DLAI 4155.7

 

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY 

INVENTORY CONTROL POINT 

QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICAL 

 

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (QATDP) 

 COURSE CATALOG 

 

 

 

AUGUST 1996
DLAI 4155.7 

MMLXQ 

 Aug 96 

THE DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY INVENTORY CONTROL POINTS (ICP) QUALITY ASSURANCE 

TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (QATDP) COURSE CATALOG. 

(This publication is new and must be reviewed in its entirety.) 

A. REFERENCES:

 

 1. DLAD 4155.7, Quality Assurance Technical Development Program for 

Defense Logistics Agency Inventory Control Points, August 1996. 

2. DLAD 4155.2, Quality Assurance Program for the Defense Logistics Agency 

Inventory Control Points, January 1995. 

3. DLAM 4745.12, Defense Business Management System User’s Manuel, 01 Oct 

95. 

 4. DoD 5000.52-M, Acquisition Career Development Program, Draft 

Replacement for Nov 1991 Version. 

5. DLAD 4105.20, Product Verification Program for Inventory Control 

Points, 20 Jan 95 

6. DoD 1430.12, Civilian Employee Development and Training, 24 Nov 87. 

B. PURPOSE. This instruction: 

1. Supports Reference A1. 

2. Establishes a catalog of mandatory and optional courses used in the 

QATDP. 

3. Establishes the foundation for a technical infrastructure of courses 

and training sources which support the ICP mission. 

4. Provides course description, prerequisite, and equivalency information 

on QATDP courses. 

5. Provides the information necessary to generate Individual Development 

Plans (IDPs) for personnel performing quality assurance functions. 

6. Provides the means to achieve the technical skills required to perform 

Quality Assurance duties. 

7. Lists certification requirements for personnel who independently 

develop contract QA requirements or perform product conformance functions at 

the ICP. 

 

C. APPLICABILITY AND SCOPE. This instruction provides information on courses 

necessary to fulfill the policy requirements of QATDP (DLAD 4155.7). This 

instruction applies to all ICP personnel performing or supervising product 

conformance or quality assurance functions as defined in DLAD 4155.2, QA 

Program for the DLA ICPs, (hereafter referred to as the ICP QA Program). 

D. DEFINITIONS: 

1. Annual Review. A formal review/analysis performed by MMLXQ on an 

annual basis of all courses using field comments and other input to determine 

whether there are any problems in existing courses which need to be addressed. 
 2. Certification. Formal recognition of an individual's technical 

development and skills. Personnel may be trained technically but not 

certified due to lack of hands-on experience or failure to demonstrate 

commodity oriented technical skills. 

3. Commodity Certification. Certification in a commodity skill area. 

4. Course Validation. A formal review performed by the subject matter 

expert (SME) on courses that do not have DLA Programs of Instruction (POIs) to 

determine if the course is still adequate to meet the needs of DLA personnel. 

5. Equivalent Training. Any training course that has been approved as a 

substitute for a QATDP training course. 

6. First-Line Supervisors (FLS). Employee’s immediate management 

representative responsible for employee’s performance appraisal. Does not 

include “lead” or “senior” specialists nor team leaders unless these personnel 

are officially responsible for employee’s performance appraisal. 

 

 7. Major Change. Any change to course content required when DLA policy is 

affected. 

8. Minor Change. Any change to course content when DLA policy is not 

affected. 

9. Onsite Training. Training normally provided by certified DLA 

instructors who are assigned to a DLA training activity; e.g., DCMDs, DCPSO, 

Centers and Depots. Onsite training is normally given at a location 

convenient to class participants. 

10. Periodic Course Evaluation. A formal review performed by the SME on 

courses that are taught onsite using DLA POIs to determine if the course 

curriculum is still adequate and current for use by DLA personnel. Normally, 

periodic course evaluations are performed after the annual review unless 

otherwise specified by MMLXQ. 

11. Priority Codes. Codes used to identify the priority of training 

requirements. 

 a. Priority 1: Mission essential course which is required in order for 

the employee to perform his/her duties in a satisfactory manner. All courses 

prescribed in Figure 1A. are Priority 1 courses if needed for certification in 

an assigned skill area. 

 b. Priority 2: Course which is required for career development, 

attainment of skills/knowledge for future assignments, or replacement of 

skills/knowledge lost due to extended periods of nonuse. 

 c. Priority 3: Optional Course that will increase productivity of 

employee or cross-train employee in additional job series. 

12. Program of Instruction . The lesson plan for an onsite course that 

includes a listing of course objectives. POIs are prepared in a standardized 

format as specified by MMLXQ. 

13. Quality Assurance. An integrated system of actions comprising the 

prevention, detection, and assessment of product or service deficiencies and 

the cost and readiness effect of deficiencies on materiel management systems. 

14. Quality Assurance Personnel. All personnel who are performing QA 

functions at DLA Inventory Control Points. 
 15. Quality Assurance Technical Development Program (QATDP). The formal 

program for identifying and accomplishing the technical development needs of 

personnel performing product conformance or other quality assurance functions. 

16. Subject Matter Expert. The person, generally from HQ DLA staff, 

responsible for the technical accuracy and content of a specific course. 

17. Technical Development. The activities associated with providing QA 

personnel training needed to develop required skills, knowledge, and abilities 

associated with their assignment. 

E. PROCEDURES - COURSE CATALOG. 

1. This Course Catalog provides specific information on technical 

development courses that are currently available. Defense Acquisition 

Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) courses are included only to the extent they 

are required for technical development purposes. Recommendations for 

including courses in the Course Catalog should be sent through channels to 

DLA, ATTN: MMLXQ (W. A. Lugosky), 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy, Suite 4240, Ft. 

Belvoir, VA 22060-6221. The course catalog is a listing of courses available 

at the time of pubication of this instruction. There is no guarantee that the 

course information is accurate. The information listed in this Course Catalog 

is the best available at the time of publication. The student is required to 

contact the training source for the latest information. 

2. In those instances when statements under the Course Equivalency section 

indicate that equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience or 

completion of a similar course, the policy requirements of this instruction 

must be met. The QATDP Panel shall evaluate similar courses and or experience 

prior to making a determination on equivalency. 

3. The course number, title, source, location, purpose or objective, 

description, prerequisite, and course equivalency are listed for each course. 

Most courses are numbered using a unique alpha/numeric designation called a 

course code. Previous course codes were all 3 digit alpha/numeric identifiers 

whose first alpha character categorized the course as follows: 

 A - Aerospace/Aircraft 

 B - Ammunition 

 C - Clothing/Textile 

 E - Electronics 

 F - Materials 

 G - Mechanical 

 H - Subsistence 

 J - Petroleum 

 K - Medical Devices 

 L - Defense National Stockpile Related 

 M - Management/Supervision 

 N - Nuclear 

 P - Packaging/Packing 

 Q - QA Related courses 

 R - PLFA Unique Training Courses 

 S - General 

 T - Testing Laboratory 

 U - Unique Training 

 V - Commodity and Specialized Experiences 

 W - Licenses and Qualifications 

 X - Computer Software 

4. We will continue to try to designate additional courses with 3-digit 

alphanumeric identifiers. However, DAWIA courses and specialty courses may be 

known more universally by course identifiers that don’t match the 3-digit 
convention. The purpose of the course code convention was a shorthand 

identifier for automated system entry. The DBMS training application 

currently in use does not limit the course identifier to three characters. 

5. PLFA unique training (local) courses may be identified by using the 

course code "R". Each activity may identify their own unique courses by 

publishing a supplement to this instruction. Licenses and qualifications, and 

their renewals, may be tracked using the "W" identifier. 
BBR101 

 

TITLE: BASIC BLUEPRINT READING 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: On-site 

 

LENGTH: 16 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is will provide the student with the ability to 

visualize three-dimensional items from two-dimensional engineering drawings 

and determine the required dimensions and features. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course introduces the student to the blueprint: how 

information and requirements are portrayed; standard drawing formats and 

layouts; basic lines and symbols; and how to visualize the item depicted. 

