GEMD NATOPS Evaluation

• Audit Site

• Conducted on the week of

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

B.9.1 - GEMD Administration

• B.9.1.1 - Is the Maintenance Officer designated in writing by the station Commanding Officer?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.2 - Does the Maintenance Officer maintain copies of NATOPS Evaluation Reports for evaluations conducted during the preceding six years? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.3 - Have the major and minor discrepancies identified during the previous NATOPS Evaluation been resolved? If not, explain. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.4 - Is there an GEMD Facility Electronics Manual (FACMAN)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.5 - Is the content of the FACMAN as per enclosure (1) of the Shore ATC System Maintenance Policy?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.6 - Is the Maintenance Officer assigned to and an active member of local and regional planning boards whose actions may affect the operation of ATC equipment?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.7 - Does the Maintenance Officer maintain a facility maintenance plan that supports equipment maintenance and calibration that minimizes the impact to operations? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8 - Is the authorized allowance and onboard strength of military and civilian personnel adequate to support the mission assigned?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8.a - Is the division staffed to support the systems installed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8.b - Do electronic technicians assigned possess a Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC/USN), Military Occupational Specialty (MOS/USMC), equivalent rating (civilian) relative to their work assignment?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8.c - Are personnel enrolled in a structured Individual Training Standards System (ITSS) (USMC)/JQR to obtain<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8.d - Are ATC electronics technicians normally not assigned duties outside their professional specialty?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.8.e - Unless operational requirements dictate otherwise, are working hour limitations in effect for air traffic controllers (NAVAIR 00-80T-114, paragraph 3.3.7) imposed on electronic technicians maintaining ATC-related equipment?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.9 - Does the GEMD have a billet authorization for a storekeeper/supply technician?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.9.a - If authorized, is the billet filled on a full-time base?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.10 - If managing contracted maintenance organizations, does the Maintenance Officer possess documented extensive knowledge and experience with ATC systems?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.11 - If managing contracted maintenance organizations, has the Maintenance Officer received proper training to administer the technical requirements of the contract under the guidance of the Contracting Officer?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.12 - If using a contracted maintenance organization, is OPNAVINST 3721.5 included in the contract as a reference?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.13 - If managing a contracted maintenance organization, does the Maintenance Officer ensure contract management is proactive with immediate personnel replacement when contracted technicians receive a suspension of qualification?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.14 - Is the security (controlled access) of ATC equipment spaces maintained?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.15 - Are all visits to ATC equipment spaces approved by the GEMO?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.16 - Are visitors escorted while in ATC equipment spaces?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.17 - Is classified material under the cognizance of the GEMD properly stowed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.18 - Are classified material destruction bills posted in conspicuous locations? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.18.a - Is training conducted on a recurring basis to keep personnel knowledgeable of destruction procedures?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.19 - Is the Maintenance Officer or LCPO/NCOIC knowledgeable of the procedures for monitoring navigation aids?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.20 - If navigational aids require relocation, does the Maintenance Officer ensure compliance with OPNAVINST 3722.16 (TERPS)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.21 - Is the Maintenance Officer cognizant of Notice to Airman (NOTAM) procedures for radar and NAVAIDs removed from service for routine or corrective maintenance? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.22 - Are technicians aware of NO-NOTAM preventive maintenance periods?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.23 - Does the Maintenance Officer maintain copies of Radar Data Sharing Agreements with FAA (if applicable) or other Letters/Memoranda of Agreement related to electronic maintenance support?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.24 - Is the Maintenance Officer or LCPO/NCOIC (if designated) held accountable for the frequency assignment of equipment transmitting onboard the station?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.25 - Does the Maintenance Officer coordinate with local and regional frequency coordinators as well as transient units and tenant commands to ensure no radio emissions are permitted on or around ATC facilities that may cause interference with ATC frequencies?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.26 - Does the Maintenance Officer coordinate with the Resident Officer-In-Charge of Construction, Regional Commander, ATC T&R Office, and ISEAs to ensure that facility projects, such as Military Construction/road construction, address the impacts and specifically identify and include relocation costs of existing equipment, if necessary, to prevent unplanned costs, or system performance impacts? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.27 - Are adequate measures in place to secure/monitor ATC electronic equipment at remote facilities and unmanned sites?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.28 - Does the Maintenance Officer maintain a file of installation documents issued by the sponsoring ISEA (i.e., Site Surveys, BESEPs, IDPs, FRSs, etc.) for the ATC equipment under their cognizance?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.29 - Does the Maintenance Officer fully understand the Operational Capability Improvement Request (OCIR)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.30 - Does the Maintenance Officer maintain a complete and accurate file of command generated OCIRs, including chain of command endorsements?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.31 - Are CASREP History Files maintained for two years?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.31.a - Are active CASREPS current with timely UPDATES? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.31.b - Are locally-held records in accord with records on the ATC Community web site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.32 - Does the Maintenance Officer and LCPO/NCOIC have access to the ATC Community web site (web account) to verify current Casualty Reports (CASREP) for systems/equipment supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.33 - Is the ATCFO consulted during the preparation of CASREPs to ascertain operational impacts, and notified of CASREP status associated with ATC systems outages?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.34 - Does the Maintenance Officer use the classifications of full system capable, partial system capable and non-operational system when preparing ATC system(s) CASREPs and UPDATEs?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.35 - Are the personnel assigned to the GEMD with a need to know, knowledgeable of and proficient in executing the duties prescribed to support FAA Flight Inspections?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.36 - Does the GEMD have sufficient vehicles assigned to assure timely access to all systems/equipment under their cognizance? [Subjective: Each location will be assessed based upon span of control, system diversity and geographic/weather conditions]<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.37 - Does the Maintenance Officer understand the procedures to follow concerning Condition Based Field Maintenance (CBFM) of ATC system(s) under their cognizance?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.1.38 - Was a VADM William P. Lawrence Air Traffic Control Technician of the Year Award nomination submitted?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.2 GEMD Material

