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COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 CHAPTER 2 Chief of Na...

COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 CHAPTER 2 Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps, System Commands, Aircraft Controlling Custodians, Navy Type Wings and Marine Air Wings, and Operational Commanders Table of Contents 2.1 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC)....... 1 2.1.1 CNO................................................................................................................................1 2.1.2 CMC...............................................................................................................................1 2.1.3 Program Objective Memorandum (POM)......................................................................1 2.1.4 Manpower Planning........................................................................................................1 2.2 Systems Commands............................................................................................................... 2 2.2.1 Commander Navy Supply Systems Command...............................................................2 2.2.2 Commander Naval Air Systems Command....................................................................3 2.3 Aircraft Controlling Custodians (ACCs)............................................................................. 5 2.3.1 Introduction.....................................................................................................................5 2.3.2 Responsibilities...............................................................................................................5 2.3.2.1 Funding..............................................................................................................5 2.3.2.2 Manpower..........................................................................................................5 2.3.2.3 Training..............................................................................................................6 2.3.2.4 Material and Equipment.....................................................................................6 2.3.2.5 Aircraft Assignment...........................................................................................7 2.3.2.6 Inspection...........................................................................................................7 2.4 Navy Type Wings and Marine Air Wings (MAW)............................................................. 8 2.4.1 Manpower.......................................................................................................................8 2.4.2 Training...........................................................................................................................8 2.4.3 Material Readiness..........................................................................................................9 2.4.4 Inspection......................................................................................................................11 2.5 Operational Commanders................................................................................................... 11 Figure 2-1: Director, Air Warfare Division (N98) Organization Chart....................................... 13 2-i  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 CHAPTER 2 Chief of Naval Operations and Commandant of the Marine Corps, System Commands, Aircraft Controlling Custodians, Navy Type Wings and Marine Air Wings, and Operational Commanders 2.1 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) 2.1.1 CNO The CNO commands the operating forces of the Navy, OPNAV, and the Chief of Naval Personnel. In addition, the CNO commands such shore activities as assigned by the Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV). Figure 2-1 shows CNO Director, Air Warfare Division (N98) organization for supporting naval aviation. 2.1.2 CMC The CMC coordinates with OPNAV, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, NIWC, and other support activities in planning for and acquiring equipment, weapons, weapon systems, material, supplies, facilities, maintenance, and support services for Marine Corps aviation. CMC also coordinates with the CNO to ensure the development and modification of equipment, material and systems to meet Marine Corps aviation operational requirements. 2.1.3 Program Objective Memorandum (POM) The CNO and CMC annually allocate materials and services to support the NAMP. Allocations are determined during the development of the Program Objective Memorandum (POM). The POM contains force and resource recommendations in response to, and in accordance with, the Guidance for Development of the Force and the Defense Planning Guidance. The POM shows program needs for five years and conforms to the fiscal guidance issued by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF). 2.1.4 Manpower Planning CNO and CMC direct and coordinate manpower planning to accomplish the NAMP. CNO exercises policy control and direction of the Navy manpower requirements system, with support from NAVMAC. CMC exercises policy, control, and direction of Marine Corps manpower as executed by the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower (Code M) in coordination with the Deputy Chief of Staff for Aviation (Code A). Manpower planning includes: a. Providing annual guidance to manpower claimants on the submission of manpower requests for the POM. Manpower claimants are responsible for screening, assigning priorities, and justifying requests for additional manpower to support aviation maintenance. b. Determining minimum military and civilian manpower requirements to achieve operational and mission demands. 