The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has cognizance over the NDI program. They are responsible for managing a program of research, development, training, and application of NDI techniques and equipment. NAVAIRINST 13070.1A assigns the responsibility for nondestructive testing and inspection within NAVAIR. NAVAIR is responsible for the following:

1. Coordinate and issue information on NDI within naval aviation, other services, and industry, as appropriate

2. Ensure appropriate application of NDI at all levels of maintenance

3. Procure NDI equipment to support an effective program

4. Procure NDI technical publications, and ensure the updating of such publications as newer techniques and applications are developed

5. Establish the necessary standards and specifi-cations for NDI

6. Monitor, evaluate, and standardize the NADEPs NDI program

7. Provide NDI training for the NADEPs, as requested

8. Assign an NDI program coordinator to be responsible for managing implementation of the application and training elements

Aircraft controlling custodians (ACCs) are responsible for the following:

1. Monitoring the NDI program in activities under their cognizance

2. Advising on availability and location of NDI training

3. Maintaining liaison with NAVAIR, NADOC, Naval Aviation Maintenance Office (NAMO), NADEPs, and fleet activities on NDI matters

4. Ensuring that NDI laboratories, equipment, and personnel are audited as required

Intermediate maintenance activities (IMAs) are responsible for the following:

1. Ensuring compliance with qualification requirements and safety precautions

2. Ensuring industrial radiation safety require-ments are strictly enforced in accordance with the Radiological Affairs Support Program (RASP) manual, NAVSEA S0420-AA-RAD-010.

3. Using available NDI equipment fully, and developing new procedures and applications, as far as practical, to provide labor, material, and cost savings.

4. Maintaining an adequate number of certified and proficient NDI technician at all times to provide NDI services to supported organizations and transient aircraft.

5. Ensuring the material condition of NDI equipment and the laboratory is continuously "ready for use" (RFU). This includes availability of consumable items.

6. Establishing and maintaining a continuing training program within the NDI work center to allow NDI technicians to remain up to date with newly developed NDI techniques and applications.

7. Establishing and maintaining liaison with the cognizant ACC NDI specialist, and requesting assistance via the chain of command on all NDI problems.

8. Providing and maintaining industrial X-ray film processing facilities, both ashore and afloat.

9. Providing scheduled and unscheduled NDI support to O-level activities, as required.

10. Maintaining liaison with ship/station radiation officer.