DoD 5160.65-M

CHAPTER 5

QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. THE QUALITY ASSURANCE LETTER OF INSTRUCTION (QALI)

1. The Objectives of the QALI. QALIs provide essential require-ments and instructions for accepting conventional ammunition contractend items, components, and other associated ammunition materiels. suf-ficient uniformity must be employed to ensure the effectiveness of theQA efforts of the Military Service commands and improve the interface ofGovernment and industry producers.

2. Preparing the QALI

Military Service commands shall use the format in figure 5-1to preps;; the QALI.

b. Special or extraordinary QALI requirements shall be incorpo-rated in the QALI format (figure 5-1) and shall be identified specifi-cally as special or extraordinary.

When MIPRs are initiated for procurement, the arrangementsfor prep~;ing and issuing the QALI shall be contained in the MIPRs.

3. QALI Preparer. The following organizations are the MilitaryService comnands responsible for ensuring the preparation of QALIs:

a. AMCCOM .

b. Naval Sea Systems Comnand and Naval Air Systems Command.

c. AD.

d. Ogden Air Logistics Center.

4. Issuing the QALI

a. The following procedures apply to procurements initiated byMIPRs:

(1) A QALI shal 1 be prepared in the figure 5-1 format bythe requiring agency or des gnated representative.

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FROM : (Agency)

TO: (CAO designated in the contract)

SUBJ: QALI (Quality Assurance Letter of Instruction) for

1. Th

(Product)on Contract (Contract Number)with (Contractor)

s QALI has been prepared by ~Aqency)

If further information is required, contact (Point of contact withinthe agency)

Telephone or AUTOVON

2. Initial actions required are:

a. Acknowledgment of this QALI shall be sent to (Aqency)within 15 working days after

receipt. Your acknowledgment is an indication that sufficient manpoweris available. In your a~knowledgment, include any questions or proposedmodification to this QALI.

b. Within 30 working days after receipt of this QALI, the QAR shallforward a copy of the completed DD Form 1904 (Contract Review and Plan-ning Document) to ~ency) .

3. PQA actions for subject item are to be conducted according toDLAM 8200.1 and the instruction contained therein.

4. QA Post-Award Conference as defined by DLAM 8200.1 (is, is not) re-quested by (Agency)

.—. QA personnel

from (Agency) (will, will not)participate in this conference and will provide agenda items, as neces-sary, to your office for planning purposes before the conference.

5. Mandatory product verification inspection is requested for thefollowing: (To be provided by each Military Service)

a. Identification of characteristics to be inspected or tested.

b. Level of assembly where each characteristic is to be verified.

c. Sampling techniques and sampling plans to be used.

d. Method of verification, including any specific gaging, calibra-tion, or instructions to be used.

Figure 5-1. Format for the QALI.

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e. First article or preproduction inspection/test instructions.

f. Production inspection/test instructions.

6. Nonconforming Supplies and Services

a. Contractor’s repair procedures are to be submitted to (Agency)for approval before performance or acceptance of material.

b. One of the following two statements shall apply to this para-graph:

(1) Copies of all waiver actions that involve acceptance ofminor (Type II) nonconformances are to be provided to

.

(2) Authority to approve minor (Type II) nonconformances iswithheld on this contract.

7. Other Data Submission. Upon completion, one copy each of thefollowing is to be forwarded to (Agency) .

Corrective actions for methods C, D, and E, when issued andclea;~d in accordance with DLAM 8200.1.

b. DD Form 1716 (Procurement Package Reconrnendations/DeficiencyReport) prepared in accordance with DLAM 8200.1.

c. Additional special data submissions (if applicable).

8. Item Orientation

. The material (or item) under contract is an ammunition item com-pose; ofthat involves

. Personnel assigned to accomplish the requiredprocurement quality assurance actions shall have basic experience andbackground knowledge and qualifications in the commodity and manufac-turing field described above.

b. The quality element of the CAO is invited to witness the testingof the first article sample and subsequent samples that will be testedat .Contact (Agency)ATTN : , for additional information an;arrangements, if desired.

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Figure 5-1 (Con’t). Format for the QALI.

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Orientation and familiarization regarding subject items shal 1 beprov;;ed to CAO personnel assigned, if requested. Contact (Agency)

, ATTN : 9in that regard.

d. The assigned CAO personnel are invited to visitto observe the use, assembly, inspec-

tion, and testing applied to the affected material. Such a visit shouldbe mutually beneficial in establishing personal contact with the firstdestination user and in providing an exchange of information regardingthe interrelated aspects involved and problems encountered or antici-pated.Contact , ATTN:for additional information and arrangements, if desired.

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copy to:

(NOTE: If required by the MIPR, forward copy to issuing agency.)

Figure 5-1 (Con’t). Format for the QALI.

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(2) Either the requiring agency (or designated represent-ative) or the procuring agency, as shown in the letter of designation ofcontract administration to the Contract Administration Office (CAO),shall issue the QALI to the CAO.

(3) If the QALI is issued by the procuring agency to theCAO, the requiring agency or designated representative shall provide theQALI to the procuring agency within 30 days of notification of contractaward. The procuring agency shall issue the QALI to the CAO within 30days of the letter of delegation of contract administration to the CAO.

(4) If the QALI is issued by the requiring agency or desig-nated representative, the procuring agency shall authorize such issuefrom the requiring agency or designated representative with the letterof delegation of contract administration to the CAO. The requiringagency or designated representative shall issue the QALI to the CAO.The requiring agency or designated representative shall issue the QALIto the CAO within 30 days of receipt of the letter of delegation ofcontract administration to the CAO.

b. For a procurement not initiated by a MIPR, a QALI shall beprepared in the figure 5-1 format and issued to the CAO by the procuringagency or designated representative within 30 days of the letter ofdelegation of contract administration.

B. QA REQUIREMENTS ON MIPRs

This section discusses the specific QA requirements levied by therequiring agency on the procuring agency. Such QA requirements shall beincluded in the MIPR. These requirements shall identify the level ofquality required for all inter-Service procured ammunition. Eachrequiring and procuring agency is responsible for developing specificprocedures to implement this section.

., 1. Role of the Requirinq Agency. The requiring agency shall in-clude or attach QA requirements within or to the MIPR. The requiringagency QA activity shall review each MIPR using the checklist in figure5-2 before issuing the MIPR.