There are practical exercises which give the student experience in going from 

an object to a blueprint and vice-versa. In addition, fractions, rounding 

off, shop terminology, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing symbols 

(contained in American Society for Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.5M-1994 are 

reviewed and discussed. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
C02 

 

TITLE: FOOTWEAR AND LEATHER PRODUCTS 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Provides training in the manufacture and inspection requirements 

of footwear leather and leather products. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers laboratory testing, types of leather, 

applications of leather, and parts of hides and skins; terms: curing, 

finishing, and manufacturing processes; upper cutting, upper fitting, stock 

fitting, lasting (nine parts), bottoming, making, and finishing rooms; and 

Goodyear welt. This course includes an in-depth study of wet operations: 

trimming, sorting, soaking, fleshing, unhalving, bathing, pickling, tanning, 

wrinkling, splitting, shaving, retanning, coloring, and fat liquoring. The 

dry operations cover drying condition, staking, buffing, finishing, plating, 

measuring, and grading. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have satisfactorily completed course 

PQM101, Production and Quality Management Fundamentals. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. An equivalency test is not available. 
C03

 

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF PARACHUTES 

SOURCE: San Antonio Air Logistics Command (SAALC) 

 ATTN: SAALC/MMIRLC 

 Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX 78241 

 

 or 

 

 U.S. Navy 

 Naval Weapons Center 

 China Lake, CA 

 

 or 

 

 U.S. Army 

 Natick Laboratories 

 Natick, MA 

 

LOCATION: To be determined by source. 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide training for QA personnel responsible for the 

inspection and acceptance of parachutes and parachute components manufactured 

by Government contractors. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Student obtains training and hands-on application of 

in-plant testing, acceptance inspection, and classification of defects on the 

various types of parachutes, harnesses, packs, hardware, and components. The 

course also includes an introduction to parachutes and components, their 

functions and missions; MIL-P-6645 (General Specifications for Personnel 

Parachutes); MIL-P-7567 (Detailed Manufacturing Instruction for Personnel 

Parachutes); MIL-H-7195 (General Hardware Specification); MIL-STD-849 

(Inspection Requirements, Definitions, and Classification of Defects for 

Parachutes); actual first article inspection; packing instructions by a 

certified parachute rigger; and onsite review of the actual use of parachute 

equipment. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have successfully completed course 

S89, DoD In-Plant Quality Assurance. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
CO5 

 

TITLE: EMBROIDERED INSIGNIA 

SOURCE: Defense Contract Management District Northeast 

 495 Summer Street 

 Boston, MA 02210-2184 

 

LOCATION: DCMAO Springfield 

 240 U.S. Route 22 

 Springfield, NJ 67081-3170 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide training in the manufacture and inspection requirements 

of embroidered insignia. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Formal classroom instruction and plant visits will cover 

cartoon or stitch enlargement; master punching, master punching control 

number; punching number; repeat punching; serial numbers, and span and splice. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must have satisfactorily completed course 

PQM101, Production and Quality Management Fundamentals. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
CO6 

 

TITLE: BASIC TENTAGE 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To provide training in the manufacture and inspection 

requirements of tentage items. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course program covers the administrative procedures 

pertaining to tentage and equipage items. Students are instructed in QA and 

construction requirements through a detailed study of tentage specifications, 

blueprint drawings, and examination of erected tents and tent liners. 

Students are introduced to defect classification and in-process and end item 

inspection techniques. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have successfully completed course 

PQM101, Production and Quality Management Fundamentals. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
C15

TITLE: FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING AND TEXTILES 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

LOCATION: To be announced by DPSC prior to course. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to acquaint students with fundamentals of 

textile manufacturing and clothing fabrication enabling them to perform their 

QA duties in a more knowledgeable manner. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course program provides an overview of textile 

fibers, yarns, cloth, dyeing, and finishing. Pattern development, cutting 

room procedures, thread, seaming, stitching, equipment capabilities, garment 

construction, finishing, pressing, and defect identification will be discussed 

in detail. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must have satisfactorily completed course 

S89, DoD In-Plant Quality Assurance. (This prerequisite is applicable to DCMC 

personnel only. There is no prerequisite for Center/Depot personnel). 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of 

experience, completion of a similar course or a combination of both, in 

accordance with the policy section of this instruction. 
C16

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF CLOTH 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

LOCATION: To be announced by DPSC prior to course. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to provide the students with detailed 

knowledge in evaluating and inspecting finished cloth. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is placed on providing the student with a 

working knowledge of fibers, yarns, major cloth types (woven, knitted, 

nonwoven), and dyeing and finishing of cloth. In addition, the student will 

become familiar with performance standards for cloth, and physical and 

chemical testing of cloth. DPSC conducts a 2 -day portion of the course, 

which provides hands-on experience in cloth inspection using a perch, and 

indepth examination of contractual QA requirements for cloth, including 

Federal Standard No. 4B, Glossary of Fabric Imperfections, and the point 

system for cloth. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have successfully completed course 

C15, Fundamentals of Clothing and Textiles, and PQM101, Production and Quality 

Management Fundamentals. (This prerequisite is applicable to DCMC personnel 

only. There is no prerequisite for Center/Depot personnel). 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of 

experience, completion of a similar course, or a combination of both, in 

accordance with the policy section of this instruction. 
C17

TITLE: LIFE SUPPORT CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support Center (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

LOCATION: To be announced by DPSC prior to course. 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to provide the students with detailed 

knowledge of various life-support clothing and equipment items manufactured 

from rubber and/or synthetic rubber-coated cloth. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Emphasis is placed on providing the student with a 

working knowledge of coated cloth, including base cloth, coating compounds, 

and methods of application. Students will become familiar with coated cloth 

defects and terminology in accordance with MIL-STD-1487. Several life support 

clothing and equipment items, such as Toxicological Agent Protective 

Coveralls, Anti Exposure Suits, Extreme Cold Weather Trousers, Life Rafts, and 

Life Preservers, will be reviewed indepth, including specification 

requirements, use of items, inspections, and testing requirements. In 

addition, actual defective items will be examined to provide hands-on 

experience in identification of defects. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have successfully completed course 

C15, Fundamentals of Clothing and Textiles, and course S89, DoD In-Plant 

Quality Assurance. (This prerequisite is applicable to DCMC personnel only. 

There is no prerequisite for Center/Depot personnel). 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of 

experience, completion of a similar course, or a combination of both, in 

accordance with the policy section of this instruction. 
C20

TITLE: DRESS UNIFORMS 

SOURCE: Defense Personnel Support Center Philadelphia (DPSC) 

 2800 South 20th Street, 

 Philadelphia, PA 19145-5099 

LOCATION: DPSC 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Acquaint students with fundamentals of tailoring processes and 

manufacturing techniques used in the production of military dress coats and 

trousers. Model form coat examinations are emphasized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction includes manufacturing techniques 

specifically related to military dress uniforms. Relevant topics include 

canvas front and fused front construction, lapels and bridle tape insertion, 

collar setting, sleeve setting, and pocket and button alignment. Classroom 

discussions include first article requirements, end item specifications, and 

inspection standards such as MIL-STD-1490 and MIL-STD-1488. Certain 

inspection Techniques are demonstrated and discussed: table examination, 

model form examination, and conformity to Government-supplied shapers. The 

course includes a procedures review for handling Contractor Furnished Material 

(CFM) and Government Furnished Material (GFM), including claims for alleged 

defective GFM. 

PREREQUISITE: C15, Fundamentals of Clothing and Textiles, and the Farnsworth 

Munsell 100 Hue Test. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
CON101

TITLE: CONTRACTING FUNDAMENTALS 

 (Formerly MANAGEMENT OF DEFENSE ACQUISITION CONTRACTS) 

SOURCE: U.S. Army Logistics Management Center (ALMC) 

 AMXMC-A-R 

 Fort Lee, VA 23801-6040 

 (AV) 687-2177/3593 

 

 or 

 DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Same as source 

LENGTH: 160 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: To provide basic acquisition training to military and civilian 

personnel who are currently serving in or anticipate assignment to a position 

in which they will engage in DoD contracting functions. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a basic survey course encompassing the entire 

contracting process from receipt of a purchase request through contract 

completion and contract closeout. The course is designed for students new to 

the contracting workforce, either as entry-level or crossovers from other 

career fields. Students are introduced to the organization and utilization of 

the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the DoD Supplement to the FAR 

(DFARS), as well as ethics and basic contract law concepts. Application of 

the information is reinforced through a series of practical exercises that 

include preparing a solicitation, conducting a bid opening, conducting 

negotiations, as well as writing a Price Negotiation Memorandum, and post 

awart problems based on the negotiated contract. 

PREREQUISITE: Primary duties or immediately impending assignment in any 

contracting, property management, manufacturing, quality, or production area. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: See Defense Acquisition University Catalog for list of 

recognized equivalent courses. For the purposes of the QATDP only, students 

who have completed the course, Management of Defense Acquisition Contracts, 

(formerly identified as course Q05), prior to July 1996 will receive 

equivalency. 
E04 

 

TITLE: SOLID STATE ELECTRONICS TRAINING 

SOURCE: Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) 

 Columbus, OH 43215 

 

LOCATION: To be determined by source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have an 

understanding of the manufacturing processes for solid-state electronic 

devices; the requirements of MIL-PRF-19500, General Specification for 

Semiconductor Devices, and MIL-M-38510, General Specification for 

Microcircuits; and the test methods in MIL-STD-750, Test Methods for 

Semiconductor Devices, and MIL-STD-883, Test Methods and Procedures for 

Microelectronics. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction will cover semiconductor wafer fabrication 

and assembly, the requirements of the military specifications an standards, 

and the QA requirements. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must be assigned to or supporting components 

in the Federal Supply Classes 5961 and 5962 (semiconductors and 

microcircuits). 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
E12 

 

TITLE: DIGITAL PRINCIPLES AND APPLICATION 

SOURCE: Local Colleges and Universities 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

 

LENGTH: 2 Semester Hours, 5 Quarter Hours (approximately 40 hours). 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have an overview 

of digital computer operations and digital devices used in data processing. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides the student with the basic tools to 

perform QA of digitally controlled electronic equipment. Upon completion of 

this course, the student should have a basic knowledge of binary mathematics, 

graphic symbols for logic diagrams and basic computer circuit operation. The 

student should be able to analyze a digital system to determine the method of 

operation, type of logic used and circuit operating chacteristics. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
F06 

 

TITLE: WOOD PRODUCTS 

SOURCE: Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) 

 Columbus, OH 43215 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To provide the student with basic knowledge of wood products. 

