AFCSM 21-303 v2.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE AF COMPUTER SYSTEMS MANUAL 21-303

Headquarters US Air Force Volume 2 Washington DC 20330-5000 1 April 2006

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SYSTEMS MANAGER

Maintenance

PRECISION MEASUREMENT EQUIPMENT LABORATORY (PMEL)

AUTOMATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (PAMS):

Q011/CJ (PA)

SOFTWARE USER MANUAL

This manual provides information for the operation of the PMEL Automated Management System software. It provides a detailed description of PAMS software application use and operation. This manual has been written to be easily understood by its primary audience.

Inclusion of names of any specific commercial product, commodity, or service in this publication is for information purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the United States Air Force.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION 1. SCOPE............................................................................................................ 1-1

1.1 Identification............................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 System Overview....................................................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Document Overview. ................................................................................................. 1-1

SECTION 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS ....................................................................... 2-1

SECTION 3. SOFTWARE SUMMARY ................................................................................ 3-1

3.1 Software Application. ................................................................................................. 3-1

3.2 Software Inventory..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.3 Software Environment. .............................................................................................. 3-1

3.4 Software Organization and Overview of Operation. .................................................. 3-1

3.4.1 Scheduling Module.................................................................................................. 3-1

3.4.2 Time and Accounting Module. ................................................................................ 3-1

3.4.3 Quality Program Module. ........................................................................................ 3-1

3.4.4 Global Admin Module.............................................................................................. 3-2

3.4.5 Local Administration Module................................................................................... 3-2

3.4.6 Supply Module. ....................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4.7 Shipping Module. .................................................................................................... 3-2

3.4.8 Reports Module....................................................................................................... 3-2

3.5 Contingencies and Alternate States and Modes of Operation. ................................. 3-2

3.6 Sensitivity................................................................................................................... 3-2

3.6.1 PAMS System Administrator................................................................................... 3-2

3.6.2 Physical Security of Computer Workstations.......................................................... 3-3

3.6.3 Privacy Act Concerns.............................................................................................. 3-3

3.7 Assistance and Problem Reporting. .......................................................................... 3-3

SECTION 4. ACCESS TO THE SOFTWARE...................................................................... 4-1

4.1 First-Time User of the Software................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 Equipment Familiarization....................................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 Access Control. ....................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Initiating a Session..................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.1 System Sign-on....................................................................................................... 4-1

4.2.2 Workspace (Air Force Portal).................................................................................. 4-2

4.2.3 PAMS Module Sign-on............................................................................................ 4-3

4.3 Exiting the PAMS Application. ................................................................................... 4-3

SECTION 5. PAMS COMMON PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE ...................................... 5-1

5.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2 Conventions............................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Manual Conventions. .............................................................................................. 5-1

5.2.2 PAMS Conventions. ................................................................................................ 5-1

5.3 Processing Procedures. ............................................................................................ 5-5

5.4 Related Processing.................................................................................................... 5-5

5.5 Recovery From Errors, Malfunctions, and Emergencies........................................... 5-5

5.6 Messages. ................................................................................................................. 5-5

SECTION 6. LOCAL ADMINISTRATORS REFERENCE GUIDE........................................ 6-1

6.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................... 6-1

6.2 Conventions............................................................................................................... 6-1

6.3 Local Administrator Procedures. .............................................................................. 6-1

6.3.1 Base Setup.............................................................................................................. 6-2

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6.3.2 Work Center. ........................................................................................................... 6-2

6.3.3 Material Control Setup. ........................................................................................... 6-7

6.3.4 Quality Settings. ...................................................................................................... 6-8

6.3.5 Local Setup. .......................................................................................................... 6-10

6.4 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ........................................................... 6-17

6.5 Messages. ............................................................................................................... 6-17

SECTION 7. VIEWS PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE.......................................................7-1

7.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Conventions............................................................................................................... 7-1

7.3 Processing Procedures. ............................................................................................ 7-1