2. Role of the Procurinq Agency. The procuring agency shallacknowledge receipt and acceptance of QA requirements on DD Form 448-2,“Acceptance of MIPR,” within 30 days of the date of the MIPR.

c. QA REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTS

This section outlines the procedures for ensuring the definition andadequacy of quality provisions in the solicitation. The individualMilitary Service commands shall develop specific procedures to implementthis section.

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ITEM NOMENCLATURE:NSN (AS APPLICABLE):EST RATE OF DELIVERY:PREPARED BY:VERIFIED BY:

DRAWING NO(S) :SPECIFICATION NO(S) :

DATE:

Specified

YES NO REMARKS

1.

2.

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6.

Has the procurement document beencoordinated with the responsible pro-curement/production, engineering, andother personnel having an input to thequality program?

Are the items being procured ade-quately described by specification,part name, drawing/part number,model/type number?

Have the appropriate quality pro-visions and quality clauses beenspecified covering each item beingprocured (FAR, Section 46)?

Iiave additional QA requirementsdictated by Military Service peculiarusage been identified and specifiedclearly and completely?

Have specific inspections and otherrequirements been identified forinclusion in QALIs by the procuringagency?

Have data requirements, bothGovernment and contractor, beenidentified and included?

Figure 5-2. Sample MIPR QAR Checklist.

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Specified

YES NO REMARKS

7.

8.

9.

10.

Has the timeliness of data receiptbeen stipulated, particularly whenrequestor coordination is specified?

Have the necessary coordination itemsbeen specified clearly such as Class 1ECPS, waivers, and deviations?

Has a requirement been included forthe procuring activity to notify therequestor of reviews, audits, andconferences that the requestor deemsappropriate?

Has the QA point of contact of therequestor been identified, and has arequirement for the procuring activityto identify its QA point of contactbeen included?

Figure 5-2 (Con’t). Sample MIPR QAR Checklist.

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1. Quality Provisions in the Solicitation. Basic pol icy dictatesthat adequate quality provisions must be included in the solicitation.These provisions may be a part of the technical data or in the solici-tation proper. Solicitations shall be reviewed by the requiring Mili-tary Service to ensure that adequate quality provisions are included andenforceable. This includes the quality provisions contained in the TDP.

2. Procedures for Ensuring Contracts Contain Adequate QualityProvisions

a. Before initial acquisition with a Government TDP, eachMilitary Service command shall complete and authenticate the checklistsshown in figures 5-3, 5-4, and 5-5.

b. Before releasing a solicitation for later or follow-onprocurement, each Military Service command shall complete and authenti-cate the checklist shown in figure 5-6.

c. It is not necessary for all checklists to be reviewed by oneparticular activity. Use the one required for the necessary function.

d. The review to ensure conformance to some checklist itemsshould be done within approximately 30 days before release of the soli-citation. Otherwise, the review will not be effective. Each MilitaryService’s internal procedures shall ensure that those items are identi-fied and the review accomplished just before the solicitation isreleased.

e. Deficiencies identified during the review shall be docu-mented and corrected. The adequacy of the corrective action shall beascertained before the solicitation is released.

D. PROCUREMENT-RELATED QA FUNCTIONS

Standardization Objectives for QA. This section addresses theQA a;~ects of procurement and is meant to complement, rather than takethe place of, policies and procedures established for procurement andproduction. The individual Military Service commands shall developspecific procedures to implement this section.

a. The maximum practicable standardization of QA-related meth-odology should be sought between the following:

(1) The requiring and procuring Military Services.

(2) The procuring Military Service and the CAO.

b. Eliminating significant differences in methodology among theMilitary Services will improve the contractor’s implementation of con-tract quality provisions.

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YES NO COMMENTS

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Have drawing and specification check-lists (figures 5-4 and 5-5) beencompleted and observations noted?

Has first article been includedcorrectly?

Have appropriate clauses in the FAR,Sections 46 and 52, been required?

Are there special quality tasks thatshould be included in the documen-tation?

Have the necessary quality data itemsbeen included on the 00 Form 1423?

Is there a work effort generating thedata required on the DD Form 1423?

Have provisions for inspection/testequipment been specified fully andclearly?

If the lot size is limited by the itemspecification, is that limitationconsistent with the production ratespecified?

Has’the point for acceptance andinspection been defined clearly forall deliverable items including data?

Have CM provisions been defined fullyand correctly?

Have the options provided for inGovernment specifications beenexercised in the solicitation?

Figure 5-3. Sample Solicitation Checklist.

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Are drawings, lists of drawings, and drawing 1 ists complete, current,and accurate as determined by the foil owing:

YES NO COMMENTS

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Is material defined completely andclearly?

Are processes defined completely andclearly?

Are test requirements cited inspecifications/standards clear andappropriate?

If inspections/tests are to beconducted at some level of manufactureor assembly other than the completeddrawing item, has that stage beenspecified clearly?

Are notes clear, concise, andappropriate?

Should the latest approved engineeringchanges be incorporated? Do theyagree with the authorizing documents?

Do drawings conform to the appropriateform and category requirements?

Are Military Standards orSpecifications or Industry Standardscited appropriately, defined specifi- -

tally, and consistent with the itemspecification?

Are tolerances consistent with actualapplications requirements?

Figure 5-4. Sample Drawing Checklist.

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I. Specification is in accordance with I—IMIL-STD 1—1 MIL-STD ]—1 Other—961B — 490 —

II. General Requirements

YES NO REMARKS

1. Is the format and numbering asfollows:

a. 1 - Scopeb. 2 - Applicable Documentsc. 3 - Requirementsd. 4 - QA Provisions

6 - Notes:: 10 - Appendix (and multiples

of ten)

2. Is the content as follows:

a.b.

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e.

f.

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Technically oriented?Explicit?Are simple words used?Are short, concise sentencesused?Are compound clauses insentences used?Are abbreviations defined inaccordance with CatalogingHandbook H6?Are symbols utilized?Are proprietary namesutilized?MIL-E-000 ut~lized notSpecification MIL-E-OOO?Are “shall,” “will,”“should,” and “may” usedproperly, as defined in MIL-STD 490 and MIL-STD 961A?Are paragraphs and subpara-graphs identified properly?