After completing this course, the student will be familiar with a variety of 

wood products, technical requirements, quality requirements, characteristics 

inspection/grading techniques, mill processes, treatment, and preservation 

methods. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Representatives from industry and Government provide 

concentrated instruction on wood products characteristics, mill processes, 

inspection/grading processes, wood treatment, and preservation methods and 

requirements, specifications and standards, packaging/packing, 

shipping/storage, and subjects of special concern to QARs working in the wood 

products commodity area. Instruction methods include lecture, discussion, and 

practical exercises. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
F07 

 

TITLE: WOOD PRODUCTS REFRESHER COURSE 

SOURCE: DCMC Portland Seattle 

 ATTN: DCMDW-GWTA 

 Portland, OR 97204 

 503-326-3262 ext. 13 

 

LOCATION: On-Site as required 

 

LENGTH: 16 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To provide those who have been involved with the wood products 

commodity with an update so that they are familiar with the current practices 

in government and industry. Since different geographical areas are ofter 

involved with only those types of wood products common to that particular 

area, this course will be tailored to fit local needs. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Instruction is provided on wood products characteristics, 

mill processes, inspection/grading processes, wood treatment, and preservation 

methods and requirements, specifications and standards, packaging/packing, 

shipping/storage, and subjects of special concern to QARs working in local 

geographical area. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Students must have successfully completed F06. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None 
G02 

 

TITLE: AEROSPACE PROPULSION TECHNICIAN, GAS TURBINE ENGINE MAINTENANCE 

SOURCE: Air Training Command 

 Randolph Air Force Base 

 ATC/TTPPR 

 Universal City, TX 78150-5000 

 

LOCATION: Chanute Air Force Base 

 Rantoul, IL 78148-5000 

 

LENGTH: 96 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: As a result of this training, the student will be able to describe 

in detail the component parts of a gas turbine engine; identify and properly 

use hand tools, measuring tools, and torque device; and disassemble, inspect 

parts, reassemble, adjust, and test operate the engine. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (ATC Course No. C3AZR45470A-000). Instruction includes 

Ground Safety Procedures; Constructional Features and Operating Principles; 

Oil System; Fuel System; Pneumatic Load Control System; Electrical System and 

Instrumentation, Types, and Use of Maintenance Forms; Disassembly, Inspection, 

and Assembly of Power Unit; Inspection Requirements, Testing, and 

Troubleshooting; Evaluation Program; Measurement Test and Test Critique; and 

course Critiques and Graduation. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must have completed course S44, Drawings, 

Dimensions, and Tolerancing, or demonstrate an ability to read engineering 

drawings. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with 

policy section of this instruction. 
G10 

 

TITLE: RAILROAD EQUIPMENT FUNDAMENTALS 

SOURCE: Federal Railway Administration (FRA) 

 Associate Administration for Safety 

 RRS12 

 400 7th Street, SW 

 Washington, DC 20590 

 

LOCATION: Transportation and Safety Institute (TSI) 

 6500 South MacArthur Blvd. 

 Oklahoma City, OK 73125 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Completion of this course will provide QA personnel with the 

technical ability to evaluate and assure contractor compliance on new, 

reworked, and modified railcars. Association of American Railroads (AAR) and 

FRA interchanged safety requirements and hands-on experience are emphasized. 

QA personnel with little or no experience prior to attendance will be capable 

of performing interchange and safety inspections, as well as verifying the 

need for and performance of repairs. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides specialized training on safety appliances, 

brakes, draft gears, cushion underframes, trucks, wheels and axles, friction 

and roller bearings, couplers, interchange and safety inspections; and AAR/FRA 

rules for boxcars, flats, tank cars, and other 

specialized equipment. Exhibits, hands-on experience, and demonstrations are 

used to provide training on repair procedures, quality techniques, safety 

requirements, and cleaning of tank cars. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
G15 

 

TITLE: MACHINE TOOL ORIENTATION 

SOURCE: Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) 

 Richmond, VA 

 

LOCATION: To be determined by source. 

LENGTH: 36 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To familiarize personnel with the requirements for the 

repair/rebuild of industrial plant equipment (IPE). 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course provides instruction on actions necessary to 

assure proper receipt verification of IPE at the contractor's plant. The 

purchase description contained in all DIPEC contracts will be used as a guide 

in the course to parallel actual DCMC QA activities in contractor's plants. 

In-process verification, which is vital to assuring quality of rebuilt IPE, 

will be covered in detail. The course will also include verification of 

contractor's operational tests, cutting tests, alignment tests, and accuracy 

tests. It will also include those actions necessary 

to verify compliance with specified standards, including paint, electrical, 

and safety. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel attending this course should possess proficiency in 

algebra and plane geometry. Personnel must also have successfully completed 

course S44, Drawings, Dimensions, and Tolerancing; course S06, Measuring 

Techniques; and course S07, Calibration System Requirements, or demonstrated 

ability to perform in the areas covered by these courses. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
G20 

 

TITLE: AUTOMOTIVE EQUIPMENT ACCEPTANCE AND TEST 

SOURCE: U.S. Army Tank Automotive Command (TACOM) 

 Warren, MI 48090-5000 

 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by source. 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Course is designed primarily as a workshop in which the student 

learns the basic inspection skills and practices used in the automotive field. 

Under the guidance of the instructors, this program tends to develop skill and 

self-assurance concerning the inspection and 

acceptance of military vehicles for the Armed Forces. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Classroom instruction is limited to that necessary to 

adequately cover material for the successful performance and completion of 

associated practical exercises. Consequently, the majority of the work is 

done by the student on the vehicle and on the test track. Military vehicles, 

welding requirements, automotive systems and components, and final inspection 

and road test are covered. This course also serves as a review of the tools 

and techniques used in automotive inspection. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel must have successfully completed course S44, Drawing, 

Dimensions and Tolerancing, and course S06, Measuring Techniques or 

equivalent. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
HO2

TITLE: FOOD MICROBIOLOGY 

SOURCE: The Center for Professional Advancement 

 P.O. Box 1052 

 East Brunswick, NJ 08816-1052 

 Com (908) 613-4535 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have an overall 

understanding of basic microbiology as it relates to food, and an awareness of 

how raw material and in-process controls are essential for the prevention of 

food-borne illnesses. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (CPA-FD-492.) The course covers the following 

topics: introduction to food microbiology; review of basic 

microbiology; preservation of foods by environmental control: 

temperature, water activity, pH, and redox potential; fungi, mycotoxin, 

machinery mold; food-borne illness of microbial origin: enteric and other 

gram negative microorganisms; food-borne illness of emerging importance: gram 

positive microorganisms; food-borne illnesses of miscellaneous origins; food 

microbiology approaches to problem solving; indicator tests and their value; 

fermentation; and microbiology of modified atmosphere stored foods. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of 

completion of a similar course. An equivalency test is not available. 
HO3

TITLE: BETTER PROCESS CONTROL 

SOURCE: The Food Processors Institute 

 National Food Processors Association 

 1401 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 400 

 Washington D.C. 20005 

 Com (202) 393-0890 

LOCATION: Various universities 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student can be certified to 

supervise thermal processing systems, acidification, and container closure 

evaluation programs for low-acid canned foods. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course covers the following topics: 

microbiology of canning; acidified foods; food container handling; inplant 

sanitation; product records; thermal processing systems which include 

instrumentation, still retorts, pressure processing, hydrostatic retorts, 

agitating cookers, and aseptic systems. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
H04

TITLE: GOOD MANUFACTURING PRACTICE FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY 

SOURCE: The Center for Professional Advancement 

 P.O. Box 1052 

 East Brunswick, NJ 08816-0257 

 (908) 613-4535 

LOCATION: Same as Source. 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will gain an 

understanding of the structure, policies, and enforcement programs of the U.S. 

