11D34 11D4 11D41 SAO_ INQUIRIES AND CONTROL SECTION Functions: Receive, review, catalog, store, retrieve, duplicate, and disseminate documents, film, and special products housed in the Special Materials Library and the SAO Film Library. PRECISION PHOTOGRAPHY BRANCH Functions: Process photographic materials over worldwide area; provide photographic products to satisfy DMA topographic and hydrographic programs, HQ DMA, DoD, other government agencies, and special requirements including crisis support; establish quality assurance standards for photographic processes and products for HTC. QUALITY ASSURANCE SECTION Functions: 1. Establish and monitor quality control standards using state-of-the-art densitometers, radiometers, and other sensitometers for photographic printers and processors within the Precision Photography Branch. 2. Provide and certify the composition and relative density of chemicals for various automatic processors within the Branch. Direct the shut down of processors found to be out of specified limits. 3. Test and analyze photographic materials and chemicals received from the manufacturer to determine acceptability to produce high quality products. ; 4. Keep abreast of state-of-the-art and continually review equipment, materials and procedures for improvement. 5. Provide support and recommend improvements to, the silver recovery progran. 6. Develop quality control standards for new photographic materials, equipment and chemicals. 7. Participate with engineering technicians engaged in the repair, adjustment or modification of any photographic equipment in the Branch. 8. Test, adjust and certify a variety of densitometers. 1-119
11D43 11D431 11D432 INSPECTION SECTION Functions: 1. Review and analyze requests for photographic support to ensure optimum results to satisfy user requirements. 2. Preanalyze all material received for copying and/or duplication on all library films necessary to complete the photographic requests. Document any errors or defects in the material, alerting the requestor on possibilities, prior to starting the work and upon completion of the work order. 3. Use the necessary densitometers to record D'min and D'max of completed material to ensure optimum quality prior to delivery ta customer. 4. Measure and determine if photographic material is within specified tolerances and minimal distortion requirements. 5. Ensure completeness of the work requests prior to delivery. 6. Document rejected material and recommend solution or procedures to obtain optimum results. 7. Keep abreast of state-of-the-art and continually review equipment, materials and procedures for improvement. 8. Investigate customer reject material sent out of the laboratory and provide documentation of all pertinent information concerning the products involved to upper level management. COLOR AND CARTOGRAPHIC SUPPORT SECTION Functions: 1. Provide black and white, color, and sheet film processing support to production operations and digital plotting systems. 2. Perform copy camera, reversal, contact and color proof opere;:ions in support of HTC, HQ DMA, and DoD to meet other special requirements. 3. Provide a variety of quick response photographic products for crisis support or crash projects. UNIT UNIT II Functions: l. Provide critical, black and white, color and automatic plotter sheet film processing suppe-t to all Departments at HTC. I-120
11D44 11D441 2. Produce a variety of copy camera and contact halftone, line, continuous tone film and paper products for ATC. 3. Provide color reproduction support for all components of HTC, as well as, HQ DMA, DoD and other government agencies. 4, Maintain color standards and perform in-house quality assurance of all color products produced by the unit. 5. Provide technical guidance to all Departments within HTC, as well as HQ DMA, other government agencies, Division Techniques and Production Management Offices. RECTIFICATION AND CONTACT SECTION 1 Functions: 1. Provide high quality, high ‘precision, black and white film products reduced within a cleanroom environment. 2. Prepare certified positives, negatives and prints requiring minimal image displacement on specialized printing systems. 3. Provide multi-generated precision photographic products in support of the Point Positioning Data Base (PPDB) progran. 4. Perform black and white sheet and continuous roll film processing. 5. Provide minimal image displacement film negatives and positives using manual and computer driven rectifying systems. RECTIFICATION AND DUPLICATION UNIT Functions: 1. Provide minimal image displacement film negatives and positives using manually set transforming printers and computer driven rectifying systems. 2. Prepare high quality, high precision, black and white film products reproduced within a cleanroom environment using unique printing and processing equipment. 3. Perform black and white, sheet, and continuous roll film processing. 4. Prepare certified positives and negatives requiring minimal distortion for mensuration use. I-12]
11D442 11D45 11D451 PRECISION CONTACT UNIT Functions: 1. Provide multi-generated precision photographic products in support of the Point Positioning Data Base (PPDB) program. 2. Prepare master reseau positives and negatives using the large open faced vacuum frame. 3. Perform black and white sheet, and continuous roll film and paper processing. RECTIFICATION AND CONTACT SECTION II Punctions: 1. Provide high quality, high precision, black and white film products reproduced within a cleanroom environment. 2. Prepare certified positives, negatives and prints requiring minimal image displacement on specialized printing systems. 3. Provide multi-generated precision photographic products in support of the Point Positioning Data Base (PPDB) programs. 4. Perform black and white sheet and continuous roll film processing. ; 5. Provide minimal image displacement film negatives and positives using manual and computer driven rectifying systems. RECTIFICATION AND DUPLICATION UNIT Functions: 1. Provide minimal image displacement film negatives and positives using manually set transforming printers and computer driven rectifying systems. 2. Prepare high quality, high precision, black and white film products reproduced within a cleanroom environment using unique printing and processing equipment. 3. Perform black and white sheet, and continuous roll film processing. 4. Prepare certified positives and negatives requiring minimal distortion for mensuration use. I-122
11D452 PRECISION CONTACT UNIT Functions: l. Provide multi-generated precision photographic products in support of the Point Positioning Data Base (PPDB) progran. 2. Prepare master reseau positives and negatives using the large open faced vacumm frame. 3.  Peform black and white sheet and continuous roll film and paper Processing. ANALYSIS AND EVALUATION DIVISION Mission: Analyze, evaluate, select, synthesize, and maintain information concerning hydrography, bathymetry, topography, terrain analysis, feature analysis, and geodesy, to establish, maintain, and utilize scientific and technical data bases in support of MC&G mission requirements. Generate and provide digitized sounding sheets. Maintain cognizance of current and projected source availability, identify source deficiencies, and initiate collection activities. Develop geodetic positioning information in support of MC&G requirements. Operate and maintain automated information systems such as Bathymetric Information System (BIS), Area Requirements and Product Status System (ARAPS), and Geodetic Information System (GIS). Provide technical support to HTC and HQ DMA in the MC&G requirement validation process and in the preparation of DMA's Program Objective Memorandum. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: 1. Manage and monitor programs, equipment, and overall resources. 2. Monitor support and use of scientific and technical data bases. 3. Establish objectives, issue guidance, and provide coordination for the development, interface, installation, and maintenance of the ADP systems. . 4. Assign and schedule projects to branches; monitor project status and progress rates against production objectives; assess impact of project changes. 5. Provide management information reports on activities such as production, collection, workload analysis, and productivity measurement. 6. Identify projected equipment needs for the Investment Equipment Procurement Program, and monitor procurement progress; maintain inventory of and administer the property, supplies, and equipmeaot. I-123
LIEZ LLE3 7. Manage the Quality Assurance Program; implement and monitor progress of administrative and managerial programs, such as E/P, Suggestions, Training, EEO, Upward Mobility, and similar efforts. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. Develop Division technical development objectives in coordination with the Department Techniques Office. Conduct technical development projects required to support and improve production efficiency and capabilities. Provide technical support to Department-wide technical development projects. 2. Resolve immediate hardware and software problems associated with operational systems within the Division. 3. Develop, evaluate, modify and maiatain applications software resident on computer systems within the Division. 4. Test, accept and implement new production systems, processes and procedures in the Division. 5. Provide support to Configuration Management activities. 6. Provide technical support to R&D efforts concerning automated information processing, e.g., automated screening and/or assessment systems, digital image processing, data base technology. AFRICA/MIDDLE EAST/ASIA/PACIFIC BRANCH Functions: Analyze, evaluate, select, develop, synthesize, and provide information and data from various internal and external sources to provide cultural and planimetric data for the establishment, maintenance, and utilization of the scientific and technical data bases in support of operational and contingency topographic MC&G projects and special studies on a worldwide basis. AFRICA SECTION MIDDLE EAST SECTION ASIA/PACIFIC SECTION Functions: 1. Prepare basic identification and evaluation data input to the DMA Area Requirements and Product Status System (ARAPS). T-124
L1E34 L1E4 2. Appraise changes in repromat and recommend action prior to printing; evaluate foreign repromat and make recommendations for its utilization. 3. Prepare source packages for production as directed. 4. Prepare textual, graphic, and machine readable input to the DMA Resource Objectives Plan (DROP), Gray Book, and ARAPS system to meet specific requirements in support of budgeting and preproduction plans. 5. Initiate acquisition requests by identifying deficiencies and specifying mapping sources and information to be collected; participate in briefing and debriefing of Defense and Geographical attaches and other personnel. 6. Maintain updated information on foreign major mapping organizations, such as biographical information, organizational structure, and interrelations with DMA. 7. Determine series names, limits, sheet layouts, and numbering systems for HTC maps and maps produced by cooperating agencies. FEATURE ANALYSIS/TERRAIN ANALYSIS SECTION Functiocs: l. Research, analyze and develop source potentials uniquely suited to digital data bases. 2. Develop and maintain object libraries related to digital data base construction, 3. Appraise digital and hardcopy sources of potential interrelationships and functional characteristics. 4. Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of operational and technical objectives, policies and requirements of digital data for present and developing systems. 5. Maintain a liaison by serving as the coordinators of projects jointly undertaken with other organizational units. AMERICAS/EURASIA BRANCH Functions: Analyze, evaluate, select, develop, synthesize, and provide information and data from various internal and external sources to provide cultural and planimetric deta for the establishment, maintenance, and utilization of the scientific and technical data I-125
LLES5 bases in support of operational and contingency topographic MC&G projects and special studies on a worldwide basis. NORTH AMERICA SECTION SOUTH AMERICA SECTION EUROPE SECTION USSR SECTION Functions: 1. Prepare basic identification and evaluation data input to the DMA Area Requirements and Product Status (ARAPS). 2. Appraise changes in repromat and recommend action prier to printing; evaluate foreign repromat and make recommendations for its utilization. 3. Prepare source packages for production as directed, 4. Prepare textual, graphic, and machine readable input to the DMA Resource Objectives Plan (DROP), Gray Book, and ARAPS system to meet specific requirements in Support of budgeting and preproduction plans. 5. Initiate acquisition requests by identifying deficiencies and specifying mapping sources and information to be collected; participate in briefing and debriefing of Defense and Geographical attaches and other personnel. 6. Maintain updated information on foreign major mapping Organizations, such as biographical information, organizational Structure, and interrelations with DMA, 7. Determine series names, limits, sheet layouts, and numbering Systems for HTC maps and maps produced by cooperating agencies, 8. Identify commercial city products that can be used as substitutes to satisfy city graphic requirements, HYDROGRAPHIC BRANCH Functions: Analyze, evaluate, select, develop, synthesize, and provide information and data from various internal and external sources to Support operational and contingency oceanographic and hydrographic projects and special studies cn a worldwide basis. AMERICAS/WESTERN EUROPE/POLAR SECTION a SURO E/POLAR SECTION I-126
