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August 9, 2004

Mr. Michael O. PaulkChief, Air Force NOI OfficeAFRLlMLS-OL4750 Staff DriveTinker AFB, OK 7314.5-3317

Ref: Request For Approval of US 000 Training as Equivalent to NAS 410

Dear Mr. Paulk,

In answer to your inquiry concerning NAS 410, I am confirming the following:

As the custodial organization for NAS 410, "Certification And Qualification OfNondestructive Test Personnoi", the AlA QualitY~.f\ssurance NOT Working Group has~determined that NOT personnel certified in accordance with U.S. Armed Services NOTquaiification programs, including AFSC 2A7X2, N88-NTSP-A-50-8518B/P, OPNAVINST4790,2H are considered equivalent to NAS 410.

A.II personnel certified to those programs shall be considered adequately trained and tohave sufficient experience to qualify for an employer-based certification to theappropriate level, subject to the documented approval of the Responsible Level 3.The employer is still responsible for certifying the individuals in accordance with therequirements of NP-.S410, including employer's specific training, and administeringvision, general, specific, and practical examinations. But the requirements for trainingand experience shall be considered to have been met.

We look forward to continuing a beneficial working relationship with your office.

Respectfully,

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Naval Air Technical Training Center, Millington

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For Satisfactory Completion of theNon-Destructive Inspection ~echnician Course,

Class C1. C-603-3191 (591 Hours)

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AMES P. nUTLER, CAPTAIN, USNCommanding Officer

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Octavius A. Blackwoodhas compleled an apprenliceship Jor Ihe occupation

Nondestructive Testerunder Ihe sponsorship of

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVYin accordance wilh Ihe 6asic slandards of apprenliceshipp~~ esla6/ished 6'1 Ihe 0ecrelary of Ba60r

P.A. CEY ~ ~L ~ _/LVice Admiral, U. S. Navy &4~ 't~Chief of Naval Education

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April 09,1997Vale Compleled