Encl. (2) to COMDTINST 4130.6
b For an acquisition project, the CSA system should be established concurrent with Coast
Guard approval of the initial configuration baseline (normally the FBL), and initiation of
configuration control.
6. Configuration Audits, Technical Reviews and Configuration Reviews (CRs). Configuration
audits and technical reviews may be described as "investigations" which are conducted to verify
the technical performance of a CI(s). This ensures that the approved configuration, as
implemented by the product, is completely and adequately described by its configuration
documentation. Conducting configuration audits, formal and informal technical reviews, and
operational configuration reviews verify the CI design and help establish appropriate
configuration baselines.
a
Configuration audits are conducted by the project configuration manager during the
acquisition phase for the primary purpose of establishing a configuration baseline to which
future CIs will be built, and operational CIs maintained. Configuration audits verify and
document that the CI and its configuration identification (baseline/documentation) agree,
are complete and accurate, and satisfy program/project requirements.
b Technical reviews are conducted by technical support managers and the PM to ensure that
all requirements pertaining to form, fit and function, performance and reliability
requirements are or will be met. Also, to ensure that no design weaknesses exist which may
compromise the performance, reliability or quality of the system and for the CI.
c
CRs are conducted during the operational phase to validate, reconfirm the accuracy of, and
identify inconsistencies between the configuration of an operational system and the CSA
data file. CRs consist of visual verification and analysis of on-site inventory. Various
entities within the organization are responsible for conducting CRs depending on the
validation requirement.
7. Configuration Control Boards (CCBs). A CCB is composed of technical and administrative
representatives who review, approve or disapprove proposed configuration changes to a CI.
CCB approval is required for all proposed configuration changes affecting the form, fit and
function or logistics support structure of every CI. CCB membership is normally composed of
a chairman, configuration manager, voting board members and ad hoc nonvoting members.
CCB members should represent the project, operational, safety and ILS elements.
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