Figure 5-5. Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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YES NO REMARKS

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Is underlining utilized?When there are extensivecross-references withinspecification, has a tablebeen prepared?Are figures, tables, graphs,pictures, etc., an integralpart of the specification?Are they titled?Are foldouts avoided?Are footnotes avoided?Does the specificationinclude cost or other datathat properly should becontained in the contract?Are definitions in Section 6?Is the security marking inaccordance with DoD 5220.22-M?Are the pages of thespecification numbered anddated?Is the Government or con-tractor activity identifiedin accordance with CatalogingHandbook H4?Are the parts of a two-partspecification identified onthe title page?Does the material, product,or service appear in thefirst part of the specifi-cation title?Are the title modifiers inreverse order and separatedby punctuation?Is the type of specificationincluded above the title?Is the type of specificationprepared on white bond papersuitable for microfilming?

Figure 5-5 (Con’t). Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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III. General Requirements for the Sections of a Specification

1. Section 1: XQ12EIs the scope a clear, concise abstract?

YES NO REMARKS

2. Section 2: Format

Is the

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

format as follows:

Specification(1) Federal(2) Military(3) Other Government

activity

Standards(1) Federal(2) Military(3) Other Government

activity

Drawings - Number and Title

Other Publications(1) Manuals(2) Regulations(3) Handbooks(4) Bulletins(5) Etc.

Is each and every documentlisted herein referenced inthe body of the specifica-tion? “

Are referenced s~ecificationsstill applicable’ and current?

3. Section 3: Requirements

a. Are the essential require-ments and descriptions thatapply to performance, design,reliability, personnel,subsystem, etc., of the item,material, or process coveredby this specification?

Figure 5-5 (Con’t). Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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YES NO REMARKS

b. Are these requirements theminimum acceptable, realis-tic, and attainable?

c. Are the following require-ments specified adequately?(1)(2)(3)

(4)(5)

“ (6)(7)(8)(9)(lo)(11)(12)(13)

(14)(15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)

(23)(24)

(25)(26)

DefinitionCharacteristicsPerformancecharacteristicsPhysical characteristicsProtective coatingReliabilityMaintainabilityEnvironmental conditionsTransportabilityDesign and constructionMaterialToxicityElectromagneticradiationProduct markingsWorkmanshipInterchangeabilitySafetyHuman engineeringDocumentationLogisticsPersonnel and trainingCharacteristics ofsubsystemsPrecedence”Qualification(verification and/orvalidation)Standard SampleFirst Article

4. Section 4: QA Provisions

a. Has the responsibility forinspection been specifiedproperly?

Figure 5-5 (Con’t). Samp’ e Product Specification Checklist.

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YES NO REMARKS

b. If provision is made forfirst article test, arerejection criteria for thetest quantities specified?

c. Do the quality conformanceinspection and tests includethe following?

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

Paragraph defining lotformation?An examinations para-graph?A systematic classi-fication of critical,major, and minor defectsas defined in MIL-STD109, and an appropriate “inspection method foreach?Testing and test methodsparagraphs?Are there provisions for “verification inspectionespecially for criticaland major defects 100percent inspected visu-al ly?Are acceptance andrejection criteriaspecified for allclassified defects andfor all tests?Have group AQLs beenassigned properly?Are AQLs assigned con-sistent with specifiedperformance requirements?

the responsibility ford. Hasdesign, maintenance, andapproval of inspectionequipment been addressed?

gure 5-5 (Con’t). Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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YES NO REMARKS

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6.

7.

e. Does the specification referunnecessarily to otherdocuments?

f. Is there a verification ofeach requirement in SectionsIII and V included in thissection?

Section 5: Preparation forDelivery

a. Is this a product specifica-tion?NOTE: If answer is negative,proceed to the next section.

b. Is preservation, packaging,packing, and markingrequired?

c. Are detailed requirementsincluded by referencingapplicable specifications andstandards?

Section 6: Notes

Are the following items covered inthis section?

(1) Intended use(2) Ordering data(3) First article(4) Standard sample(5) Definitions(6) Cross-reference of

classification(7) Miscellaneous

Section 7: Appendix .

a.

Figure

Is there a requirement for anappendix?

5-5 (Con’t). Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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YES NO REMARKS

b. Is there sufficient referencein the body of the specifi-cation to the data in theappendix?

c. Is the appendix in thefollowing format?

(1) Scope

(2) Heading

(3) Reference

d. Is this specification ofsufficient length to requirean index?

Figure 5-5 (Con’t). Sample Product Specification Checklist.

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ITEM NOMENCLATURE: DRAWING NO(S):NSN (AS APPLICABLE): SPECIFICATION NO(S):EST RATE OF DELIVERY:PREPARED BY: DATE :

VERIFIED BY:

YES NO REMARKS

1. Has first article been includedcorrectly?

2. Have ar.mrorwiate clauses in theFAR, Sections ~required?

3. Are there specthat should bedocumentation?

6 and 52, been

al quality tasksincluded in the

4. Have the necessary quality dataitems been included on the DD Form1423?

5. Is there a work effort generatingthe data required on the DD Form1423?

6. Have provisions relative toinspection/test equipment beenspecified fully and clearly?

7. If-the lot size is limited by theitem specification, is thatlimitation consistent with theproduction rate specified?

8. Has the point for acceptance handinspection been defined clearlyfor all deliverable items includ-ing data?

9. Have CM provisions been definedfully and correctly?

Figure 5-6. Sample Reprocurement Checklist.

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ITEM NOMENCLATURE: DRAWING NO(S) :NSN (AS APPLICABLE): SPECIFICATION NO(S):EST RATE OF DELIVERY:PREPARED BY: DATE :

VERIFIED BY:

YES NO REMARKS

10.

11.

12.

13.

Have the options provided for inGovernment specifications beenexercised in the solicitation?

Should the latest approvedengineering changes beincorporated? Do they agree withthe authorizing documents?

Are Military Standards orSpecifications or IndustryStandards cited appropriately,defined specifically, andconsistent with the itemspecification?

If subject to security classifica-tion, is classification accordingto current requirements? Are down-grading and espionage notationsindicated?

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Figure 5-6 (Con’t). Sample Reprocurement Checklist.

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2. Policies for PQA

a. The procuring Military Services shall minimize product qual-ity problems through the proper use of QA management techniques for pro-curement. These techniques include surveys, conferences, and other QAprocedures specified in this manual.

b. The requirements and definitions in the FAR are the basicframework for conducting PQA.

c. When one Military Service performs the procurement functionfor another, the requiring Military Service must be invited to partici-pate in the conferences and other QA activities mentioned above(subsection A.4. ).

d. The requiring Military Service may request the activitiesmentioned above (subsection A.4.).

