Weapons Department under long term sub-custody, along with the maintenance responsibilities. The custodian AIMD/ MALS assumes maintenance actions that are beyond the capability of the Weapons Department.
Maintenance associated with AWSE is performed at the three levels of maintenance as prescribed by the Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 8600.2B and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 4790.2G. The maintenance management of AWSE is an intermediate level function within the Weapons Department and/or MALS. Maintenance management of AWSE is within the capability of the Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) rating and existing Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs). USMC personnel holding MOS 6541 perform AWSE functions at the MALS. AWSE requires no change to manpower for squadrons, AIMDs, weapons departments (ashore or afloat), MALS, and training activities.
The training track for AWSE maintenance management has been changed. Training Track, D/E-646-7100, is currently in use and has been modified by the model manager to intensify ordnance-related data. This training track modification includes a course specifically designed for Navy AO personnel for the maintenance management of weapons support equipment. This modification changed the current training track length from 3.4 weeks to 2.4 weeks. Upon successful completion of this track, students will be awarded NEC 6810. Training track D/E-646-7100 has never included USMC personnel, despite the requirement for MALS to establish and run the AWSE Work Center 731. USMC personnel with MOS 6541 receive their AWSE maintenance management training as part of On-the-Job Training (OJT).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Executive Summary i
List of Acronyms iii
Preface v
PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA
A.Title-Nomenclature-Program I-1
B.Security Classification I-1
C.Manpower, Personnel, and Training Principals I-1
D.System Description I-1
E.Developmental Test and Operational Test I-2
F.Aircraft and/or Equipment/System/Subsystem Replaced I-2
G.Description of New Development I-2
H.Concepts I-3
I.On-Board (In-Service) Training I-6
J.Logistics Support I-7
K.Schedules I-8
L.Government Furnished Equipment and Contractor Furnished Equipment Training Requirements I-8
M.Related NTSP's and Other Applicable Documents I-8
PART II -BILLET AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS II-1
PART III -TRAINING REQUIREMENTS III-1
PART IV -TRAINING LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS IV-1
PART V -MPT MILESTONES V-1
PART VI -DECISION ITEMS/ACTION REQUIRED VI-1
PART VII -POINTS OF CONTACT VII-1
LIST OF ACRONYMS | |
AIMD | Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department |
AMTCS | Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System |
AO | Aviation Ordnanceman |
AWSE | Armament Weapons Support Equipment |
AWSEP | Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program |
CINCLANTFLT | Commander In Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet |
CINCPACFLT | Commander In Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet |
CNET | Chief of Naval Education and Training |
CNO | Chief of Naval Operations |
CV | Aircraft Carrier |
CVN | Aircraft Carrier (Nuclear) |
FY | Fiscal Year |
IMRL | Individual Material Readiness List |
LAMS | Local Asset Management System |
MALS | Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron |
MTIP | Maintenance Training Improvement Program |
MTU | Maintenance Training Unit |
MOS | Military Occupational Specialty |
NAMP | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program |
NAMTRAGRU DET | Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment |
NAS | Naval Air Station |
NATEC | Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command |
NAVAIRSYSCOM | Naval Air Systems Command |
NAVPERSCOM | Naval Personnel Command |
NAWMP | Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program |
NEC | Navy Enlisted Classification |
NTSP | Navy Training System Plan |
OJT | On-the-Job Training |
OPNAV | Office of the Chief of Naval Operations |
OPNAVINST | Chief of Naval Operations Instruction |
RFT | Ready For Training |
SE | Support Equipment |
SERMIS | Support Equipment Resource Management Information System |
TD | Training Device |
TTE | Technical Training Equipment |
USMC | United States Marine Corps |
USS | United States Ship |
PREFACE
This Draft Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) is an update to the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program Navy Training Plan, A-50-8604A, approved 27 April 1987. It has been developed by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) to identify Manpower, Personnel, and Training requirements associated with the maintenance management of Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE).
The major changes and updates to this NTSP consist of:
PART IThis part shows the deletion of outdated information, incorporation of changes to formal training, including a new course in the AWSE maintenance manager training track.
PART IIThis part has been recalculated to depict current billet requirements of fleet support units through Fiscal Year (FY)04.
PART IIIIn addition to reflecting the changes mentioned above, this part has been recalculated to depict chargeable student billets through FY04.
PART IVThis part has been updated to reflect the new course in the AWSE maintenance manager-training track.
PART VThis part has been updated to include major milestones.
PART VINo changes have been made.
PART VIIThis part has been updated to reflect current Points of Contact.
N88-NTSP-A-50-8604B/D
November 1999
PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA
A.TITLE-NOMENCLATURE-PROGRAM
1.Nomenclature-Title-Acronym. Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE)
2.Program Element. Not Applicable (NA)
B.SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
1.System CharacteristicsUnclassified
2.Capabilities Unclassified
3.FunctionsUnclassified
C. MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING PRINCIPALS
OPNAV Principal Official (OPO) Program Sponsor CNO (N881C8)
OPO Resource Sponsor CNO (N881C8)
Developing Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA260)
Training Agency CINCLANTFLT
CINCPACFLT
CNET
MCCDC
Training Support Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA205)
Manpower and Personnel Mission Sponsor CNO (N1)
Director of Naval Training CNO (N7)
Chief of Naval Personnel NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-4, PERS-40)
Marine Corps Force Structure MCCDC (TFS) (C53250)
D.SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.Operational Uses. The maintenance management of Armament Weapons Support Equipment, from here on referred to as AWSE, is provided under the guidance of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) policy for the allowance, management, and maintenance of conventional AWSE. Guidance governing policies and procedures are provided in the Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program (NAWMP), OPNAVINST 8600.2B and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), OPNAVINST 4790.2G. Responsibility for AWSE and associated maintenance functions resides with the Weapons Department/Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) with support of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD).