2-1  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 c. Providing staffing standards for functions performed ashore and afloat, based on recognized management and industrial engineering techniques, and determinations of workload. d. Providing justification for Navy and Marine Corps manpower requirements during all stages of the planning, programming, and budgeting system. e. Relating manpower requirements of the shore establishment to the changing demands of the operating forces. f. Providing accurate planning information to manpower inventory managers. g. Specifying manpower requirements for maintenance and operation of new weapon systems and equipment sufficiently in advance of fleet introduction to facilitate manpower planning in the programming cycle. 2.2 Systems Commands 2.2.1 Commander Navy Supply Systems Command COMNAVSUPSYSCOM (commonly referred to as NAVSUP) is responsible for material support of the NAMP. NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) manages spare parts for aircraft, engines, systems, components and accessories, safety equipment, support equipment (SE), and aeronautical photographic and meteorological equipment. NAVSUP WSS: a. Computes range and depth of aviation material requirements, including conducting and coordinating provisioning conferences and identification and transfer of items to be managed by other Inventory Control Points (ICP) b. Budgets for and funds assigned aviation material requirements c. Procures material directly from industry or other government agencies d. Allocates NAVAIR procured material to stock points, distributes material to fill replenishment stock requirements, and refers requisitions to stock points to meet requirements e. Disposes of material in excess of system requirements, including SE, when authorized by NAVAIR f. Maintains aeronautical spares and spare parts catalogs, including obtaining National Stock Numbers (NSN) from the Defense Logistics Service Center g. Determines system asset rework requirements of repairable components processed by naval, inter-service, or commercial rework facilities h. Develops, issues, and updates the Allowance Requirements Registers (ARR) and allowance and load lists applicable to the NAMP i. Provides primary material support for air launched weapons 2-2  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 2.2.2 Commander Naval Air Systems Command COMNAVAIRSYSCOM (commonly referred to as NAVAIR) provides life-cycle support of naval aviation aircraft, weapons and systems. NAVAIR supports the NAMP through research, design, development and systems engineering; acquisition; test and evaluation; training facilities and equipment; repair and modification; and in-service engineering and logistics support. NAVAIR is organized into eight "competencies" or communities of practice including program management, contracts, research and engineering, test and evaluation, logistics and industrial operations, corporate operations, comptroller and counsel. As the technical manager for aviation maintenance, NAVAIR: a. Provides guidance on procedures, technical direction, and management review at each level of maintenance. b. Provides technical manuals in sufficient scope and depth to clearly define maintenance and test procedures. c. Implements and maintains the Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) Program in support of the NAMP. d. Assists CNO and others in developing training programs for officer and enlisted aviation maintenance personnel, including providing technical and logistic support in drafting Navy Training System Plans (NTSP) and the determination of manpower requirements for aviation systems. e. Provides aviation maintenance material allowance lists, and lists of aviation facilities required for sea-based and shore-based activities. f. Makes recommendations concerning design of the Maintenance Data System (MDS) and Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) to reduce redundant, inefficient, and unnecessary reporting; and ensures the MDS and NALCOMIS are compatible throughout all levels of maintenance. g. Serves as Functional Manager for Aviation Logistics Information Systems, to include maintaining current NALCOMIS maintenance systems requirement documents, providing justification for improved business procedures, and tracking changes to verify benefits were achieved. h. Provides support for Commander Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR) in publishing the NAMP. i. Provides Aircraft Controlling Custodian (ACC) functional support to NAVAIR field activities. j. Provides fleet aviation performance improvement support. k. Provides NAVAIR Field Service Representative support. 2-3  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 l. Develops and maintains Management Information Systems (MIS) for maintenance and logistics support of NAMP processes. m. Plans, designs, develops, implements, and supports information decision support systems for managing the total life cycle of aeronautical equipment. n. Provides technical support related to naval aviation resource analysis, maintenance engineering, logistics engineering, and logistics support program implementation. o. Provides support of all aviation maintenance trainers and weapons system training programs and D-level aircraft training courses. p. Provides technical direction concerning configuration management (CM) of naval aircraft, missile targets, and associated material, except as directed by CNO. q. Maintains CM data systems, to include the Technical Directive Status Accounting (TDSA), T/M/S CM baseline, Scheduled Removal Components Repository Program, and the CM portion NTCSS Optimized OMA NALCOMIS for aircraft, engines, Aviation Life Support Systems (ALSS), Cartridge Activated Devices (CAD), support equipment (SE), Mission Mounted Equipment (MME), and component configuration. CM data system capabilities include: (1) Accurate listing of all tracked