Hardcopy Reports The hardcopy reports are produced by batch programs in the computer system. The reports usually contain multiple pages of data and are normally produced from a high-speed printer. Magnetic Tapes Magnetic tapes are used to record data for use as a backup in case the data is lost in the computer system. Magnetic tapes are also used to record data for history, interface to other computer systems, and offload/onload data. Networks/External Interfaces Communication networks facilitate transfer of data to other external computer system interface. For example, maintenance transactions are interfaced to the aviation 3-M systems. The interface allows communication between the two systems. Afloat, the NALCOMIS is interfaced to the Shipboard Uniform Automated Data Processing System (SUADPS). Ashore, NALCOMIS is interfaced with the host computer system such as Uniform Automated Data Processing System (UADPS). Diskettes Magnetic diskettes are used to transfer data upline to SUADPS for verification purposes. The batch portion of NALCOMIS results are stored in these diskettes on a periodic basis. PROCESSING PROCEDURES Most of the data collected by NALCOMIS is obtained from an authorized user entering the information on terminals. ‘he system has a standard data entry screen for initially collecting information. It also has a standard update/delete screen for modifying or deleting previously entered information. All the data collected in NALCOMIS are subject to validation for accuracy in format, completeness, and logical relationships with other information. Users can benefit from the on-line and real-time capability of the system by entering the data immediately. This simply means that if there is an immediate requirement for material or services, submit the request right away. Specific formats are used for collecting data in terms of online screen layouts and report layouts. You will become familiar with these layouts as you use them. Some of the screen types are Data Entry, Delete, Key Prompt, List Display, List Select, Menu, Update, Update/Delete, and Display. Output formats for the reports generated by NALCOMIS include both hardcopy notices and batch reports. In providing supply support, each task is assigned to different echelons of the supply department. You must know the various supply organizations and their responsibilities. The Aviation Support Division (ASD) organization and its responsibilities are described in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), OPNAVINST 4790.2. Different areas in the ASD are responsible for perrforming their specific tasks. Each task involves processing transactions through the NALCOMIS or manual procedures. Each area of the ASD uses the NALCOMIS desktop reference to perform the automated functions. These functions are described in the following paragraphs. AVIATION SUPPORT DIVISION The ASD consists of two sections: the Supply Response Section (SRS) and the Component Control Section (CCS). The units under the SRS are the Requisition Control Unit (RCU), the Technical Research Unit (TRU), the Program Management Unit (PMU), the Material Delivery Unit (MDU), and the Pre-Expended Bin Unit (PEBU). The units under the CCS are the Document Control Unit (DCU), the Local Repair Cycle Asset (LRCA) Storage Unit, the Supply Screening Unit (SSU), and the Awaiting Parts (AWP) unit. The ASD uses different types of forms and documents in processing supply transactions. In NALCOMIS, the forms maybe generated by computer. These forms include the DD Form 1348 and DD Form 1348-1. The documents generated by NALCOMIS include Hard Copy Notice (HCN) and required reports. In manual procedures, the forms and documents used are those prescribed by NAVSUP P-437, NAVSUP P-485, and NAVSUP Publication 1, Volume 2. RESPONSIBILITIES A complete list of ASD responsibilities is defined in OPNAVINST4790.2. Some of these responsibilities are described in the following paragraphs. Response Standards The ASD must process requisitions and provide status according to the prescribed response standards. 7-4