2.Foreign Military Sales. NA
E.DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Developmental Test and Operational Test Not Completed. NA
2. Developmental Test and Operational Test Completed. Fleet operational investigations for the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program (AWSEP) were successfully conducted from February 1980 to March 1983 at the following locations:
- USS John F. Kennedy (Aircraft Carrier (CV)-67)
- Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia
- USS Constellation (CV-64)
- NAS Miramar, California
- Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 14, Cherry Point, North Carolina
- NAS Moffett Field, California
- Naval Aviation Weapons Facility Saint Mawgan, United Kingdom
F. AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED. No AWSE maintenance management requirements were replaced by the implementation of the AWSEP.
G.DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
1.Functional Description. The AWSE program was developed to implement OPNAV policy for the allowance, management, and maintenance of armament weapons support equipment by Weapons Departments instead of the traditional AIMD maintenance concept. The concepts and procedures outlined in the NAWMP, OPNAVINST 8600.2B and NAMP, OPNAVINST 4790.2G are directed toward solving fleet problems on selected items of AWSE. The program's objective is to ensure all AWSE is properly assigned, controlled, and maintained; and that all maintenance (preventive and corrective) is properly documented at Weapons Departments, both ashore and afloat.
2.Physical Description. NA
3.New Development Introduction. The AWSE program was introduced to fleet activities incrementally by site, with full implementation of the program being completed in 1988.
4.Significant Interfaces. NA
5.New Features, Configurations, or Material. NA
H. CONCEPTS
1. Operational Concept. AWSE maintenance functions are assigned, controlled, maintained, and documented by Navy Intermediate Maintenance Activities, (Weapons Department and AIMD). In the United States Marine Corps (USMC) this function is assigned to the MALS. The controlling documents that identify the department responsible for AWSE maintenance is the AIMD Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL), which is generated from the Support Equipment Resource Management Information System (SERMIS). The Armament Section of the AIMD IMRL identifies the Weapons Department's Support Equipment (SE) requirements and maintenance level responsibility, and provides identification, inventory, and maintenance management information. A Local Asset Management System (LAMS) List 04 report is generated by the Main IMRL division when IMRL items are sub-custody to individual work centers. The LAMS 04 list reports those IMRL items that are under long term sub-custody to the Weapons Department.
2. Maintenance Concept. Maintenance of Armament Weapons Support Equipment is accomplished using the basic maintenance philosophy outlined in OPNAVINST 4790.2G, and specific Armament Weapons Support Equipment maintenance instructions outlined in OPNAVINST 8600.2B. Currently a NEC does not exist identifying AWSE maintenance technicians. Efforts are underway to develop an AWSE Maintenance Technician NEC (68XX) awarding course for USN personnel. USMC AWSE personnel will remain Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 6541.
a.Organizational. Organizational level maintenance activities perform daily and pre-operational inspections and corrosion prevention, cleaning, and minor treatment procedures.
b.Intermediate. Intermediate level maintenance activities perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions which are beyond the scope and capability of organizational level maintenance and are necessary to maintain or restore AWSE to inherent design levels of performance, reliability, and material condition. Weapons Department personnel with NEC 6810 manage the following intermediate level maintenance functions.
- Requisition, receipt, storage, delivery, and issuance of AWSE to user activities
- On-equipment corrective and preventive maintenance
- Minor corrosion control
- Storing, handling, and shipping
- Compliance with Technical Directives and Engineering Change Proposals
- Ready service inspection
- Discrepancy reporting
- Record keeping and reporting
c. Advanced Intermediate Level Maintenance. Intermediate level maintenance actions that are beyond the capability of the Weapons Department are considered advanced intermediate level tasks and are assumed by the custodian AIMD. Advanced intermediate level maintenance includes:
- Off-equipment repair
- Specific component repair
- Major corrosion control
- Weight capacity certification
- Compliance with Technical Directives and Engineering Change Proposals beyond the capability of the Weapons Department
d.Depot. Maintenance that is beyond the capability of the AIMD is designated as depot level maintenance. Depot level maintenance functions are carried out at industrial establishments having more extensive facilities, skills, and materials than fleet and field activities. Depot level activities may be government-owned and operated, government-owned and contractor operated, or contractor-owned and operated. Depot level activities are authorized to perform all repair, replacement, modification, and overhaul actions prescribed by the applicable equipment maintenance plans, technical manuals, and technical directives approved and issued by the NAVAIRSYSCOM.
e.Interim Maintenance. NA
f.Life Cycle Maintenance Plan. NA
3.Manning Concept. The intermediate level maintenance workload and administrative support requirements of each Weapons Department drive AWSE manning. Maintenance management of AWSE is within the capability of existing NECs 6810. A manpower issue exists in that currently there is no NEC for AWSE maintenance technicians. It is anticipated, once established, the AWSE maintenance technician (NEC 68XX) requirement may increase billets by 4 to7 personnel at major AWSE sites.