components installed or uninstalled on the aircraft (2) Tracking usage indicators for life limited components, for example, Life Usage Index (LUI), Fatigue Life Expended (FLE), Time Since New (TSN), and Time Since Overhaul (TSO) (3) Accurate configuration history records (4) Tracking scheduled maintenance. r. COMFRC Fleet Maintenance Support Training provides maintenance and material support necessary for fleet training and readiness. COMFRC Fleet Maintenance Support Training: (1) Executes assigned aviation depot level (D-level) maintenance programs. (2) Executes contracts in support of D-level maintenance. (3) Establishes and implements the procedures and controls necessary for executing budgets. (4) Provides D-level resource management support. (5) Coordinates Depot Fleet Readiness Center operations, to include: (a) Maintaining and operating industrial facilities. (b) Performing a complete range of D-level rework operations on designated weapon systems, accessories, and equipment. (c) Manufacturing parts and assemblies, as required. 2-4  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 (d) Providing engineering services in the development of changes in hardware design. (e) Furnishing technical and other professional services on aircraft maintenance and logistics problems. (f) Performing other levels of aircraft maintenance for eligible activities, upon specific request or assignment. (g) Performing other functions as directed by COMNAVAIRFOR in coordination with NAVAIR. 2.3 Aircraft Controlling Custodians (ACCs) 2.3.1 Introduction The ACCs are Commander, Naval Air Forces (COMNAVAIRFOR), Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve (COMNAVAIRFORES), Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA), and Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM). 2.3.2 Responsibilities The ACCs are responsible for providing their activities with sufficient funding, manpower, training, material and equipment, and aircraft to meet their operational responsibilities. ACCs are also responsible for inspecting and assisting activities in compliance with the NAMP. Basic responsibilities are outlined in this section. 2.3.2.1 Funding ACCs will: a. Direct fiscal and budgetary actions to support NAMP requirements, including allocation of budget operating target (OPTAR) allotments to commands. b. Justify resources required to execute the NAMP during budget reviews. c. Apportion, distribute, and manage material and financial resources to operate and maintain aircraft and equipment efficiently. d. Monitor aviation maintenance costs and take action to improve cost efficiency. 2.3.2.2 Manpower ACCs will: a. Exercise overall management authority of assigned military, civilian, and contractor manpower. b. Coordinate with the Manpower Budget Submitting Office (BSO) and Subordinate Manpower Codes (SMC) to resolve manning deficiencies. Marine Corps manning issues will be coordinated with the Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Commanders. 2-5  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 c. Review requested changes for officer, enlisted, government service, and contractor manpower. d. Review authorized billets, at least annually, to ensure manpower requirements are adequate and effectively distributed. e. Submit manpower change recommendations to the BSO. Prior to requesting an increase in manpower, review manpower requirements and total distribution for ability to reassign existing authorized billets. 2.3.2.3 Training ACCs will: a. Direct and coordinate the completion of aviation technical training for commands. b. Coordinate aviation maintenance training conducted by the Center for Naval Aviation Technical Training Unit (CNATTU) and factory training sponsored by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. c. Review new and revised training curriculum. d. Coordinate formal training of enlisted maintenance personnel conducted by D-level activities. e. Monitor and coordinate the completion of operational training required to achieve Maintenance Department readiness goals. 2.3.2.4 Material and Equipment ACCs will: a. Monitor maintenance and supply activities for compliance with Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) policies for the following: (1) Requisitioning material (2) Controlling material (3) Responsiveness to material demands (4) Proper use of material resources b. Equip activities to accomplish maintenance operations. c. Coordinate with COMNAVAIRSYSCOM and Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) to adjust support equipment (SE) and material requirements as aircraft and equipment configurations change. d. Monitor and verify the accuracy of aircraft operational status reporting. e. Monitor performance data and take action to improve the efficiency and quality of maintenance. ACC metrics must include: 2-6  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 (1) Aircraft readiness vs. requirement (2) Budgeted vs. actual cost for maintenance (3) Cost per hour for repairable parts and consumables (4) Top cost drivers for Aviation Fleet Maintenance (AFM) and Aviation Depot Level Repairable (AVDLR) funds (5) Foreign Object Damage (FOD) rate (6) Cannibalization rate (7) Maintenance Man-Hours per Flight Hour (8) Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) repair effectiveness (9) D-level support cost and effectiveness (10) Aircraft Utilization Rate (11) Aircraft in Not Mission Capable (NMC) status for over 30 days, and causal factors (12) Top 25 parts or systems causing NMC and Partial Mission Capable (PMC) status 2.3.2.5 Aircraft Assignment ACCs will: a. Exercise administrative control and assignment of aircraft to reporting custodians. b. Direct and coordinate scheduling aircraft into depot rework, repair, and inspection. Publish aircraft movement instructions to meet rework schedules. Fund and approve workload changes. c. Direct and coordinate submission of aircraft records and reports required by CNO, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM, and COMNAVAIRFOR. 