3. Methods of Ensuring PQA

a. The Preaward Surveys (PAS)_

(1) The principal contracting officer (PCO) , consideringthe desires of the requiring Military Service, may request the CAO toperform a PAS or any portion of a PAS. The request is based on thePCO’S determination that not enough information is available to assessthe capability of a prospective contractor in such areas as experience,operational controls, technical equipment, QA skills, and others.

(2) The Military Services may designate a representative totake part in and help with the survey.

b. The Postaward Orientation Conference/Postaward QA Conference

‘ (1) The postaward orientation conference may cover al 1 ele-ments of contract administration or any element individually, such asQA.

(2) The PCO, Acquisition or Program Manager, contractor,CAO, or requiring Military Service may request and take part in theseconferences. This is especially important when the item is beingproduced by the contractor for the first time, when difficulties wereexperienced in previous procurements of the items, or there is a highrisk of failure due to such factors as item complexity, urgent deliveryschedule, or technological considerations. The FAR, Subpart 42.5,provides guidance and information on these conferences.

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(3) Postaward conferences shall be held as soon as possibleafter the contract is awarded, i f analysis of the contract or otherinformation, such as PAS results, shows existing or potential problemsthat may affect performance. They also may be held when the contractorrequests a conference.

(4) Whenever possible, the postaward QA conference shal 1 beheld along with the postaward orientation conference.

c. Other Conferences, Surveys, Audits, and Reviews. The pro-curing Military Service shall invite the requiring Military Service totake part in all quality-associated activities.

4 . DoD and. Military QA. For additional QA information and guid-ance, refer to the following:

a. MIL-STD 11676, “Ammunition Data Card.”

b. Department of the Army Supply Bulletin 742-1, “AmmunitionSurveillance Procedures.”

E. INDUSTRIAL AND WHOLESALE INVENTORY OPERATIONS

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urance

This section explains how QA applies to the wholesale inventory. Itstates the general requirements for QA and surveillance of storage,maintenance, preservation and packaging, and demilitarization anddisposal operations. The instructions apply to the SMCA-assignedconventional anmlunition industrial and wholesale inventories. Theindividual Military Service comnands are responsible for develop”specific procedures to implement this section.

1. Inventory QA Policies

.a. The SMCA Quality Focal Point. The AMCCOM Product As!Directorate is the SMCA quality focal point for all quality matterspertaining to the wholesale inventory.- All queries, ”instructions, andquality requirements shall be directed to the Product Assurance Direc-torate. The SMCA quality focal point shall issue all instructions tothe storage activities, except for Air Force and Navy suspension and re-striction notices that shall be distributed directly from these MilitaryServices to the storage activity.

b. Identifying Quality Requirements. The SMCA shall apply thequality requirements, including the inspection and test procedures, ofthe CM Military Service or the primary using Military Service when theCM Military Service no longer uses materiel Involved. Any additionalowning Military Service requirements that exceed those specified by theCM Military Service shall be applied by the SMCA on a reimbursable

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(cross-servicing) basis. This permits the SMCA storage facilities touse one inspection and test procedure (that of the CMS or primary usingMilitary Service, as applicable) to satisfy QA requirements for theinventory of materiel owned by more than one Military Service. Usingone inspection and test procedure greatly reduces the manpower and costcompared to maintaining records and performing separate inspections andtests to satisfy each of the owning Military Services’ separaterequirements.

c. What to Do If Military Service Inspection Procedures Do NotExist or Are Inadequate. After confirming the absence of inspectionprocedures for CM Military Service or Military Service-owned items, theSMCA shall applySB 742-1; “Ammunition Surveillance Procedures,” untilstandard procedures are developed. If Military Service procedures donot meet SB 742-1 safety-in-storage procedures, both will be used.

d. Destructive Tests and Sample Sizes. The SMCA shall performdestructive tests on Military Service-owned items only when authorizedspecifically by the Military-Services. The Military Services recognizethat routine visual inspections (receipt, cyclic, and pre-issue, asdefined in SB 742-1) essentially are follow-on inspections, normallyrequiring only small sample sizes since the materiel has already had anacceptance inspection at the time of manufacture. Accordingly, foreconomical quality determinations for Military Service-developed items,the Military Services will try to limit their designated sample sizes tothose shown in SB 742-1.

e. Condition Codes. The SMCA and the Military Services shalluse the condition codes in Chapter 7, “Supply,” to condition code Mili-tary Service assets.

f. Records and Reports. The SMCA shall use Army administrativerecord keeping and reporting procedures. A Depot Surveillance Record(DSR) Card shall be prepared for each lot on hand. A copy of each Qual-ity Deficiency Report (QDR) and Ammunition Condition Report (ACR) shallbe.provided the Military Services by the SMCA. The SMCA shall alsoprovide each Military Service a mechanized quarterly serviceabilityreport containing all lots owned by the Service and the condition code,year of manufacture, and defect data for each lot by storage location.For each lot shipped to a Service customer (other than the Army), a copyof the DSR and the ADC shall be furnished to the customer by the ship-ping installation. To provide uniformity for the automated system, thecomputerized DSR cards, DA Form 3022-R, “Army Depot Surveillance Record”or equivalent AF TO Form 15, “Ammunition Serviceability and LocationRecord” reflecting lot surveillance history must include, as a minimum,all inspections, maintenance and monitoring actions, suspension restric-tions, statement of condition encountered, actions taken, and assignmentof condition codes. Under remarks, the annotations will include datesof actions, inspector’s initials and any references to directed actionsother than routine.

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9“ Military Service In-House Tests. Military Servicesconducting in-house tests shall request samples from the SMCA’S supplyand transportation elements for moving the material. Stockpilereliability test results shall be furnished to the SMCA. The SMCA shallensure that the Military Services are provided a copy of stockpilereliability reports issued by the Army.

h. Planning and Forecasting Test Requirements. The MilitaryServices and the SMCA shall confer at least annually to review thequality program and decide on projected annual test requirements. TheNavy shall provide Quality Evaluation Test forecasts for RSS&I purposesin December of each year.

i. Financial Management. Financial management of inspectionsand tests shall be according to MIPR procedures. Refer to Chapter 6,section D., for detailed instructions.