4.Training Concept. Training track D/E-646-7100, which includes AWSE maintenance management procedures, is currently taught at Maintenance Training Unit (MTU) 4033, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment (NAMTRAGRU DET) North Island, California, and MTU 4032, NAMTRGRU DET Norfolk, Virginia. However, a new training course, the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Manager Course, C-646-3108, has been added to the D/E-646-7100 training track and specifically instructs Navy Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) personnel in the management of AWSE. Aviation Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-500-3202, has been deleted from D/E-646-7100. Therefore, since fourth quarter FY98, D/E-646-7100 consists of only the Command Indoctrination Course, C-600-3601, and AWSE Manager Course, C-646-3108. Total track length for D/E-646-7100 is 16 days.
USMC personnel with MOS 6541 receive their AWSE maintenance management training as part of On-the-Job Training (OJT).
The maintenance of AWSE is being taught by Managed OJT at the Weapons Department, and informal training by the custodian AIMD. An NEC awarding course of instruction to train AO personnel maintenance functions on AWSE is in development. This course will be added to the training track, D/E-646-7100, when it becomes available. In addition to the AWSE specific training track, familiarization training in AWSE is provided in C-646-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Common Core Class A1, and C-646-2012, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1.
The established training concept for most aviation maintenance training divides 'A' School courses into two or more segments called Core and Strand. 'A' School Core courses include general knowledge and skills training for the particular rating, while 'A' School Strand courses focus on the more specialized training requirements for that rating and a specific aircraft or equipment, based on the student's fleet activity destination. Strand training immediately follows Core training and is part of the 'A' School.
a.Initial Training. Initial AWSE training has been completed.
b.Follow-on Training
(1) Operator Training. NA
(2) Maintenance Training
Title | Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Manager Course |
CIN California gold rush game full version free download for pc. | D/E 646-7100 |
Model Manager | MTU 4033 NAMTRAGRU DET North Island |
Description | This track defines the minimum required courses leading to assignment of Armament Weapons Support Equipment Managers. |
Location |
|
Length | 16 days |
RFT date | Currently available |
Skill identifier | AO NEC 6810 |
TTE/TD | None |
Prerequisite | C-602-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1 |
c.Student Profiles
SKILL IDENTIFIER | PREREQUISITE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS |
AO 6810 | C-646-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Common Core Class A1 C-646-2012, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1 |
d. Training Pipelines. Changes to the AWSE maintenance manager training track D/E-646-7100 as of fourth quarter FY98, consists of the deletion of the Aviation Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-500-3202 and addition of the new Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-646-3108.
I. ON-BOARD (IN-SERVICE) TRAINING
1.Proficiency or Other Training Organic to the New Development
a. Maintenance Training Improvement Program. The Maintenance Training Improvement Program (MTIP) is used to establish an effective and efficient training system responsive to fleet training requirements. MTIP is a training management tool that, through diagnostic testing, identifies individual training deficiencies at the organizational and intermediate levels of maintenance. MTIP is the comprehensive testing of one's knowledge. It consists of a bank of test questions managed through automated data processing. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Training assisted in development of MTIP by providing those question banks (software) already developed by the Navy. MTIP was implemented per OPNAVINST 4790.2 series. MTIP allows increased effectiveness in the application of training resources through identification of skills and knowledge deficiencies at the activity, work center, or individual technician level. Refresher training is concentrated where needed to improve identified skill and knowledge shortfalls. MTIP will be replaced by the Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System (AMTCS). Current planning is for AMTCS to begin initial implementation in third quarter FY00.
COMNAVAIRPAC has discontinued using MTIP. They are currently using maintenance data products as a source to determine maintenance training deficiencies until AMTCS is implemented.
b. Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System. AMTCS will provide career path training to the sailor or marine from their initial service entry to the end of their military career. AMTCS is planned to be an integrated system that will satisfy the training and administrative requirements of both the individual and the organization. The benefits will be manifested in the increased effectiveness of the technicians and the increased efficiencies of the management of the training business process. By capitalizing on technological advances and integrating systems and processes where appropriate, the right amount of training can be provided at the right time, thus meeting the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) mandated 'just-in-time' training approach.
Technology investments enable the development of several state-of-the-art training and administrative tools: Computer-Based Training (CBT) for the technicians in the Fleet in the form of Interactive Courseware (ICW) with Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) and Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) for the schoolhouse.
Included in the AMTCS development effort is the Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System - Software Module (ASM) which provides testing [Test and Evaluation (TEV)], recording [Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ)], and a Feedback system. The core functionality of these AMTCS tools are based and designed around the actual maintenance-related tasks the technicians perform, and the tasks are stored and maintained in a Master Task List (MTL) data bank. These tools are procured and fielded with appropriate COTS hardware and software, i.e. Fleet Training Devices (FTD) - Laptops, PCs, Electronic Classrooms (ECR), Learning Resource Centers (LRC), operating software, and network software and hardware.
Upon receipt of direction from OPNAV (N889H), AMTCS is to be implemented and the new tools integrated into the daily training environment of all participating aviation activities and supporting elements. AMTCS will serve as the standard training system for aviation maintenance training within the Navy and Marine Corps, and is planned to supersede the existing MTIP and Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP) programs.
2.Personnel Qualification Standards. Personnel involved with the maintenance of AWSE whose duties involve handling explosive ordnance must be trained, qualified and certified to perform these actions in accordance with the requirements of OPNAVINST 8023.2B and applicable type commander instructions.
3.Other On-Board (In-service) Training Packages. NA
J. LOGISTICS SUPPORT
1.Manufacturer and Contract Numbers. NA
2.Program Documentation. Detailed AWSE procedures and guidance are published in the following documents which are dedicated to the various elements of the program.
