inspections normally fall into one of the three following inspection   areas: 1. RECEIVING   OR   SCREENING   INSPEC- TIONS. These inspections apply to material, components,  parts,  equipment,  logs  and  records, and  documents.  These  inspections  determine  the condition  of  the  material,  proper  identification of   each   item,   maintenance   requirements, disposition, and correctness of accompanying records  and  documents. 2. IN-PROCESS INSPECTIONS. These inspec- tions are specific QA actions that are required during maintenance or actions in cases where satisfactory   task   performance   cannot   be determined   after   maintenance   has   been completed.   These   inspections   include witnessing,  application  of  torque,  functional testing, adjusting, assembling, servicing, and installation. 3. FINAL  INSPECTIONS.   These   inspections comprise   specific   QA   actions   performed following the completion of a task or series of tasks. QA inspection of work areas following task  completion  by  several  different  personnel  is an example of a final inspection. SHIP  QUALITY  CONTROL  INSPECTOR (SQCI) The inspector is the front line guardian of adherence to quality standards. In the shops and on the deck plates, the  SQCIs  must  constantly  remind  themselves  that  they can make a difference in the quality of a product. They must  be  able  to  see  and  be  recognized  for  their contributions  in  obtaining  quality  results. As a work center supervisor, you will be responsible for the QA program in your work spaces. You must realize that QA inspections are essential elements of an effective  QA  program.  You  are  responsible  to  your division  officer  and  the  QAO  for  coordinating  and administering  the  QA  program  with  your  work  center. You are responsible for ensuring that all repaired units are  ready  for  issue.  This  doesn’t  mean  you  have  to inspect each item repaired in your shop personally; you should have two reliable, well-trained technicians to assist  you  in  QA  inspections.  To  avoid  the  many problems  caused  by  poor  maintenance  repair  practices or by replacement of material with faulty or incorrect material, you must take your position as an SQCI very seriously.  When  you  inspect  a  certain  step  of  an installation, ensure to the utmost of your knowledge and 6-5 ability  that  the  performance  and  product  meet  the required specifications and that installations are correct. Most commands that have a QA program will issue you a special card that will identify you as a qualified SQCI for your command. Each of your shop SQCIs will also be assigned a personal serial number by the QAO, as proof of certification. Each of them should use this serial number on all forms and tags that require initials as proof that certified tests and inspections were made. This will provide documented proof and traceability that each  item  or  lot  of  items  meets  the  material  and workmanship for that stage of workmanship. Also, you will be given a QCI stamp so that you can stamp the QCI certification on the forms or tags as a checkoff of a particular progressive step of inspection or final job completion.  The  stamp  will  also  serve  as  proof  of inspection and acceptance of each satisfactory shop end product.   This   stamp   may   have   your   command identification  and  a  QCI  number  that  is  assigned  and traceable to you. As an SQCI, you should be thoroughly familiar with all  aspects  of  the  QA  program  and  the  QC  procedures and requirements of your specialty. You  will  be  trained  and  qualified  by  the  QAO according   to   the   requirements   set   forth   by   your applicable   QA   manual   and   the   quality   control requirements  applicable  to  your  installation.  The  QAO will  interview  you  to  determine  your  general  knowledge of QA and your attitude toward the QA discipline. You will  have  to  pass  a  written  examination  and  also demonstrate  knowledge  of  records,  report  completion, and  final  requirements. You  will  report  to  the  appropriate  QA  supervisors while keeping your division officer informed of matters pertaining to QA work done in the shop. You and your other  work  center  QCIs  will  be  responsible  for  the following: 1. 2. 3. Developing  a  thorough  understanding  of  the  QA program. Ensuring that all shop work performed by your work  center  personnel  meets  the  minimum requirements  set  forth  in  the  latest  plans, directives,  and  specifications  of  higher  authority and  that  controlled  work  packages  (CWPs)  are properly used on repair work. Ensuring that all work center personnel are familiar  with  applicable  QA  manuals  by conducting  work  center/division  training,