. Reporting Field Malfunctions. For field malfunctionreportin~; refer to Joint Military Service Document NAVMATINST 8025.1.

k. Identification of Items in the Wholesale Inventory. EachMilitary Service shall provide the SMCA a listing of items by nomen-clature, NSN, and DoDIC (if applicable) for each item of issue in thewholesale inventory for which it is the configuration manager.

1. Mutual Support Between the Military Services and the SMCA.The Militarv Services and the SMCA shall be responsive to the needs ofeach other,-providing needed guidance and support in a timely manner.The SMCA and the Military Services shall designate and exchange focalpoints and points of contact.

m. Security Assistance Shipments. Storage activities respon-sible for makinci a security assistance shipment shall coordinate withthe owning Mili~ary Servic; initiating or directing the shipment forspecific inspection requirements and clearance authorization. One copyof the ADC for each lot must accompany the shipment (see section Hbelow) and one additional copy for each lot shall be mailed inaccordance with DoD 5105.38-M.

2. Inventory QA Procedures

a. Storage Inspections and Tests. In the absence of inspectionprocedures for CM Military Service or Military Service-owned items,storage activities shall apply SB 742-1 procedures. The owning MilitaryService may ask for additional inspections above those specified by theCM Military Service or SB 742-1 subject to reimbursement. The followingprocedures apply to the specific kinds of inspections and tests:

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(1) Receipt, Periodic, Preissue, Preservation and Pack-aging, Maintenance, Demilitarization, and Disposal Inspections. Inspec-tion requirements shall be furnished by the owning Military Service tothe SMCA, who will place the requirements on the ;torage activity. Des-tructive testing shall be performed only when specified by the owningMilitary Service.

(2) Military Service Unique Test Requirements. The owningMilitary Service shall notify the SMCA quality focal point to selectsamples and test or ship for Military Service unique test requirementsof life cycle stockpile reliability testing. Test results and reportsshall be shared with other using Military Services.

(3) Depot Function Testing (Destructive). The owningMilitary Service shall furnish test requirements to the SMCA who shallplace the requirements on the storage activity. The SMCA shallcoordinate the selection of lots for testing under the centralized test

program. Storage activities shall conduct the tests and furnish thefindings to the SMCA. The SMCA shall furnish a copy of each test reportto the owning Military Service. Destructive testing shall be performedonly when specified by the owning Military Service.

b. Deficiency Reporting Procedures

(1) Storage activities shall initiate and provide QDRs onunsatisfactory new material to the SMCA quality focal point forcorrective action according to AR 702-7. The SMCA shall furnish a copyto, and keep the owning Military Service informed of, corrective actionson a timely basis.

(2) Storage activities shall initiate and provide ACRS onunserviceable materiel requiring maintenance or demilitarization to theSMCA, who will provide the ACR to the owning Military Service fordisposition.

c. Suspension and Restriction Procedures

(1) Storage activities shall apply temporary suspension orrestriction notices to wholesale inventory items, regardless of initiat-ing Military Service or materiel ownership.

(2) If an owning Military Service does not concur inanother Military Service’s suspension or restriction action, a writtennotice must be furnished to the SMCA, who will fulfill the owningMilitary Service’s requirements.

(3) When suspensions or restrictions are received from morethan one Military Service on a specific item or lot, the notice from theMilitary Service owning the affected materiel will take precedence.

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(4) When a conflict is noted between the different MilitaryServices’ disposition instructions, a written report of inconsistenciesshall be furnished by the storing activity to the Military Service(s)and SMCA.

(5) Each item or lot shall be released onlyon an ownershipbasis on receipt of a release notice from the Military Service havingownership. A release notice from one Military Service shall not beapplied to the same item or lot(s) in an ownership account of anotherMilitary Service.

(6) The application of release notices as shown abovepermits each Military Service the latitude of qualifying a release.Also, it prohibits the issue of materiel to the field or fleet beforereceipt of a release notice. (Army release notices are not received byNavy or Air Force retail units; Navy and Air Force release notices arenot received by Army retail units.)

(7) The SMCA shall not permit removal of a suspensionnotice indicating materiel to be unsafe to store or move pending reso-lution by higher authority. If disagreements cannot be resolved, theSMCA shall refer the matter to the DDESB for resolution.

d. Quality Assessments

(1) The Military Services may perform item-oriented qualityassessments. The Military Services must coordinate with the SMCA, whowill coordinate with the storage activity to arrange for the visit. TheSMCA may accompany the Military Service. The Military Services recog-nize visits may sometimes have to be deferred due to operationalproblems or other considerations.

(2) The SMCA may conduct coordinated visits to the MilitaryServices’ quality assessment activities. The SMCA must coordinate withthe Military Service’s designated focal point, who will arrange for thevisit. The SMCA recognizes visits may sometimes ha~e to be deferred dueto operational problems or other considerations.

F. LAP OPERATIONS

This section standardizes QA activities for LAP operations at GOGOand GOCO facilities. The procedures apply to the procurement of con-ventional ammunition assigned to the SMCA. The individual MilitaryService conmands shall develop specific procedures to implement thissection.

1“ Q!!_&Ponsibilities in the GOCO orGOGO plant (LAp)” Thecontractor (GOCO) or responsible elements of the GOGO shall performthose inspections of classifications of characteristics and those .testslisted in the technical documentation. The Government element shallperform procurement QA in accordance with the FAR, Section 46.

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2. Who Provides QA Requirements? The developing Military Serviceshall provide the QA requirements for the life cycle of the material tothe requiring Military Service. The requiring Military Service shallfurnish the QA provisions in the technical documentation or the MIPRs,including special inspection requirements.

3. QA Responsibilities of the Procuring Military Service. Theprocuring Military Service QA element shall provide direction on thenecessary actions by the Government QA element (normally AAP personnel)for verification of LAP material conformance to the requiring MilitaryService MIPRs. The procuring Military Service QA element shall ensurecompliance with the special inspection requirements provided by therequiring Military Service. QALIs are subject to challenge, based onplant experience, to the procuring Military Service QA element. Therequiring Military Service shall make the final decision and provide itsrationale.

4. Suspension and Restriction of Material (Condition CodeAssignment and Use). Suspension and restriction of material shallaccomplished according to existing directives, and the procuringMilitary Service shall be the focal point for such actions. Whenapplicable, the requiring Military Service shall provide directionthe procuring Military Service regarding the material.