11E6 AFRO-EURASIA/MIDDLE EAST SECTION PACIFIC SECTION BATHYMETRY AND SPECIAL CHARTS SECTION SAO DATA APPLICATIONS SECTION Functione: 1. Conduct feasibility studies and make recommendations for acquisition of source data to satisfy identified chart deficiencies, or for planning and programming of new or revised nautical charts when source data is sufficient. 2. Inspect all incoming foreign charts in comparison with existing DMA products to determine currency and adequacy of each product. Recommend chart corrections (via Notice to Mariners), new charts or new editions when significant changes are encountered during evaluation and analysis of new chart source data. 3. Perform topographic analysis and interpretation of bathymetric data and produce contoured manuscript base charts and physiographic maps of the ocean floor for nautical chart programs. 4. Obtain and assemble the total source data package and provide chart preparation guide recommendations for their utilization for compilation of nautical and special chart programs. 5. Serve as HTC focal point for hydrographic and bathymetric data information requests and source data evaluations and provide services, recommendations, and proposals to DoD and qualified maritime worldwide community; e.g., Foreign Hydrographic Offices, merchant marine, and scientific and industrial concerns. 6. Provide basic identification and evaluative input to DMA Area Requirements and Product Status System/Product Maintenance System (ARAPS/PMS), Bathymetric Information System (BIS), and Map and Chart Information System (MACIS). GEODETIC BRANCH Functions: Analyze, evaluate, select, develop, synthesize, compute, transform and provide geodetic, photogrammetric, and cartometric positioning and accuracy information and data to support: 4. the production of maps, charts, digital terrain elevation data, digital feature analysis data, point positioning data bases, trig lists, Notice to Mariners, end other MC&G products; b. the development and maintenance of scientific and technical data base systems, such as the Area Requirements and Product Status (ARAPS), Product 1-127
Maintenance System (PMS), Geodetic Information System (GIS) and the Map and Chart Information System (MACIS); c. the accomplishment of other MC&G operational and contingency projects and special studies on a world-wide basis. TOPOGRAPHIC SECTION I TOPOGRAPHIC SECTION IT HYDROGRAPHIC SECTION I HYDROGRAPHIC SECTION IL DIGITAL SECTION I DIGITAL SECTION IT Functions: 1. Analyze and evaluate geodetic data, maps, charts, digital cartographic products and other MC&G products to determine their horizontal and vertical accuracy, horizontal and vertical datums, spheriod, projection, grid(s), and other geodetic elements. 2. Provide geodetic positioning and source accuracy guidance and data for the production of topographic maps, hydrographic charts, digital terrain elevation data, digital feature analysis data, point positioning data bases and other MC& products. Includes positioning instructions for some data, declination data, and projection, grid, control, and isogonic plots. 3. Input and maintain the geodetic and accuracy data in the ARAPS/PMS, MACIS, GIS or similar data bases. 4. Prepare geodetic control lists and other compilations of geodetic or other positioning data. Provide to users as required. 5. Provide geodetic scientific, technical and area expertise, information and/or data to other elements of DMA and DoD, or other foreign or domestic civil, military or commercial organizations or individuals when authorized by PP. Services include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Transformation of coordinates from one system to another. b. Computation and plotting of projections, grids, isogonic data, control etc. c. Geodetic location of international boundaries. d. Geodetic positions and elevations of well-defined man-made and natural features. I-128
11E? e. Availability and accuracy of geodetic, photogrammetric and cartometric positioning data. 6. Assist in the development, testing, evaluation, and implementation of improved or sew techniques which enhance production and evaluation capabilities within the branch. 7. Maintain cognizance of geodetic and cartographic activities world-wide; initiate acquisition requests by identifying source deficiencies and specifying information to be collected; participate in briefing and debriefing of Defense attaches, geographic attaches, and other personnel. ARAPS BRANCH Functions: 1. Assist BQ DMA in the analysis and velidation of MC&G area requirements. 2. Receive, review, consolidate, verify, and input U&S Command MC&G Area Requirements into the ARAPS. 3. Produce and provide consolidated computer-generated graphics and reports of MC&G Area Requirements and Product Status, for the production of the Gray Book, Assessment Graphics, Command Graphics, and Quarterly Progress publications. 4. Perform data base esdministration functions to insure data integrity and security of the ARAPS systen. 5. Assist in the development, testing, evaluation and implementation of new or improved techniques to enhance system capabilities. 6. Provide assistance and training to ARAPS users on the capabilities and operational aspects of the system. 7. Provide support for POM and DROP development and related program activities. 8. Conduct semi-monthly file updates and related file maintenance activities. 9. Insure validity of computer processing and application software by regularly reviewing input and output documents and taking corrective action as necessary. I-129
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124 COMPUTER SERVICES DEPARTMENT Mission: Develop, maintain, and modify MC&G and OMS preduction software for the mainframe computers. Operate and maintain designated HTC computers, associated input and output equipment end related data and ADP program libraries and files. Implement approved ADP software and operational standards. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Coordinate, analyze, evaluate, and manage Computer Services Department (CS) production effort, and Manpower and Equipment Utilization Program. Coordinate and monitor plans and objectives for hardware, software and manpower resources. Provide administrative support. Functions: 1. Establish and manage production and quality control systems. Evaluate and assign all work to the departmental organizations. 2. Develop objectives, plans, and work schedules; assess the impact of work assignments on departmental resources; develop and manage programs to analyze and optimize the usage of manpower, expenditure of funds and utilization of CS managed computers. 3. Review programs to assure total program integration and adherence to staff guidance and staff requirements. 4. Formulate schedules and, in coordination with PP and users, determine priority requirements fer the utilization of ADP equipment; review processing performance to assure timely work accomplishment. 5. Assure the establishment of procedures for mainframe batch and timesharing activities; develop and accomplish a program to control and monitor all ADP activities and resource utilization reports. 6. Assure the development and accomplishment of standards and procedures for documentation of ADP application and programs. 7. Develop and enforce CS policies and procedures covering security aspects related to ADP physical facilities, equipment, applications, and personnel, 8. Coordinate and provide various administrative functions to support CS operation. 9. Provide technical data and support to apprepriate Center staff elements for preparation of Center's Five Year ADP Plan and ADP portion of annual update of Five Year Defense Progran. I~i3] some
TECHNIQUES OFFICE Mission: Develop, support, and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of departmental computer processing and related ADP systems and capabilities through the application of computer science and advanced data processing technologies. Functions: 1. Manage the Technical Development Program (TDP). 2. Conduct or monitor techniques studies. 3. Prepare equipment and software justifications, specifications, and statements of work. Serve as COTR and monitor contractor performance. 4. Manage the development of R&D requirements: technically oversee and monitor R&D contracts and external efforts of interest to the department. 5. Define, analyze, and establish procedures for capabilities in computer performance evaluation, computer performance management, and computer capacity planning. 6. Serve as the HTC focal point fer designated computer simulations of production and support processes. Operate, maintain, and assist in interpreting computer simulations on the mainframe computer. 7. Serve as the center for expertise in software engineering and the use and development of software tools. &. Direct the implementation of a modern programming environment, consisting of tools and standards. 9. Maintain liaison and support for technical development projects with other Components, agencies, academic institutions, and commercial firms. 10. Evaluate automation proposals of other elements to determine impact, proper utilization of technology, and efficient utilization of computer resources. 11. Technically monitor the E/P Program. 12. Serve as Technical Adviser and Coordinator to the Department Chief, Directorates, Mission Support, and line department personnel regarding computer science and data processing technology. I-132
12¢ INFORMATION STORAGE & RETRIEVAL DIVISION Mission: Provide automatic data processing technical support for ‘the development, implementation and maintenance of application software for the Center's general purpose computers. Support includes, but is not limited to, management information, production information, production management, MC&G technical and intelligence information, finance and accounting, inventory, maintenance, security and library information. Assist in ADP equipment acquisition and assure quality products and services. 2. Develop system requirements and documentation in coordination with prospective user. 3. In coordination with the functional user, prepare design, develop and implement action plans that identify the total resources required and the specific task schedules. 4. Develop overall system and detailed subsystems designs using the most current available state-of-the-art techniques for all applicants. 5. Develop computer programs and test criteria. 6. Prepare DoD defined systems documentation manuals including program, maintenance, user and operator manuals. 7. Implement and install computer information systems; train user personnel in system operation and maintenance. 8. Provide technical training to develop analytic, design and programming skills of personnel; train and assist users of computer based information systems. 9. Develop implementation goals and propose priorities to PP and users; prepare and present economic analyses of design concepts recommended in support of the information systems' requirements. 10. Develop work statements for contract assistance in requirements definition, system analysis, systems design of contractor deliverable products; act as Contractor Officer's Representative (COR). 11. Prepare ADP Resource Request Documents and related equipment justifications required to support the Center. SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING DIVISION Mission: Utilize in-house and external resources to design, develop and maintain MC&G applications software and assist in ADP equipment acquisition. Adapt existing application systems, programs, and I-133
procedures for specific MC&G projects and information systems. Assure quality products and services. Functions: 1. Prepare, coordinate and technically monitor scientific software for the CS managed computers. 2. Develop system requirements and documentation in coordination with prospective user. 3. In coordination with the functional user, prepare design, develop and implement plans that identify the total resources required and the specific schedule. 4. Develop overall system and detailed subsystems designs, using the most current available state-of-the-art techniques for all applications. 5. Develop computer programs and test criteria. 6. Prepare DoD defined systems documentation wnanuals including program, maintenance, user and operator manuals. 7. Train and assist customers in use of programs or systems of programs for production use. Train new employees in the use of ADP, mathematics, and programming tools. 8. Perform liaison activities with user departments to estabish user needs and resource requirements, and to monitcr work progress. 9. Prepare, coordinate, and technically monitor ADP software and hardware contracts. 10. Prepare justifications, specifications, and statements of work. ll. Keep abreast of and apply SOTA edvances in ADP and numeric concepts. 12. Support Center staff programs and requirements. COMPUTER OPERATIONS DIVISION Mission: Manage and operate the Center centralized data processing operations including ancillary equipment. Administer central data processing applications and provide support for related ADP equipment. Develop and maintain system software for the mainframe and designated minicomputers in the Center. 1-134