• B.9.2.1 - Does equipment performance meet or exceed the standards established by the ISEA?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.2.2 - Does the Maintenance Officer coordinate with SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston for all issues related to test equipment? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.2.3 - Has the command funded the GEMD Operation Target (OPTAR) to assure adequate resources to support systems installed? [Compare budget call input to budget approved]<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.3 - GEMD Publications, Records and Reports

• B.9.3.1 - Does the GEMD maintain a Technical Library? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2 - Are the following publications retained or available to the GEMD? Are the available publications up-to-date?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.a - Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.b - Catalog of Navy Training Courses. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.c - Naval Shore Safety Manual.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.d - Naval Air Traffic Control, Air Navigation Aids and Landing Systems (NAALS) Program.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.e - Preventive Maintenance Schedules posted and up to date in each work center.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.f - United States Interagency Ground Inspection Manual for Air Traffic Control and Navigation Aids.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.g - Facilities Project Instruction Manual.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.h - NATOPS Air Traffic Control Manual.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.i - United States Standard Flight Inspection Manual. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.j - Facility Planning Criteria for Navy and Marine Corps Shore Installations.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.k - Design: Navy Air Traffic Control Facilities. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.l - Design: Aviation Operation and Support Facilities. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.m - FAA/NAVY MOA for Logistic Support.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.n - Configuration and Logistics Support Information System.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.o - Operational Reports.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.p - Technical Manuals on all supported equipment. (Electronic or paper version is acceptable)<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.2.q - Policy and Procedures for BESEPs.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3 - Are the following reports/records current and complete?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.a - Telecommunications Operating Requirements (TELCOR) Documentation System.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.b - Frequency Usage Report. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.c - Telecommunications Service Request (TSR) and Telecommunications Service Order (TSO) records to support connectivity requirements. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.d - Inter-facility and intra-facility landline connectivity reports including connectivity diagrams, labeled demarcation points, designation labels on each circuit, and maintenance responsibility information.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.e - Preventive Maintenance Schedules posted and up to date in each work center. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.f - Airfield IFLOLS/FLOLS Certification, if supported by GEMD (12 months).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.g - 2-M Recertification (18 Months).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2M certification date.

  Date

• B.9.3.3.h - RADHAZ (HERP/HERF) Survey (SPAWARSYSCEN Atlantic). <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• RADHAZ completion date.

  Date

• B.9.3.3.i - HERO Survey (NSWC Dahlgren).<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• HERO completion date.