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5. Quality Deficiency Reporting. QORS (SF 368) are used to reportquality deficiency data. The procuring Military Service shall use theprocedures and format in DoD Directive-4155.1 for reporting qualitydeficiency data. The procuring Military Service shall coordinate withand provide advance copies of QDRs to the requiring Military Service.When applicable, the requiring Military Service shall provide disposi-tion instructions and reconmnended corrective action.

6. First Article, Acceptance, and Ballistic Testinq. The contrac-tor (GOCO) or the responsible elements of the GOGO shall ensure accom-plishment:of all first article, lot acceptance, and ballistic testing.The Government QA element shall monitor the system and verify, asrequired. Coordination of the testing and final acceptance shall bemade by the procuring Military Service QA element, based on testreports.

In-Process Inspection and Testinq Equipment. The contractor(GOC~i or the responsible elements of theGOGO shall design and acquirein-process inspection and testing equipment. Exceptions must be citedin the technical documentation or MIPR by the requiring MilitaryService.

8. Mandatory Process Control Requirements. Any mandatory processcontrol requirements shall be stated in the technical documentation.When applicable, certified personnel requirements for special processes(such as plating, soldering, or welding) shall be stated in the MIPR.

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9. Quality Inspection and Audits. The requiring Military Servicemay request audits according to DoD Directives and the FAR. The procur-ing Military Service shall encourage participation by the requiringMilitary Service in their audits and provide audit results to therequiring Military Service.

10. Reporting and Feedback of Quality Data. When quality data isrequested by the requiring Military Service, the requirement for qualitydata reporting shall be stated in the MIPR.

11. Configuration Control of Waivers, Deviations, and ECPS. TheLAP ~lant shall submit each reauest for waiver. deviation, or ECPacco~ding to MIL-STD 481 to the procuring Military Service, with a copyto the requiring Military Service ISEA. The ISEA shall coordinate -,within its Military Service and with the procuring Military Service.The ISEA shall provide comments, recommendations, and disposition(approval or disapproval) to the procuring Military Service, which wil 1notify the contractor of disposition.

G. ACCEPTANCE TEST AND INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

This section outlines procedures for using acceptance test andinspection equipment to ensure ammunition quality during the procure-ment, production, maintenance, and surveillance functions of thewholesale inventory phases of its life cycle. Each DoD activity withresponsibilities in this section shall develop specific procedures toimplement them.

1. Development and Procurement Policies

a. The Military Service with overall CM responsibility for anammunition item determines the necessity for and specifies special testand inspection equipment to verify and assess the quality requirementsof the aimnunition item during production, procurement, maintenance, andsurveillance functions of the wholesale inventory phase.

b. Changes to the specified special test and inspection equip-ment used to verify and assess the requirements of anmnunition itemsrequire concurrence of the Military Service with overall CM responsi-bility for the ammunition.

c. The Military Service having overall CM responsibility shallprovide necessary acceptance test and inspection equipment informationto the procuring Military Service. If the requiring Military Service isnot the Military Service having CM, the information shall be provided tothe requiring Military Service.

d. The procuring Military Service is responsible for procure-ment, calibration, inventory control, and storage of special test andinspection equipment to support procurement, production, maintenance,and surveillance functions in the wholesale inventory.

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e. The developing Military Service is responsible for designand design approval for special test and inspection equipment.

f. Records and Reports. The SMCA shall use Army administrativerecord keeping and reporting procedures. A depot Surveillance Record(DSR) Card shall be prepared for each lot on hand. A copy of eachQuality Deficiency Report (QDR) and Ammunition Condition Report (ACR)shall be provided the Services by the SMCA. The SMCA shall also provideeach Service a mechanized quarterly serviceability report containing alllots owned by the Service and the condition code, year of manufacture,and defect data for each lot by storage location. For each lot shippedto a Service customer (other than the Army), a copy of the DSR and theADC will be furnished to the customer by the shipping installation. Inorder to provide uniformity for the automated system, the computerizedDSR cards, DD Form 3022-R or equivalent AF TO Form 15, reflecting lotsurveillance history must include, as a minimum, all inspections,maintenance and monitoring actions, suspension/restrictions, statementof conditions encountered, actions taken and assignment of conditioncodes. Under remarks, the annotations will include dates of actions,inspector’s initials and any references to directed action other thanroutine.

2. Special Test and Inspection Equipment Procedures. Special testand inspection equipment required for contractor or loading and mainte-nance activity use shall be identified; provisions for its acquisition,calibration, maintenance, and final disposition shall be spelled out inthe contract, load order, or MIPR.

a. Hhen the requir~ng, procuring, and CM Military Serv~ces arethe same and special test and inspection equipment is required forcontractor or load activity use or specific provisions apply to standardtest and inspection equipment, the technical agent of the CM MilitaryService shall instruct the procurement agent of the requirement orspecific provisions before solicitation for the product.

b; When the requiring and CM Military Services are the same,but the procuring Military Service is different, the requiring MilitaryService shall furnish the procuring Military Service via the orderingMIPR all the requirements for special test and inspection equipment andspecific provisions applicable to standard test and inspectionequipment.

c. When the requiring Military Service is other than theprocurement Military Service and CM Military Service, the CM MilitaryService shall furnish the requiring Military Service, along with theTDP, all the requirements for special test and inspection for the MIPRto be sent to the procuring Military Service.

d. When the requiring Military Service is other than theMilitary Service having overall CM responsibilities for the product, andthe requiring Military Service desires to modify the quality provisions(including a requirement for special test and inspection equipment), the

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requiring Military Service shall obtain concurrence from the MilitaryService responsible for CM of the product.

3. Calibration, Certification, Maintenance, and Disposition of Testand Inspection Equipment. The requiring Military Service shall submit,along with each MIPR, all requirements for acquisition, use, calibra-tion; certification, maintenance, and final disposition of all test andinspection equipment. Each MIPR shall also include all requirements fortest and inspection equipment to be specified in the QALI according tosection A., above.

4. Review and Update of Special Test and Inspection Equipment. Therequiring Military Service shall furnish to the CM Military Service itsprojected ammunition requirements for the review and update of specialtest and inspection equipment requirements. Based on the CM MilitaryService estimate, the procuring Military Service shall fund the CMMilitary Service (from requiring Military Service procurement funds) forthe review and update of special test and inspection equipment needed tosupport pending procurement.