2.3.2.6 Inspection ACCs will inspect activities for compliance with the NAMP and for properly maintaining the material condition of assigned aircraft and equipment. Aviation Maintenance Inspections (AMI), Maintenance Program Assessments (MPA), and Material Condition Inspections (MCI) are the minimum formal evaluations required, per paragraph 10.24. NOTES: 1. COMNAVAIRFOR inspects organizational and intermediate level activities assigned to COMNAVAIRFOR, COMNAVAIRFORES and CNATRA. COMNAVAIRSYSCOM inspects their organizational and intermediate level activities, Depot Fleet Readiness Centers, and contractor activities providing depot level support. 2-7  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 2. Newly established squadrons and squadrons transitioning from one type/model/series (T/M/S) aircraft to another assigned to COMNAVAIRSYSCOM Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) must comply with the Safe for Flight Operations Certification requirements of NAVAIRINST 3700.4. 3. Newly established squadrons and squadrons transitioning from one T/M/S aircraft to another within COMNAVAIRFOR must comply with the Safe for Flight Operations Certification requirements of COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANTINST 5400.1. 2.4 Navy Type Wings and Marine Air Wings (MAW) Wing Commanders are responsible for manpower, training, material readiness, and inspection of their activities. NOTES: 1. MAWs may delegate certain T/M/S specific responsibilities to the Marine Aircraft Group (MAG), but must monitor and verify accomplishment of delegated responsibilities. 2. WINGs/MAWs will develop local command procedures to establish Memorandums of Agreement (MOA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for maintenance support provided between their activities during joint operations with Foreign Military or other service branches. 2.4.1 Manpower Wings will monitor the manpower status of each activity and coordinate with manpower authorities to obtain and assign adequate numbers of maintenance personnel to achieve readiness requirements. 2.4.2 Training Wings will: a. Coordinate and monitor accomplishment of formal training, to include prioritization of training quota assignments for CNATTU classes. b. Verify activities are submitting Advanced Skills Management (ASM) change requests to the Maintenance Training Syllabus Sponsor (MTSS) to standardize the syllabi, materials, lesson guides, certification requirements, and documentation for T/M/S specific in service maintenance training, per NAVMC 4790.2. c. Monitor the effectiveness of training received through CNATTU courses by selectively interviewing students and surveying squadrons to determine the adequacy of knowledge and skills obtained. d. Manage and monitor qualifications or certifications and test question data banks. 2-8  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 e. Manage in-service maintenance training per paragraph 10.1. 2.4.3 Material Readiness Wings will: a. Monitor and assist activities in achieving aircraft and equipment readiness goals. b. Manage and coordinate aircraft and equipment assignment to supported activities to provide sufficient numbers of properly configured aircraft, ancillary equipment, engines, and avionics to meet operational requirements. c. Coordinate logistics support and prioritize distribution of repairable and consumable parts in order to optimize overall material readiness. d. Manage aircraft and equipment to reduce the length of time aircraft have not flown. e. Coordinate with air station commanders for the facilities needed to support aircraft maintenance. Manage the distribution of facilities and verify adequacy to support aircraft and equipment maintenance. Monitor activities for compliance with policies and regulations concerning facilities, installed equipment maintenance, security, safety, and storage. When a tenant activity relocates, assist the activity with arrangements for returning facilities and installation equipment to the air station. f. Coordinate support provided by IMAs, depots, Fleet Support Team (FSTs), Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Services Center (NATEC), contractors, and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM. g. Publish and execute plans to support current and future maintenance operations. h. Present support issues at Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and other maintenance or supply related meetings. i. Monitor Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) inventories and reports to validate activities are accurately reporting equipment status. Distribute IMRL assets within the Type Wing or MAW to optimize utilization. j. Coordinate with the Type Commander (TYCOM) Comptroller to budget and allocate maintenance and equipment funds. k. Verify the following reports are accurate and submitted within prescribed timelines: (1) Aircraft Inventory and Readiness Reporting System (AIRRS) XRAY Reports (2) Aircraft Material Condition Reports (AMCR) (3) Budget OPTAR Reports (BOR) (4) FOD Reports (5) Naval Aviation Maintenance Discrepancy Reporting Program (NAMDRP) Reports 2-9  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 (6) Mishap Reports l. Prioritize the distribution of general purpose and maintenance specific Management Information Systems (MIS) and provide technical expertise in MIS operation. m. Monitor and validate the accuracy of information entered in the Maintenance Data System (MDS) by assigned activities. Provide feedback to COMNAVAIRSYSCOM MDS Managers on system adequacy, data entry and management process. n. Periodically inspect activities to validate compliance with Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Programs, environmental