Food and Drug Administration relating to food manufacturing and labeling. The 

participant will receive and be able to apply the concepts of food GMPs for 

their particular food commodity. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course in the laws and 

regulations enforced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as they relate 

to the processing of foods. Emphasis will be on adherence to the GMPs and the 

firm's compliance. In addition, considerable time will be spent on the 

meaning of the terms of "adulteration" and "misbranding" of foods. The class 

will discuss communication with FDA, the agency's regulatory philosophy and 

administrative and regulatory programs. The group will take part in exercises 

which will increase the participant's knowledge of writing standard operating 

procedures, investigating a complaint involving microbiological contamination, 

and in handling complaints and threats. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience or 

completion of a similar course. An equivalency test is not available. 
H05

TITLE: HAZARD ANALYSIS CRITICAL CONTROL POINT 

SOURCE: The Food Processors Institute 

 1401 New York Avenue, N.W. 

 Washington, DC 20005 

 (202) 393-0890 

LOCATION: Same as source or Onsite. 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this training, the student will have a 

conceptual and practical understanding of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control 

Point (HACCP) preventative system for assuring the safe production of food 

products. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system 

is a preventive system for assuring safe production of food products. It is 

based on a common sense application of technical and scientific principles to 

the food production process from field to table. The principles of HACCP are 

applicable to all phases of food production, including basic agriculture, food 

preparation and handling, food processing, food service, distribution systems 

consumer handling and use. 

The most basic concept underlying HACCP is that of prevention rather than 

inspection. A food grower, processor, handler, distributor or consumer should 

have sufficient information concerning the food and the related procedures 

they are using, so they will be able to identify where a food safety problem 

may occur and how it will occur. A HACCP program deals with control of 

factors affecting the ingredients, product and process. The objective is to 

make the product safely, and to be able to prove that the product has been 

made safely. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None Authorized.
ISO001

TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO ISO 9000/ANSI/ASQC Q90 QUALITY SERIES STANDARDS 

SOURCE: Defense Logistics Agency 

 ATTN: AQCJ/Workforce Development 

 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6190 

 (703) 617-7504/DSN 667-7504 

 FAX (703) 617-7134/DSN 667-7134 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DLA activity 

LENGTH: 16 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this training, DLA employees will have a basic 

understanding of the ISO 9000/ANSI/ASQC Q90 Quality Series Standards and the 

application of standards within DLA Procurement and contract administration. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides DLA personnel with an understanding 

of specific topics including: terminology; intent; interrelationships between 

the ISO 9000/ANSI/ASQC Q90 Quality Series Standards; the DoD use of Commercial 

Quality System Standards; and the impact of using the ISO 9000/ANSI/ASQC Q90 

Series Standards within the Defense Logistics Agency. 

PREREQUISITE: Attendees should be familiar with DoD unique quality assurance 

requirements and each individual should read the ISO 9000/ANSI/ASQC Q91-Q93 

Quality Series Standards prior to attending this training session. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of similar training courses or both experience and training. 
J03 

TITLE: SPECIFICATION TESTING OF PROPELLANTS 

SOURCE: HQ San Antonio Air Logistics Center (AFLC) 

 Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5000 

LOCATION: Aerospace Fuels Laboratory 

 Vandenberg AFB, CA 93437 

 or 

 Aerospace Fuels Laboratory 

 Patrick AFB, FL 32925 

 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic 

knowledge of the use of laboratory equipment and the various methods of 

analyzing and testing propellants. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Student will receive instructions on such chemicals as 

alcohols, esters, aldehydes, acids, alkalies, salts, propellants, oxidizers, 

and RP-1, RJ-1, hydrazine, UDHM, nitrogen, tetroxide, inhibited red fuming 

nitric acid, liquid oxygen, and nitrogen. Additional instructions will include 

application of approved test methods, interpretation of test results, and 

contractual testing requirements. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have an actual or 

anticipated need to become familiar with the testing of propellants and 

oxidizers. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
J06

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGEMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS 

SOURCE: Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) 

 Richmond, VA 23297-5000 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 32 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic 

knowledge of the QA management of cylinders, beginning with the manufacture 

and continuing through rehabilitation and refilling and concluding with 

disposal of the cylinder. The student will also be 

acquainted with the various types of compressed gas cylinders and valves and 

provided a general knowledge of the regulatory requirements governing the 

manufacture and useful life of compressed gas cylinders. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: To provide instruction on various liquefied and 

compressed gases and cylinders, interpretation of test results, and 

contractual requirements. Specific attention is devoted to the Code of 

Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 29, in the discussion of CFRs, QA 

problem areas, and overall efforts to improve the compressed gas and cylinder 

area. Instruction consists of the following: classroom lectures, 

demonstrations of the various types of valves through the use of cutaways, and 

field trips to a cylinder filling station and a cylinder 

rehabilitation facility. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have an actual or 

anticipated need to become familiar with the manufacture and useful life of 

and regulations governing compressed gases and cylinders. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
J07 

 

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF INTO-PLANE SERVICING CONTRACTS 

SOURCE: Defense Logistics Agency 

 ATTN: AQCJ 

 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-2261 

 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DCMD. 

 

LENGTH: 20 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: The student is familiarized with his/her responsibilities and the 

special quality and safety procedures required to administer QA surveillance 

over an into-plane servicing contractor's facility. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course stresses the specialized quality and safety 

procedures that are required from the into-plane service contractors. The 

presentation goes into great detail to explain the need for various 

requirements and provides the student with sufficient background on the reason 

for them. During a visit to a facility, an actual demonstration of the 

various operations is scheduled, to be followed by a period permitting the 

students hands-on practice and application of what they have learned. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
J08 

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF COAL 

SOURCE: Defense Logistics Agency 

 ATTN: AQCJ 

 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6160 

 

LOCATION: To be determined by source. 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will be knowledgeable 

of the source inspection requirements for coal. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The training includes a review of DFSC contract 

provisions, the background of coal procurement in DoD, and, in general, the 

coal industry. Instruction includes sessions on coal sampling and laboratory 

analysis. Field trips are conducted to a coal supplier and Department of 

Energy (DoE) coal analysis laboratory and sample preparation facilities. 

Field trips may vary according to availability, activity, and student needs. 

Instruction is provided with the assistance of personnel from the U.S. Army 

Coal Analysis Laboratory and Sampling Division and DCMC. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
J15 

 

TITLE: SPECIFICATION TESTING OF AVIATOR'S BREATHING OXYGEN (ABO) 

SOURCE: HQ San Antonio Air Logistics Center (ALC) 

 SA-ALC-FT 

 Kelly AFB, TX 78241-5000 

 

LOCATION: Various as determined by the source. 

LENGTH: 32 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic 

knowledge of sampling equipment/techniques and the use of laboratory 

equipment to analyze both liquid and gaseous ABO. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will receive instructions on the use of proper 

equipment and techniques for sampling cryogenic liquids. The acceptance tests 

required by MIL-Q-27210 will be observed/performed by the students, utilizing 

specialized laboratory testing instruments. Additional instruction will 

include interpretation of test results, contractual testing requirements, and 

the safety hazards associated with this commodity. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have an actual or 

anticipated need to become proficient in the acceptance testing of aviator's 

breathing oxygen or similar gases. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 

NOTE: Class size is limited to four personnel. 
J20

TITLE: PETROLEUM IN-PLANT QUALITY ASSURANCE 

SOURCE: HQ DLA 

 ATTN: AQCJ 

 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-2261 

 DSN: 427-2364 

 Comm: (703) 767-2364 

LOCATION: Various as determined by source. 

 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide the student commodity knowledge of the chemical and 

physical properties of petroleum, petroleum processes, and laboratory testing 

of petroleum products. To train QA personnel responsible for the In-Plant 

Quality Evaluation (IQUE) of petroleum products. Upon completion of this 

course, the student will be able to perform the duties of a QAR as they 

pertain to bulk petroleum contracts at the plant level. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will receive an overview of process chemistry, 

the principles of petroleum refining, the unique techniques associated with 

the measurement and transportation of bulk petroleum and petroleum industry 

quality control procedures. Classroom activities include how to apply IQUE 

concepts to petroleum manufacturing, contract review, and flowing and proofing 

petroleum processes. 

PREREQUISITE: Individuals must have completed course S89, DoD In-Plant 

Quality Assurance. Students must have also completed at least 30 days of onthe-job training at a bulk petroleum contractor's plant. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
J22

TITLE: MARITIME CONFINED SPACE 

SOURCE: Marine Field Service 

 National Fire Protection Association 

 Batterymarch Park 

 Quincy, MA 02269 

 Comm: (617) 770-3000 

LOCATION: To be determined by source 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide participants' with instructions and hand-on training 

exercises that will enable them to recognize and execute the responsibilities 

of a Shipyard Competent person as it relates to hazardous conditions in 

confined space entry. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The three day course is designed to teach competent 

persons the importance and value of hazard recognition, evaluation, and 

control. Working in small groups with experienced marine chemists, 

participants will, through a unique hands-on training program developed 

specifically for this class, receive instruction in testing and 

instrumentation. This program affords the student the opportunity to integrate 

and apply the course concepts taught by testing compartments containing a wide 

variety of atmospheric conditions. These compartments simulate shipboard 

confined spaces. 