5. Determining Who Certifies Special Test and Inspection Equipment.The requiring Military Service shall specify in the MIPR the activity toperform certification of special test and inspection equipment. The

~~~ procuring Military Service shall include a contract clause requiring thespecial test and inspection equipment produced to be submitted forcertification to the activity specified in the MIPR.

6. Related DoD and Military Service Guidance. For additionalpolicies and procedures for QA acceptance test and inspection equipment,refer to:

a. MIL-STD 1167B, “Ammunition Data Card.”

b. DA SB 742-1, “Ammunition Surveillance Procedures.”

H. ADCS

1. Mandatory Use of the ADC

a. Military Standard 1167B, as supplemented by the JOCG MOU onADCS, December 7, 1976, states that the standard has been approved bythe DoD and is mandatory for use by the Departments of the Army, Navy,and Air Force.

b. An ADC for items of assembly and items of issue shallaccompany each lot and serially numbered item of ammunition to itsdestination, whether within a Military Service, to another MilitaryService, or to another contractor. There are no exceptions, accordingto MIL-STD 1167B, paragraph 3.2. This policy also applies to FMSshipments of annwnition.

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The requirements for AOCS shall be incorporated inammuniti~; procurement contracts on DD Form 1423, “Contract DataRequirements List.”

2. Distribution of the ADC. One copy of each ADC shall be providedto the master file of the Military Service concerned, as follows:

a. Us.

(1)

(2)

b. U.S.

(1)

(2)

c. Us.

d. Each

Army Activities worldwide:

CommanderU.S. Army Armament, Munitions, and Chemical CommandATTN: AMSMC-QAD( R)Rock Island, IL 61299-6000

CommanderBallistic Research LaboratoryATTN: AMSBR-XSGAberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005

Navy and U.S. Marine Corps Activities worldwide:

Commander ~~Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVAM Pro Eng Cen)Naval Weapons Support CenterCrane, IN 47522

CommanderNaval Weapons StationConcord, CA 94520

Air Force Activities

CommanderOgden Air LogisticsATTN: MMWRAHill Air Force Base,

Military Service mav

worldwide:

Center

UT 84056

supplement the minimum distribu-tion requirements to sui~ its needs.”

I. QA CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

This section specifies standard procedures for the requiringMilitary Service to submit QA contract requirements to the SMCA. EachDoD activity with responsibilities herein shall develop specificprocedures for implementation.

1. Specifying QA Contract Requirements. The requiring MilitaryService shall specify QA contract requirements not identified in thetechnical docum6ntat~on, but considered necessary by the requiringMilitary Service to control the product quality to the configuration

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identity. These requirements either shall be included in the MIPR,attached to the technical documentation, or provided in separatecorrespondence to the SMCA product assurance element before initiationof AMSAR FL 87, October 1, 1973, or equivalent.

2. Processing QA Contract Requirements. The SMCA product assuranceelement shall, on request of the SMCA logistics engineering element,provide these QA contract requirements, along with those extracted fromthe review of the applicable technical documentation. The SMCA logis-tics engineering element shall consolidate the QA contract requirementsfrom other SMCA elements and send them to the SMCA PCO for inclusion inthe solicitation package.

3. Advising the Requiring Military Service. The SMCA productassurance element shall provide a copy of AMSAR FL 87, or equivalent,along with enclosures, to the requiring Military Service technicalactivity at the time of submittal to the SMCA logistics engineeringelement.

4. Requiring Military Service Comments. The requiring MilitaryService shall provide comnents on the data provided to the SMCA productassurance element within 5 working days after receipt of the AMSAR FL87, or equivalent. Comnents received from the requiring MilitaryService by the SMCA product assurance element shall be provided to thePCO for incorporating in the solicitation.

J. FIRST ARTICLE AND PRODUCTION ACCEPTANCE TESTING CAPABILITY

Each Military Service shall maintain its existing first articleacceptance testing (FAAT) and production acceptance testing facili-ties. If a Military Service plans to disestablish such a testingcapability, it shall coordinate the disestablishment with the SMCA.A capability includes facilities, expertise, and software. Produc-tion acceptance testing should be accomplished in existing MilitaryService Test facilities, including development or stockpile testing,when pract-icable. When existing facilities in the developing Serviceare inadequate to support full scale production testing, the SMCAshould be responsible for subject funding and facilitization.However, the developing Service is responsible for identifying therequirements and providing appropriate data at the yearly R&D reviewsheld by the Services to allow the SMCA to include the facilitizationrequirement in the planning and budget process.

1. Determining the Testing Requirement. The developing MilitaryService shall determine the test capability required for FAAT andproduction acceptance testing of its developed items.

2. Specify the Testing Requirement. All FAAT and production accep-tance test capability requirements shall be specified in the MIPR by therequiring Military Service.

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3. What to Do When a Test Capability is No Longer Needed. If thedeveloping or requiring Military Service determines that a particulartest capability wi 11 no longer be required by them and no longer madeavailable for later procurements, the SMCA and the Military Servicehaving that capability shall be advised. A coordinated plan for phasedown of the work load of the test capability or the retention ordisestablishment of the capability shall be established.

4. Responsible Military Service Commands. The following MilitaryService Comnands are responsible for identifying the capability for FAATand production acceptance testing:

a. U.S. Army Armament, Munitions, and Chemical Conwnand.

b. Naval Sea Systems Comnand.

c. Armament Division.

d. Ogden Air Logistics Center.

K. SUSPENSION INFORMATION AFFECTING RETAIL ASSETS

1. Information Provided by the SMCA. The SMCA shall provide whole-sale inventory data on the quantity and location for each suspended lotto the developing Military Service.

2. Suspension of Ammunition Common to Another Military Service.For suspension of Military Service-developed armnunition conxnon toanother Military Service, the ICP of each using Military Service shallfurnish the quantity and location of each suspended lot to the develop-ing Military Service. For assets held by multiple services, SMCA willensure that all owning Services are aware of material suspensions.Owning Services will check against stock records to assess impact onasset readiness.

