FRCSWINST_13600.1C_Support_Equipment_Misuse_and_Abuse.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST

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SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92135-7058

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FRCSW INSTRUCT I ON 13600. l C CHANGE TRANSMITTAL 2

From: Commanding Offi cer

Subj : SUPPORT EQUI PMENT MISUSE AND ABUSE PROGRAM

Encl : ( 1) Revised Page 1

1. Purpose. To update page 1 of the bas i c instructi on .

2 . Ac t ion. Remove page 1 of the basic instruction and replace with enclosure (1).

T. H. PFANNENSTEIN

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FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST INSTRUCTION 13600.lC CHANGE

TRANSMITTAL 1

From: Commanding Officer

Subj: SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MISUSE AND ABUSE PROGRAM

Encl: (1) Revised pages 1 and 6

1. Purpose. To update pages 1 and 6 in the basic instruction.

2. Action. Remove pages 1 and 6 of the basic instruction and replace with enclosure (1).

D. B. SIMMONS, III

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FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST INSTRUCTION 13600 . lC

From: Commanding Officer

Subj : SUPPORT EQUIPMENT MISUSE AND ABUSE PROGRAM

Ref : (a) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2B , Naval Aviation Maintenance Program

(b) FRCSWLCP 4790 (CHP 10.16), Support Equipment Operator Tra ining and Licens i ng Program

(c) FRCSWINST 4855.lD Quality Program Manual

(d) DON CHRM Subchapter 792.3, Department of the Navy

Civilian Human Resources Manual, Drug-Free Workplace Program

1. Purpose. To establish program requirements and responsibilities for managing the Support Equipment (SE) Misuse and Abuse Program for SE assigned to and operated for depot l evel maintenance at Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) .

2 . Cancellati on . FRCSWINST 13600 .lB.

3 . Policy

a. Reporting misuse and abuse of SE is an all hands responsibi lity.

b . All instances of misuse and abuse of SE by depot-level maintenance personnel shall be reported to the designated Program Manager ass igned to the Industrial Quality Department (IQD) for i nvestigation and corrective act i on . Al l ins t ances o f misuse a nd abuse of SE by intermediate-level maintenance personnel shall be reported pe r reference (a) . The SE Misuse and Abuse Program Manager is t he authority for al l questions concerning the r evocat i on of SE licenses resulting from instances of SE Misuse and Abuse.

4 . Program Requirements

a. Proper operation of SE is the a ircraft , and equipment maintenance.

resulted in excessive ground ha ndling key to safe , efficient Improper use of SE has mishaps , repair and

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replacement costs amounting to millions of dollars annually, and reduced operational readiness. All personnel operating SE must be fully knowledgeable of operational characteristics, safety precautions, emergency procedures, and be qualified or licensed for designated Type, Model, Series (TMS), as required. Command attention in these matters will significantly reduce the potential for personal injury and equipment damage.

b. References (a) and {b) provide specific requirements for SE Phase I and Phase II operator training and licensing requirements.

5. Responsibilities

a. All FRCSW personnel shall immediately report all incidents, accidents, or suspected misuse and abuse of SE to the designated SE Misuse and Abuse Program Manager (Code 6.4.1).

Reporting includes the initiation of an SE Misuse and Abuse report form, CNAF 4790/108, and forwarding it to Code 6.4.1 for investigation, see paragraph 6 .·

b. Shop supervisors shall:

(1) Ensure cognizant personnel operating SE have been issued valid licenses or are in Phase II SE training under direct oversight of a licensed operator.

(2) Emphasize to shop personnel the value and operational importance of SE and the responsibility to report incidents of SE Misuse and Abuse.

(3) Initiate an SE Misuse and Abuse report form upon notification of an accident or report of SE Misuse and Abuse and forward to Code 6.4.1 for investigation.

(4) Temporarily suspend a license whenever an operator is involved in an accident or incident pending completion of an investigation and until responsibility is determined. Reinstate a license if the operator is deemed "not at fault." SE operators may be subject to urinalysis testing per reference

(d) . Supervisors shall consult reference (d) before requesting an individual be tested.