PREREQUISITE: Nominees should occupy, or be expected to occupy, a position 

which requires duty performance in Tanker/Barge operations, or be required to 

enter any confined space. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course in accordance with the Policy section of this instruction. 
J23

TITLE: MARINE MEASUREMENT 

SOURCE: Petroleum Extension Service Energy Training Ctr 

 North Harris County College 

 2700 W. W. Thorne Dr. 

 Houston, Texas 

 Comm: (713) 443-7144 

LOCATION: To be determined by source 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is intended to develop the managerial capabilities of 

the student by providing an understanding of the principles, policies, 

organization, and techniques necessary to attain an efficient and reliable 

inventory measurement in marine type petroleum operations. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course will cover the specialized equipment, 

standards, and techniques required to accurately measure petroleum liquids on 

ships and barges. Lectures also include the agencies, legal aspects, and 

accounting practices Pertaining to marine shipment and custody transfer. 

Instruction stresses discharge rather than loading operations. The course is 

designed for personnel who are responsible for receiving and shipping 

petroleum liquids at a marine facility or personnel who are responsible for 

supervision or accounting functions as a headquarters. Participants should 

have a working knowledge of petroleum properties and standard measurement 

equipment. 

PREREQUISITE: Nominees should occupy, or be expected to occupy, a position 

which requires duty performance in Tanker/Barge operations. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
J24

TITLE: INTRODUCTION TO PETROLEUM REFINERY PROCESSING 

SOURCE: The Center for Professional Advancement 

 Post Office Box 964 

 East Brunswick, New Jersey 08816-0964 

 Comm: (908) 613-4535/4500 

LOCATION: To be determined by source 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This three day intensive course presents a detailed overview of 

the integrated fuels refinery of today, from the crude oil feed stock to the 

finished products. Emphasis is placed on motor and jet fuel, distillate 

heating fuel production, and the refinery processes used. This course has 

been designed for technical personnel who have limited refinery operation 

experience or who are involved in supporting operations. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This introductory course will present a thorough overview 

of the modern integrated crude petroleum refinery, its feedstocks, product 

slate and the processes employed to convert crude oil and intermediate streams 

into finished products. The chemistry of hydrocarbons, crude oil, crude oil 

properties and fuel product quality will also be discussed. The details of 

each refining process will be presented, covering operation description and 

conditions, feedstock and catalyst selection, product yield, economics and the 

relationship between process parameters, unit performance and product output 

and properties. Finally, attention will be given to refinery optimization and 

future operations, including anticipated changes in crude oil and product 

slates and the effect of alternate feedstocks such as shale oil and coal 

derived liquids. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course in accordance with the Policy section of this instruction. 
J25

TITLE: OIL SPILL CONTROL COURSE 

SOURCE: Oil and Hazardous Material Control Training Div 

 Texas Engineering Extension Service 

 The Texas A&M University System 

 F.E. Drawer K 

 College Station, Texas 77843 

 Comm: (713) 845-3418 

LOCATION: Same as source 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: The Oil Spill Control Course is designed to provide participants 

with the information and training necessary for handling an oil spill within 

the capabilities of available equipment and manpower. Students learn to work 

efficiently within the framework of the law, maximizing their effectiveness 

under various spill conditions and minimizing spill damage and expense. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Oil Spill Control Course is designed to provide 

participants with the information and training necessary for handling an oil 

spill within the capabilities of available equipment and manpower. Students 

learn to work efficiently within the framework of the law, maximizing their 

effectiveness under various spill conditions and minimizing spill damage and 

expense. At the close of the course, each student should be able to recognize 

potential spill situations; modify and update existing contingency plans to 

enhance their effectiveness. Also, students will become familiar with legal 

requirements for properly reporting oil spills, effectively handling the 

public relations aspects and become aware of the legal implications at the 

spill scene. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course in accordance with the Policy section of this instruction. 
J26

TITLE: PETROLEUM TANKSHIP OPERATIONS 

SOURCE: The World Trade Institute 

 One World Trade Center, 55 West 

 New York, New York 10048 

 Com: (212) 466-4044 

LOCATION: To be determined by source 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To acquaint participant with the special terminology, the problems 

involving ship and cargo, government regulations, trade-off of time and cost 

and factors which must be understood to achieve cost-effective movement of 

petroleum. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will provide participant with the type of 

information needed to make more knowledgeable decisions in all aspects of 

petroleum shipment such as, segregated ballast requirements, demurrage rates, 

port and tanker safety act, ullage, cargo retains, time charter, tanker 

load/discharge, inert gas systems, problems with hydrocarbon vapors, and 

applying these characteristics to their job. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course in accordance with the Policy section of this instruction. 
J27

TITLE: AVIATION FUELS, SPECIFICATIONS AND TEST METHODS 

SOURCE: American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) 

 100 Bar Harbor Drive 

 West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959 

 (610)832-9500 

LOCATION: Same as source 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed for laboratory supervisors and supervisory 

fuel handling personnel who require a general understanding of fuel 

specifications and fuel quality control. It is not intended for laboratory 

technicians or those who run the tests, because it does not address the 

detailed conduct of the various standard and non-standard test methods. The 

course addresses the "why" not the "how" of aviation fuels. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed for petroleum handling personnel 

who require a general understanding of fuel specifications and fuel quality 

control. It is not intended for laboratory technicians or those who run the 

tests, because it does not address the detailed conduct of the various 

standard and non-standard test methods. It addresses the "why" and not the 

"how" of aviation fuels. Specifications and test methods focuses on why they 

affect product performance and availability. At the completion of this 

workshop, you will be acquainted with both jet fuel and aviation gasoline 

specifications on a world-wide basis and be familiar with the refining 

processes used to make fuels. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course in accordance with the Policy section of this instruction. 
N12 

 

TITLE: MATERIAL CONTROL REQUIREMENTS, MCS-6 

SOURCE: Naval Sea Systems Command Technical Representative (NSTR) 

 Pittsburgh, PA 15122 

 

LOCATION: On-site as determined by DCMDs or correspondence mode. 

LENGTH: 24 hours if provided in formal classroom mode or variable 

dependent on student's own pace of learning if provided in correspondence 

mode. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To familiarize personnel with the special naval nuclear material 

control requirements. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers materials technology, equipment, 

techniques for alloy identity and condition verification testing, and the 

specific requirements of the standard for control of material for plan 

components, MCS-6. The course also includes a workshop in which the lessons 

learned are applied during a review of material test reports. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
P01

TITLE: DEFENSE BASIC PRESERVATION AND PACKING 

SOURCE: School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 ATTN: AMXMC-SMPT-A22 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

 or 

 DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Correspondence or On-site 

LENGTH: 48 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel in the basic preservation and packing 

principles and procedures in preparing new and repairable material for storage 

and shipment. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:(SMPT822-F13(COR)). This course encompasses the most 

predominantly used processes, methods, procedures, and containers used in the 

field of preservation and packing at DoD installations. The course consists 

of the following topics: military and industrial preservation, corrosion 

control, cleaning and drying, electrostatic discharge control, preservation 

materials and equipment, preservatives, cushioning, blocking and bracing, 

preservation methods, miscellaneous packaging requirements, introduction to 

packing, fiberboard boxes, triple-wall corrugated fiberboard boxes, wooden 

boxes, crates, miscellaneous containers and Fast Packs, weatherproofing the 

pack, cargo unitization, marking and labeling, hazardous materials, packing of 

parcel post, and industrial packaging. The course consists of 15 lessons and 

a final examination. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. This course was previously designated at 

S08. Completion of S08 is equivalent to this course. 
P02

TITLE: DEFENSE MARKING FOR SHIPMENT AND STORAGE 

SOURCE: School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 ATTN: AMXMC-SMPT-A22 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

LOCATION: Correspondence 

LENGTH: 28 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel in the current requirements and procedures 

for the uniform marking of military supplies and equipment for shipment and 

storage with emphasis on the problem areas that give rise to frequent reports 

of marking errors and deficiencies. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (SMPT 8B-F32 (COR)). An overview of the Uniform Military 

Movement and Issue Priority Systems (UMMIPS) defense marking scope and 

applicability; general and detailed marking requirements; MIL-STD-129 appendix 

information; marking and labeling of hazardous materials. This course 

consists of 13 lessons and a final examination. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction.
P03

TITLE: DEFENSE PACKAGING DATA SYSTEM-CODE INTERPRETATION 

SOURCE: School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 ATTN: AMXMC-SMPT-A22 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

LOCATION: Correspondence 

LENGTH: 16 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel in the proper implementation of MIL-STD2073, and in understanding and interpreting packaging data. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION:(SMPT-4 (COR)). Introduction to MIL-STD-2073-1; 

definitions and packaging terminology; general requirements, QA provisions; 

categorization and interpretation of predetermined data; and shipment 

container selection. This course consists of 10 lessons and a final 

examination. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction.
P04

TITLE: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING 

SOURCE: School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 ATTN: AMXMC-SMPT-A22 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

