Maintenance Quality Control: A Critical Appraisal.

Abstract

Currently, Direct Support (DS) maintenance TOE units lack a viable structure for quality control operations and management. Moreover, ther is a lack of consesus within the doctrinal and personnel communities regarding the training required or the force structure necessary to effectively operate a quality management program at the DS level. The ambiguity in maintenance inspection standards, inconsistency among various technical inspectors and the impact of developmental and fielding policies concerning Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) is also examined relative to the conduct of sound quality and production management practices. Data was gathered through technical literature searches, discussions with representatives in TRADOC and DA, and the author's personal experience. An alternative approach to quality management is proposed in the interpretation and application of sound maintenance standards, conduct of in-house and TRADOC training programs, development of TMDE and special tools, and the greater utilization or warrant officers in the role of quality managers.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1983
Accession Number
ADA129787

Entities

People

  • Julian Reid Everly

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Business Administration
  • Control Systems
  • Force Structure
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance Management
  • Maintenance Personnel
  • Management Personnel
  • Management Training
  • Operations Management
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • Quality Control
  • Standards
  • Test Equipment
  • War Colleges
  • Warrant Officers

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  • Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design