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ARMY CALIBRATION SYSTEM

MM0499 Edition O


Introduction


Overview

This is a brief overview of Army Calibration System, MM0499


Proponent This subcourse is issued by the--

U.S. Army Institute for Professional Development (AIPD)
U.S. Army Training Support Center
Newport News, Virginia 23628-0001


Purpose

In this age of space vehicles that are designed to send payloads of man and telemetering instruments thousands of miles into the vast unknown of space, and the requirement to fire guided missiles hundreds of miles with pin-point accuracy, the use of complex instrumentation is mandatory. Associated with the various types of instrumentation is a vast quantity of test equipment that is used to verify the operational capabilities of the payload equipment. This test equipment may be mechanical, hydraulic, electronic, or any combination of these three basic types. In order for the test equipment to provide the necessary degree of accuracy and be consistently reliable, an organized system for CONTINUAL VALIDATION of this test equipment is required. This is the task of the Army Calibration and Repair System.


Target
Audience
Any eligible person may enroll in the subcourse.

Requirements To receive credit for course or subcourse completion, you must--
  • Have an Army Correspondence Course Program (ACCP) USER-ID and PASSWORD.
  • Be formally enrolled in this course/subcourse through the ACCP.
  • Earn a passing score on the subcourse examination.

Contents

The subcourse contains the following parts:

Lesson 1: Army Calibration and Repair System

Lesson 1 Exercises

Lesson 2: TMDE Calibration and Repair Support Company

Lesson 2 Exercises

Glossary


Informal Access Feel free to preview the subcourse to see if it meets your needs, to study it without committing to formal enrollment, or use it as an on-line desk reference.

Enrollment


Enrollment
Eligibility
The Army Correspondence Course Program subcourses are available to U.S. Active and Reserve military officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel; Reserve Officers' Training Corps, National Guard Officer Candidate School, West Point cadets, and authorized federal civilian employees.

Military personnel must have enough time remaining in service to complete the course/subcourse(s) in which they request enrollment.

Note:  For detailed eligibility requirements see the course listing found on the AIPD LOGON/REGISTER web site.


Enrollment
Notes
Enrollment is electronic. To enroll, click on the ENROLL button below to take you to the ACCP LOGON screen. [NOTE: The following instructions apply to the ACCP web site.]
  • If you are not already registered with the ACCP, you will need to do so prior to enrolling for this subcourse. Click on the REGISTER button and follow the on-screen instructions. [NOTE: You will be required to create your own USER-ID and PASSWORD. These will allow you to enroll for courses/subcourses, access and update portions of your current personal demographic information, view history records, and take on-line examinations for subcourses in which you are enrolled.]
  • If you are a registered ACCP participant, enter your USER-ID and PASSWORD in the spaces provided and click on the LOGON button. Follow on-screen instruction for enrolling in a course/subcourse.

When filling in the subcourse number, enter it exactly as follows: MM0499.

After submitting your application, you will receive verification of your enrollment by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. [NOTE: US military students who do not have an e-mail address can obtain one by going to http://www.us.army.mil.]

IMPORTANT: You will not be able to access the examination for this subcourse until you have received notification that your enrollment application has been accepted. Until that time, you may informally access the subcourse materials and begin your studies. To do so, follow the link to the RDL, scroll down the list of courses/subcourses, and activate the link to this course/subcourse.


Taking the Subcourse On-Line


Taking the
subcourse

You do not have to wait for enrollment verification before beginning. You can start immediately. Everything you need to complete the subcourse is provided on-line. You will need no additional materials, nor will any be sent to you. View and study all materials (including practical exercises), and take the final examination.

REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.


Taking
the exam

REMINDER: You must have received ACCP subcourse enrollment verification by e-mail before taking the examination.

Read the examination administrative instructions very carefully prior to beginning the examination.

Once you complete the examination and "submit" your responses, you will receive immediate feedback of your score. If you obtained a passing score, you will also receive subcourse text references for missed questions. Your final official grade (Completion Notice) will be provided by e-mail, if available, or first class mail. If you did not obtain a passing score, you may retake the examination after a time lapse of 24-hours from computer processing of your initial attempt.


Assistance


Points of
Contact
If you have any questions about the subcourse, call or e-mail one of these points of contact:

  • For questions about subcourse content, contact:
    ATCL AO
    TRAINING DIRECTORATE
    U S ARMY CASCOM
    401 1ST STREET
    FT LEE VA 23801-1511

  • For questions about subcourse administration, contact:

    Section A
    DSN: 826-2127/3322
    COM: (757) 878-2127/3322
    E-MAIL: sectiona@atsc.army.mil


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