 

LOCATION: Correspondence 

LENGTH: 4 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel who are assigned contracts that require the 

handling, loading, unloading, and storing of hazardous materials to recognize 

the hazard class labels, placards, and the compatibility for loading and/or 

storage and safety of hazardous materials. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (SMPT-5 (COR)). This course addresses the following 

topics: recognition of material handling markings; recognition of hazard 

class labels and the effects that may occur if a hazardous material is 

accidently released; segregation of various classes of hazards according to 

published compatibility charts for loading of trucks, railcars, anti-aircraft; 

neutralization and cleanup of minor spills; emergency measures in case of 

incidents; and the recognition and proper disposition of damaged hazardous 

material containers. This course consists of five lessons and a final 

examination. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction.
P05

TITLE: PACKAGING AND HANDLING OF ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE 

 SENSITIVE (ESDS) ITEMS 

SOURCE: School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 ATTN: AMXMC-SMPT-A22 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

LOCATION: Correspondence 

LENGTH: 8 Hours 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of the 

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) phenomenon, its causes, the damage resulting 

from ESD, and the techniques of damage control. The objective of the course 

is to reduce repair costs, prevent excessive equipment downtime, and enhance 

mission effectiveness within DoD. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (SMPT-6 (COR)). This course includes an introduction to 

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD); controlling static discharge; guidance for 

handling ESDS items; and packaging, marking, and labeling. This course 

consists of six lessons and a final examination. 

PREREQUISITE: None 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction.
PQM101 

 

TITLE: PRODUCTION AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT FUNDAMENTALS 

SOURCE: Chief, Student Operations 

 AFIT - School of Systems and Logistics 

 Building 641 

 AFIT/LSA 

 2950 P Street 

 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7765 

 

LOCATION: On-Site 

 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Provides production, manufacturing, and quality assurance 

principles, policies, and practices used in the DoD. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an entry-level course that emphasized the basic 

production, manufacturing, and quality assurance principles, processes and 

practices used in the DoD. This course addresses topics such as automation 

tools, industrial base, materiel control, technical support to negotiations, 

pre-award and post-award activities, producibility, technical surveillance, 

process evaluation, statistically tools, quality assurance planning, and 

engineering. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None.
Q54 

 

TITLE: PACKAGING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR TRANSPORTATION 

SOURCE: Course 8B-F7/822-F7(JT) (60 Hours) 

 DEFENSE PACKAGING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS FOR TRANSPORTATION 

 School of Military Packaging Technology (SMPT) 

 Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5001 

 

 or 

 

 Course A-822-0012(NV) (80 Hours) 

 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

 Naval School, Physical Distribution Management 

 Oakland, CA 94265-5030 

 

 or 

 

 Course DACS AMMO L-17(JT) (80 Hours) 

 TECHNICAL TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 

 USA Defense Ammunition Center and School 

 Savanna, IL 61074-9639 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

 

LENGTH: 60 to 80 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel in the current requirements and procedures 

in the preparation of hazardous materials for transportation, including 

marking, certification, handling, and storage through the approved methods and 

techniques of DoD and DoT. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (SMPT-8B-F7/822-F7(JT)). Course covers the use of DoD; 

DoT; International Air Transport Association (IATA) Restricted Articles 

Regulations; Intergovernmental Maritime Consultative Organization (IMCO); and 

Official Air Transport Restricted Articles Tariff and Circular No. 6-D; 

regulatory documents for the transportation of hazardous materials by rail, 

public highway, commercial aircraft and vessel. The transportation of 

hazardous materials by military aircraft (AFR 71-4); comparison of DoD, DoT, 

IATA, and IMCO containers authorized for use in packaging hazardous materials 

classifications and labels; IMCO classifications and labeling requirements; 

and MIL-STD-129 requirements for hazardous and other materials requiring 

special handling data/certification on label DD Form 1387-2, Special Handling 

Data/Certification, are also covered. 

 

PREREQUISITE: This course is designed for QA personnel who are assigned 

contracts that require the packaging of hazardous military supplies and 

equipment. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both. 
Q61

TITLE: DEFENSE SPECIFICATION MANAGEMENT 

SOURCE: U.S. Army Logistics Management Center (ALMC) 

 Ft. Lee, VA 23801-6040 

 (AV) 687-2177/3595 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

PURPOSE: This course provides instruction for personnel who, in the 

performance of their assignments, are required to make decisions that govern 

and relate to the development or use of specifications. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: (8D-F1-(JT)). The course covers DoD management concepts 

and policies involved in the development, preparation, and use of 

specifications. It includes types of specifications, technical development of 

materiel requirements, quality assurance, and packaging sections of a 

specification, and the coordination of specifications. The role of 

specifications in the acquisition process is covered with emphasis on cost 

considerations in the development and application of specifications. 

PREREQUISITE: Nominees must be commissioned, warrant, and senior 

noncommissioned officers or civilians (GS-9 and above) who have actual or 

scheduled job assignments which require responsibility for writing, reviewing, 

coordinating, applying, or using specifications. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. In addition PQM103 is equivalent to Q61. 
SQC001

TITLE: STATISTICAL QUALITY CONTROL 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: On-site. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

PURPOSE: This course is designed for personnel engaged in assuring 

satisfactory performance of processes for products or services. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to provide the participant with 

a working knowledge of the basic statistical techniques, currently utilized in 

the interpretation and evaluation of process control and acceptance sampling 

plans. Topics include: statistical and probabilistic concepts, statistical 

process controls, process capability analysis, selection and evaluation of 

sampling plans, and procedures for sampling inspection by attributes and 

variables. 

PREREQUISITE: Participants attending this course must have a working knowledge 

of advanced algebraic techniques or have successfully completed DCPSO course 

Basic Algebra, S71, or an equivalent course. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of 

completion of a similar course or courses provided the same topics were 

covered. The course covers all the subject matter in S09, Statistical 

Sampling, S81, Statistical Process Control, and S91 SPC for Short Production 

Runs. 
S06

TITLE: MEASURING TECHNIQUES 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to make 

the proper selection of measuring instruments for checking various dimensional 

and geometric requirements as specified on engineering drawings. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: An introduction to measurement problems and their 

solutions along with the required mathematics. Precision measuring equipment 

is demonstrated to include the techniques and setups required to obtain the 

measurements specified by the drawing. Surface plate and thread measurements 

are emphasized. Provides knowledge as to the accuracy that can be expected 

and the limitations of each measuring device. The course gives the students 

the opportunity to practice the techniques taught and become proficient in the 

instruments through a number of practical exercises beginning with the simple 

and progressing to the complex. 

PREREQUISITE: Must have successfully completed or have been 

granted equivalency for S44, Drawings, Dimensions, and Tolerancing, or 

demonstrated an ability to read engineering drawings. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. An equivalency test is available. 
SO7

TITLE: CALIBRATION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a basic 

understanding of ANSI Z540-1, Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test 

Equipment - General Requirements, and DLAR 8250.2, DLA Calibration and 

Measurement Program. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course of instruction provides the student with an 

understanding of calibration system requirements imposed by contract. 

Specific topics will include relationships between certified measurement 

standards and national standards; accuracy of standards, calibration frequency 

and intervals; use of calibration labels on measuring and test equipment; 

calibration certificates and reports; and calibration procedures for 

production tooling used as a method of acceptance inspection. QA personnel 

will be given their responsibilities for a metrology review. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
SO9

TITLE: STATISTICAL SAMPLING 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Onsite 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to 

understand the terms used in statistical quality control, evaluate and select 

an appropriate sampling plan, apply standard and special sampling plans. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course consists of sections covering such items as 

types of inspection and design of an attributes sampling plan, inspection by 

variables, and sampling techniques. Definition of the basic terms used in 

statistical quality control and evaluation of sampling procedures are 

integrated into the lesson plan as required. Appropriate uses for particular 

sampling plans are demonstrated as examples throughout the course. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have a good knowledge of fundamental 

mathematics and quality assurance principles, some knowledge of basic 

probability and statistical methods would be helpful. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted based on the successful 

completion of a statistical quality control course offered by an accredited 

college or technical school. Course SQC001, Statistical Quality Control, 

incorporates the subject matter in S09, S81, S91 courses. 
S13

TITLE: WELDING PROCESSES 

SOURCE: HQ DLA 

 ATTN: AQCJ 

 8725 John L. Kingman Hwy. 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-2661 

 (703)767-2364

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DCMC. 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a basic understanding of 

welding processes. The objective of this course is to enable the student to 

effectively monitor welding processes and verify compliance to contract 

requirements and applicable military specifications and standards. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the principles, procedures, 

characteristics, and equipment associated with various welding processes. 

Topics include arc welding, gas welding, plasma arc, resistance welding, 

brazing, welding qualification, weld inspection, electrode classification, and 

safety. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated for this course should have a basic 

knowledge of Metallurgy. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of completion of 

a similar course. Equivalency based on experience alone is not authorized. 

