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MARCH 2020 I PCB007 MAGAZINE 69 16. Ensure a correlation between test coupons and printed boards: Testing is expensive, and the TRB must ensure that testing on coupons is accurately evaluating the prod- uct it represents and has traceability for future reference. 17. Approve periodic conformance inspection (PCI) test vehicles, frequency, and proce- dures: The PCI and CVI programs are im- portant for long-term reliability assurance and process characterization. The TRB must ensure the program is meeting the specification requirements in a cost-effec- tive manner. 18. Manage quality improvement programs: Continuous improvement is an active ele- ment of all QM programs. The TRB directs this by setting goals and monitoring the progress of activities. The TRB's Duties The aforementioned responsibilities gener- ate multiple duties/tasks that have to be per- formed for MIL-PRF-31032 continuous compli- ance. There are too many to mention all, but this partial list of 26 is already quite extensive. 1. Establish and implement the site QM plan for MIL-PRF-31032. 2. Maintain the qualification and certification processes. 3. Review, approve, and communicate all major process changes. 4. Ensure there are test vehicles, process control measurements, and reliability tests that collect sufficient data to verify compliance. 5. Ensure failure rates, customer returns, and complaints are collected and monitored on production parts compliant to Mil-PRF-31032. 6. Ensure that corrective actions are effective. 7. Review all associated MIL-PRF-31032 data at least on a quarterly basis and determine any actions necessary to maintain compliance. 8. Address the effect of management or business plan changes on the QM program and communicate to DLA as needed. 9. Address product recalls if necessary. 10. Review all rework on the discrepant material report (DMR). 11. Hold periodic TRB meetings to review all aspects of military compliance with minutes. 12. Approve any change to the QM program through ECN or TCF. 13. Correlate test coupons to production parts with DPA analysis. 14. Conduct add-on qualification data reports to the qualifying activity. 15. Document customer deviations to the spec- ification. 16. Address test optimization (sample plan reductions) as needed. 17. Monitor the self-assessment (internal audit) and follow-up within 30 days. 18. Purchasing process: Through system audits, ensure material and services conform to the purchase requirements. 19. Incoming inspection: Ensure procedures are reviewed and audited. 20. Material evaluation: Ensure new materials are evaluated before use in production. 21. Process and flow changes: Review and approve all major process changes. 22. Corrective actions: Ensure the timely closure of all corrective actions. 23. Once every two years (biannually), produce a capability verification inspec- tion (CVI) report, indicating attribute compliance to the present QML will be completed and sent to DLA for review and approval. 24. Send yearly compliance reports to the qualifying activity.