7.3.1 Browse Calibration Authorities Source. .................................................................. 7-1

7.3.2 Browse Customers.................................................................................................. 7-4

7.3.3 Browse History. ....................................................................................................... 7-7

7.3.4 Browse Inventory. ................................................................................................... 7-9

7.4 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ............................................................. 7-9

7.5 Messages. ................................................................................................................. 7-9

SECTION 8. STANDARD REPORTS PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE ............................8-1

8.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 Conventions............................................................................................................... 8-1

8.3 Processing Procedures. ............................................................................................ 8-2

8.3.1 Running Reports. .................................................................................................... 8-2

8.3.2 Deleting Reports. .................................................................................................... 8-3

8.3.3 Reports Menu Selections........................................................................................ 8-3

8.4 Related Processing. .................................................................................................. 8-3

8.5 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ............................................................. 8-3

SECTION 9. QUALITY PROGRAM PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE ...............................9-1

9.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................... 9-1

9.2 Conventions............................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2.1 PQA vs. Non-PQA Access...................................................................................... 9-2

9.2.2 Quality Reviews. ..................................................................................................... 9-2

9.2.3 Process Reviews. ................................................................................................... 9-3

9.2.4 Standard Reviews................................................................................................... 9-3

9.3 Processing Procedures. ............................................................................................ 9-4

9.3.1 Quality Program. ..................................................................................................... 9-4

9.3.2 Standard Reviews................................................................................................. 9-15

9.3.3 Environment. ......................................................................................................... 9-17

9.3.4 DR Log. ................................................................................................................. 9-19

9.4 Related Processing. ................................................................................................ 9-20

9.4.1 PR/QR Sample Rate Measurement Report.......................................................... 9-20

9.5 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ........................................................... 9-20

SECTION 10. TIME AND ACCOUNT PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE ............................10-1

10.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 10-1

10.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 10-1

10.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 10-1

10.3.1 Time Entry............................................................................................................. 10-1

10.3.2 Indirect Labor. ....................................................................................................... 10-9

10.3.3 Correct MDC, Certification Data, or Working Standards .................................... 10-10

10.4 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ......................................................... 10-12

10.5 Messages. ............................................................................................................. 10-12

SECTION 11. SCHEDULING PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE.........................................11-1

11.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 11-1 iv

11.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 11-1

11.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 11-1

11.3.1 Maintenance.......................................................................................................... 11-1

11.3.2 Edit Local K100..................................................................................................... 11-9

11.4 Recovery and Error Correction Procedures. ......................................................... 11-12

11.5 Messages. ............................................................................................................. 11-12

SECTION 12. SHIPPING PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE............................................... 12-1

12.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 12-1

12.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 12-1

12.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 12-1

12.3.1 Shipping Main. ...................................................................................................... 12-1

12.3.2 Shipping Log. ........................................................................................................ 12-4

12.3.3 NSN Log................................................................................................................ 12-6

12.4 Recovery From Errors and Malfunctions. ................................................................ 12-8

SECTION 13. SUPPLY PROCESS REFERENCE GUIDE.................................................. 13-1

13.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 13-1

13.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 13-1

13.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 13-1

13.3.1 Supply Main Menu. ............................................................................................... 13-1

13.3.2 Parts Order............................................................................................................ 13-6

13.4 Recovery From Errors and Malfunctions. ................................................................ 13-6

SECTION 14. TIVOLI ACCESS MANAGER........................................................................ 14-1

14.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 14-1

14.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 14-1

14.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 14-1

14.3.1 Configuring AF Portal for a New PAMS User ....................................................... 14-1

14.3.2 Removing AF Portal User Access to PAMS ......................................................... 14-4

14.4 Recovery From Errors and Malfunctions. ................................................................ 14-4

SECTION 15. BARCODE READER REFERENCE GUIDE................................................. 15-1

15.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 15-1

15.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 15-1

15.3 Processing Procedures (Barcoding/Scanning)........................................................ 15-1

15.3.1 Symbol P302FZY Scanner Setup. ........................................................................ 15-1

15.4 Related Processing.................................................................................................. 15-2