  Date

• B.9.3.3.j - History files that document equipment acceptance, upgrades, removals, transfers, DRMO and shipment.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.k - Files that document current and planned installations with BESEPS for those systems. <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.l - Maintenance data reported via an approved method? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.3.m - Commissioning flight check reports and the most recent flight check report for ATC radars, landing systems and NAVAIDs, and magnetic offset (variation) information.<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.4 - Are as-built drawings available for each equipment/system installed? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.5 - Are all General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE) items covered under the MEASURE Calibration Program?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.6 - Does the command maintain a current copy of the Test Equipment Allowance Process (TEAP) Report?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.7 - Is the ATC CDM current on the ATC Community web site?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.7.a - Are the site validations being accomplished biennially as per the Shore ATC System Maintenance Policy?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.3.7.b - Date of last site validation completed?

  Date

• B.9.3.8 - Are Equipment Performance Forms maintained on file for at least two years? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.4 - GEMD Training

• B.9.4.1 - Has the Maintenance Officer instituted a training program for the continuing development of all personnel assigned to the division?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.2 - Does the training program contain elements for long range, quarterly, and monthly training? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.2.a - Is annual GMT conducted and documented in training records?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.2.b - Is in-rate training conducted and documented in training records?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.3 - Has the Maintenance Officer or LCPO/NCOIC designated a senior petty officer/NCO to schedule, track and record individual training accomplishments?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.4 - Is the training petty officer/NCO aware of the technical training assistance available to the division in the form of Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)/Job Qualification Requirement (JQR)/from the cognizant Technical Authority? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.5 - Has the training petty officer/NCO established PQS or JQR courses for personnel assigned to work on equipment covered by PQS? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.5.a - For systems with an ISEA-approved JQR, have the maintenance technicians working on those systems completed the approved JQR?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.5.b - Are ATC systems maintenance technicians designated in writing by the Maintenance Officer as qualified to perform Ground Inspection and maintenance for each particular system?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.5.c - Are oral qualification boards comprised of technicians qualified on the specific equipment?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.5.d - If an abridged GEMD qualification package is used for those technicians with previous equipment experience, does it include a JQR and an oral board and/or written exam?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.6 - Are technicians cross-qualified, if necessary, on additional or secondary systems once the technician has demonstrated the required knowledge and experience through OJT and JQRs and passed an oral board and/or written exam? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.7 - Do technicians receive a qualification review at least once every four years, documented in the technician's qualification record? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.8 - Do all technicians attend the Airfield Vehicle Operators Course and possess a current local airfield driver's license and/or permit? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.9 - Is basic first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training mandatory for each technician assigned to the division and documented in training records? Is this a continuing requirement? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.4.10 - Is prevention and treatment of electrical shock a continuing part of the division training program, and documented in training records? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.5 - GEMD Safety

• B.9.5.1 - Does the GEMD have a safety program structured to disseminate NAVOSH information to division personnel and support contractors? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.2 - Are all personnel informed of the types and uses of hazardous materials found in division workspaces?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.3 - Are safety warning and precaution signs (to include use of power and hand tools, electrical shock, electronic safety, high voltage signs, radiation hazard signs, hazardous material signs, etc) posted in conspicuous locations in each of the division work centers?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.4 - Do technical personnel (selected at random) know the tag-out or lock-out procedures for working on electrical/electronic equipment? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.5 - Are safety precautions written to cover unusual hazards found in GEMD spaces such as working aloft and using climbing equipment, working near radiating antennas, handling radioactive tubes, use of rubber floor coverings, properly labeled fuse box covers, tag-out procedures, and safe driving? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.6 - Has the Maintenance Officer and/or designated safety petty officer/NCO established a target safety program to include noise control and hearing conservation, asbestos control, sight conservation, ORM?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.7 - Is personal protective equipment (PPE) provided and worn (e.g., head protection, hearing protection, eye protection, safety footwear)?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.8 - Is lighting sufficient for troubleshooting?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.9 - Is all electronic/electrical equipment properly grounded?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.10 - Are grounding systems and lightning protection systems in place and checked for markings, continuity, corrosion and resistance? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.11 - Are technicians aware of the location of circuit breakers for the equipment in their space?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.11.a - Are those circuit breakers properly labeled as to function? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.12 - Are electrical cords (extension and test equipment) being checked and are the safety tags current?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.13 - Are properly constructed shorting probes easily located within each work center? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.14 - Do personnel (selected at random) know the procedures to use when treating electrical shock?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.15 - Are safety elements such as goggles, facemasks, gloves, and blankets attached to an approved safety board easily accessible in each work center? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.16 - Are aprons, chemical resistance face shields and gloves in areas containing wet cell batteries and is there an eyewash station mounted in this area? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.17 - Are proper type of fire extinguishers readily available in each work center? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.17.a - Are they correctly located? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.17.b - Is the inspection date current? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.18 - Is there a posted fire and emergency evacuation route posted in each work area? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.5.19 - Are the emergency lights operational in case of power loss? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.6 - Maintenance Procedures

