US Navy 2M/ATE program: fleet self-sufficiency, readiness and progressive maintenance

The US Navy´s 2M/ATE (miniature/microminiature/automatic test equipment) program is intended to provide the fleet with high reliability electronic module test, diagnostic, and miniature/microminiature (2M) repair capabilities. The author covers the program´s current status and future directions and plans. The goal is to increase fleet self-sufficiency, readiness, and cost reduction. The 2M/ATE program´s repair capabilities and automatic digital/analog testers provide for organizational (O) and intermediate (I) level fault isolation and repair of electronic assemblies. The 2M portion of the program strives to provide the repair capabilities and electronic documentation needed for electronic circuit card assemblies and equipment at the O and I levels. The 2M push is for progressive maintenance which yields self-sufficiency and, thereby, readiness.<>