(5) Ensure that all licensed personnel read and understand this instruction and the required portions of references (a) and (b) . The supervisor shall provide evidence (e.g., signed roster or document) of the employee's awareness.

c. Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (Code 6.2) shall, when DOD contractors operate and maintain SE equipment:

(1) Ensure all contractor supervisors comply with this instruction.

(2) Ensure that no person under his or her contract operates SE equipment without proper training and license per reference (b) .

(3) Report any discrepancy between this instruction and the contract to the SE Planned Maintenance System (PMS) Program Manager (Code 6.3.1), and the SE Misuse and Abuse Program Manager (Code 6.4.1).

d. Licensed personnel shall:

(1) Maintain qualifications as SE operators.

(2) Operate SE in a safe and responsible manner including:

(a) Performing pre-operational inspections.

(b) Observing all equipment safety features and practices.

(3) Report any changes in personal qualifications.

Changes include expiration of state or Government motor vehicle operator's licenses, and changes to physical qualifications (e.g., loss of hearing or taking medications that impair motor skills or cause drowsiness) .

(4) Report any observed reckless operation or intentional misuse and abuse of SE to their respective supervisors.

(5) Surrender an operator's license when asked to do so by competent authority outlined in this instruction.

e. Industrial Quality and AIRSpeed Department (Code 6.4)

(1) Industrial Quality Management Division, SE Misuse and Abuse Program Manager (Code 6.4.1) shall:

(a) Manage the SE Misuse and Abuse Program per reference (a) and this instruction.

(b) Upon receipt of an initial SE Misuse and Abuse report form, assign a control number, conduct an immediate investigation and notify the responsible code(s) to take appropriate corrective action, as warranted, per reference (c).

(c) Ensure that SE Misuse and Abuse investigations take no longer than ten (10) work days from the time the report is received. In cases where investigations require additional time, to ensure adequate assessment, contact the respective shop supervisor or Government Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and provide a preliminary assessment and reason(s) for extension.

(d) Coordinate with the Industrial Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division (Code 6.5.1) concerning instances of reported mishaps involving SE operation.

(e) Report all instances of SE Misuse and Abuse to the responsible Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Managers and designated Government CORs.

1. Provide evidence or information to support SE license retention or revocation.

2. Recommend SE license revocation, as appropriate.

(f) Prepare a written Report of all instances of SE Misuse and Abuse and route to the Chief Quality Officer for signature via the IQAD Chain of Command.

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(g) Periodically report to cognizant managers reported instances or trends of SE Misuse and Abuse.

(h) Forward systemic or suspected large-scale SE Misuse and Abuse findings to the Command Evaluation and Control Office (Code 6.0DB2).

(i) Forward the SE Misuse and Abuse report to the offender's CO and the CO with custody of the item (if different) .

(j) Retain completed SE Misuse and Abuse forms, CNAF 4790/108, as required by reference (a).

(2) Quality Verification personnel (Code 6.4.2) shall monitor and audit the SE Operator Training and Licensing Program per references (a) and (b) .

(3) Chief Quality Officer (Code 6.4) is the MO Officer FRC equivalent for the SE Misuse and Abuse program.

f. Training Office or SE Operator Training and Licensing Program Manager (Code 7.3) shall review an operator's license and revoke, as appropriate, whenever the operator:

(1) Is involved in an accident or incident and the resulting investigation conducted by IQAD determines negligent misuse or abuse on the part of the operator.

(2) Is cited for significant or recurring safety infractions.

(3) Loses on-base driving privileges or the U.S.

Government Motor Vehicle Operator's Identification Card (OF-346) or state driver's license becomes invalid for any reason. This applies to self-propelled equipment only.

g. The Commanding Officer (Code 6.0) shall review all SE Misuse and Abuse reports.

h. Industrial Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Division (Code 6.5.1) shall coordinate with the SE Misuse and Abuse

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Program Manager (Code 6.4.1) concerning instances of reported mishaps ipvolving SE operation.

i ·:::-· Ccimmand Evaluation and Control Office (Code 6. 0DB2) shall~lp~~stigate reports of systemic or suspected large-scale SE Misus;o;'and Abuse, when directed by the Commanding Officer.

6. Forms. The SE Misuse and Abuse form, CNAF 4790/108, is available from the SE Misuse and Abuse Program Manager (Code 6.4.1, and is also available via a link in Appendix B of reference (a) .

D. B. SIMMONS, III

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