12E2 SYSTEMS SUPPORT BRANCH Functions: 1. Maintain systems software for the mainframe and minicomputers. Review new systems and modifications to existing systems and adopt and incorporate those useful to the Center. 2. Review hardware modifications and new computer systems in coordination with the department's Techniques Office; recommend equipment changes or acquisition to PP. Determine and provide the technical specifications required for ADP equipment site planning and installation. Install, test, and accept hardware. 3. Provide the applicable eoftware and communications support for terminals tied to the major components located through the Center. 4. Develop queuing algorithms to optimally schedule major computer resources in conformity with Center priorities. 5. Conduct investigation and experimentation in coordination with the Department's Techniques Office, into advanced programming techniques and systems such as compilers, assemblers, data base management systems, and executive systems; and implement the results, when so indicated, to ensure maximum operational efficiency. 6. Prepare and produce documentation, and train and assist users in job control on operating systems for the Center's mainframe and designated minicomputers. PROCESSING SUPPORT BRANCH Functions: 1. Develop operational procedures for application software processing. 2. Maintain and update status logs and procedural run books for application software processing. 3. Administer schedule and control data processing assignments for application software (files, management information systems and data bases). 4. Schedule and control terminal data entry, submission of batch runs, copying, collating, and distribution of reports, shipment of tape and/or disks and assure Quality Control of the final computer product as prescribed by procedures. 5. Analyze applications programs failures and take corrective action to correct run stream, and to maintain quality control of computer output. I-135
12E3 6. Provide centralized PGAM, Copier, Data Entry, COM, and Plotter services. 7. Maintain a Quality Control and Productivity program to ensure accuracy in data processing applications. 8. Measure and analyze system errors, and recommend improved procedures or equipment to minimize such errors. 9.. Ensure quality of magnetic tapes and disk packs through recertification and refurbishing. 10. Initiate and administer the control of related computer activities; i.e., scheduling, maintenance, libraries, storage and supplies. ll. Post schedules, maintain and furnish information on ADP equipment utilization, maintenance, and status of operations processing. Save the TSS and accounting files. 12. Register, issue, and maintain magnetic tapes, disk packs, inventory magnetic tape holdings and periodically issue updated listings to computer users. 13. Cataloging newly created systems or files; and delete and add program units to the various libraries. 14, Monitor ROL runs for errors in tape handling or run procedures. Maintain ROL tape library. Compile ROL listings and keep current. Act as user liaison for loading ROL files, as requested by users. 15. Maintain UNIVAC and Burroughs system tape library. COMPUTER OPERATIONS BRANCH Missions: Manage and operate Center centralized data processing operations, including ancillary equipment. Functions: 1. Operate mainframe and minicomputer systems, for mission and base operations support. (U1108/60 series computers, B3500, and selected minicomputers such as VAX). 2. Process computer security deviations in accordance with operational procedures. 3. Establish and maintain operational procedures to facilitate improved data processing and promote efficient computer utilization. 4. Schedule all preventative and remedial maintenance, as required, at the sites and remote job entry terminals to assure the I-136
readiness of the computer facilities as well as the network facilities. 5. Control the job mix to make maximum effective use of the hardware, and/or provide support to selected customers. 6. Operate hardware and software monitors required to evaluate dynamic computer operations. I-137
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TOPOGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Mission: Produce maps, charts, digital topographic information, proto-type topographic products and allied materials through the application of photogrammetric and/or analytical eerotriangulation, stereocompilation, manual compilation, photo revision, orthophoto mapping, color separation, relief map, digital mapping and data bank development procedures. Devise, test and implement photogrammetric systems for mapping celestial bodies. Engineer mapping and digital production systems. Provide computer programming in support of all automated instruments, equipment and systems controlled by dedicatec minicomputers in the Department. Provide evaluated data regarding all generated digital products to the Scientific Data Department for incorporation into the Center's digital data banks. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Exercise production and quality control over departmental programs and products. Functions: 1. Plan, schedule, assign, manage and control projects. 2. Provide program data to the Programs, Production and Operations Directorate. 3. Establish and maintain an automated MIS. 4. Establish, monitor, and update production quality standards. 5. Exercise quality control of departmental products. 6. Coordinate all actions relative to supply, equipment procurement and equipment maintenance requirements. 7. Assist and support PR in the preparation of product specifications. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Mission: Increase economy and efficiency of the cartographic production process through the application of technology. Functions: 1. Define and submit through normal staff channele, research, development, test and evaluation requirements, and monitor RDT&E items of interest. 2. Manage the Techniques Improvement Program. I-139
13C1 3. Prepare overall production line analyses and models and associated error models. 4. Conduct overall departmental technical studies. 5. Coordinate and manage ADP procurements, studies, analyses, evaluations, and justifications. 6. Establish and operate the equipment performance standards program, cleanroom program, and materials testing program. 7. Manage the Equipment Procurement Program and related background studies, analyses, justifications, and evaluations. 8. Coordinate the techniques development program with other departments and staff offices and, on matters of joint interest, with other DMA elements, including SPOEM. 9. Monitor DMA sponsored RDT&E programs of interest. i0. Assist divisions to resolve software and data processing problems. ll. Act as a focal point for the solution of technical problems involving complex mathematics. 12. Coordinate and manage departments’ configuration management activities. ANALYSIS DIVISION Mission: Provide cartographic data and services to eupport the production of topographic maps, charts, digital data, prototype topographic products, and related materials. Provide contract cost estimates, source material preparation and inspection for mapping, aerial photography and electronic photo control for all of DMA. Provide PPO support for contract mapping assignments for the DMA topographic mapping mission. Perform quality assurance inspection for acceptance or rejection of contract mapping materials and in-house projects provided for printing. Produce terrain analysis products and data bases of terrain conditions in support of military operations. Compile imagery analysis data in support of weapons and simulator systems. Compile, revise and color separate topographic, hydrographic, planimetric, and toponymic data for maps and charts of all scales. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT /TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. Coordinate production assignments to insure maximum production, planning, analysis and capability. I-140
13C2 2. Develop quarterly scheduling reports and maintain the Production Management systems. 3. Define and submit the division RDT&E requirements. 4. Monitor RDT&E efforts of interest to the Division. 5. Manage the Techniques Improvement Program (TIP). 6. Conduct technical studies. 7. Operate the performance standards, cleanroom and materials testing programs for equipment. 8. Coordinate the techniques development program with the Department techniques staff, etaff offices within the Division, and other center elements. 9. Review equipment requirements and prepare justifications. 10. Prepare technical estimates, impact, and cost data for ail terrain analysis, imagery analysis and cartographic assignments. MAP SERVICES AND INSPECTION BRANCH Functions: 1. Prepare source material packages for the DMA Topographic Map Contracting Program. 2. Perform inspection of contractor produced materials and recommend acceptance or rejection of these materials as a part of the DMA Topographic Mapping Contract Program. 3. Monitor and inspect cartographic aerial photography and electronic photo control procedure for DMA. 4, Review and edit map sheets for conformance to DMA topographic standards and policies and for the detection of critical errors on all new and maintenance printed lithos prior to distribution. 5. Conduct liaison activities with U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy relating to aerial photography assignments and accomplishments. 6. Conduct cartographic field classification and completion surveys. I-14]
13C3 TERRAIN ANALYSIS BRANCH Functions: 1. Produce data bases of terrain conditions in cartographic and/or digital format. 2. Produce terrain analysis products for military operations. 3. Produce special purpose terrain studies and graphics to support military weapons systems and training programs. 4. Maintain state-of-the-art in terrain analysis prcluction and data base techniques and integrate into the Terrain Analysis Program. . 5. Prepare source material packages for the DMA Terrain Analysis Data Base Contracting Program. 6. Perform in-house inspection of contractor produced materials and recommend acceptance or rejection of these materials as a part of DMA Terrain Analysis Data Base Contract Program. IMAGERY ANALYSIS BRANCE SECTION IL SECTION II SECTION IV Functtons: 1. Amalyze imagery and identify the natural and cultural landscape both graphically and textually for the production of digital culture and terrain data bases for use in weapons and simulator systens. 2. Provide in-process quality control of products produced. CARTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS BRANCH SECTION I SECTION II SECTION III Functions: 1. Prepare pre-digital compilation paneled overlays in support of digital terrain elevation data for the Terrain Analysis and Imagery Analysis Programs. I-142
13D1 13D2 2. Prepare various types of special products and quick response .Products such as the Crisis Support and/or Crisis Priority products where no style sheets or specifications exist. 3. Prepare new symbol books and/or style sheets in support of the constant improvement and/or changing technology in the Agency. 4. Provide in-process quality control and the final quality assurance review for ali products before publication. 5. Prepare the shaded relief for products where required, utilizing the terrain embossing technique. 6. Compute, construct and lay out new posicuts to be used on various mapping and special products. 7. Compile, revise and color separate topographic, hydrographic, planimetric, and toponymic data for maps and charts of all scales. 8. Product photomaps, pictomaps, special maps, mosaics, thematic maps and prototype map products for DMA and other agencies. PHOTOGRAMMETRIC DATA DIVISION Mission: Compile and revise graphic and digitized maps and produce digital elevation data photogrametrically. Provide computer programming in support of the Department's automated requirements as related to computerized instruments, equipment, and systems controlled by dedicated minicomputers. Manage the Division Techniques and Development Improvement Programs. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: 1. Coordinate divisional production assignments within the SAA to insure maximum production, planning, analysis, and capability. 2. Develop automated quarterly scheduling reports, maintain DMIS-P and CLS Systems for the division. 3. Prepare technical estimates, impacts, and cost data for all photogrammetric assignments. 4. Monitor and coordinate production quality standards. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. Define and submit the RDT&E requirements. Monitor RDT&E efforts of interest to the Division. I~143
2. | Manage the Techniques Improvement Program. 3. Conduct technical studies. 4. Operate the performance standards, cleanroom and materials testing programs for equipment. 5. Review equipment requirements and prepare justificatic s. 6. Coordinate the division techniques development proyrwna with the Department techniques staff, staff offices within the o/vision and other Center elementa. Provide technical monitor. Contracting Officers Representatives (COR), for various ocutside support contracts. APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING BRANCH Functions: 1. Design, evaluate and implement mathematical algorithms in support of Division needs. 2. Perform computer programming for the department's minicomputers and open shop UNIVAC 1108/110040 requirements. 3. Generate plans for future ADP dedicated systems. 4. Provide specifications and evaluate proposale for outside software contracts. Monitor the progress and provide Contract Officer Representative (COR) service for ongoing software contracts. Advise Division Chief and Techniques Office concerning dedicated minicomputer software and automatic data processing technical problems. 5. Act as the focal point in the Division for the solution of technical problems involving complex mathematical development. PHOTOGRAMMETRY BRANCH I SECTION I SECTION IT SECTION IIT PHOTOGRAMMETRY BRANCH II SECTION IV SECTION V SECTION VI I~144