An equivalency test is not available. 
S32 

 

TITLE: AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT (ATE) 

SOURCE: Defense Contract Management District East 

 495 Summer Street 

 Boston, MA 02110-2184 

 

LOCATION: Onsite 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the QAR will be able to explain 

the basic principles and terminology associated with ATE, comprehend the 

responsibilities related to the QA of ATE, and recognize the importance of 

requesting staff assistance when ATE is used at a 

contractor's facility. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the basic principles of ATE in layman 

terms. ATE and related computer software terms are explained to allow the QAR 

to recognize the requirements for ATE and the contractor's use of ATE. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S44 

 

TITLE: DRAWINGS, DIMENSIONS, AND TOLERANCING 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will understand the 

basic language used in engineering drawings and specifications, and the 

requirements imposed on a contractor by the technical data package of the 

contract. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The engineering drawing portion of the course introduces 

the student to lines, symbols, projections, dimensioning, tolerances, bills of 

material, changes, and administrative information making up an engineering 

drawing. Course will also cover established rules, principles, and methods of 

dimensioning and tolerancing used to define the required condition of a part 

or component on an engineering drawing; practices for indicating tolerances on 

linear and angular dimensions, applicability for material condition modifiers, 

and rules for interpreting limits and tolerances; symbology, datum 

referencing; and tolerances of location. The student will solve inspection 

problems requiring a knowledge of precision measuring equipment and shop 

mathematics. A brief review of surface texture, screw threads, and gears is 

also included. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Students should bring a calculator to this class. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S44A 

 

TITLE: ADVANCED GEOMETRIC DIMENSIONING AND TOLERANCING 

SOURCE: DLA Civilian Personnel Support Office (DCPSO) 

 805 Walker St 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DCPSO. 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will fully understand 

and apply the requirements of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing as 

delineated by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME/ANSI Y14.5. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The student will perform practical “hands on” exercises 

utilizing mechanical measuring setups using a computer-operated coordinate 

measuring machine. The mechanical measuring setups will consist of form 

tolerances, orientation tolerances, profile, runout, position, symmetry, 

concentricity, and tangent planes. Additional topics include coordinate 

versus position theory, tangent planes, free state variation, and extended 

datum principles. 

 

PREREQUISITE: S44, Drawings, Dimensioning and Tolerancing. Students should 

bring a calculator to this class. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S48 

 

TITLE: SURFACE TREATMENT OF METALS 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DCMDs. 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide the student with an understanding of chemical cleaning, 

conversion coating, electroplating, and painting processes as well as the 

associated MIL-SPECs/STDs. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to be an introduction to the 

various cleaning processes required to achieve a desired surface. Conversion 

coatings, passivation treatments, electroplating, painting and methods of 

application are addressed. Corrosion effects and corrosion prevention are 

discussed. Associated MIL-SPECs/STDs and industry standards are discussed. 

Also addressed is the evaluation of surface treatment processes. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated for this course should have a basic 

knowledge of chemistry. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S50 

 

TITLE: METALURGY 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To provide the student with an overview of those principles of 

metallurgy that apply to metal forming processes and an understanding of the 

more common specifications regulating these processes. It serves as the 

foundation course for QA personnel involved 

with mechanical testing, thermal joining (welding), heat treatment, and 

surface treatment (plating, anodizing, etc.) of metals. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The course includes an explanation of the terms and 

definitions used in production of the various alloys and the processes to make 

these alloys into useful products. The structure, properties, and 

modification of ferrous and nonferrous metals will be discussed. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S53 

 

TITLE: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF COMPOSITE MATERIALS 

SOURCE: Institute for Aviation Research 

 Composites Lab 

 Wichita State University 

 

LOCATION: To be determined by source. 

LENGTH: 80 Hours. 

 

OBJECTIVE: To train QA personnel on the basic knowledge of the principles 

for the producibility and QA of composite materials. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides a technical understanding of producibility and 

QA of Composite Materials. Instruction will cover principles of composites, 

motives for their use, description of the materials and composite material 

engineering drawings. Review guidelines for structural design, processing 

methods, and fabrication and assembly methods are also covered. In the area 

of QA the guidelines for inspectibility of design, in-process controls, post 

processing and post assembly inspection, acceptance and rejection criteria, to 

include documentation and record keeping, are covered. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S54 

 

TITLE: ELECTRONICS PART I 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 or 

 Military Service Schools, Local Colleges, Universities, 

 Vocational Schools, or Correspondence 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: Varies (160-960 hours). 

 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of electronic 

theory, law, and its application, fundamentals of magnetism, principles of 

alternating current, network theorems, bridge circuits, rectifiers, and 

filters. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Provides the student with a better understanding of the 

fundamental principles of electricity. A comprehensive review of all 

necessary mathematical concepts is first presented, starting with decimals and 

fractions, and in an orderly development continued by steps, to elementary 

plane trigonometry. After completing the development of math, students are 

then introduced to the fundamental concepts of electricity, starting with 

sources of electricity, magnetism, and direct current theory. During all 

phases of the learning program, students are given opportunities to put their 

newly acquired theories to use by means of carefully supervised practical 

exercises. Using a step-by-step procedure, the students are then taught the 

theories and uses of alternating current generation, AC circuits including 

impedance and resonance. During the final week, a complete review and 

examination are scheduled to further aid the student in retaining the 

knowledge gained during the course. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must have a knowledge of high school level 

algebra. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S55 

 

TITLE: ELECTRONICS PART II 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

 or 

 Military Service Schools, Local Colleges, Universities, 

 Vocational Schools, or Correspondence 

 

LOCATION: Same as source. 

LENGTH: Varies (200-1050 hours). 

 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, students will have an 

understanding of the QA surveillance of electronic components, systems, and 

subsystems. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will allow the student to acquire the basic 

knowledge and principles involved in electronic circuits, semiconductors 

integrated circuits and power supplies. Motors and other electronic items 

will be addressed in order for the student to understand the manufacturing 

processes associated with electronic equipment. This course also includes the 

use of electronic measuring equipment and large variety of common test 

equipment that is used by DoD contractors. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated must have successfully completed course 

S54, Electronics Part I, or its equivalent. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S60 

 

TITLE: SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 32 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: To acquaint the student with military specifications and 

standards, their format, use, and how to obtain specifications and standards. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Course covers the contents of military and Federal 

specifications, methods of changing specifications, the DoD Index of 

Specifications and Standards (DoDISS). Various types of 

specifications/standards and the process to correct errors or omissions 

are discussed. The method to obtain specifications is also included. 

 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S61

TITLE: DEFENSE SUPPLY CENTER CONTRACT QUALITY ASSURANCE 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by Defense Supply Centers 

LENGTH: 40 hours 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a working 

knowledge of the acquisition quality assurance policies and procedures 

implemented by Defense Supply Centers. The student will be able to implement 

and conduct an effective quality assurance program in support of DLA’s supply 

management mission. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the DLAD 4155.2, Quality Assurance 

Program for DLA Inventory Control Points and the associated programs, 

functions, and responsibilities in the backdrop of the current organizational 

structure of Commodity Business Units and Integrated Processing Units. 

Preaward and postaward quality assurance functions are covered in detail, 

including determination of contract QA requirements, preparation of quality 

assurance letters of instruction, investigation and resolution of customer 

complaints, and the evaluation of contractor quality history. Additional 

subjects include, waivers/deviations, first article requirements, and storage 

standards. 

PREREQUISITE: None. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
S61A

TITLE: DEFENSE FUEL SUPPLY CENTER QUALITY ASSURANCE OVERVIEW 

SOURCE: Defense Fuel Supply Center (DFSC) 

 ATTN: DFSC-TQ 

 8725 John J. Kingman Rd. 

 Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6222 

 

LOCATION: Onsite as determined by DFSC 

LENGTH: To be determined 

OBJECTIVE: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a working 

knowledge of the fuels acquisition quality assurance, contract quality 

assurance, and fuel quality surveillance policies, programs, and procedures 

implemented by DFSC and the Military Services. The student will be able to 

implement and conduct basic quality functions as part of a multifunctional 

workforce or supervise and manage fuels quality personnel in support of the 

DLA/DFSC supply management mission. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the DLAD 4155.2, Quality Assurance 

Program for DLA Inventory Control Points as it applies to the DFSC’s 

specialized fuel mission. The course delineates the associated programs, 

functions, and responsibilities in the backdrop of the current organizational 

structure of Commodity Business Units, Integrated Processing Units, and/or 

multifunctional teams. Preaward and postaward quality assurance functions are 

covered in detail, including determination of contract QA requirements, 

preparation of quality assurance letters of instruction, investigation and 

resolution of customer complaints, and the evaluation of contractor quality 

history. Additional subjects include contract quality assurance, fuel quality 

surveillance, waivers/deviations, and storage standards. 