NUMBER | TITLE | DATE |
OPNAVINST 4790.2G | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program | Feb 98 |
OPNAVINST 8600.2B | Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program | Sep 94 Chg 1 Jul 96 |
N/A 11-140-24 | Technical Manual, Airborne Weapons Support Equipment | Sep 90 |
COMNAVAIRLANTINST 4790.32 | Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE) Maintenance Responsibilities | Sep 94 |
(1) Manpower Management. The Aviation Maintenance Manager is responsible for selection, training, utilization and evaluation of assigned personnel. The Aviation Maintenance Manager must constantly be aware of any factor adversely affecting these areas.
(2) Financial Management. Flight Operations OPTAR (OFC-01) and Aviation Fleet Maintenance OPTAR (OFC-50). References:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, Volume III, Chapter 8 |
NAVSO Publication 3006 | Financial Management of Resources Operations and Maintenance (for Shore Activities) |
NAVSO Publication 3013-1 | Financial Management of Resources Fund Administration (Operating Forces) |
(a) Flight Operations (OFC-01) funds are those required by the squadron to perform its mission. Items included in this category are fuel; lube oil and fuel additives, pilot/crew flight clothing and operational equipment, administrative services, liquid and breathing oxygen, nitrogen, forms and publications, audiovisual costs, and flight deck clothing. Aviation Operation Maintenance (OFC-50) funds are used in maintenance of aircraft, associated ground support equipment, fuel consumed in associated ground support equipment and consumable hand tools.
(3) Financial Management. Funding of Aviation Depot Level (AVDLR) Repairables:
(a) Commencing 1 April 1985, repairables that were 'free' in the past are paid for by the user. From a fleet perspective, there are two major changes associated with the AVDLR program. The first was establishment of a full carcass-tracking program between the Aviation Supply Office (ASO) and the user. The second major change was the user pays Aviation Operations Maintenance (AOM) dollars for the AVDLRs, and these charges will be reflected in the Flying Hour Cost Report. Maintenance Managers must be as concerned with AOM costs as the squadron is with fuel costs.
(4) Operational Management. Naval Air Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (NATOPS) Program: NATOPS prescribes the checklists to be used for Functional Check Flights and presents a detailed description of aircraft systems, performance data and operating procedures for safe and effective operation of the aircraft. The NATOPS manuals are not maintenance publications, but knowledge of their contents is helpful in explaining system procedures to maintenance and/or flight crews.
e. Maintenance Programs.
(1) Monthly Maintenance Plan. Reference:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, and Volume III, Chapter 8 |
(a) The Monthly Maintenance Plan is used to identify the projected maintenance workload such as inspections, receipts/transfers, technical directive compliance, etc. The Monthly Maintenance Plan provides requirement data for aircraft maintenance, SE material, manpower and training. The Monthly Maintenance Plan is under the cognizance of the MO. Although the format and arrangement are the prerogative of the MO, the plan will contain the following minimum information:
(b) Projected known operational commitments, including number of flights, flight hours and aircraft utilization goals.
(c) Dates of scheduled inspections.
(d) Date of receipt or transfer of aircraft.
(e) Precision Measuring Equipment (PME) calibration requirements.
(f) Schedule of technical training.
(g) Forced removal items.
(h) Technical Directive Compliance (TDC) requirements.
(i) Schedule of personnel for ejection seat safety check out.
(j) Schedule of pre-inspection meetings.
(k) Current list of QA personnel.
(l) Dates of scheduled SE inspections.
(m) Scheduled nondestructive inspection (NDI) requirements.
(3) Aircraft Service Period. References. September 23 2017 constellation.
OPNAVINST 3110.11T | Peacetime Planning Factors Governing Naval Aircraft |
COMNAVAIRPACINST 4790.42 | Procedures for Requesting Aircraft Planner and Estimator (P & E) Inspection Services |
(a) Each aircraft, with the exception of a few T/M/S (i.e. F/A-18), has a prescribed service life, which is divided into Operational Service Periods (OSP) of specified lengths based on the required frequency of Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM). The operating periods between SDLMs (operating service months) are defined by type/model/series in OPNAVINST 3110.11T. Procedures for requesting Planner and Estimator (P&E) services for aircraft material condition certification, to support such extensions, are contained in COMNAVAIRPACINST 4790.42.
(4) Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM). Reference:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 6, Volume III, Chapters 5, 13, and 15 |
(a) Standard Depot Level Maintenance (SDLM) restores an aircraft to a condition, which can be maintained at the organizational maintenance level. SDLM consists of a thorough inspection of aircraft structures, systems and components, with depot level repair, preventive maintenance and modification, as necessary. Individual aircraft model SDLM specifications can be obtained from the Cognizant Field Activity (CFA). Aircraft going to SDLM require a 'Special Work Request' to be submitted 30 days prior to the scheduled induction date, if additional maintenance other than that specified in the SDLM specification is desired. The Special Work Request is defined in COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2, Volume II, Chapter 6.
f. Management Information Systems. References.
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 5, and Volume III, Chapter 8 |
(1) Squadron Generated Data. The 3M data collected and reported by the activity is used in the MDS. Inputs to the system include:
(a) Maintenance Data Reporting (MDR).
(b) Subsystem Capability Impact Reporting (SCIR).
(c) Material Reporting (MR).
(d) Aircraft Utilization (NAVFLIRS).
(e) Training Device Utilization (TDU).
(2) Statistical Data. The squadron 3M analysts can provide the Squadron Maintenance Officer with reports on the below statistical data based upon the squadrons data input:
(a) Equipment maintainability and reliability.
(b) Equipment configuration.
(c) Equipment mission capability and utilization.
