Question

written permission or electronic authorization in sked 3.2 is required prior to placing any system or individual into inactive equipment maintenance (iem). what minimum signature authority is required?

a) department head (dh)
b) executive officer (xo)
c) departmental 3ma
d) 3mc

Explanation:

Identify the regulatory requirement for IEM status changes

Under the Navy's 3-M (Maintenance and Material Management) System guidelines (specifically OPNAVINST 4790.8 series), placing equipment into Inactive Equipment Maintenance (IEM) status requires formal authorization.

Determine the minimum signature authority

The instruction specifies that written permission or electronic authorization in SKED (the 3-M scheduling software) must be approved by the Department Head (DH) prior to placing any system or equipment into IEM.

Answer:

• A) Department Head (DH) (Correct answer)
• B) Executive Officer (XO)
• C) Departmental 3MA
• D) 3MC