• B.9.6.1 - Do division personnel perform maintenance actions in accordance with the 3M system?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.2 - Are PAR alignment photographs posted at the PAR site for technician use?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.3 - Is each configuration change in equipment sent to the Configuration Data Manager (CDM) via the ATC Community web site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.4 - Do only maintenance technicians change ATC recorder media?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.5 - During the period of required retention, are voice/data recordings securely stored under the custody of the electronics maintenance officer?]<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.6 - Is each recording medium (tape, disc, cartridge, etc.) annotated with a unique identification?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.7 - Are voice/data recordings retained for normal retention period and for incident/mishap purposes identified in a log maintained by the electronics maintenance officer or equivalent with recorder identification, date/time frame of recording, and name of technician placing the media into storage? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.8 - Are voice/data recordings made available to ATCF supervisory personnel only as indicated in an authorization letter signed by the ATCFO? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.9 - Are ATC related facilities configured with auxiliary power sources sufficient to ensure continuity of ATC services during emergency conditions? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.10 - Are auxiliary power generators for ATC related facilities including navigational aids operated as directed by the ATCFO? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.11 - Unless reliable automatic transfer equipment is installed, does the ATCF shift to auxiliary power at least 30 minutes before severe weather is anticipated? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.12 - Does the ATCF have a program of preventive maintenance and periodic load and no-load operation of auxiliary power sources to ensure maximum continuity of ATC service?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.13 - When commands determine the NAALS equipment is "in excess," are disposition instructions requested from COMNAVAIRSYSCOM? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.14 - In those instances where deviations from OPNAVINST 3722.35 baseline criteria resource allocations are required, does the ATC Facility document such deviation(s) in an OCIR or similar media providing for command endorsements?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.15 - Do technicians perform corrective and preventive maintenance as well as daily checks in accordance with existing maintenance policies and philosophies?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.16 - Are duty technicians, assigned ATC maintenance responsibilities, present anytime the facility is open and available to provide ATC services? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.17 - Do maintenance technicians keep ATCF supervisory personnel apprised of equipment status?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.18 - Are duty technicians authorized to recall electronic maintenance personnel to perform corrective maintenance should an after-hour outage adversely impact fleet support mission requirements?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.6.19 - Is reliable two-way communications available between the NAVAID site and the primary monitor facility when a NAVAID is monitored at the NAVAID site? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.7 - Supply Procedures

• B.9.7.1 - Are GEMD managers familiar with the Memorandum of Agreement (AAC-229) between FAA and DON (NAVAIRSYSCOM) concerning supply support, repair and return service, and exchange and repair items?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.7.2 - Are replacement/repair parts ordered in a timely manner when needed?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.7.2.a - Is proper priority assigned based on system failure and mission?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.7.3 - Are DLR parts being properly turned in when replacement is ordered?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.7.3.a - Is carcass tracking being done to ensure proper credit of turn-in? <br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• B.9.7.4 - Is status of part ordered checked regularly until received? If so, how?<br>

  Yes

  No

  N/A

B.9.8 - GEMD Overview

• B.9.8.1 - Prepare a general assessment of the GEMD, including:
  

• B.9.8.1.a - Operational capability to support the ATC related mission of the command.

• B.9.8.1.b - Observed cooperation/coordination between the ATC Facility and the GEMD.

• B.9.8.1.c - Effectiveness of GEMD membership on local and regional planning boards whose actions may affect operation of ATC equipment, specially radars, landing systems and NAVAIDS.

• B.9.8.1.d - Additional comments, as required.