(d) Maintenance material usage.
(e) Material non-availability.
(f) Maintenance and material processing times.
(3) Navy-Wide Data. Reference:
(3) Subsystem Capability Impact Report (SCIR). References:
OPNAVINST 4790.4D | Aviation 3M Manual (Part I) |
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 11, and Volume V, Chapters 2, 3, 6, and 9 |
OPNAVINST 5442.4M | Aircraft, Training Devices and Ground Support Equipment Material Condition Definition, Mission Essential Subsystems Matrices and Mission descriptions (MESM) |
(a) The SCIR system is used to monitor mission capability of selected end items. The system provides the degree of mission impairment, length of time of reduced capabilities and system or subsystem, which caused impairment. Data is compiled from the VIDS/MAF.
g. Aircraft Material Readiness/Air Operations Reporting. References:
COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, Volume II, Chapter 11 |
OPNAVINST 5442.4M | Aircraft, Training Devices and Ground Support Equipment Material Condition Definition, Mission Essential Subsystems Matrices and Mission Descriptions (MESM) |
COMNAVAIRPACINST 5442.5d | Aircraft Material Readiness/Air Operations Reporting |
(1) The Maintenance Data System (MDS) provides readiness tracking of a historical nature. To provide near real-time data, squadrons are required to submit an Aircraft Material Readiness Report.
h. Aviation Maintenance/Supply Readiness Report (AMSRR) Difficulties.
(1) AMSRR has been directed to be utilized by Commander, Naval Air Forces and Commandant of the Marine Corps, Aviation Logistics Support as one site to view the status of all aviation assets. The AMSRR requires manual input and only reflects information at one time. There is no manual, follow on training, or available schools for instructions. 1st MAW currently utilizes an automated report that is updated every 30 minutes.
(2) AMSRR has been utilized by Naval squadrons, both active and reserve for several years. Fourth MAW has utilized for more than one year. It provides a 'snap-shot' of once a day information, prior to 0800.
(3) MALS must manually download a NMCS/PMCS report from NALCOMIS and manually upload to the AMSRR website.
(4) OMA Squadrons will then verify supply information and manually input aircraft status changes, last fly date, flight time information, time until next inspection, notes as to aircraft degradation, etc. Several Squadrons have commented that this process takes several hours (i.e., 3-5).
(5) First MAW currently utilizes an in-house Automated Aircraft Material Readiness Report (AAMRR) that receives data from the units NALCOMIS server. This information is received every 30 minutes from the OMA's and gives a basic real time status of their aircraft. OMA Squadrons add amplifying remarks which take approximately 15-30 minutes. In addition to aircraft status it also provides aircraft location.
[ Navy Training System Plans ]
DRAFT
NAVY TRAINING SYSTEM PLAN
FOR
ARMAMENT WEAPONS
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
N88-NTSP-A-50-8604B/D
NOVEMBER 1999
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Traditionally, custody and maintenance responsibilities of Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE) were assigned to the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD). In 1986, intermediate maintenance responsibilities were transferred from the AIMD to the Weapons Department under the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program (AWSEP). AWSEP was a program to implement Office of the Chief of Naval Operations policies for the allowance, management, and maintenance of conventional AWSE. Office of the Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 4790.2E revised this program by removing the 'Program' status leaving the title as AWSE. This change caused the United States Marine Corps (USMC) to become part of the AWSE effort, as they had previously been exempt from the AWSEP program when implemented. AWSE is assigned to the AIMD/Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) as custodian, and is issued to the Weapons Department under long term sub-custody, along with the maintenance responsibilities. The custodian AIMD/ MALS assumes maintenance actions that are beyond the capability of the Weapons Department.
Maintenance associated with AWSE is performed at the three levels of maintenance as prescribed by the Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 8600.2B and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program, OPNAVINST 4790.2G. The maintenance management of AWSE is an intermediate level function within the Weapons Department and/or MALS. Maintenance management of AWSE is within the capability of the Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) rating and existing Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs). USMC personnel holding MOS 6541 perform AWSE functions at the MALS. AWSE requires no change to manpower for squadrons, AIMDs, weapons departments (ashore or afloat), MALS, and training activities.
The training track for AWSE maintenance management has been changed. Training Track, D/E-646-7100, is currently in use and has been modified by the model manager to intensify ordnance-related data. This training track modification includes a course specifically designed for Navy AO personnel for the maintenance management of weapons support equipment. This modification changed the current training track length from 3.4 weeks to 2.4 weeks. Upon successful completion of this track, students will be awarded NEC 6810. Training track D/E-646-7100 has never included USMC personnel, despite the requirement for MALS to establish and run the AWSE Work Center 731. USMC personnel with MOS 6541 receive their AWSE maintenance management training as part of On-the-Job Training (OJT).
