Inspection Reports

TB 750-25

(4) A deficiency that has adverse impact on combat effectiveness of a supported

weapon system or organization.

(5) General lack of program discipline.

(6) Consistent failure to meet program performance goals and objectives.

Invalid Calibration: A calibration is considered invalid when the following

exist:

(1) Through the inspection process, one or more parameters of the calibrated

instrument are determined to be beyond the tolerances specified in the approved

calibration procedure.

(2) A measurement standard has exceeded its calibration void date, or an out-

of-tolerance standard has been used to calibrate the instrument.

d. Failing Deficiency: Failure to meet prescribed requirements that could cause

the loss of capability, traceability, safety, security, or failure to perform the mission.

e. Nonfailing Deficiency:

Noncompliance with prescribed requirements, but

impact on activity or mission is minor.

f. Systemic Problem:

An out-of-control condition pertaining to the

calibration/repair program that could affect the entire region and/or USATA

organization's quality, reliability, safety, or security.

4-3. Inspection Reports

a. A draft inspection report is provided to the commander/chief of the inspected

activity upon completion of the inspection.

b. A formal inspection report is provided within 30 days to inspected USATA

TMDE support activities, Army National Guard activities, and contractors supporting

the U. S. Army calibration and repair mission. A copy of the formal report is forwarded

through appropriate command channels to include: HQ AMC (AMCTM-S), USAMC

Inspector General Activity (AMXIG-TID), or the National Guard Bureau (NGB-ARL-M).

c. The inspected activity is given 45 days from the date on the USATA inspection

report (OCONUS 60 days) in which to reply. The written reply is forwarded through

appropriate command channels to the USATA. The reply details corrective action(s)

taken to resolve the inspection findings.

4-4. USATA Inspection Team Support

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