PREREQUISITE: Minimum of thirty (30) days work experience in the acquisition 

or logistics of government fuels. 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: None authorized. 
S81

 

TITLE: STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROL (SPC) 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to provide the student with a working 

knowledge of the application, development, interpretation, evaluation, and 

implementation of SPC. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include the fundamentals of control charts; 

construction of control charts for attributes and variables data; 

interpretation, revision, and analysis of control charts; process capability 

analysis; and the implementation of SPC. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have a working knowledge of 

fundamental arithmetic and algebraic techniques. Of primary importance is the 

addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers, including 

decimal and fractional values, plus the determination of powers and roots. 

Personnel nominated are advised to review these fundamentals before attending 

the course. It is recommended that personnel nominated 

become familiar with the operation of a hand-held scientific calculator and 

that they bring the calculator to class. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency may be granted on the basis of experience, 

completion of a similar course, or combination of both in accordance with the 

policy section of this instruction. 
S91 

TITLE: STATISTICAL PROCESS CONTROLS (SPC) FOR SHORT PRODUCTION RUNS 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: On-site 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course is designed to provide the student with a working 

knowledge of the applications, development, interpretation, evaluation and 

implementation of SPC charting techniques for short production runs, other 

unique production environments and support processes. 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Topics include review of concepts and fundamentals of 

statistical process control as addressed in S81. Main focus will be on the 

construction, revision, interpretation and evaluation of alternate charting 

techniques that can be utilized for short production runs, other unique 

production environments and to control processes outside the typical 

production environment, (support processes). Charts addressed include: 

Target, Individual X/Moving Range, Moving Average/Moving Range, Short Run X 

Bar and R, Short Run Attribute, along with 3-D, Group and Pre-Control charts. 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have a working knowledge of 

fundamental algebra and SPC techniques. Successful completion of the S81 SPC 

course is required prior to attending. Students are requested to review 

traditional SPC concepts and techniques prior to attending this course. It is 

recommended that student familiarize themselves with the use of a hand held 

statistical calculator and bring a calculator to class. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency will be granted on the basis of completion of 

International Quality Institute's course; SPC for Short Production Runs, or 

similar course in accordance with the policy section of this instruction. 
U10 

 

TITLE: ULTRASONIC EVALUATION 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of the 

principles, procedures, applications, and capabilities of ultrasonic 

inspection methods. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in test 

methods. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction in the principles, 

procedures, and techniques of applying ultrasonic energy to the inspection of 

materials for determining the presence of discontinuities in material, lack of 

bond between materials, and for thickness 

measurement. Topics include the theory of ultrasonic sound transducers, wave 

propagation in different media, coupling methods, test techniques, pulse-echo 

and through-transmission systems, calibration blocks, and interpretation of 

indications. This course is intended to enable the student to determine that 

proper inspection techniques and procedures have been applied in accordance 

with contract requirements and applicable military specifications and 

standards. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated should have met the visual acuity 

requirements of DLAR 8220.4 and have a working knowledge of high school level 

algebra. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency guidelines of DLAR 8220.4 will be used when 

granting equivalency in accordance with the policy section of this 

instruction. 
U11 

 

TITLE: MAGNETIC PARTICLE EVALUATION 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 24 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of the 

principles, procedures, applications, and capabilities of magnetic particle 

inspection methods. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in test 

methods per the qualification requirement of DLAR 8220.4. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the theory of magnetic particle 

inspection, magnetizing procedures, and techniques, interpretation of test 

results, and pertinent specifications. Topics include principles of magnetism 

(direct/indirect/circular/longitudinal), current selection, direction of 

field, methods (wet/dry/visible/fluorescent), equipment, application, and 

interpretation of indications. This course is intended to enable the student 

to determine that proper inspection techniques and procedures have been 

applied in accordance with contract requirements and applicable military 

specifications and standards. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have met the visual acuity 

requirements of DLAR 8220.4. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: The guidelines of DLAR 8220.4 will be used when granting 

equivalency. 
U12 

 

TITLE: RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 64 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of the 

principles, procedures, applications, and capabilities of radiographic 

inspection methods. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in test 

methods per the qualification requirements of DLAR 8220.4. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the theory of gamma radiation and 

x-radiation. It covers radiation characteristics, interaction with matter, 

gamma sources and x-ray equipment, as well as radiation safety, radiographic 

procedures, techniques, and interpretation. This course is intended to enable 

the student to determine proper inspection techniques and procedures have been 

applied in accordance with contract requirements and applicable military 

specifications and standards. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have met the visual acuity 

requirements of DLAR 8220.4 and have a working knowledge of high school level 

algebra. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency guidelines of DLAR 8220.4 will be used when 

granting equivalency in accordance with the policy section of this 

instruction. 
U13 

 

TITLE: LIQUID PENETRANT EVALUATION 

SOURCE: DCPSO Atlanta 

 805 Walker St. 

 Suite #3 

 Marietta, GA 30060 

 (770)590-6648 DSN 697-6648 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 16 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of the 

principles, procedures, applications, and capabilities of liquid penetrant 

inspection methods. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in test 

methods per the qualification requirements of DLAR 8220.4. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course covers the theory of liquid penetrant 

inspection, including basic principles, equipment, procedures, and 

interpretation of results. Topics include penetrant types, developers, 

emulsifier, solvents, surface preparation, applications, and 

interpretation of indications. The course is intended to enable the student 

to determine that proper inspection techniques and procedures have been 

applied in accordance with contract requirements and applicable military 

specifications and standards. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have met visual acuity 

requirements of DLAR 8220.4. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency guidelines of DLAR 8220.4 will be used when 

granting equivalency in accordance with the policy section of this 

instruction. 
U14 

 

TITLE: EDDY CURRENT EVALUATION 

SOURCE: Commercial Sources (e.g., Magna Flux Inc., Caterpillar Institute) 

LOCATION: Onsite 

 

LENGTH: 40 Hours. 

OBJECTIVE: This course provides the student with a knowledge of the 

principles, procedures, applications, and capabilities of eddy current 

inspection methods. Students are required to demonstrate proficiency in test 

methods per the qualification requirements of DLAR 8220.4, 

Nondestructive Testing, Certification/Qualification of QA personnel. 

 

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides instruction in the principles, 

procedures, and techniques of eddy current evaluation. Topics include eddy 

current instruments, inspection coils, readout devices, measurement of 

conductivity, resistance, reactance, and impedance, phase analysis, modulation 

analysis, applications, calibration and interpretation. This course is 

intended to enable the student to determine proper inspection techniques and 

procedures have been applied in accordance with contract requirements and 

applicable military specifications and standards. 

 

PREREQUISITE: Personnel nominated to attend must have met the visual acuity 

requirements of DLAR 8220.4 and should have knowledge of basic electricity. 

 

COURSE EQUIVALENCY: Equivalency guidelines of DLAR 822.4 will be used when 

granting equivalency in accordance with the policy section of this 

instruction. 
F. RESPONSIBILITIES

 1. MMLXQ is the office of primary responsibility (OPR) for this instruction 

and will: 

 a. Conduct an annual review of the course catalog. 

 b. Consolidate feedback on courses and use in review process. 

 c. Review input concerning need for new course entries into the course 

catalog. 

 d. Update Course Catalog as appropriate. 

 2. The Inventory Control Point will: 

 a. Identify to MMLXQ the need for new training course development and the 

revision/deletion of training courses which are no longer current or adequate. 

 b. Develop commodity specific courses as identified by MMLXQ. 

 c. Provide updates to MMLXQ concerning information changes to the Course 

Catalog. 

 3. The QATDP Panel will: 

 a. Assist MMLXQ in maintaining the accuracy of the Course Catalog by 

providing updated information on the courses. 

 b. Review course descriptions and related training sources for 

equivalency to current sources. 

 c. Maintain a list of courses which have been determined to be equivalent 

to QATDP courses. 

 d. Distribute course equivalency information as appropriate. 

 e. Evaluate course feedback for all certification courses (DLA and 

non-DLA). 

 f. Identify the need for new training courses. 

 g. Seek alternate training sources. 

 7. ICP FLSs will identify training and career development needs of 

subordinate personnel to provide for the required skills, knowledge, and 

abilities in order to perform their duties. Provide this information to the 

QATDP Panel. 

 8. QA Personnel will: 

 a. Review and discuss technical development requirements and course 

impressions with the FLS. 

 b. Notify their FLS of specialized technical development training 

requirements not previously identified but required by current item 

assignments. 

 e. Identify training needs/courses to their supervisors as the need 

arises. 

G. EFFECTIVE DATE AND IMPLEMENTATION

 1. This instruction is effective upon publication in the DLAPS CD-ROM. 
 2. Supplementation of this instruction is authorized; however, the 

effectiveness of this instruction would be further enhanced if information for 

the new courses is passed through channels to MMLXQ for incorporation into the 

Course Catalog. 

H. INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS 

There are no information requirements for this instruction.