15.5 Recovery From Errors and Malfunctions. ................................................................ 15-2

15.6 Messages. ............................................................................................................... 15-2

SECTION 16. ORACLE DISCOVERER............................................................................... 16-1

16.1 Capabilities. ............................................................................................................. 16-1

16.2 Conventions............................................................................................................. 16-1

16.3 Processing Procedures. .......................................................................................... 16-1

16.3.1 Configuring Portal for Discoverer.......................................................................... 16-1

16.3.2 Discoverer Administration. .................................................................................... 16-2

16.3.3 Configuring Discoverer Plus. ................................................................................ 16-4

16.3.4 Using Discoverer Plus........................................................................................... 16-7

16.3.5 Viewer. ................................................................................................................ 16-20 v

LIST OF FIGURES

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4-1 Air Force Portal Sign-on...................................................................................................................4-2 4-2 Sample Workspace. .........................................................................................................................4-2 4-3 Sample Application A-Z Listing. .......................................................................................................4-3 4-4 Sample PAMS Main. ........................................................................................................................4-3 5-1 Multi Scan Window...........................................................................................................................5-2 5-2 Sample Search Results with Record Navigation Bar.......................................................................5-3 5-3 Sample Record Scroll Bar................................................................................................................5-3 5-4 Sample Sort Search Arrows.............................................................................................................5-3 5-5 Sample Search Results. ..................................................................................................................5-4 5-6 Search Results Level Navigation. ....................................................................................................5-5 5-7 Sample PAMS Toolbar. ...................................................................................................................5-5 5-8 Authorized (left) and Unauthorized Access (right). ..........................................................................5-5 6-1 Local Administration Module Options ..............................................................................................6-1 6-2 Base Edit. .........................................................................................................................................6-2 6-3 Work Center Search.........................................................................................................................6-2 6-4 Work Center Edit..............................................................................................................................6-3 6-5 Selecting Calibration Authorities. .....................................................................................................6-4 6-6 Work Center Personnel....................................................................................................................6-4 6-7 Role Administration. .........................................................................................................................6-5 6-8 Customer Records. ..........................................................................................................................6-6 6-9 Material Control Setup. ....................................................................................................................6-7 6-10 Quality Setup..................................................................................................................................6-9 6-11 Sample Rate Display......................................................................................................................6-9 6-12 Calibration Area Setup.................................................................................................................6-11 6-13 Critical PNC Setup. ......................................................................................................................6-11 6-14 Critical QNC Setup.......................................................................................................................6-12 6-15 Indirect Labor. ..............................................................................................................................6-12 6-16 Environmental Monitor. ................................................................................................................6-13 6-17 Non-Critical PNC Setup. ..............................................................................................................6-13 6-18 Non-Critical QNC Setup...............................................................................................................6-14 6-19 Priority Setup................................................................................................................................6-14 6-20 Review Status Setup....................................................................................................................6-15 6-21 Root Cause Code Setup. .............................................................................................................6-15 6-22 Administration Log. ......................................................................................................................6-16 6-23 Message Edit. ..............................................................................................................................6-16 7-1 Calibration Authority Entry. .............................................................................................................7-2 7-2 Calibration Authority Part Number Entry..........................................................................................7-2 7-3 Calibration Authority Browse List. ....................................................................................................7-3 7-4 SICL Child Record. ..........................................................................................................................7-3 7-5 SICL Parent Record. ........................................................................................................................7-4 7-6 Customer Entry Screen....................................................................................................................7-5 7-7 Sample OWC Browse. .....................................................................................................................7-5 7-8 Sample OWC Record.......................................................................................................................7-6 7-9 Sample JCN -History View...............................................................................................................7-6 7-10 Sample Detailed History View........................................................................................................7-7 7-11 History View - Maintenance Record...............................................................................................7-7 7-12 History View – Parts Record. .........................................................................................................7-8 7-13 History View - Throughput Record.................................................................................................7-8 8-1 Report Queue...................................................................................................................................8-1 8-2 Report Sorting Options and Type Output.........................................................................................8-2 9-1 PAMS QP Main. ...............................................................................................................................9-4 9-2 PAMS Quality Assurance.................................................................................................................9-5 9-3 PAMS Quality Assurance Detail. .....................................................................................................9-6 9-4 PAMS Quality Assurance - Document Review. ...............................................................................9-6

