Field Calibration Activities

Several documents are used to update the database

for calibration. The FMCLs are operated by IM

of the MEASURE system. These documents will be

personnel with an 1821 NEC. The basic difference

discussed in the following paragraphs.

between the MIRCs and the FMCL is that the FMCL

has the additional capability for optical calibration.

The MEASURE system is a tool for your use. It is

only as good as the information that is put into it. It is

FIELD CALIBRATION ACTIVITIES

important that all information be thoroughly legible,

accurate, and consistent.

Navy field calibration activities (FCAs) make up the

INVENTORY REPORT FORMS

next lower echelon. These activities have been set up to

enable user activities to calibrate locally such specific

The MEASURE Test Measuring and Diagnostic

types of instruments as pressure gauges, temperature

Equipment (TMDE) Inventory Report Form and the

gauges, and electrical meters, rather than send them to

MEASURE Calibration Standards Inventory Report

a laboratory. Calibration is performed by specially

Form provide the initial input of data pertaining to

trained personnel. Most ships in the fleet have

TAMS equipment and calibration. This information,

designated FCAs.

when stored in a computer, establishes a data base for

all MEASURE forms and reports.

SUPPORT FOR CALIBRATION

N O T E : Since computers cannot think,

STANDARDS

completeness and accuracy of information is essential

to make the program effective.

To receive calibration support for standards, you

should take the following steps:

Inventory report forms are submitted to an

intermediate level activity of FCA for screening. This

Request funds from the type commander.

activity determines whether or not it has the capabilities

2. Request calibration services, by official

for the calibration of the equipment listed in the

message, from the supporting laboratory.

inventory. Items that are outside the capability of this

Makeup a recalibration schedule with the help

activity are noted on the inventory report form. The

of the supporting laboratory. This schedule will

r e p o r t forms are forwarded to a METCAL

representative for validation. They are then forwarded

minimize the delay in getting your standards

recalibrated and back in service.

to the MEASURE Operational Control Center (MOCC)

in Concord, California, and are entered into the data

bank. The customer is provided with an automated

METROLOGY AUTOMATED SYSTEM

inventory and a set of preprinted METER cards.

FOR UNIFORM RECALL AND

Normally, the inventory forms are only used for the

REPORTING

initial input of data. However, if 10 or more items are to

In an effort to ensure that all equipment requiring

be added to the inventory, an appropriate inventory

calibration and/or servicing is maintained at maximum

report form can be used. This form is prepared in the

dependability, the Chief of Naval Material implemented

same manner as the initial inventory report except that

the MEASURE program. It is the Navy's single data

the words Add-On-Inventory are entered above the

reporting system for the TAMs and the Navy METCAL

customer activity code block at the top center of the

program.

form.

As an IC Electrician Second Class, you will be

METER CARD

required to update calibration schedules. Therefore, you

should have a thorough understanding of the

The METER card (fig. 4-2) is a five-part,

MEASURE program and be familiar with the forms and

color-coded form to which the equipment identification

reports used with this system. You will be required to

(ID) and receipt tag is attached. It is filled out by either

check documents for completeness and accuracy and to

the customer or the calibrating activity and is used to

assist customers in the completion of these documents.

report information and transactions pertaining to TAMS

Information on how to use this program effectively and

and calibration standards.

how to complete the necessary documents accurately is

The METER card, either preprinted by the MOCC

provided in the latest edition of the Measure Users

or handprinted by the customer activity, contains all

Manual, OP43P6.

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