JOAP Training.

NAVAIR 17-15-50.1

TM 38-301-1

T.O. 33-1-37-1

CGTO 33-1-37-1

NOTE

Foreign or private laboratories under contract to provide oil analysis services to US

military forces and desiring entry into the JOAP Correlation Program should submit letter

requests to the appropriate JOAP Management Office via the service contracting office

administering the contract.

Laboratories of an allied nation providing oil analysis support to the military forces of that

nation and desiring entry in the JOAP Correlation Program should apply through the

appropriate FMS case, or in the absence of an FMS case, submit letter requests to the

nearest United States Military Advisory Group for consideration and/or processing.

c. Correlation Procedures. The Correlation Program for spectrometers is conducted monthly by the

JOAP-TSC. Two sample pairs are mailed from the JOAP-TSC to each participating JOAP laboratory scheduled to

arrive not later than the 5th working day of the month. The spectrometer is standardized and the same qualified

operator analyzes the sample pairs. Results are submitted to the JOAP-TSC to arrive not later than the 21st of

each month. Results may be submitted either by e-mail, mail, FAX, or by message using the message format

contained in Volume II. E-mailing the correlation data to corr@joaptsc.navy.mil is the preferred method of

transmittal as the data can then be directly downloaded into the database and a data receipt will be returned. If

you receive a receipt, then no other method of transmittal is required. On the 25th of each month or the first

workday immediately following the 25th, the JOAP-TSC computes the mean of all spectrometer results for each

sample for all required elements for the two categories of spectrometers (JOAP Rotrode and other). Using

standard statistical techniques, acceptable reproducibility 1 and reproducibility 2 criteria are calculated. These

acceptable criteria are compared to each laboratory's results and points are assigned. From these points, an

overall score is assigned for each spectrometer. These scores are used, in addition to facility and personnel

requirements, to classify laboratories as JOAP certified or as uncertified. Laboratories with spectrometers in R/M

status will report this status to the JOAP-TSC prior to 21st of the month. Correlation samples will be retained and

analyzed when the spectrometer is repaired. Contact the JOAP-TSC for special instructions when the R/M period

exceeds two correlation-reporting periods. A message or e-mail request for maintenance help to the JOAP-TSC

or some other agency with info copy to the TSC does not constitute requesting R/M status unless a specific

request for R/M status is included in the message. Either call the TSC or send a message or e-mail specifically

requesting R/M status and try to provide the TSC with a "get well" date.

NOTE

Correlation printouts, including all standardization data, shall be retained for three months. This information is

vital for troubleshooting instruments that score low in the program. The JOAP-TSC may also request printouts as

a quality assurance check.

4-9. JOAP Training.

a. Training Courses Available.

(1)

Spectrometer operator/evaluator training courses available at NAS Pensacola, FL:

Website: http://www.cnet.navy.mil/cnet/nattc/361trs/ndi.htm

DSN 922-7488/7489

Title

Course No.

Defense Joint Oil Analysis Program (DoD JOAP)

J3AZP2A752-000

Atomic Emission Spectrometer. (12 days)

Defense Joint Oil Analysis Program (DoD JOAP)

J3AZP2A752-003

Atomic Emission Spectrometer/Physical Properties Testing

(18 days)

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