APPENDIX I
GLOSSARY
The entries listed in this appendix are terms as they are used in this NRTC.
M I N E B I L L O F M AT E R I A L ( M B O M ) -- A
A S S E M B LY- L E V E L I T E M -- A c o m p o n e n t ,
c o m p u t e r- p r o d u c e d , c o n s o l i d a t e d l i s t f o r
consiting of one or more parts, that is designed to
underwater-mine material.
function as an end item in a mine assembly.
SHORT-CYCLE MAINTENANCE--A specified
ATOMIZATION--The process of reducing to fine
interval of time at which programmed maintenance
particles or spray.
on assembled mines in configurations A, B, and C is
LONG-CYCLE MAINTENANCE--A specified
required to be performed.
interval of time at which programmed maintenance
SPARES--The assembly-level items maintained on
for mine assemblies is required.
site in excess of those installed in mine assemblies.
MAINTENANCE--The actions required to retain
VISCOSITY--The property of a fluid that resists the
material in a serviceable condition or to restore it to
force tending to cause the fluid to flow.
a serviceable condition.
VISUAL INSPECTION--The class-B testing of mine
MASTER RECORD SHEET (MRS)--A preprinted
components by sight, test, or manipulation without
form used by IMAs and other authorized
the use of test instruments.
technicians to provide assembly, maintenance, and
operational data for mines.
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