13D? PHOTOGRAMMETRY BRANCH III SECTION VII SECTION VIII SECTION IX Functions: 1. Produce topographic, orthophotographic and digital map data using analytical and automated photogrammetric equipment; appraise the adequacy of products for final compilation. 2. Provide precise positional and elevation data within assigned areas using analytical, analog and automated photogrammetric procedures. 3. Provide guidance eas to technical operational needs and assist in the testing of methods, procedures and equipment. 4. Provide a highly detailed and scientific program of quality assurance to improve the input and products of the automated and semiautomated systems. 5. As required, compile and revise topographic and digital maps and data using analog and/or semiautomated instrumentation and methods. 6. Produce orthophoto maps; produce compiled collateral wmap manuscripts. 7. Perform edit and adjustment of all digital terrain elevation data collected by automated systems. DATA APPRAISAL BRANCE Functions: Appraise source data and coordinate SAA utilization, conduct source quality inspections, conduct product output quality assurance and prepare map manuscript. APPRAISAL SECTION - Functions: 1. Appraise the adequacy of source data furnished in terms of Mapping requirements and plan for its utilization. 2. Monitor and document production assignments; resolve and implement solutions to technical production problems involving T-145
13D72 mapping requirements and quality standarde in terms of the data furnished. 3. Review specifications, quality control and operating procedures and prepare project histories. 4, Evaluate products in terms of quality standards, 5. Perform Analytical Photogrammetric Evaluation Studies (APES) using automated densitometric equipment. 6. Coordinate projects assigned for photogrammetric processing to assure receipt of all project production materials and data. Assemble and control the flow of source data. 7. Prepare layouts for stereocompiled map sheets by planning, coordinating, computing and integrating geodetic and triangulation data for the application of various types of aerial photography. 8. Appraise the adequacy of source data furnished in terms of collateral mapping requirements and plan for its utilization within the Division; perform pre and post-compilation preparation of collateral map manuscripts. 9. Panel, correlate and correct compiled map manuscript; develop corrected map manuscript, together with essential overlays, into final sheet format. TESTING AND ORTHOPRINTING SECTION Functions: 1. Produce topographic, orthophotographic and digital map data using analytical and automated photogrammetric equipment; appraise the adequacy of products and adjust elevation data for final compilation. 2. Provide a highly detailed and scientific program of quality assurance to improve input and products of the automated and semiautomated systems. 3. Produce orthophotography and rectified photographic material using the Replacement of Photographic Imagery Equipment (RPIE). 4. Conduct tests, using automated equipment, as required by the Techniques Office or other elements. 5. Perform in-process edit and adjustment of all digital terrain elevation data collected by automated systems. I-146
13D73 "13D74 13£1 SECTION X SECTION XI Functions: 1. Produce topographic, orthophotographic and digital map data using analytical and automated photogrammetric equipment; appraise the adequacy of products for final compilsetion. 2.  ##Provide precise positional and elevation data within assigned areas using analytical, anslog and automated photogrammetric procedures. 3. Provide guidance as to technical operational needs and assist in the testing of methods, procedures and equipment. 4. Provide a highly detailed and scientific program of quality assurance to improve the input and products of the automated and semiautomated systems. 5. As required, compile and revise topographic and digital maps and data using analog and/or semiautomated instrumentation and methods. 6. Produce orthophoto maps; produce compiled collateral map manuscripts. 7. Perform edit and adjustment of all digital terrain elevation data collected by automated systems. CARTOGRAPHIC DATA DIVISION Mission: Compile, revise, and color separate topographic, hydrographic, planimetric, and toponymic data for maps and charts of all scales. Produce photomaps, pictomaps, lunar maps, mosaics, and thematic maps. Prepare three dimensional maps and terrain models. Compile imagery analysis data. Perform the digitization of elevation, terrain, imagery analysis data in support of weapons and Simulator systems. Msintain quality control of products produced. Perform techniques and production management activities. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: l. Review source materials for adequacy and useability. 2. Develop, direct and monitor sll production control operations. 3. Develop and prepare all technical estimates, impact and cost data, schedules and production reports. I~147
13E2 13E3 13E4 13E41 4. Provide quality control and continuity for all products produced. 5. Monitor the Affirmative Action Plan. 6. Manage the Incentive Awards Program. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. Define and submit the RDT&E requiremects. 2. Monitor RDT&E efforts of interest. 3. Manage the Techniques Improvement Program (TIP). 4. Conduct technical studies. 5. Provide technical monitors, COTRs for outside support contracts. 6. Operate the performance standards, clean room and materials testing programs for equipment. 7 Review equipment requirements and prepare justification. 8. Coordinate the Division Techniques Development Program with the Department Technique Staff, Division and other Center elements. APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING BRANCH Functions: l. Perform computer programming for the Division's minicomputers und open shop UNIVAC 1108/1100-40 requirements. 2. Generate plans for future ADP dedicated systems. 3. Provide specifications and evaiuate proposals for outside software contracts. 4. Monitor the progress and provide Contract Officer Representative (COR) service for ongoing seftvare contracts. 5. Act as the focal point for the design, evaiuation and implementation of solutions t« technical development problems involving complex mathematical algorithms. DIGITAL PRODUCTS BRANCH I SECTION I I-148
pe w SS ne a) ta wy & us — Ww tr n SECTION II SECTION III DIGITAL PRODUCTS BRANCH II SECTION IV SECTION V SECTION VI DIGITAL PRODUCTS BRANCH III SECTION VII SECTION VIII SECTION IX Functions: 1. Compile, revise, digitize, process and produce elevation, terrain analysis and imagery analysis data in digital form to support weapons and simulator systems. 2. Evaluate and prepare compilation materials for the preparation of digital products. 3. Provide in-process quality control of products produced. 4. Produce topographic, terrain analysis, and planimetric data in digital form from various source materials. 5. Perform computer processing functions and analyze results to insure that the end product will meet customer requirements. 6. Perform the conversion, merging, adjusting, editing, updating, abstracting and plotting in support of the Digital Topographic Information Bank (DTIB). 7. Compile, revise and color separate data for maps and charts of all scales. I-149
PROOUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE HYDROGRAPHY DEPARTMENT V4 148 HYDROGRAPHIC AUTOMATED CHARTING DIVISION MYOROGRAPHEC OMSION 140 WaaGery fata 5 exmroration sreancu | 1401 APPLICATIONS PROGRAMM & PRODUCTION SuPPORT] 1402 we 14D3 COMPILATION CartTOGRaPric REPROMAT I- 150
HYDROGRAPHY DEPARTMENT Mission: Compile and construct nautical and navigational charts through the use of automated digital equipment as well as conventional cartographic techniques; provide related services in support of DeD components and the Merchant Marine; provide other MC&G materials and services to support military operations. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Coordinate, review, and evaluate Department program assignments, production effort and manpower anc resource utilization. Provide guidance and aid in the formation and implementation of new programs or data collection and exploitation procedures. Functions: l. Maintain cognizance of Department programs, budgets, manpower, and overall management of resources. 2. Coordinate requirements for and execute administrative and managerial programs, such as EEO, E/P, training, etc. 3. Develop, prepare and coordinate inputs for the agency's planning systen. 4. Establish objectives and provide staff guidance and coordination ‘in the development, interface and operation of automated information systems; monitor installation and maintenance of the management information systems. 5- Schedule and assign production programs to elements; analyze and evaluate programs and provide staff guidance for production status and progress against assigned production objectives; assess the impact of program changes. Furnish required reports to document the production status. 6. Manage production and quality control programs. Administer the productivity measurement systex. 7. Coordinate production and the product maintenance progran. 8. Administer overtime, training, travel, and supply funds. 9. Manage and operate the Line Management Information System. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Mission: Increase the economy and efficiency of the cartographic production process through application of modern technological advances. I-15]
Functions: l. Define and submit through normal staff channels, research, test and evaluation requirements. Monitor, and when necessary, participate in RDT&E efforts of interest to the Department. 2. Establish and manage a Techniques Improvement Program. 3. Prepare an overall production line analysis and derive mathematical models which will allow definition of the production process and examination of related error models. 4. Conduct overall technical studies. 5. Coordinate and manage the department's ADP studies, analyses, evaluations, and justifications. 6. Establish and operate a program to insure that equipment and systems conform to reasonable and appropriate production standards. 7. Establish and manage the Equipment Procurement Program which includes appropriate background studies, analyses, justifications, and evaluations. 8. Coordinate the techniques development program with other departments and staff offices. 9. Monitor DMA sponsored RDT&E programs of interest. 10. Establish production test procedures and insure that equipment and software being delivered from the R&D program, or through contractual arrangements, meet the accuracy and throughput requirements necessary to suppore production. HYDROGRAPHIC CHARTING DIVISION Mission: Compile, construct and maintain standard nautical charts, special naval charts, graphics, and catalogs required for navigational and related uses by Navy, Marine Corps, other DoD components and Merchant Marine through the use and application of conventional and automated production methods and techniques. Prepare prototype products. Assemble cartographic source packages, provide individual chart preparation instructions and inspect commercial or other government contract work for compliance with DMA Quality and Standards. Provide special nautical products and hydrographic information in support of Fleet readiness, weapons systems and simulators. Prepare back-up data for participants attending international conferences regarding surveying and charting. Provide official representation at international, inter-service, governmental, and similar gatherings where matters concerning nautical charting procedures, production specifications and standardization are being addressed. I-152
14Cl 14C2 14C3 COMPILATION BRANCH I COMPILATION BRANCH II COMPILATION BRANCH III Functions: 1. Compile and coordinate the production of new charts and new editions of the following series of charts: Combat, Navy training and exercise, submarine trial, ASW/USW, bottom contour, precise navigation bathymetric, standard nautical, direct and modified facsimile, gravity vertical deflection, and small scale survey planning charts. 2. Examine compiled manuscripts and revised originals, color separation and reproduction proofs to ensure that they are adequate for drafting and lithographic reproduction. 3. Examine and certify the adequacy and accuracy and releases to the Branch Chief preedit materials, such as manuscripts, drafted originals and reproduction proofs for nautical charts and the chart catalog bases. 4. Accomplish the specified cartographic work including the compilation, construction, and maintenance of the Nautical Catalogs 60 as to ensure the correctness of the cartographic and photolithographic information for the Catalog of Nautical Charts and other graphics for catalogs in support of various reports and studies. 5. Interface with DMA and ODS periodically on the review of items in the Catalog of Nautical Charts; provide DMA and ODS with production programs and any other information required to maintain and ensure currency of products for which responsible. 6. Provide product security resume data required for ADP processing, storage and retrieval. 7. Review the preparation of detailed compilation and instructions, guide sheets, and master chart records. 8. Prepare technical estimates of work requirements, impact statements and cost data relative to nautical charting assignments produced in-house or on contract. 9, Evaluate materials received from other center elements for completeness, adequacy and suitability for nautical charting purposes. 10. Prepare anc essemble source packages and provide chart preparation instructions to . tractors.
