are, in most activities, supplemented by designated CDIs. The QARs perform the following functions: Review incoming technical publications and directives to determine their application to the maintenance department. Assist in the certification of production personnel. Participate as members of technical task forces to investigate trouble areas and recommend corrective actions. Ensure QA objectives and requirements are defined during MI preparation (until completely under the NAMPSOP). Review qualifications of personnel nominated to become CDIs or CDQARs, and provide recommendations as appropriate. Investigate Hazard Reports (HRs), as defined in OPNAVINST 3750.6 (series), applicable to the unit that are received from other activities. Assist in the preparation of NAMDRP reports. Review all report entries for adequacy and correctness before distribution. Provide technical assistance to CDIs and production personnel. Periodically accompany CDIs on assigned inspections and evaluate their performance. Review MDRs, NALCOMIS reports, Maintenance Action Forms (MAFs), NAMDRP reports, and HRs to determine discrepancy trends and specific problem areas in areas of responsibility. Upon completion of tasks that require certification by QARs, conduct final inspections. Monitor the calibration or certification status of equipment, tools, and personnel used in each work center. Coordinate with the analyst in the development of discrepancy trends and such charts and graphs that are necessary to depict quality performance. 6-10 Maintain liaison with contractors via the COR NAESU, NAVAVNMAINTOFF, cognizant field activities (CFAs), and other available field technical services. Establish and maintain liaison with other maintenance and rework activities to obtain information for improving maintenance techniques, quality of workmanship, and QA procedures. Develop checklists for auditing work centers, specific maintenance programs, and processes that require monitoring by QA. If flight control malfunctions occur, comply with the applicable type/model/series conditional maintenance requirements cards. Perform QA inspections, ensuring each inspection includes an examination of the work area for sources of potential FOD. Ensure contractor and field maintenance teams are briefed about the FOD Prevention Program requirements and reporting procedures. Quality Assurance Representative Qualifications All personnel considered for selection as a QAR should possess the following qualifications: Senior in grade and experience. This means a petty officer (E-6 or above) with a well-rounded maintenance background. Unusual circumstances may temporarily require the use of other than E-6 or above personnel. Under such circumstances, the most experienced personnel available, as determined by the AMO, may be temporarily designated as a QAR. Fully developed skills and experience related to the technical-fields under their cognizance. The ability to research, read, and interpret drawings, technical manuals, and directives. The ability to write with clarity and technical accuracy. Stability and excellence in performance. The motivation and personal desire to develop greater knowledge of his or her technical specialty. An observant, alert, and inquiring nature. The ability to work with others. Billet descriptions are prepared for QA division personnel to ensure that all QA functions and responsibilities, covered in the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), are assigned. COLLATERAL DUTY QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVES When CDQARs are assigned to work centers or production divisions, they function in the same capacity as QARs and must meet the same minimum qualification requirements as their QA division counterparts. When CDQARs are assigned to work centers or production divisions because of temporary shortages of skills, and these shortages have not been