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9-5 PAMS Quality Assurance – QP Review...........................................................................................9-7 9-6 PAMS Quality Assurance – Nonconformity Review. .......................................................................9-7 9-7 PAMS Quality Assurance – Bypass Review....................................................................................9-8 9-8 Bypass Justification Prompt. ............................................................................................................9-9 9-9 JCN with No Associated Reviews..................................................................................................9-10 9-10 Review Details Screen. ................................................................................................................9-12 9-11 Example Nonconformity Help Window.........................................................................................9-12 9-12 Example Nonconformity Comments Window. .............................................................................9-13 9-13 Standard Review Log...................................................................................................................9-16 9-14 Environmental Log Entry..............................................................................................................9-17 9-15 Environmental Outage Entry........................................................................................................9-18 9-16 Environmental Outage Entry Screen, New Record. ....................................................................9-18 9-17 DR Log Option Screen (I07) with Default Browse Listing. ...........................................................9-19 9-18 DR Log Entry................................................................................................................................9-20 10-1 Time and Accounting Search........................................................................................................10-1 10-2 Insert Standards...........................................................................................................................10-3 10-3 Time and Accounting. ..................................................................................................................10-4 10-4 Sample Calibration Certification...................................................................................................10-6 10-5 Install Parts Ordered. ...................................................................................................................10-7 10-6 Parts Order...................................................................................................................................10-7 10-7 Parts Order Impact.......................................................................................................................10-8 10-8 Parts Order Supply.......................................................................................................................10-9 10-9 Indirect Labor Time Entry.............................................................................................................10-9 10-10 Maintenance Data Correction. .................................................................................................10-10 10-11 Certification Edit. ......................................................................................................................10-11 10-12 Working Standards Edit. ..........................................................................................................10-11 11-1 Scheduling Search. ......................................................................................................................11-1 11-2 Inventory Edit New Item...............................................................................................................11-2 11-3 Part Number Scan........................................................................................................................11-3 11-4 Scheduling Details. ......................................................................................................................11-5 11-5 Inventory Edit. ..............................................................................................................................11-6 11-6 Schedule Into Maintenance. ........................................................................................................11-7 11-7 Maintenance Edit. ........................................................................................................................11-8 11-8 Process Verification. ....................................................................................................................11-9 11-9 Local K100 Search.....................................................................................................................11-10

11.10 Local K100 New Entry...............................................................................................................11-10 11-11 Local K100 Edit. .......................................................................................................................11-12 12-1 Shipping Search...........................................................................................................................12-1 12-2 FSN Entry.....................................................................................................................................12-2 12-3 Self-Sufficiency. ...........................................................................................................................12-2 12-4 Shipping Manifest.........................................................................................................................12-3 12-5 Shipping Manifest Buttons. ..........................................................................................................12-4 12-6 Shipping Log Search....................................................................................................................12-5 12-7 Shipping Manifest Receive. .........................................................................................................12-5 12-8 Shipping Manifest AFD. ...............................................................................................................12-6 12-9 NSN Search. ................................................................................................................................12-6 12-10 NSN Search Results. .................................................................................................................12-7 12-11 NSN Edit. ...................................................................................................................................12-7 12-12 NSN New Entry. .........................................................................................................................12-7 12-13 NSN Part Number Search..........................................................................................................12-8 13-1 Supply Log Browse. .....................................................................................................................13-1 13-2 Supply Log main with Requested Part Selected..........................................................................13-2 13-3 Supply Process 2005 Screen.......................................................................................................13-3 13-4 Supply Log Main. .........................................................................................................................13-5 13-5 Supply Due-Out Record. ..............................................................................................................13-6 14-1 Tivoli Access Manager. .................................................................................................................14-1