14¢4 11. Provide technical consultation and guidance to the Division and individual contractors as required. 12. Insure that nautical charts produced under the contracting program are in compliance with the product apecifications and meet DMA standards for quality and accuracy. 13. Recommend acceptance or rejection of compiiation and color separation work produced by commercial or other government contractors. Provide back-up data in support of recommendations. 14. Review and authorize the release of published nautical charts. COMPILATION BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Compile accelerated New Editions of charts incorporating changes for Notice to Mariners, hydrography, shoreline and toponyny required within a limited timeframe. 2. Compile from foreign source the materials required for direct and modified facsimile reproductions. 3. Examine and certify the adequacy end accuracy of master standards prior to being included in chart source packages. 4. Compile and construct new originals for chartlets tc be published in Notice to Mariners. 5. Inspect compiled manuscripts, revised originals, color separated overlays, and reproduction proofs to insure the adequacy and accuracy of materials. 6. Review charting and maintenance projects and recommend new or modified chart plans and specifications. 7. Prepare technical estimates of work requirements, impact statements and cost data relative to nautical charting assignments produced in-house or on contract. 8. Evaluate materials received from other center elements for completeness, adequacy and suitability for nautical chart purposes. 9, Prepare and assemble source packages and provide chart preparation instructions to contractors. 10. Provide technical consultation and guidance to the HYM staff and individual contractors as required. T=154
14C5 14C6 1l. Perform in-process edit of all products to insure that they are in compliance with the product specifications and meet DMA standards for quality and accuracy. 12. Recommend acceptance or rejection of compilation and color separation work produced by commercial or other government contractors. Provide back-up date in support of recommendations. 13, Review and authorize the release of published nautical charts. CARTOGRAPHIC ENGRAVING BRANCH Functions: 1, Engrave new and new edition chart reproducibles and appropriate new overlays using current drafting and/or scribing methods. Zz. Construct appropriate new overlays for new editions and update existing base for reproduction conforming to new chart standards. Construct new original for revised prints adhering to old chart information and specifications. 3. Construct, plot, engrave, and make preliminary edit of new isogonic curve overlays and update navigation aids for all charts. 4. Compute, construct and lay out graphic scales. S. Construct new reproduciblese and appropriate overlays for modified reproduction of foreign nautical charts. 6. Construct chartlets and overlays for reproduction of Notice to Mariners chartlet corrections. 7. Provide support in the compilation of shoreline (for plotting sheets) and the collating of electronic navigation lattices for plotting sheets. 8. Prepare reproducible originale for special briefing graphics and iilustrations, and special purpose plans and maps. 9. Conduct testing and evaluation of new or improved manual cartographic construction equipment, materials, and techniques. REPROMAT MAINTENANCE BRANCH Functions: 1. Perform the prescribed procedures fer correcting, revising and maintaining the complete file of chart repromat. 2. Plan and perform the most efficient methods or techniques to incorporate iaformation on negatives or intermediate materials. I-155
14D1 3. Prepare new and revised base, navigational aid and other reproducibles, accurately plotting corrections, positioning strip film insuring exact registration. 4. Perform preliminary and final preparation of all chart repromat by opaquing, engraving, and stripping up multiple negatives for proving or plating following predetermined template to exacting registration. 5. Create color separation tint masks negative and positive repromats. 6.  Peform the prescribed procedures required to maintain positive image correction overlays. 7. Conduct a complete in-process edit to verify the accuracy, completeness, and printing quality of the reproducibles of each chart before plating. AUTOMATED HYDROGRAPHIC DIVISION Mission: Manage and coordinate component Branches engaged in researching, planning, compiling and constructing charts, digital graphics and data bases, and plotter derived support products through the use of the Automated Cartographic Production System (ACPS) equipments; and in coordination with the Scientific Data Department provide the computer programming support necessary for operation and enhancement of the ACPS. Manage production through analysis of assigned projects, monitoring of estimates, work status, personnel and equipment utilization, and providing applicable automated systems software maintenance. Develop additional production capabilities and applications for the ACPS and the ACPS Data File. Schedule and monitor progress of production assignments. Design and standardize cartographic production procedures, methods, and techniques in the assembly of source materials, compilation, and finishing of assignments ensuring through quality control procedures that the final product adheres to established standards and specifications. IMAGERY DATA EXPLOITATION BRANCH Functions: 1. Perform final edit and release of all source compilation assignments, as well as review and initiate recommendations for charting specifications and procedural changes when warranted. 2. Plan, design and edit the construction of special plotting charts and associated data sheets for use with electronic positioning systems. I-156
14D2 3. Prepare transmittals or receipts covering all imagery related materials produced. Analyzes ell completed work project memorandums or folders. Disseminates materials as required by project criteria. Reviews all depository holdings and initiate action to eliminate outdated materials. 4. Perform special staff studies as required by the Branch. 5. Compile multiple use manuscripts, nautical, military and special use manuscripts and mosaics. 6. Utilize all source materials to revise and update nautical chart products. 7. Investigate and develop new techniques for compiling topographic and hydrographic information. 8. Provide programming and computetional support for the solution relating to image positioning. 9. Plan, design and write software operating systems to effectively coordinate and support Branch production efforts. Assist in the development of new techniques to exploit all source materials, including deta reduction, model solutions and related analytical processes. 10. In support of imagery exploitation will coordinate geodetic datum transformation parameters, necessary to relate all source material datums to the WGS 72, with the Geodetic Data Base Division. APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMING & PRODUCTION SUPPORT BRANCH ee UES SD RANUE Functions: 1. In coordination with the Scfentific Data Department design, develop, write and document computer programs and subroutines to operate and manipulate the various Advanced Cartographic Production System (ACPS) equipment and data bases. Provide computer programming to modify existing programs and subroutines for new and/or more efficient cartographic applications. 2. Prepare computer input to create magnetic tapes to operate automated plotting equipment in the construction of various charts and chart products, .including electronic navigation lattices, projections and grids, name and symbol overlays, and other chart separations. Provide computer output consisting of magnetic variation and annual change date for geographic positions on nautical and special purpose charts. 3. Provide automated cartographic support, technical advice, and/or computer programming to other agencies, non-government firms I-157
14D3 and countries. Prepare and perform software tests to evaluate and certify newly acquired ACPS components for production integration. DIGITAL COMPILATION BRANCE Functions: 1. Plan, research, evaluate and select cartographic source materials for the chart assignments, derive accuracy statements for sources. 2. Collect the needed control data and effect the necessary datum shifts or tidal adjustments. 3. Compile, digitize and construct, using the assigned Automated Cartographic Production Systen (ACPS) equipments, various cartographic products, charts, including digital data bases, nautical charts and the ACPS data file which supports the production of charts of varying scales and projections. 4. Perform reviews of the products. 5. Conduct test and evaluation of newly acquired automated cartographic systems and components. 6. Develop and improve production methods for maximum efficiency and productivity. 7. Compile and coordinate the production of new charts, new editions, and revised prints of a wide variety of electronic navigation charts required for fleet, maritime, aeronautical, and other civil use. These include LORANA, LORANC, and Omega plotting charts, coverage diagrams, LORANC Secondary Phase Correction Charts, and various technical diagrams for electronic navigation tables, as well as LORANA, LORANC, and Omega iattice overprints for bathymetric, Navy Operating Area, Naval Exercise Area, Botton Loss, nautical and other related charts and special graphics required for specialized planning and operational needs throughout the world. 8. As requested by the Plans Division and tasked by the Programs, Production and Operations Directorate, assists with the preparation of specifications for all electronic plotting chart bases and electronic navigation overprints. 9. Scan and digitize high resolution color separations of charts and maps on Automated Raster Cartographic Scanner (ARCS). T-158
NAVIGATION [15 DEPARTMENT 158 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE NAVIGATION PUBLICATIONS DiviSiOn SAILING DIRECTIONS B&aNTH SPECiat WAVY SUPPORT BRANCH ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION BRANCH ULUSTAATION eng 1 EDITORIAL BRANCH 15D 1501 MAVIGATION @IFORMATION BRANCH MAVIGATION SERVICE S2ZANCH 1$02 13C3 18C4
NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT Mission: Provide for the navigational safety of U.S. ships including Nevy, Merchant Marine, and navigators generally, by preparation and publication of: navigational periodicals; manuals and publications; early warning broadcasts; navigaticn tables; special charts; and electronic navigational aids. Increase the economy and efficiency of the compilation and production process through application of modern technology and coordinate Department needs with R&D programs. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Provide production management guidance to all Department elements; coordinate, review and evaluate program support and servicing assignments, production effort and manpower/resource utilization. Provide guidance and aid in the formulation and implementation of new programs, data collection, exploitation procedures and other Departmental activities. Functions: 1. Manage Department programs, budgets, manpower and resources. Prepare annual budget submission for input to Program Integration Division at time of preparation of DMA MC&G Program Objectives Memorandum, DMA Resource and Objectives Pian and for annual DMA budget submission. 2. Manage and monitor the Department's production, support, and servicing programs. 3. Establish Department production rates and schedules in accordance with plans; monitor progress and establish project priorities. 4. Review, adjust and validate production time standards. 5. Establish objectives for and provide staff guidance and coordination in the development interface and operation of automated information systems; monitor and maintain the Department's management information systems. 6. Schedule and assign production programs to Department elements; analyze and evaluate programs and provide staff guidance for production status and progress against assigned production objectives; assess the impact of program changes. Furnish required reports to document the production status. 7. Manage the Quality Assurance Program of the Department; develop and manage administrative and support programs such a8 Effectiveness/Productivity (E/P), Suggestions, and other similar efforts. I-160
158 8. Administer Departmental overtime funds. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Mission: Provide guidance in the application of technologies to develop, support, and improve technical capabilities within the Department; insure effective transition of equipment, technologies, and software from contractual or research and development activities to operational status. Functions: 1. Coordinate the Department-related DMA research and development program including developing technical requirement statements for hardware, softwere, and studies, coordinating on Department research and development program items, participating in in-process reviews, and directing test and evaluation. 2. Direct the development of systems design specifications for new and currently available production capabilities. Direct the certification of newly acquired or developed Department production systems, including software and equipment performance. 3. Perform analysis and planning to ensure the proper integration ef current and planned Department production processes into an effective and efficient production systen. Included is the definition of resources, manpower, and training associated with the technical objectives. Provide application software development and maintenance in support of the Department's production systems. 4. Establish and manage a Departmental Technical Development Progran. 5. Conduct overall Departmental technical studies. 6. Coordinate and manage the Department's ADP studies, justification analyses, evaluations, and implementations. 7. Provide technical liaison and support development projects with other Center elements and HQ DMA. Perform staff studies and evaluate technical proposals for the Department. 8. Establish and manage a Departmental Equipment Procurement Program which includes appropriate background studies, analyses, justifications, and evaluations. Meinteain inventory of and administer the property, and equipment for the Deparrment. 9. Monitor DMA sponsored RDT&E programs of interest to the Department. 10. Establish production test procedures and insure that equipment and software being delivered from the R&D program, or through I-161
