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Icing/Freezing Rain MIL-STD-810 Method 521 testing is used to verify that equipment can operate when exposed to ice accumulations from rain, drizzle, or sea spray. Freezing rain tests can also be used to evaluate de-icing equipment and techniques. Types of Ice Used in Testing Two types of icing is likely to occur in natural exposures:
Integrating compliance of export law and immigration discrimination requirements under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) can be challenging. Employers who export items controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) must prevent the deemed export of technical data to non U.S. Persons while avoiding employment discrimination. Recently, both SpaceX
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) document marking requirements apply to a wide range of users who access information related to the U.S. government. CUI is unclassified information that requires safeguards or dissemination controls in accordance with governmental regulations and policies. CUI is categorized into 20 “Organizational Index Groupings” to address sectors such as Defense, Export Control,
Monitoring of operational testing and the recording of all critical performance parameters has become a requirement in MIL-STD-810H. Operational testing has been a part of MIL-STD-810 since Revision C in 1975. It refers to testing the item in a manner that represents service use as documented in the mission profile. Changes in Monitoring Requirements Successive revisions
Managing an Export Compliance Program (ECP) properly ensures its effectiveness. These programs are essential to the sustainability of a business. However, any plan, no matter how well conceived, is only as effective as its execution. Planning the Export Compliance Program Specific requirements for an Export Compliance Program are contingent on the types of products an
Combined Environments MIL-STD-810 Method 520 is used to evaluate the synergistic effects of multiple environmental stressors on equipment intended airborne applications. The use of synergetic effects can uncover failures effecting the safety, performance, or integrity of equipment under test that individual stresses would not reveal. Environmental factors that are applicable to this method are vibration,
Gunfire Shock MIL-STD-810 Method 519 testing is performed to ensure that equipment can operate and structurally withstand short duration, high-rate shocks from gunfire. This test method is not intended for single shot gunfire from large Navy or tank guns. Types of gunfire shock are referred to as gunfire schedules. These shocks can include a combination
Counterfeit Parts and Quality Management Systems (QMS) AS9100 and associated standards provide a Quality Management System (QMS) approach to the problem of counterfeit parts for the aviation, space, and defense industries. These counterfeit electronics parts avoidance standards were created in response to requirements of the aerospace supply chain where counterfeit parts pose significant performance, reliability,
Regular training for export compliance is more important than ever. This is due to dynamic changes in export regulations and increased enforcement of those regulations. CVG Strategy offers up to date training for Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Our training is interesting and engaging for participants and allows ample
What is Continuous Improvement? Continuous Improvement and Organizational Development are valuable tools in a Quality Management System (QMS). For improvement to occur it is essential that each important process in an organization be identified and analyzed. Once identified and documented, these processes can be regularly reviewed to access effectiveness by applying improvement based on metrics.
Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce, released a memorandum July 26, 2023, announcing changes in antiboycott reporting and compliance requirements. This announcement follows a series of similar memorandums from the Department of Commerce that have increased the intensity of export enforcement actions. History of U.S. Antiboycott Regulations
Acidic Atmosphere MIL-STD-810 Method 518 is used to evaluate protective coatings and materials resistance to corrosive atmospheres. It is applicable for equipment that will be stored or operated in acidic atmospheres during its lifecycle. This would include urban and industrial area environmental conditions or equipment that will be mounted near exhausts. Considerations for Acidic Atmosphere
Voluntary Self-Disclosure policy updates were issued jointly by the Department of Commerce, Department of Treasury, and the Department of Justice. Under the moniker of Tri-Seal, the three agencies provided information about the self-disclosure process for violations of sanctions, export regulations, and other national security laws. These three agencies have been increasingly coordinating efforts to prevent
A Five Eyes export control agreement seeks to enhance the security concerns of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States by formally committing to coordinate export control enforcement efforts. Matthew S. Axelrod, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Enforcement, stated that this will result in detentions, public identification, and penalties for
Pyroshock MIL-STD-810 Method 517 is a test to evaluate equipment’s ability to withstand mechanical transients caused by the detonation of devices such as explosive bolts and Flexible Linear Shape Charges (FLSC). Characteristics of Pyroshock Events Pyroshocks can produce excitation in a broad range of frequencies. These typically range from 100 Hz to 1 MHz with
The Department of Defense (DoD) is addressing foreign influence in academia with the publication a foreign entities list that includes threats to U.S. national security. This was announced in an address from Heidi Shyu, Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD R&E). By adding this requirement for screening of potential partners, the Pentagon