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14-2 Tivoli Access Manager Main Screen............................................................................................14-2 14-3 Tivoli Access Manager Search Screen........................................................................................14-2 14-4 Tivoli Access Manager Search Results. ......................................................................................14-3 14-5 Tivoli Access Manager Role Listing. ............................................................................................14-3 15-1 Symbol P302FZY Scanner Setup. ...............................................................................................15-1 16-1 Workspace Window. ....................................................................................................................16-1 16-2 Discoverer Applications Window..................................................................................................16-2 16-3 Discoverer Connections Window. ................................................................................................16-2 16-4 Discoverer Users Window............................................................................................................16-3 16-5 Discoverer Add Users Window. ...................................................................................................16-3 16-6 Certification Error Window. ..........................................................................................................16-4 16-7 Certificate Window (General).......................................................................................................16-5 16-8 Certificate Window (Details).........................................................................................................16-5 16-9 Installation of JInitiator. ................................................................................................................16-6 16-10 CERTDB.TXT File Changes. .....................................................................................................16-6 16-11 Discoverer Plus Connection Window.........................................................................................16-7 16-12 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 1. .......................................................................................16-8 16-13 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 2 (Empty). .........................................................................16-8 16-14 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 2 (Filled)............................................................................16-9 16-15. Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 3 (Original). ....................................................................16-10 16-16 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 3 (Rearrange). ................................................................16-10 16-17 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 4. .....................................................................................16-11 16-18 Format Heading. ......................................................................................................................16-11 16-19 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 5 (Original). .....................................................................16-12 16-20 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 5 (With Condition). ..........................................................16-12 16-21 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 6. .....................................................................................16-13 16-22 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 7 (Empty). .......................................................................16-14 16-23 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 7 (With Calculation). .......................................................16-14 16-24 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 8. .....................................................................................16-15 16-25 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 9 (Empty). .......................................................................16-15 16-26 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 9 (With Total). .................................................................16-16 16-27 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 10 (Empty). .....................................................................16-16 16-28 Discoverer Workbook Wizard, Step 10 (With Parameter). ......................................................16-17 16-29 Edit Parameter Values. ............................................................................................................16-17 16-30 Discoverer Processing. ............................................................................................................16-17 16-31 Discoverer Worksheet..............................................................................................................16-18 16-32 Save Workbook........................................................................................................................16-19 16-33 Open Workbook. ......................................................................................................................16-19 16-34 Discoverer Viewer Connection Window...................................................................................16-20 16-35 Discoverer Viewer List of Workbooks. .....................................................................................16-20 16-36 Discoverer Viewer Parameters. ...............................................................................................16-21 16-37 Discoverer Viewer Output. .......................................................................................................16-21 viii

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment Page

1 Acronyms and Abbreviations.…………………………………………………………………………..… A1-1 2 Glossary….………………………………………………………………………………………………..... A2-1 3 Discoverer Data Dictionary…………………………………………………………………………..…… A3-1 4 Status Codes……………………………………………………………………………………………..… A4-1

LIST OF TABLES

Table

8-1 Report Listing ...................................................................................................................................8-4

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SECTION 1. SCOPE

1.1 Identification.

This Software User Manual applies to the Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Automated Management System (PAMS), System code Q011/CJ, version 6, 9 October 2003 and subsequent releases. This manual supersedes all previous versions or revisions of AFCSM 21-303 and

AFM 66-303.

1.2 System Overview.

PAMS is an Automated Information System (AIS) supporting the USAF PMEL community, and consists of computer programs providing management of USAF Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) inventories in support of the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program (AFMETCAL).