contractual arrangements, meet the accuracy and throughput requirements necessary to support production. NAVIGATION PUBLICATIONS DIVISION Mission: Collect, evaluate, select write textual and prepare graphical information for new editions of Sailing Directions, Sailing Directions Changes, Fleet Guides, and Classified Sailing Directions. Devise, compute, prepare, and maintain electronic navigational aids. Conduct studies, evaluations, investigations and research in the physical sciences, electronic navigational systems and methods and on the theoretical and practical aspects of navigational problems. Provide operational navigational satellite data and techniques and support applications for military and commercial navigational requirements. Design and maintain various publications and tables of primary importance to the navigator. Provide technical information and navigational services to navigators generally on a worldwide basis. SAILING DIRECTIONS BRANCH Functions: 1. Collect, evaluate, select, write textual material and prepare graphical information for new editions of Sailing Directions, Changes for Sailing Directions, World Port Index, and other navigational and related publications. 2. Edit textual and graphical material and coordinate print negatives for GPO printing. 3. Maintain data bank of source materials for all Branch publications covering all port, coastal, oceanic areas of the world. 4. Devise and develop new types of publications and methods for presenting data required by modern advanced navigation systems. 5. Plans production to meet requirements, and coordinate and supervise the production of new editions and changes of navigational publications. 6. Provide reference service for routes, distances, port information, and other deta under the purview of the Branch. 7. Prepare and provide special reports and studies. 8. Provide alternate representatives on Working Party 53 of the Air Standardization Coordinating Committee. 9. Respond to user inquiries and conduct necessary investigations and evaluations of available LANDSAT coverage for use on Department products. Establish geodetic control of application data, convert I-162
15¢2 15C3 to usable navigational format and coordinate findings with Navigation and Hydrography Department. SPECIAL NAVY SUPPORT BRANCH Functions: l. Monitor the research, procurement, analysis and evaluation, and sanitization of select source materiale for the production of "Special Graphics" required by CNO in support of specialized operational missions: coordinate production and maintain close liaison with CNO, COMSUBLANT, COMSUBPAC, and other components involved in the preparation of "Special Graphics." 2. Collect, evaluate, select, write textual material, and prepare graphical information for ciassified Sailing Directions, Fleet Guides, Distances between Ports, and other navigational and relates publications. 3. Plan production to meet requirements and coordinate and supervise production of Sailing Directions, classified Fleet Guides, and other special navigational publications. ‘ 4. Provide reference service for routes, distances, port information, and other data under the purview of the Branch. 5. Prepare and provide special reports and studies. 6. Maintain data bank of source materials for all Branch publications. ELECTRONIC NAVIGATION BRANCH Functions: 1. Study characteristics of existing electronic navigation system and compare and evaluate studies of their capabilities, limitations, accuracy, range, and reception. 2. Provide basic computations used in the selection of rates and pairs for electronic navigation systems. 3. Prepare basic data for electronic navigation coverage diagrams contained in catalogs, -in electronic navigation tables and for portrayal on charts. 4. Analyze observations and operational reports related to electronic navigation systems. , 5. Compile and prepare comprehensive technical reports and publications relating to the operation, evaluation and status of electronic navigation systems. I-163 - Nee
15¢4 6. Provide technical information and assistance “concerning electronic navigational systems for civilian, military and foreign users. 7. Provide technical navigational services and expertise as required to support navigational publications and charts, hydrographic and oceanographic surveys, research, and other operations. 8. Prepare and publish data for LORAN and Omega navigation tables. 9. Provide operational navigational satellite data and technical and support satellite applications for military and commercial navigational requirements. Make recommendations for Notice to Mariners pertaining to operational status of the satellite systen. Compute and prepare for distribution the Monthly Alert data and quarterly Keplerian constants. 10. Compile and maintain system specifications, geodetic positions . of transmitting sites and datums for electronic navigation systems. ll. Recommend and advise the undertaking of geodetic surveys for electronic navigation transmitting sites by DoD, DoT, and foreign governments. 12. Maintain liaison with Department of Transportation, DoD, Department of Commerce, and foreign governments on construction, and operational status of electronic navigation systems. ILLUSTRATION & EDITORIAL BRANCH Functions: 1. Design, develop, and prepare reproduction copy for graphics and dllustrations required for navigational publications. 2. Convert photography, line drawings, and other illustrations into reproducible illustrations. 3. Devise and develop new illustrative techniques and procedures thet will enhance the graphic display of information for safe ravigation by mariners. 4. Design, prepare, and provide special graphic and illustrative materials. 5. Proof, perform editorial services, and prepare makeup pages of fextual and graphic materiai prior to release for printing. I-164
15D2 MARITIME SAFETY DIVISION Mission: Collect, evaluate, and compile all available worldwide navigational data for dissemination by early warning radio broadcasts, Notice to Mariners, List of Lights, Radio Navigational Aids and related manuals and publications. Provide liaison in navigational safety matters with the National Ocean Service, U.S. Coast Guard, Department of State, Naval Oceanographic Office and related government and civilian maritime activities, including foreign hydrographic offices and the International Hydrographic Organization. Provide navigational date to mariners generally through the most rapid means available, both manual and automated. NAVIGATION INFORMATION BRANCH Functions: 1. Collect, evaluate, select and write appropriate compilation manuscript for Notice to Mariners, List of Lights, Radio Navigational Aids and miscellaneous manuals and publications. 2. Perform in-process staff review of all compilation manuscripts prior to entry in the Automated Notice to Meriners Systen. 3. Compare all incoming foreign charts with existing DMA products to determine currency and adequacy of each product. 4. Maintain corrected, from the weekly Notice to Mariners, master copies of all Hydrographic charts in the Distribution System. 5. Make available, as required, corrected master standards of the above charts. Provide navigational hand correction tallies as input to the Product Maintenance System (PMS). 6. Examine and certify the adequacy and accuracy of master standards prior to being included in source packages. 7. Prepare chartlets required in the Notice to Mariners. NAVIGATION SERVICE BRANCH Functions: 1. Schedule and coordinate production of all Division products. 2. Perform an in-process staff review of all Division products and perform all functions necessary to turn manuscripts into plate-making quality negatives. 3. Perform necessary liaison, collection and evaluation of information to insure validity of material disseminated in Division products. I-165
4. Provide necessary support to operate, program and maintain the Automated Notice to Mariners Systen, 5. Provide reference service for navigational safety, and other data, under the purview of the Branch. 6. Collect, evaluate and disseminate worldwide navigational data through the Early Warning Radio Broadcast System. 7. Serve as DMARTC's focal point for recommended addition/deletion of chart depths. Resolve all letters of inquiry regarding sounding, shoals, breakers, and other unverified hydrographic data and coordinate with NAVOCEANO and appropriate fleet units to investigate validity of reported data. 8. Maintain, in a ready-reference mode, primary file copy of foreign and domestic charts and publications. 9. Prepare and disseminate Pilot Charts, articles, and Atlases, utilizing data from various internal and external sources such as NAVOCEANO, U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Climatic Center. 10. Collect and maintain all foreign Notice to Mariners, and administer the commercial contract for necessary translations. 1-166
ADAMS TRATIVE PHOTOGRAPHIC f MAPPING / CHARTING t i BRANCH IV CHARTING SCVISION 4 BRANCH ff ORANCH IV VAAGERY AMALTES TEQ2 AN ORaNCH OOO 168 1681 1682 1683 16Ba 1685 16851 16B52 16B53 16854 1686 16861 16B62 16863 — 168464 16B7 16B7) 16872 16873 16874 16875 1638 16881 16B82 16883 DEPARTME FIELD OFFICES NT g § & ; fy 3 % OPHCE TECHNIQUES OF HCE PHOTOGRAPHIC Onision MAPPING; Cha THON TG, Shantn! GRantn : i : 2 w QRantn) BRANCH IV PHOT OGRAAAE TRC ONVISION BRANCH ro] t HTT 2€7 16 16C4 16C5 16C5) 16C52 16C53 16C54 16C6 16C6! 16C62 16C43 16C64 16C7 16C71 16C72 16C73 16Cé 16C8! 16C82 16C83 PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OF FIC ADMIPESTRATIVE ervSION 1601 TeCeraques ornce | 16D3 1604 OvISION | 1epss 16056 1606 16D6) | | 16063 16064 16D65 16D66 16D7 ] BRANCH Mi 16073
16Al FIELD OFFICES DEPARTMENT Mission: Produce topographic maps, aeronautical charts, hydrographic charts, prototype products, relief maps, and allied materials through the application of aerotriangulation, stereocompilation, map compilation, photo revision, photo mapping and color separation; compile imagery and terrain analysis data; provide technical review and guidance on cartographic work projects commercially contracted; increase the economy and efficiency of the field offices production processes through the application of technology. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Provide production management to all field offices; coordinate, review and evaluate program assignments, production effort and resource utilization. Monitor techniques activities. Provide staff guidance and administrative support for department beadquarters. BRANCH I Functions: l. For large scale, smail scale, City products and special products: a. Analyze assigned production programs and manpower, and develop production plans for field office operations. b. Assign production projects; identify and allocate resources; establish schedules in accordance with plans and monitor progress; establish and monitor production priority. Cc. Review and validate field office production schedules and time estimates; coordinate and exercise staff supervision over field offices. d. Prepare and submit cost and time estimates, production reports, and planning and programming information to PPO. e. Direct the preparation of basic designs (prototype) for map and chart products as directed by PPO; assure that design and specification are modified to take advantage of improved production methods and procedures. Write product specifications. f. Formulate the department's technical objectives; assess current capabilities; direct and monitor technical developments designed to satisfy these objectives. g- Monitor the Cartographic Techniques Improvement Program. * [-168
16A2 h. Maintain close liaison with eppropriate organizational elements on technical developments which are pertinent to the field offices. 2. Oversee and provide staff support for SAA and conventional mapping programs. 3. Provide support for the administrative programs such as E/P, Incentive Awards, Travel, Overtime, training and Affirmative Action - Plans. BRANCH II Functions: l. For medium scale, hydrographic, terrain analysis, and feature analysis products: a. Analyze assigned production programs and manpower, and develop production plans for field office operations. b. Assign production projects; identify and allocate resources; establish scheduies in accordance with plan and monitor progress; establish ard monitor production priority. c. Review and validate field office production schedules and time estimates; coordinate and exercise staff supervision over field offices. d. Prepare and submit cest and time estimates, production reports, and planning and programming information to PPO. e. Direct the preparation of basic designs (prototype) for map and chart products as directed by PPO; assure that design and specification are modified to take advantage of improved production methods and procedures. Write product specifications. 2. Oversee and provide staff support for SAA and conventional mapping and charting contract programs. 3. Establish and maintain the automated MIS. 4. Develop, implement and monitor the Quality Control progran. LOUISVILLE OFFICE Mission: Prepare topographic, aeronautical and planimetric products and allied materials ready for reproduction by compilation and color separation methods; analyze imagery extract feature analysis data for preparation of date bases; produce special topographic products of terrain data to support special military activities and operations; monitor and inspect commercially contracted cartographic I-169