3. Suspension of All Other Ammunition. For all other suspensions,each Military Service shall notify the SMCA when the impact of a suspen-sion could require coordination and appropriate action to support retailassets.

4. Where to Send Suspension Data. Send suspension data, as approp-riate, to the following Military Service organizations:

a. Army-developed items: AMCCOM (AMSMC-QAS(R)).

Air Force-developed items: Ogden Air Logistics Center(MMWRA). b”

c. Navy-developed items:

(1) NAVSEA cognizance - NAVAMPROENGCEN.

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(2) NAVAIR cognizance for pyrotechnics - NAVWPNSUPPCEN,Crane.

(3) Other NAVAIR cognizance - PMTC, Point

L. SERVICEABILITY REPORTING

The following information applies to the wholesaleventional ammunition items assigned to the SMCA and tostored in CONUS Army depots and plants.

1. Serviceability Reporting Systems

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inventory of con-non-SMCA items

a. The U.S. Army WARS Serviceability Module is the logisticsmanagement information system for serviceability reporting of conven-tional mmnunition stored in CONUS Army depots and plants.

b. The AMC system is the vehicle for establishing and main-taining installation or base operations level surveillance accounts atthe Army depots, Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Hawthorne Army Ammuni-tion Plant, and McAlester Army Anmlunition Plant.

The system provides a suimnary level report of the conven-tional a~unition lot accounts on a quarterly basis to the MARS databank at AMCCOM. That data bank is the source of the Quarterly Service-ability Report to each Military Service, as defined in AR 700-22.

d. Each of the Military Services has established an interfacepoint and system to receive its Quarterly Serviceability Report from theSMCA . These are as follows:

(1) Army: Quality Assurance Directorate, HQ, AMCCOM, RockIsland, IL 61299-6000 (Quality Assurance Life Cycle System).

(2) Navy: Naval Weapons Quality Engineering Center, NavalWeapons Support Center, Crane, IN 47522 (Quality Engineering System).

(3) Marine Corps: Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps (CodeLMG), Washington, DC 20380 (Quality Assurance Operations).

(4) Air Force: Air Munitions Division, Materiel ManagementDirectorate, Ogden ALC, Hill AFB, UT 84056 (DO 34A, Special Support,Stock Control, and Distribution System).

2. Responsibilities for Serviceability Reporting

a. The WARS Manager, AMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-JS (R), Rock IslandArsenal. IL 61299-6000, is res~onsible for the system management asdefined-in AR 700-22such overall systemsdetermination of act

including direction, coord~nati,on, aid control ofperformance as receipt, evaluation, and

on on systems change proposals.

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b. The Associate WARS Manager for the Serviceability ModuleAMCCOM, ATTN: AMSMC-QAS(R), Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, is responsiblefor system compliance, performance , reporting of incidents and progressreports on reporting organizations’ performance, data management, inputprocessing, compliance with prescribed output media specifications, anddelivery dates for the Serviceability Module.

c. The organizations in paragraph L.1.d., above, are respon-sible for receipt, evaluation, and application of data, including thedevelopment of internal Military Service reports and the coordinationand control of related efforts. They shall interface with the AssociateWARS Manager on the Serviceability Module at least quarterly on receiptof the quarterly reports, or more frequently as necessary, to ensure aneffective interface is being maintained. Proposals on the serviceabil-ity reports shall be submitted by them in writing for evaluation by theAssociate WARS Manager for the Serviceability Module and final determi-nation by the WARS Manager.

3. Serviceability Reporting Media and Distribution

a. Tape and hard copy media are available to each of the desig-nated Military Service activities. The designated Military Serviceactivitiesfiay decide to receive either tape or hard copy, or both. Ifthe hard’’copy is desired, the number of copies is at the option of thedesignated Military Service activity.,-

.i b. The following represents the current tape options in effect,including the track and binary BPI specifications required for compati-bility with the installed systems at the designated activities. The QAreports in the media specified shall be provided to the designatedactivities no later than the end of the month following the close of thereporting quarter.

Designated Activity Media

Comnander - One tape-format IBM 360/U.S. Army Armament, Munitions, 365, 9 track 1600 BPI,and Chemical Command and three copies of hardATTN: AMSMC-QAS(R) copy report.Rock Island, IL 61299-6000

Cormnandant One tape-format IBM 360/HQ, U.S. Marine Corps 365, 9 track 1600 BPI,ATTN: LM and three copies of hardWashington, DC 20380 copy report.

Conwnander One tape-formatted toOgden Air Logistics Center 7 track, 556,BPI, andATTN: MMWD “ two copies of hard copyHill Air Force Base, UT 84056 - report.

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Cormnander One tape-format IBM 360/Naval Weapons Support Center 365, 9 track 1600 BPI.ATTN : Code 3023Crane, IN 47522

c. The standard tape format for Army, Navy, and Marine Corpsrequirements is shown in figure 5-7, below. The special tape format forthe Air Force to achieve compatibility with DO 34A is shown in figure5-8, below.

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1-3 Depot/Command Code (WARS)

4-6 B-14 (AMCCOM)

7 Q

8-11 DoDIC

12-15 Federal Stock Class

16-24 National Item IdentificationNumber

25-40 LOT Number

41 Condition Code

42-43 Date of Manufacture

44-50 Quantity

51-56 1st Defect Code

57-62 2nd Defect Code

63-68 3rd Defect Code

(Year)

69-74

75

76

77-88

89-90

91-92

93-104

105-106

107-108

109

110

111

112-160

4th Defect Code

Type Storage

Sec. Class.

1st LOT Number(Component Lot)

Date of Manu-facture (Year)

Component CodeNumber

2nd LOT Number

Date ofManufacture(Year)

Component IDCode

B1 ank

B1 ank

Ownership Code

Blank

Figure 5-7. Standard Tape Format for Army, Navy, and Marine Corps(9 Track 1600 BPI).

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1-3

4-6

7-8

9-12

13-16

17-25

26-41

42

43

44-47

48-54

55-60

Depot/Command Code(600-800 Series WARS)

RIC FG5 (AF)

QA (Type Card)

DoDIC

Federal Stock Class

National Item Identi-fication Number

LOT Number

Condition Code

Transaction Code

Date of Manufacture,Year - Month

Quantity

1st Defect Code

61-66

67-72

73-78

79-90

91-92

93-94

95-106

107-108

109-110

111-119

120

2nd Defect Code

3rd Defect Code

4th Defect Code

1st LOT Number(Component Lot)

Date of Manufacture(Year)

Component ID Code

2nd LOT Number

Year of Manufacture

Component ID Code

Blank

Record Mark

Figure 5-8. Air Force Tape Format (7 Track 556 BPI).

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