PAMS provides inventory, processing, calibration recall, Job Data Documentation (JDD), and Quality Program (QP) functionality throughout the AFMETCAL. PAMS version 6 is a Web-based/Graphical User Interface (GUI) platform on the Global Combat Support System Air Force (GCSS-AF).

PAMS was originally developed and fielded by Phillips Laboratory at Kirtland AFB, NM, under AGMC/ML Information Systems Requirement Documentation (ISRD) MAP-G86-705, 28 Jul 86, Amendment #2, 10 Aug 87, and HQ AFCC Information Systems Directive (ISD) MAP-G86-705, 11 Aug

87. These documents were generated and funded under Program Management Directive (PMD) L-Y 2035(1), 18 Dec 81. PAMS responsibility was transferred to Headquarters Standard Systems Group, Maxwell AFB - Gunter Annex, AL by Program Management Responsibility Transfer Plan (PMRTP) L-Y 2035(1), 31 Jan 91, effective 1 Jul 92.

PAMS is maintained by PMEL and programmer personnel assigned to Headquarters 754th Electronic Systems Group, Logistics Readiness Maintenance at 201 E. Moore Drive, MAFB-Gunter Annex, AL.

1.3 Document Overview.

This manual provides information for operating the PMEL Automated Management System software. It provides a detailed description of PAMS software application operation. This manual explains the use of each portion of the application and allows for easy retrieval of information using the manual’s document map function. The manual also provides printing capability of each section for use in its associated environment.

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SECTION 2. REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Documents referenced in this manual are listed as follows. All documents are unclassified.

a. AFI 21-101, Maintenance Management of Aircraft.

b. AFI 21-103, Equipment Inventory, Status, and Utilization Reporting.

c. AFI 21-113, Air Force Metrology and Calibration (AFMETCAL) Program.

d. AFI 33-114, Software Management.

e. AFI 33-110, Data Administration Program.

f. AFI 33-112, Computer Systems Management.

g. T.O.00-20-2, Maintenance Data Collection.

h. T.O.00-20-14, Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program.

i. T.O.33-1-27, Logistic Support of PME and Owning Organization Responsibilities for PME.

j. T.O.33K-1-100-1, TMDE Calibration Notes, Maintenance Data Collection Codes, Calibration

Measurement Summaries, Transportable Field Calibration Unit Configurations and Automated Calibration System Supportable Equipment.

k. Oracle9iAS Discoverer Plus User’s Guide.

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SECTION 3. SOFTWARE SUMMARY

3.1 Software Application.

PAMS provides the ability to document Maintenance Data Documentation (MDD) performed by active duty, Federal Service, and contractor metrologists upon Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) serviced in the local Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL). The information thus collected is used by AFMETCAL Detachment 1 to determine TMDE calibration intervals based on actions taken documented throughout the entire AFMETCAL program. The MDD data is used locally to provide management visibility of the status of the TMDE fleet. PAMS provides subordinate programs to implement functions required by T.O. 00-20-14 pertaining to the AFMETCAL Quality Program (QP), and integrates the QP seamlessly into program operations at all levels.

3.2 Software Inventory.

All application programs and data files used in PAMS are unclassified. No data with a classification other than unclassified is permitted on the PAMS database. Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 w/SP1 or higher and Adobe Acrobat Reader is required for proper operation. Other browsers will not work with PAMS. For reports saved in Rich Text Format (RTF) or eXtensible Markup Language (XML) format, standard desktop software that can read these formats are necessary, such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Oracle Discoverer Plus 9iAS Version 9.0.2.54.01or newer will be used to create local ad hoc queries as needed.

3.3 Software Environment.

PAMS is designed to run on a 486 at 66MHz system with 16MB RAM, 15” color monitor , that supports 1024X768 resolution and 256 colors, network card, modem, keyboard, mouse, printer, hand-held scanner, local area network (LAN). The recommended system is a Pentium III – 733 equivalent with 256MB RAM or better.