16B2 work; and provide ADP expertise to the Department's cartographic program as related to mapping and weapons system requirements, Functions: 1. Review and evaluate new technological developments in the fields of photoscience, cartography, photogrammetry and ADP processing which have application for accomplishing the mission of the department, 2. Plan and monitor tests to evaluate the feasibility of new concepts, equipment, procedures and processes; coordinate activities for the implementation of new equipment procedures and processes in the field offices, ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Functions: 1. Conduct the labor management relations program with policy guidance from the Center's Labor Management Relations Staff. 2. Monitor personnel activities te remain cognizant of atatus; insure proper meshing of personnel efforts and LUO efforts. 3. Coordinate office service functions with the SSO and his staff in support of the operation of the SCIF. 4. Within limitations specified by the Center Contracting Officer, procure supplies, equipment, and services by requisition or purchase and distribute to users; monitor automated supply management system and dispose of excess property when appropriate. 5. Manage various edministrative programs which include records management, forms management, travel, fiscal control, safety, savings bonds, maintenance of a regulatory document file, transportation, budgeting, fund drives, workers' compensation, occupational health programs, mail and file, and office services. 6. Arrange support services through agreements with the Corps of Engineers and Ft. Knox and through Reimbursable Work Authorizations (RWA) with GSA, PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: 1. Plan, schedule, assign, manage, and control projects; exercise production and quality control of office products; and provide liaison with other DMA production elements. T-170
1683 16B4 2. Prepare and submit production reports and planning information to Department Headquarters. 3. Maintain a central technical reference library and central technical correspondence file. 4. Perform final acceptance check of all map products, assemble materials on completed prejects and prepare them for shipment. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. With policy guidance from the HTC Systems and Techniques Directorate, generate RDT&E requirement statements reflecting the future technological needs of the Field Office. Advise the Field Office Department on all matters relating to advancing technology. 2. In coordination with the BTC Systems and Techniques Directorate manage and execute those aspects of RDT&E efforts assigned to the Techniques Office. 3. Continuously monitor, analyze, and model the technological state of the Field Office production system for the purpose of identifying areas for potential improvement in productivity, effectiveness, and/or efficiency. Prepare and staff sound, acientific reports reflecting these analyses, and proposed solutions. 4. Prepare Techniques Improvement Program (TIP) for proposed improvement to the production system and submit to the HTC Systen and Techniques Directorate for approval. 5. Manage and execute assigned TIP reports on status, progress, resource expenditures, etc., in accordance with existing policies. 6. Develop and manage the preparation of the Field Offices’ requirements for the Investment Procurement Program. 7. Coordinate technical development activities with other Techniques Offices, the HTC System and Techniques Directorate, and other appropriate organizational elements. 8. Administer the Effectiveness/Productivity Progran. PHOTOGRAPHIC DIVISION Functions: 1. Furnish photographic reproduction of map sources, manuscripts, and related compilation materials for the production operations. I-171
2. Prepare contract or reversal film positives and negatives and color proofs of reproduction quality from color separation operations. 3. Process map, chart and photo images onto a variety of photographic products including paper, film, and plastics. 4. Prepare vignettes and reversal negatives for final reproduction. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION I BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: l. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps and hydrographic and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various . cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Color separate and prepare reproduction negatives ready for printing. 4. Review contract work for acceptance and prepare for repreduction. 3. Perform in-house quality control of products produced. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION ITI BRANCH I Functions: i. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. I-172
16862 16363 16364 3. Review contract work for acceptance and prepare for reproduction. 4. Color separate and prepare final reproduction negatives for printing. 5. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. BRANCH ITI BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Perform predigital compilation. 2. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 3. Compile and/or revise topographic maps using first and second order photogrammetric instruments. 4. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 5. Review contract work for acceptance and prepare for reproduction. 6. Color separate and prepare final reproduction negatives for printing. 7. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. IMAGERY ANALYSIS DIVISION BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III BRANCH IV I-173
16875 1688 16381 16B82 16883 BRANCH V Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Analyze images and identify the natural and cultural landscape both graphically and textually for the production of digital culture and terrain date bases for use in weapons and similar systems. 3. Provide quality control of feature manuscripts and appropriate coding tables prior to digitization. TERRAIN ANALYSIS DIVISION BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH IIT Functions: 1. Analyze project materials, develop methodology and produce data bases of topographic features. 2. Produce tactical terrain data for ground operations. 3. Produce prototype topographic products designed to support special military activities and operations. 4. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. PROVIDENCE OFFICE Mission: Prepare topographic, hydrographic, aeronautical, and planimetric products and allied materials ready for reproduction dy stereophotegrammetric and/or map compilation and color separation methods. Functions: 1. Review and evaluate new technological developments in the fields of photoscience, cartography, photogrammetry and ADP processing which have application fer accomplishing the mission of the department, 2. Plan and monitor tests to evaluate the feasibility of new concepts, equipment, procedures and processes; coordinate activities for the implementation of new equipment procedures and processes in the field offices. T-174
16C2 ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Functions: 1. Within limitetions specified by the Center Contracting Officer, procure supplies, equipment and services by requisition or purchase and distribute to usere; monitor automated supply management system and dispose of excess property when appropriate. 2. Manage various administrative programs which include records management, forms management, travel, fiscal control, safety, savings bonds, maintenance of a regulatory document file and transportation, 3. Furnish office services and administer the msil and file system. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: l. Plan, schedule, assign, manage, and control projects; exercise quality control of office products; and provide liaison between PVO and other DMA production elements. 2. Prepare and submit production reports and planning information to Department Headquarters, 3. Maintain a central technical reference library and central technical correspondence file. 4. Perform final acceptance check of all map products, assemble materials on completed projects and prepare them for shipment. 5. Conduct the equipment maintenance program. 6. Develop, monitor and evaluate office Quality Assurance Program for all map and chart products. 7. Prepare input data and maintain the office's automated management information systen. 8. Monitor and inspect commercial or other Government contract mapping assignments. . 9. Perform production analysis and statistical data review to support product production standards. I-175
16C3 TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. Develop Department and pertinent FO plans to enhance productivity and eliminate shortfalls and deficiences through initiation of projects in Techniques Improvement Program (TIP). 2. Establish and manage a Techniques Improvement Progran. 3. Develop and manage the Investment/Procurment Program assessing its current capability and determining advanced equipment configurations. 4. Prepare design and performance specifications and economic analyses to support the equipment purcheses. Schedule equipment procurement, design acceptance tests and evaluate performance against the acceptance criteria. 5. Provide justifications, analyses and evaluations for procurement of equipment and ADP products. 6. Coordinate activities with HTC relevant staff and line elements to assure standardization and compatibility of equipment. 7. Provide site preparation plans and coordinate construction of facilities and installation of new equipment. 8. Prepare equipment and ADP design specifications for acquisition of new off-the-shelf hardware/software, and provide technical monitorship of resulting contracts by serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). 9. Prepare reports to document all investigations, TOPA, studies, tests and evaluations performed. 16C4 PHOTOGRAPHIC DIVISION Functions: l. Furnish photographic reproduction of map and chart sources, manuscripts and related compilation materials to production operations. 2. Prepare contact or reversal film positives and negatives and color proofs of reproduction quality from color separation manuscripts. 3. Prepare glass and film diapositives for use in photogrammetric instruments; make contact and/or rectified prints from negatives. 4. Process map and chart and photo images onto a variety of photographic products including paper, film and plastics. I-176
16C5 16651 16652 16¢53 16C54 5. Accomplish rectification of maps and charts and aseerial photography. 6. Prepare vignettes, halftone, composite and reversal negatives for final reproduction. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION I BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Prepare shaded relief drawings. 4, Perform predigital compilation. 5. Color separate and prepare reproduction negatives ready for printing. 6. Review contract work for acceptance and prepare for reproduction, 7. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. 8. Develop and conduct new employee orientation course for all new cartographic hires. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION II BRANCH I BRANCH IT BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. I-177
16C8 16C81 16C82 16C83 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic maps and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Review and correct contract work and prepare for negative reproduction. 4. Prepare shaded relief drawings. 5. Perform in-house quality control of products produced. PHOTOGRAMMETRIC DIVISION BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and deternine technical procedures to be used. 2. Frepare preliminary materials, including projection, grid, and control plots. 3. Compile and revise topographic maps photogrammetrically. 4. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. HYDROGRAPHIC DIVISION BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH IIT Functions: 1, Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used, 2. Compile and/or revise hydrographic charte through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Color separate and prepare final reproduction materials ready for printing. I-178
16D2 4. Review, and correct contract work negative for reproduction. 5. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. SAN ANTONIO OFFICE Mission: Prepare topographic, eeronautical and planimetric products and allied materials ready for reproduction by aerotriangulation, stereophotogrammetric and/or compilation and color separation methods; and, pre vide cartographic expertise to the Department's program as related to mapping and weapons system requirements. Functions: 1. Review and evaluate new technological developments in the fields of photoscience, cartography, photogrammetry and ADP processing which have application for accomplishing the mission of the department. 2. Plan and monitor tests to evaluate the feasibility of new concepts, equipment, procedures and processes; coordinate activities for the implementation of new equipment procedures and processes in the field offices. ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION Functions: 1. Maintain agreements with Fort Sam Houston for support activities to include facilities maintenance, communications, minor construction and alterations, self service supply and utilities. 2. Within limitations specified by the Center's Contracting Officer, procure supplies, equipment, and services by requisition or purchase and distribute to users; monitor automated supply management system and dispose of excess property when appropriate. 3. Manage various administrative programs which include records © management, forms management, travel, fiscal control, safety, savings bonds, maintenance of a regulatory document file, and transportation. 4. Furnish office services and administer the mail and file systen. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Functions: 1. Plan, schedule, assign, manage, and centrol projects; exercise quality control of office products and provide liaison between SXO and other DMA production elements. I-179
