Each MOMAG activity must plan, staff, and maintain a QA department proportionate with command workload. Since this department is responsible for performing all QA functions on the command's ordnance, it must have the independence necessary to achieve full implementation of QA policies and procedures. Although the commanding officer of a MOMAG activity (or the officer-incharge of a MOMAG detachment) has the final responsibility for the quality of the mines at that activity, the QA department head is his representative and reports directly to him.

QUALITY ASSURANCE PLANNING

Efficient QA planning provides a systematic approach for

1. determining QA objectives and requirements for ordnance material;

2. identifying specific QA actions necessary to ensure that the objectives and requirements are met; and

3. providing resources necessary to perform required QA actions in a timely, effective, and efficient reamer.

Quality planning functions shall include the

1. identification of applicable technical documents and requirements;

2. determination of QA actions and the assignment of responsibilities for their performance;

3. review of weapons ordnance work instructions for adequacy; and

4. establishment of specific inspection points and the preparation of inspections, if not provided in the technical documentation.

QA and ordnance work planning must be done concurrently. In addition to ensuring that adequate work instructions are available and are used, it ensures that all necessary preparations for performing QA verification actions are completed in a timely manner. Close liaison and cooperation between personnel performing QA planning and personnel performing ordnance work planning are essential.

Quality planning functions consist of the planning required to provide QA verification personnel with the necessary tools required to ensure the quality of the work being verified. These tools consist of the following four points:

1. The point at which the inspection should be performed.

2. The drawing, equipment, and procedural instructions needed to perform the inspection.

3. The amount and severity of the inspections (i.e., 100 percent or sampling).

4. The method for recording or reporting the inspection results as specified by applicable ordnance technical documentation.

PERSONNEL QUALITY ASSURANCE TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

All personnel whose work assignments may affect the quality of ordnance material must have the knowledges and skills necessary to perform safe and quality work. To achieve this, personnel assigned to ordnance-related work must be given general indoctrination, as well as specific training, in the ordnance work to be performed. The indoctrination must include a segment on QA. This segment should stress the following objectives:

1. Motivation of all personnel to attain high-quality performance in ordnance work.

2. Development of an appreciation for the importance of, and the need for, an organized and effective QA program.

3. Familiarization of personnel with the ordnance QA procedures.

Personnel assigned duties as QA inspectors must be provided detailed training in the application of QA procedures and safety, quality, and technical requirements of the specific ordnance materials involved in their work assignments. This training is in addition to the activity training for weapons and ordnance personnel; it may be either on-the-job (OJT) or classroom training.

To provide increased range and depth to the capability of QA personnel, each QA supervisor shall provide OJT through rotational work assignments. The periods of OJT shall be of sufficient duration to ensure that the trainee is fully qualified to perform duties in that area of assignment. Records of all OJT and classroom training should be prepared and maintained on all QA personnel.

QUALITY ASSURANCE SAFETY SUPPORT QA inspectors should be familiar with all safety procedures and requirements of the job because they serve as safety observers at all times. They provide written reports of all safety violations or potentially hazardous conditions to the (1) shop supervisor, (2) command safety supervisor, and (3) QA department head. While in the working areas, QA inspectors should wear green hardhats or green ballcaps for easy visual identification.

Since QA supports the command's safety program, all QA personnel should receive basic safety instruction and OJT safety instruction specifically tailored to their areas of work. Before each evolution and during the quarterly safety standdown, QA inspectors will brief all command personnel on safety.

Supervisors and QA personnel must be constantly alert to the need for refresher training or other specific ordnance-related training, as evidenced by the quality of work performed. Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that necessary OJT or classroom training is provided before assigning personnel to new jobs related to the processing of ordnance material.