3.4 Software Organization and Overview of Operation.

PAMS is a common Web-based/Graphical User Interface (GUI) platform on the Global Combat Support System Air Force (GCSS-AF) It is a multiuser application with each module tailored to meet a specific process within the PMEL. User interface is accomplished through the Air Force Portal, which provides a simple select-and-click user interface to choose which application to load and execute. PAMS functionality falls along the same lines as the PMEL. All user input to PAMS is through either the keyboard or a barcode scanning device. Output from PAMS is via screen display, print, or disk file.

In all cases, PAMS response time should be less than 10 seconds to commit and complete a transaction. System response time is affected by the number of users actively online.

3.4.1 Scheduling Module.

The Scheduling module manages both the fielded and in-lab inventory, schedules TMDE in from and out to customers, maintains customer data, and maintains the local K100 database. Priorities and Onsites can also be pre-selected as QRs upon entry into the lab if configured as such in the Quality Settings. Recommended users include those individuals assigned as or who may perform duties as PMEL schedulers.

3.4.2 Time and Accounting Module.

The Time and Accounting (TAA) module documents MDD and parts used against TMDE, permits history and MDD corrections, and the ordering of parts. QRs are selected in this module upon completion of MDD. The TAA module documents MDD accomplished during quality inspections.

Recommended users include any individual authorized to document MDD time against TMDE for maintenance, quality inspections, or shipments.

3.4.3 Quality Program Module.

The Quality Program (QP) module schedules Standard Reviews (SRs), documents inspection nonconformity and root cause codes, and provides for user comments at all levels of involvement in the QP process. Recommended users include any individual assigned to perform Quality Reviews or supervisors who may have to clear a QR for mission priorities in the absence of Quality Process Evaluator (PQE) personnel.

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3.4.4 Global Admin Module.

The Global Admin module allows the user to select a base, global setup data, and edit the K100 data.

Suggested users include AFMETCAL Evaluators and Data Managers, Contract Manager and Contract Quality Assurance Evaluator (only if need access to more than 1 base), and MAJCOM Functional Area Managers.

3.4.5 Local Administration Module.

The Local Administration module manages and maintains personnel, work centers, quality setup, local setup data, and role assignment. PMEL administrators may selectively grant access to other individuals on an as needed basis. Suggested users include managers, quality personnel, schedulers, and local administrators.

3.4.6 Supply Module.

The Supply module manages and documents any transactions involving parts invoked from the technician module. It permits queuing of AF Forms 2005 awaiting call-in to supply demand processing or entry into the Standard Base Supply System (SBSS). Suggested users include any individual processing parts into or out of the lab, anyone who contacts supply demand processing to requisition parts, and assigned supply personnel.

3.4.7 Shipping Module.

The Shipping module manages and documents shipments of TMDE to and from the PMEL. It tracks shipments by Transportation Control Number (TCN), generates data to import into a DD Form 1149, and generates disk files that can be uploaded to the TMO software Cargo Movement Operation System (CMOS). This eliminates the need for printed DD Forms 1149 at most bases. Suggested users include personnel assigned to scheduler or supply liaison duties.

3.4.8 Reports Module.

The Reports module includes reports designed to provide rudimentary retrievals of PAMS data for management use and analysis. Each PMEL has its own unique requirements for collating and displaying PAMS data; therefore, Oracle Discoverer Plus should be used as-required to obtain data not provided by the reports module. Users access depends upon roles assigned.

3.5 Contingencies and Alternate States and Modes of Operation.

PAMS is an internet based application, there are no contingencies.

3.6 Sensitivity.

3.6.1 PAMS System Administrator.

System Administrators will be responsible for assigning the PAMS-User roles within PD web portal manager, granting access to Discoverer Plus and Discoverer Viewer, and assigning the appropriate roles within the application; this includes assigning an alternate SA.