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Executive Summary i
List of Acronyms iii
Preface v
PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA
A.Title-Nomenclature-Program I-1
B.Security Classification I-1
C.Manpower, Personnel, and Training Principals I-1
D.System Description I-1
E.Developmental Test and Operational Test I-2
F.Aircraft and/or Equipment/System/Subsystem Replaced I-2
G.Description of New Development I-2
H.Concepts I-3
I.On-Board (In-Service) Training I-6
J.Logistics Support I-7
K.Schedules I-8
L.Government Furnished Equipment and Contractor Furnished Equipment Training Requirements I-8
M.Related NTSP's and Other Applicable Documents I-8
PART II -BILLET AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS II-1
PART III -TRAINING REQUIREMENTS III-1
PART IV -TRAINING LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS IV-1
PART V -MPT MILESTONES V-1
PART VI -DECISION ITEMS/ACTION REQUIRED VI-1
PART VII -POINTS OF CONTACT VII-1
LIST OF ACRONYMS | |
AIMD | Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department |
AMTCS | Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System |
AO | Aviation Ordnanceman |
AWSE | Armament Weapons Support Equipment |
AWSEP | Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program |
CINCLANTFLT | Commander In Chief U.S. Atlantic Fleet |
CINCPACFLT | Commander In Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet |
CNET | Chief of Naval Education and Training |
CNO | Chief of Naval Operations |
CV | Aircraft Carrier |
CVN | Aircraft Carrier (Nuclear) |
FY | Fiscal Year |
IMRL | Individual Material Readiness List |
LAMS | Local Asset Management System |
MALS | Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron |
MTIP | Maintenance Training Improvement Program |
MTU | Maintenance Training Unit |
MOS | Military Occupational Specialty |
NAMP | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program |
NAMTRAGRU DET | Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment |
NAS | Naval Air Station |
NATEC | Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command |
NAVAIRSYSCOM | Naval Air Systems Command |
NAVPERSCOM | Naval Personnel Command |
NAWMP | Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program |
NEC | Navy Enlisted Classification |
NTSP | Navy Training System Plan |
OJT | On-the-Job Training |
OPNAV | Office of the Chief of Naval Operations |
OPNAVINST | Chief of Naval Operations Instruction |
RFT | Ready For Training |
SE | Support Equipment |
SERMIS | Support Equipment Resource Management Information System |
TD | Training Device |
TTE | Technical Training Equipment |
USMC | United States Marine Corps |
USS | United States Ship |
PREFACE
This Draft Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) is an update to the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program Navy Training Plan, A-50-8604A, approved 27 April 1987. It has been developed by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) to identify Manpower, Personnel, and Training requirements associated with the maintenance management of Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE).
The major changes and updates to this NTSP consist of:
PART IThis part shows the deletion of outdated information, incorporation of changes to formal training, including a new course in the AWSE maintenance manager training track.
PART IIThis part has been recalculated to depict current billet requirements of fleet support units through Fiscal Year (FY)04.
PART IIIIn addition to reflecting the changes mentioned above, this part has been recalculated to depict chargeable student billets through FY04.
PART IVThis part has been updated to reflect the new course in the AWSE maintenance manager-training track.
PART VThis part has been updated to include major milestones.
PART VINo changes have been made.
PART VIIThis part has been updated to reflect current Points of Contact.
N88-NTSP-A-50-8604B/D
November 1999
PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA
A.TITLE-NOMENCLATURE-PROGRAM
1.Nomenclature-Title-Acronym. Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE)
2.Program Element. Not Applicable (NA)
B.SECURITY CLASSIFICATION
1.System CharacteristicsUnclassified
2.Capabilities Unclassified
3.FunctionsUnclassified
C. MANPOWER, PERSONNEL, AND TRAINING PRINCIPALS
OPNAV Principal Official (OPO) Program Sponsor CNO (N881C8)
OPO Resource Sponsor CNO (N881C8)
Developing Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA260)
Training Agency CINCLANTFLT
CINCPACFLT
CNET
MCCDC
Training Support Agency NAVAIRSYSCOM (PMA205)
Manpower and Personnel Mission Sponsor CNO (N1)
Director of Naval Training CNO (N7)
Chief of Naval Personnel NAVPERSCOM
(PERS-4, PERS-40)
Marine Corps Force Structure MCCDC (TFS) (C53250)
D.SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
1.Operational Uses. The maintenance management of Armament Weapons Support Equipment, from here on referred to as AWSE, is provided under the guidance of the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) policy for the allowance, management, and maintenance of conventional AWSE. Guidance governing policies and procedures are provided in the Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program (NAWMP), OPNAVINST 8600.2B and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), OPNAVINST 4790.2G. Responsibility for AWSE and associated maintenance functions resides with the Weapons Department/Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) with support of the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department (AIMD).
2.Foreign Military Sales. NA
E.DEVELOPMENTAL TEST AND OPERATIONAL TEST
1. Developmental Test and Operational Test Not Completed. NA
2. Developmental Test and Operational Test Completed. Fleet operational investigations for the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Program (AWSEP) were successfully conducted from February 1980 to March 1983 at the following locations:
- USS John F. Kennedy (Aircraft Carrier (CV)-67)
- Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana, Virginia
- USS Constellation (CV-64)
- NAS Miramar, California
- Headquarters and Maintenance Squadron 14, Cherry Point, North Carolina
- NAS Moffett Field, California
- Naval Aviation Weapons Facility Saint Mawgan, United Kingdom
F. AIRCRAFT AND/OR EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED. No AWSE maintenance management requirements were replaced by the implementation of the AWSEP.
G.DESCRIPTION OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
1.Functional Description. The AWSE program was developed to implement OPNAV policy for the allowance, management, and maintenance of armament weapons support equipment by Weapons Departments instead of the traditional AIMD maintenance concept. The concepts and procedures outlined in the NAWMP, OPNAVINST 8600.2B and NAMP, OPNAVINST 4790.2G are directed toward solving fleet problems on selected items of AWSE. The program's objective is to ensure all AWSE is properly assigned, controlled, and maintained; and that all maintenance (preventive and corrective) is properly documented at Weapons Departments, both ashore and afloat.
2.Physical Description. NA
3.New Development Introduction. The AWSE program was introduced to fleet activities incrementally by site, with full implementation of the program being completed in 1988.