regulations, and other requirements specified in paragraph 10.19. o. Coordinate Configuration Management (CM) baseline reviews with subordinate activities and report discrepancies to NAVAIR via Baseline Trouble Report (BTR). p. Use Decision Knowledge Programming for Logistics Analysis and Technical Evaluation (DECKPLATE) and Organizational Maintenance Activity (OMA) or Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA) data to prepare graphs, spreadsheets, and narrative reports that track performance trends by total T/M/S aircraft population and by individual squadron. Reports must include the following information: (1) A799 Rate by Work Unit Code (WUC) (2) Cannibalization (total actions, total man-hours, rate per 100 sorties) (3) Direct Maintenance Man-Hours per Flight Hour (4) Aircraft Utilization Rate and Day Last Flown by Bureau Number (BUNO) (5) Number of Hours Out of Reporting (OOR) Material Condition Reporting Status (MCRS) by BUNO and reasons for OOR (6) Corrosion Prevention Man-Hours (total and average per aircraft) (7) Corrosion Treatment Man-Hours (total and average per aircraft) (8) Top Five Man-Hour Consuming Repair Actions by WUC and Part Number (9) Top Five NMC Component Failures by National Stock Number (NSN) (10) Top Five PMC Component Failures by NSN (11) MCI Discrepancy Trends, to include trends in D-level corrosion discrepancies (12) Actual Cost per Hour vs. Budgeted Cost per Hour for Aircraft Operations Maintenance (AOM) costs, by type fund (AFM and AVDLR) q. Publish LCPs and advisories with information on issues related to conduct of the NAMP or other maintenance operations applicable to the Wing. Wing LCPs, advisories and other 2-10  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 directives will be reviewed at least annually, and/or when CNAFINST 4790.2 is updated to ensure issues related to the NAMP are updated and maintained accordingly. r. (MAWs) Facilitate the implementation of AIRSpeed Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) methods, concepts, and best practices to accomplish material readiness more efficiently and effectively. The MAW will: (1) Designate a Wing AIRSpeed representative to coordinate and execute CPI initiatives. The representative must be knowledgeable of AIRSpeed CPI methodologies. (2) Baseline key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities. (3) Publish a strategic plan to identify, align, prioritize, and implement improvements. (4) Maintain a CPI project portfolio aligned with the strategic plan. (5) Designate a team of trained and experienced personnel to execute CPI projects throughout the MAW. (6) Perform regular assessments of progress in achieving CPI goals. 2.4.4 Inspection Wings will inspect maintenance activities for compliance with the NAMP and the material condition of aircraft equipment per paragraph 10.24. 2.5 Operational Commanders Operational commanders, such as Navy Carrier Air Wing (CVW) and Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element (ACE) commanders are responsible for the operational readiness of squadrons during training events and while deployed. Operational commanders will: a. Coordinate pre-deployment planning for personnel, facilities, SE, materials, support services, and other logistics elements required to perform maintenance. b. Consolidate squadron material and facilities requirements to reduce unnecessary duplication. c. Review allowance lists of supporting or hosting activities for adequacy to support deployed aircraft and equipment. Ensure Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)/Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is established for maintenance support to be provided between squadrons and Foreign Military or other service branches. d. Determine requirements and coordinate distribution of equipment, parts, and other material to support deployed operations. e. Coordinate support from the ship’s Supply Department, Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department, and Air Department prior to and during deployment. f. Report CM baseline discrepancies to the applicable Type Wing or MAW for action. 2-11  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 g. Report aircraft material readiness per COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANTINST 5442.1. h. Monitor timely submission and accuracy of the following aircraft, maintenance, and material reporting requirements: (1) AIRRS XRAY Reports (2) AMCRs (3) BORs (4) FOD Reports (5) NAMDRP Reports (6) Mishap Reports i. Monitor squadrons and units for the following metrics, and take action when trends indicate unsatisfactory performance: (1) A799 Rate by WUC (2) Cannibalization (total actions, total man-hours, rate per 100 flight hours, rate per 100 sorties) (3) Corrosion Prevention Man-Hours (total and average per aircraft) (4) Corrosion Treatment Man-Hours (total and average per aircraft) (5) Top Five Man-Hour Consuming Repair Actions by WUC and Part Number (6) Top Five NMC Component Failures by NSN (7) Top Five PMC Component Failures by NSN (8) Sortie Completion Rate j. Coordinate deployed support from intermediate-level maintenance activities (IMA), depot field teams, and Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC). 2-12  COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2D CH-1 15 Feb 2022 DIRECTOR AIR WARFARE DIVISION N98 DEPUTY AIR WARFARE DIVISION N98B SPECIAL PROGRAMS HEAD, AVIATION POLICY, PLANS & PROGRAMMING & SECTION PROGRAMS BRANCH OPERATIONS SECTION BUDGETING SECTION N98P N98O N98G N98C EXPEDITIONARY STRIKE CARRIER MARITIME SECTION SECTION SECTION SECTION N98OE N98OS N98OC N98OM WEAPONS AIRSPACE & LOGISTICS & TRAINING& AIR TRAFFIC READINESS MANPOWER SECTION CONTROL SECTION SECTION SECTION N98OL N98OT N98OW N98OA Figure 2-1: Director, Air Warfare Division (N98) Organization Chart 2-13