scope:

This instruction applies to acquisition, logistics, and maintenance activities for all new and legacy programs. CBM concepts apply to all active and reserve naval ships, aircraft, and the systems associated with them, as well as the infrastructure which supports them. Throughout this instruction, the term "ship" refers to all surface ships, aircraft carriers, submarines, and those patrol and service craft specified in reference (a). The purpose of the CBM strategy is to perform maintenance only when there is objective evidence of need, while ensuring safety, equipment reliability, equipment availability, and reduction of total ownership cost. The fundamental goal of CBM is to optimize readiness while reducing maintenance and manning requirements.

Purpose.

To establish policy and responsibility for the implementation and integration of Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM) for naval ship, submarine, aircraft systems, equipment and infrastructure.