Principles of Inspect, Repair Only as Necessary (IROAN) Procedures andPreparation of IROAN Publications. Military Standard

摘要

The United States Marine Corps is committed to reduction of equipment maintenancecosts, while maintaining combat essential equipment in a high state of readiness. This can be accomplished by designing products of dependable and maintenance-free materials and utilizing more effective maintenance procedures and extended maintenance intervals where applicable. Manufacturing maintenance free materials and equipment is cost prohibitive; therefore, the use of more effective maintenance procedures is the preferred method. Application of proper maintenance the preferred method. Applications of proper maintenance procedures enables military equipment of modern design and materials to be maintained in a serviceable condition throughout their expected life cycle. Simply stated, the Inspect and Repair Only As Necessary (IROAN) concept is a method of performing the minimum depot level scheduled maintenance necessary to keep equipment items in a serviceable condition . This military standard sets forth applicable procedures.