4.Significant Interfaces. NA
5.New Features, Configurations, or Material. NA
H. CONCEPTS
1. Operational Concept. AWSE maintenance functions are assigned, controlled, maintained, and documented by Navy Intermediate Maintenance Activities, (Weapons Department and AIMD). In the United States Marine Corps (USMC) this function is assigned to the MALS. The controlling documents that identify the department responsible for AWSE maintenance is the AIMD Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL), which is generated from the Support Equipment Resource Management Information System (SERMIS). The Armament Section of the AIMD IMRL identifies the Weapons Department's Support Equipment (SE) requirements and maintenance level responsibility, and provides identification, inventory, and maintenance management information. A Local Asset Management System (LAMS) List 04 report is generated by the Main IMRL division when IMRL items are sub-custody to individual work centers. The LAMS 04 list reports those IMRL items that are under long term sub-custody to the Weapons Department.
2. Maintenance Concept. Maintenance of Armament Weapons Support Equipment is accomplished using the basic maintenance philosophy outlined in OPNAVINST 4790.2G, and specific Armament Weapons Support Equipment maintenance instructions outlined in OPNAVINST 8600.2B. Currently a NEC does not exist identifying AWSE maintenance technicians. Efforts are underway to develop an AWSE Maintenance Technician NEC (68XX) awarding course for USN personnel. USMC AWSE personnel will remain Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) 6541.
a.Organizational. Organizational level maintenance activities perform daily and pre-operational inspections and corrosion prevention, cleaning, and minor treatment procedures.
b.Intermediate. Intermediate level maintenance activities perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance actions which are beyond the scope and capability of organizational level maintenance and are necessary to maintain or restore AWSE to inherent design levels of performance, reliability, and material condition. Weapons Department personnel with NEC 6810 manage the following intermediate level maintenance functions.
- Requisition, receipt, storage, delivery, and issuance of AWSE to user activities
- On-equipment corrective and preventive maintenance
- Minor corrosion control
- Storing, handling, and shipping
- Compliance with Technical Directives and Engineering Change Proposals
- Ready service inspection
- Discrepancy reporting
- Record keeping and reporting
c. Advanced Intermediate Level Maintenance. Intermediate level maintenance actions that are beyond the capability of the Weapons Department are considered advanced intermediate level tasks and are assumed by the custodian AIMD. Advanced intermediate level maintenance includes:
- Off-equipment repair
- Specific component repair
- Major corrosion control
- Weight capacity certification
- Compliance with Technical Directives and Engineering Change Proposals beyond the capability of the Weapons Department
d.Depot. Maintenance that is beyond the capability of the AIMD is designated as depot level maintenance. Depot level maintenance functions are carried out at industrial establishments having more extensive facilities, skills, and materials than fleet and field activities. Depot level activities may be government-owned and operated, government-owned and contractor operated, or contractor-owned and operated. Depot level activities are authorized to perform all repair, replacement, modification, and overhaul actions prescribed by the applicable equipment maintenance plans, technical manuals, and technical directives approved and issued by the NAVAIRSYSCOM.
e.Interim Maintenance. NA
f.Life Cycle Maintenance Plan. NA
3.Manning Concept. The intermediate level maintenance workload and administrative support requirements of each Weapons Department drive AWSE manning. Maintenance management of AWSE is within the capability of existing NECs 6810. A manpower issue exists in that currently there is no NEC for AWSE maintenance technicians. It is anticipated, once established, the AWSE maintenance technician (NEC 68XX) requirement may increase billets by 4 to7 personnel at major AWSE sites.
4.Training Concept. Training track D/E-646-7100, which includes AWSE maintenance management procedures, is currently taught at Maintenance Training Unit (MTU) 4033, Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment (NAMTRAGRU DET) North Island, California, and MTU 4032, NAMTRGRU DET Norfolk, Virginia. However, a new training course, the Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Manager Course, C-646-3108, has been added to the D/E-646-7100 training track and specifically instructs Navy Aviation Ordnanceman (AO) personnel in the management of AWSE. Aviation Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-500-3202, has been deleted from D/E-646-7100. Therefore, since fourth quarter FY98, D/E-646-7100 consists of only the Command Indoctrination Course, C-600-3601, and AWSE Manager Course, C-646-3108. Total track length for D/E-646-7100 is 16 days.
USMC personnel with MOS 6541 receive their AWSE maintenance management training as part of On-the-Job Training (OJT).
The maintenance of AWSE is being taught by Managed OJT at the Weapons Department, and informal training by the custodian AIMD. An NEC awarding course of instruction to train AO personnel maintenance functions on AWSE is in development. This course will be added to the training track, D/E-646-7100, when it becomes available. In addition to the AWSE specific training track, familiarization training in AWSE is provided in C-646-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Common Core Class A1, and C-646-2012, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1.
