CHAPTER 8 MATERIAL CONTROL The Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP) describes policies, procedures, and responsibilities at All levels of aviation maintenance. It is the basic document and authority governing the management of all aviation maintenance. It is sponsored and directed by the Chief of Naval operations (CNO). The NAMP provides an integrated system for performing equipment maintenance and all related support functions. The support functions described in the NAMP include material control. On 26 October 1959, the CNO established the NAMP, and the Chief of the Bureau Of Aeronautics implemented it. On 1 January 1965, the Navy Maintenance and Material Management (3M) System was introduced. This system is what we know now as AV-3M. The 3M System provided maintenance data collection and man-hour and aircraft accounting systems as part of the NAMP. In January 1968, the VNO noted that the major implementing directives of the NAMP needed revision to ensure a cohesive and command-oriented publication. The directives were consolidated into a single family of documents. The result was OPNAVINST 4790.2, issued in July of 1970. Several revisions of the OPNAVINST 4790.2 followed to continually upgrade readiness and safety standards established by the CNO. The contents of the NAMP provides information for all parts of aviation maintenance. It describes what to do, when to do it, where it will be done, and who is to do it. All aviation activities base their policies, plans, programs, and procedures on the NAMP. Whenever the Navy accepts a new model aircraft, it is expected that these aircraft fill a specific need for a given length of time. The purpose and mission of the aircraft are the basis for planning the requirements to support them. These include personnel, facilities, and material requirements. For this reason, all personnel associated with naval aircraft need to become familiar with the NAMP. The Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) is an integrated, on-line, real-time system. NALCOMIS is designed to collect, store, process, and distribute data according to NAMP procedures by using a computer system. The computer terminals, magnetic tape drives, and communications net work arc the devices used to enter data in NALCOMIS. The terminals are the primary input devices because of the on-line and interactive nature of thes system. Terminals are available for data input by system users with proper access authorization. A valid password is required as an input to sign on to NALCOMIS. An authorized user will be able to sign on from any terminal within the NALCOMIS environment. NALCOMIS will process the passwords in such a way that it recognizes the user signing on and the user’s assigned organization, work center, and special maintenance qualification (SMQ). A user will be assigned only one password. The SMQ assigned to each person determines his/her ability to access a specific NALCOMIS conversation. Once a user is allowed access to a conversation, the user’s SMQ and detailed maintenance qualifications will control data modifications at the data element level in NALCOMIS. After signing on to NALCOMIS, the user will be allowed to access most of the data base by selecting an inquiry option on a menu and providing any necessary key prompt information. NALCOMIS can provide data either by screen display, a hardcopy report, or external interface record. The information displayed on a screen in response to a user’s input will be provided only if the user has the necessary SMQ to perform the transaction. Only authorized users will be allowed to request a report to be printed. The external interface records are automatically generated upon successful completion of the related transaction. Potential users should attend the appropriate training class(es) prior to receiving access to NALCOMIS. This chapter describes the procedures according to OPNAVINST 4790.2 (series). It also contains basic information about the NALCOMIS. Aviation Storekeepers are responsible for providing parts, equipments, and materials needed by maintenance. The AK accomplishes this through the material control of a squadron or intermediate maintenance activity (IMA). The AIRMAN training manual describes the organization of the aircraft 8-1