CHAPTER 10
AVIATION SUPPLY SUPPORT
reference purposes on input transactions, output
This chapter describes the aviation supply support
reports, and displays.
p r o c e d u r e s a c c o r d i n g t o t h e N a v a l Av i a t i o n
Maintenance Program (NAMP). It also describes some
The dynamic data are added and updated through
basic information about the Naval Aviation Logistics
the normal operations of the application system. The
Command Management Information System
addition or update of dynamic data is done through
(NALCOMIS). The NA L C O M I S U s e r 's M a n u a l
on-line transaction processing and interfaces with
contains detailed information on the NALCOMIS
other computer systems.
procedures. The SK assigned to the aviation support
Personnel will require a password to sign-on to
division or supply support center should be familiar
NA L C O M I S . T h e d a t a a d m i n i s t r a t o r a t e a c h
with these procedures. This chapter will give you the
NALCOMIS site maintains passwords. To prevent
knowledge you need to provide effective customer
unauthorized use, the password is accessible only to a
support. While working in supply, your goal is to
minimum number of authorized personnel. A user will
provide the best supply support possible while
be assigned only one password at any time. Passwords
maintaining a strict accountability of assets. The keys
are processed in such a way that NALCOMIS
to achieving this goal are to know the procedures for
recognizes the user signing on, the user's organization
processing documents and materials and maintain
(ORG), work center (WC), and special maintenance
accurate transaction records.
qualification (SMQ). The SMQ assigned to each
person will determine his or her ability to access a
The NAMP (OPNAVINST 4790.2) outlines
specific NALCOMIS menu.
c o m m a n d , a d m i n i s t r a t ive , a n d m a n a g e m e n t
relationships. It also establishes policies and
The first opportunity for the user to provide input
to NALCOMIS is during sign-on. Any unauthorized
procedures for the assignment of maintenance tasks
attempt to sign-on will produce an error message on
and responsibilities. The NAMP is the basic document
line 2 of the display screen to indicate such condition
and authority that governs the management of all
has occurred. After a successful sign-on, the user's
aviation maintenance.
assigned SMQ will be referenced to determine if the
The NALCOMIS is an integrated, on-line, and
user is allowed to do the transactions.
real-time system. The devices used to input data in
Supply and maintenance personnel assigned to
NALCOMIS include computer terminals, magnetic
appropriate work centers will be allowed to enter data
tape drives, and communication networks. The
in NALCOMIS. Once signed on to NALCOMIS, the
terminals are the primary devices for data input
organization, work center, and SMQ of the user will be
because of the on-line and interactive nature of the
known. Potential users should attend the proper
system. The data output from NALCOMIS is via
training classes before getting access to NALCOMIS.
screen displays, reports, and interfaces to the
The Navy supply system is responsible for
functional user of the system. The data resides within
providing material in support of the operation and
NALCOMIS on an integrated database that contains
maintenance of aeronautical equipment. Its purpose is
both static and dynamic data types.
to locate material when and where it is needed. The
The static data elements are used mainly for
intent is to make the relationship between the supplier
reference purposes during system operations. Many of
and the user as simple and uncomplicated as possible.
these elements are added to the system during initial
However, the procedures should be within the
installation and require minimal updates during the use
boundaries of the logistics directives published by
of the system. Updates to these elements are restricted
higher authorities. Replenishment of stock may be by
t o u s e r s t h a t h ave t h e p r o p e r a u t h o r i t y a n d
system basis as a direct result of recorded usage and
responsibility to maintain the integrity of the database.
demand data or program basis from pre-calculated
usage. All Navy activities have an assigned area to
Static data elements are used for validations and
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