The established training concept for most aviation maintenance training divides 'A' School courses into two or more segments called Core and Strand. 'A' School Core courses include general knowledge and skills training for the particular rating, while 'A' School Strand courses focus on the more specialized training requirements for that rating and a specific aircraft or equipment, based on the student's fleet activity destination. Strand training immediately follows Core training and is part of the 'A' School.
a.Initial Training. Initial AWSE training has been completed.
b.Follow-on Training
(1) Operator Training. NA
(2) Maintenance Training
Title | Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Manager Course |
CIN California gold rush game full version free download for pc. | D/E 646-7100 |
Model Manager | MTU 4033 NAMTRAGRU DET North Island |
Description | This track defines the minimum required courses leading to assignment of Armament Weapons Support Equipment Managers. |
Location |
|
Length | 16 days |
RFT date | Currently available |
Skill identifier | AO NEC 6810 |
TTE/TD | None |
Prerequisite | C-602-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1 |
c.Student Profiles
SKILL IDENTIFIER | PREREQUISITE SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS |
AO 6810 | C-646-2011, Aviation Ordnanceman Common Core Class A1 C-646-2012, Aviation Ordnanceman Weapons Department Strand Class A1 |
d. Training Pipelines. Changes to the AWSE maintenance manager training track D/E-646-7100 as of fourth quarter FY98, consists of the deletion of the Aviation Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-500-3202 and addition of the new Armament Weapons Support Equipment Maintenance Managers course, C-646-3108.
I. ON-BOARD (IN-SERVICE) TRAINING
1.Proficiency or Other Training Organic to the New Development
a. Maintenance Training Improvement Program. The Maintenance Training Improvement Program (MTIP) is used to establish an effective and efficient training system responsive to fleet training requirements. MTIP is a training management tool that, through diagnostic testing, identifies individual training deficiencies at the organizational and intermediate levels of maintenance. MTIP is the comprehensive testing of one's knowledge. It consists of a bank of test questions managed through automated data processing. The Deputy Chief of Staff for Training assisted in development of MTIP by providing those question banks (software) already developed by the Navy. MTIP was implemented per OPNAVINST 4790.2 series. MTIP allows increased effectiveness in the application of training resources through identification of skills and knowledge deficiencies at the activity, work center, or individual technician level. Refresher training is concentrated where needed to improve identified skill and knowledge shortfalls. MTIP will be replaced by the Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System (AMTCS). Current planning is for AMTCS to begin initial implementation in third quarter FY00.
COMNAVAIRPAC has discontinued using MTIP. They are currently using maintenance data products as a source to determine maintenance training deficiencies until AMTCS is implemented.
b. Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System. AMTCS will provide career path training to the sailor or marine from their initial service entry to the end of their military career. AMTCS is planned to be an integrated system that will satisfy the training and administrative requirements of both the individual and the organization. The benefits will be manifested in the increased effectiveness of the technicians and the increased efficiencies of the management of the training business process. By capitalizing on technological advances and integrating systems and processes where appropriate, the right amount of training can be provided at the right time, thus meeting the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) mandated 'just-in-time' training approach.
Technology investments enable the development of several state-of-the-art training and administrative tools: Computer-Based Training (CBT) for the technicians in the Fleet in the form of Interactive Courseware (ICW) with Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) and Computer Aided Instruction (CAI) for the schoolhouse.
Included in the AMTCS development effort is the Aviation Maintenance Training Continuum System - Software Module (ASM) which provides testing [Test and Evaluation (TEV)], recording [Electronic Training Jacket (ETJ)], and a Feedback system. The core functionality of these AMTCS tools are based and designed around the actual maintenance-related tasks the technicians perform, and the tasks are stored and maintained in a Master Task List (MTL) data bank. These tools are procured and fielded with appropriate COTS hardware and software, i.e. Fleet Training Devices (FTD) - Laptops, PCs, Electronic Classrooms (ECR), Learning Resource Centers (LRC), operating software, and network software and hardware.
Upon receipt of direction from OPNAV (N889H), AMTCS is to be implemented and the new tools integrated into the daily training environment of all participating aviation activities and supporting elements. AMTCS will serve as the standard training system for aviation maintenance training within the Navy and Marine Corps, and is planned to supersede the existing MTIP and Maintenance Training Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP) programs.
2.Personnel Qualification Standards. Personnel involved with the maintenance of AWSE whose duties involve handling explosive ordnance must be trained, qualified and certified to perform these actions in accordance with the requirements of OPNAVINST 8023.2B and applicable type commander instructions.
3.Other On-Board (In-service) Training Packages. NA
J. LOGISTICS SUPPORT
1.Manufacturer and Contract Numbers. NA
2.Program Documentation. Detailed AWSE procedures and guidance are published in the following documents which are dedicated to the various elements of the program.
NUMBER | TITLE | DATE |
OPNAVINST 4790.2G | Naval Aviation Maintenance Program | Feb 98 |
OPNAVINST 8600.2B | Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Program | Sep 94 Chg 1 Jul 96 |
N/A 11-140-24 | Technical Manual, Airborne Weapons Support Equipment | Sep 90 |
COMNAVAIRLANTINST 4790.32 | Armament Weapons Support Equipment (AWSE) Maintenance Responsibilities | Sep 94 |
3.Technical Data Plan. Navy technical publications to support AWSE consist of maintenance manuals and maintenance requirement cards, varied by site depending on equipment to be maintained. Once the equipment to be supported is identified, technical publications are requested through AIMD from the Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Command (NATEC), San Diego, California.
Comnavairforinst 4790.2 Namp
4.Test Sets, Tools, and Test Equipment. NA
5.Repair Parts. NA
6.Human Systems Integration. NA
Opnavinst 4790.2 Chapter 3
K. SCHEDULES. Implementation of AWSEP was completed in 1988. As new activities stand up, AWSE maintenance is automatically implemented.
L. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT AND CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT TRAINING REQUIREMENTS. NA
M.RELATED NTSPs AND OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
DOCUMENT OR NTSP TITLE | DOCUMENT OR NTSP NUMBER | PDA CODE | STATUS |
AWSEP Navy Training Plan | A-50-8604A | AIR-417 | Approved Apr 87 |
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