16D3 2. Prepare and submit production reports and planning information to Department Headquarters. 3. Maintain a central technical reference library and central technical correspondence file. 4. Perform final acceptance check of all map products, assemble materials on completed projects and prepare them for shipment. 5. Prepare input data and maintain the office's automated management information syatenus. 6. Monitor and inspect commercial or other government contract mapping assignments. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Functions: 1. With policy guidance from the HTC Systems and Techniques Directorate, generate RDT&E requirement statements reflecting the future technological needs of the Field Office. Advise the Field Office Department on all matters relating to advancing technology. 2. In coordination with the BTC Systems and Techniques Directorate manage and execute those aspects of RDT&E efforts assigned to the Techniques Office. 3. Continuously monitor, analyze, and model the technological state of the Field Office production system for the purpose of identifying areas for potential improvement in productivity, effectiveness, and/or efficiency. Prepare and staff sound, scientific reports reflecting these analyses, and proposed solutions. 4. Prepare Techniques Improvement Program (TIP) for proposed improvement to the production system and submit to the HTC System and Techniques Directorate for approval. 5. Manage and execute assigned TIP reports on status, progress, resource expenditures, etc. in accordance with existing policies. 6. Develop and manage the preparation of the Field Offices' requirements for the Investment Procurement Program. J. Coordinate technical development activities with other Techniques Offices, the HTC System and Techniques Directorate, and other appropriate organizatiousl elements. , 8. Administer the Value engineering, cost reduction and effectiveness/productivity programs. 1-180
16D4 PHOTOGRAPHIC DIVISION Functions: 1. Furnish photographic reproduction of map and chart sources, manuscripts and related compilation materials for the production operations. 2. Prepare contact or reversal film positives and negatives and color proofs of reproduction quality from color separation manuscripts. 3. Prepare glass and film diapositives for use in photogrammetric instruments; make contact and/or rectified prints from negatives of aerial photography. 4. Process map, chart and photo images onto a variety of photographic products including paper, film and plastics. 5. Prepare vignettes, picto and halftone, composite and reversal negative for final reproduction. 6. Prepare orthophoto negatives using contact orthophoto prints. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION I BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: l. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise tepographic and hydrographic maps, aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques end equipment. 3. Prepare photomaps and pictomaps. 4, Prepare pictorial shaded relief drawings for incorporation isto final rp products. 5. Color separate and prepare final reproduction negatives ready for printing. I~181
-16D85 16D56 16D6 16D61 16062 16063 16D64 6. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. BRANCH ¥ BRANCH VI Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Prepare photomaps and pictomaps. 4. Prepare pictorial shaded relief drawings for incorporation into final map products. 5. Color separate and prepare final reproduction negatives for printing. 6. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. MAPPING/CHARTING DIVISION II BRANCH I BRANCH I1 BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic and aeronautical charts and specialized cartographic products through the use of all available source materials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Prepare photomapse and pictomaps. 4. Color separate and prepare final repreduction negatives ready for printing. I~182
16D65 16D66 5. Prepare pictorial shaded relief drawings for incorporation into final map products. 6. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. BRANCE V BRANCH VI Functions: l. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used. 2. Compile and/or revise topographic maps, hydrographic and aeronautical charts and epecialized cartographic products through the use of all available source msterials employing various cartographic techniques and equipment. 3. Prepare pictorial shaded relief drawings for incorporation into final map products, 4. Perform in-process quality control of products produced. 5. Color separate and prepare final reproduction materials ready for printing. PHOTOGRAMMETRIC DIVISION BRANCH I BRANCH II BRANCH III BRANCH IV Functions: 1. Analyze project materials and determine technical procedures to be used, 2. Perform extremely accurate photogrammetric mensuration using high precision photogrammetric instrumentation. 3. Using rigid mathematical concepts and digital computers, adjusts the measured data to establish photograph position and attitudes and for establishing the object space positions of selected images cu the photographe: 1-183
4. Perform stereocompilation for the recording cf planimetric and topographic features for use in the construction of orthophotographs, maps and map related products. 5. Conduct preassignment training courses in aerotriangulation and stereocompilation. 6. Develops new techniques and procedures as required for new and unique project assignments. 7. Perform in-procese quality control of products produced. 8. Conduct the equipment maintenance program. I-184
PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE | 7A SPECI ATIONS ekance VPAI OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BRANCH | 1 7A2 QUALITY ASSURANCE RANCH 17A3 GRAPHIC ARTS DEPARTMENT PROTOUTHOGR APC 17¢ DIVISION ong seavices anancn | 17C1 } PHOTO MBCKESS | 1904, matetia secnon | 17012 SECTION | | 17€2) SECTION 8 17C22 SEQVICES BRANCH PHOTO-COMPOSITION a W7C3l e PHOTO MECHAM AL 17C 32 PROTO SERVICES NO-SERVKES | 17633 ih PLATE BRANCH PRINTING BANC 170 1701 17D2 17D3
LAL GRAPHIC ARTS DEPARTMENT Mission: Print charts, waps, and related products tio fulfill validated requirements. Prowide photcgraphic and, lirhographic, and administrative printing support services for HTC. PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT OFFICE Mission: Develop, implement and control production programs. SPECIFICATIONS BRANCH Functions: l. Evaluate material submitted for reproduction. 2. Prepare printing requirement specifications and estimates for photo lithographic assignments. 3. Initiate production assignments for reproduction facilities. 4. Initiate or review reproduction service requests. OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT BRANCH Functions: « 1. Plan, schedule, assign, manage and control production assignments and projects. 2. Review and analyze production status; direct corrective action. 3. Establish and maintain the Department's Automated MIS, Scheduling and Reporting Systems. 4. Administer aud coordinate requirements for overtime, training, travel, ADP open shop, supply and equipment maintenance. 5. Manage the Department's physical and Technical Security Programs. 6. Execute and coordinate requirements for administrative and managerial programs euch as Affirmative Action, EEO, E/P and necessary budgets to support GA activities. 7. Participate in the development of the MC&G Program, Mid- and Long-Range Center Plans. 8. Monitor and maintain the Department's production and productivity reporting systems; prepare studies and coasolidated reports for the Department and Center Directorates. 1-186
1743 QUALITY ASSURANCE BRANCH Functions: 1. Conduct quality assurance inspections of printed products. 2. Prepare technical and administrative graphics, displays, and layouts for the Department. 3. Maintain and control the Center's Master Process Screen activity. 4. Monitor the Department's technical requirements and schedules for commercial contractor map and chart services. TECHNIQUES OFFICE Mission: Enhance Center and Department effectiveness and productivity through improved systems, techniques, processes and procedures. Execute and control departmental activities concerned with advanced technological improvements; conduct product and material development and testing programs. Develop and administer quality control standards. Functions: 1. . Establish photolithographic quality requirements, develop material standards, prepare specifications. 2. Develop plans and accomplish test and investigations concerning new or improved visual and graphic communication processes, techniques, materials and equipment for the preparation of type and reproduction of maps, charts and related materials; recommend actions based on these tests and evaluations. 3. Establish, implement, and monitor oor participate in departmental engineering application for the technical improvement of methods, equipment materials. PHOTOLITHOGRAPHIC DIVISION Mission: Produce photolithographic products required in the reproduction of maps, charts, publications, and related items. Provide photographic and typographic services and products to support the HTC programs and other government agency requirements. PHOTO PROCESSES AND SERVICES BRANCH I-187
PeAeS I7g12 1/GZ 1/7C21 17622 DP [0 PROCESSES SECTION Functions: i. Operate a variety of * .ot graphic equioment using various processes, and techniques to produce printed maps and related items. Z. Produce rectified film negatives and positives tequired for the lithographic printing of maps and related items. 3. Produce master negatives and positives of tint screens on photographic film and provide precise duplicates fer reproduction utilization. 3 4, Proc ice co aposir and vignette negativerc aia final fuproiuction. 5. Produce continuous tone negatives of three dimcnsional models for terrain embossing. 6. Predicve halftone teproduction negatives fron the eolor-separated continuous tone materials provided. REPRODICTION MATFRIAL SECTION Function: Produce duplicate sets of reproduction material ror file, and distribution and lithographic printing by other commands, agencies, and allied foreign governments. SECCICN I Functions: 1. Accomplish negative engraving, operations for correcting, revising, and maintaining the repromat materiala ~za2d for printing maps, charts, and MC&G Graphics. 2. ‘Flan and perform the most efficient methods or techniques to incorporate information on negatives or intermediate material. 3. Perform preliminary and final preparation of all ms>, chart, publication, and MC&G repromat negatives by engraving, registering, paneling, stripping and »onaquing negatives for proving or plating. 4. Prepare all repromat materials using appropriate template to provide exact registration for multiple sheet printing. 5. Create color separation tint mask negatives for reproduction. t 1-188
17€3 ~~ ~~ tw 6. Prepare new or revised reproducibles, accurately plotting corrections, positioning strip film and insuring exact registration. 7. Conduct a complete in-process edit to verify the eccuracy, completeness, and printin.. ceed of the reproducibles of each map, chart or graptiic before pratitiz. 8. Provide reproduction services and support to accomplish Special Activities Area nission assignments. ° TYPOGRAPHY AND PHOTO-SERVICES BRANCH Functions: ° Provide -‘ypographic services and products to gupport the DMA fydrographac and topographic prograts and other overumert agency requirements. PHOTC-COMPOSITION SECTION Functions: ea l. Provide electronic photocomposition services. 2. Maintain reference copies of scfentific.--and technical publications. PHOTO~MECHANICAL SECTION Functions: 1. Provide photomechanical services, including film processing, required to produce typographic products essential to the production of printed maps, charts and related items end. ,technical publications. 2. Provide metal engraving and specialized typographic services for mission support programs. 3. Establish and maintain quaiity standards for the Section. PHOTO-SERVICES SECTION Functions: 1. Produce dylux and B/W proofs, camera negativee and positives, contact negatives and positives and paper copies used in the preparation of materials for map and chart compilation/reproduction. 2. Produce color and B/W visual aid products, diazo copies, metal photo products, micro-map reproductions and color proofs. 1-189
17D2 17D3 LITHOGRAPHIC DIVISION Mission: Produce multicolor maps, charts and publications of a quality and quantity that satisfactorily meet users requirements. Provide other lithographic services as required. PLATE BRANCH Fimetions: 1. Accomplish operations required in processing, proofing, - revising and transferring images onto metal and plastic. 2. Process positive and negative images on varied substrates to produce metal press plates, procfs, presensitized dristrips, etched plates and rub ons for scribing. 3. Inspect metal press plates. PRINTING BRANCH Function: 1. Print by offset Lithography, multicolor maps, charts, plastic maps and related items to meet Center requirements. 2. Accomplish duplicating services using small offset presses, camera and platemaking equipment and copying systems for administrative type services. FINISHING BRANCH Function: Assemble and prepare maps, charts, publications, and intelligence products for distribution and accomplish specialized finishing operations for unique products. 1-190
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