Who has management responsibility for the configuration management program?

The management responsibility for the configuration management program falls under the Chief of Naval Air Systems Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM). This command is tasked with ensuring that all air systems and their components are correctly identified, controlled, and documented throughout their lifecycle. By managing the configuration management program, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM oversees the changes and maintenance of aircraft systems, ensuring that they meet current standards, which is critical for both safety and operational efficiency.

Configuration management involves identifying and controlling the functional and physical characteristics of aerospace systems and their components. This responsibility is crucial as it not only affects the performance and safety of aircraft but also impacts logistics, maintenance, and cost-effectiveness.

Other commands, such as COMNAVFACSYSCOM (responsible for naval facilities), COMNAVAIRLANT (operational command for naval aviation forces in the Atlantic), and COMNAVAIRPAC (operational command for naval aviation forces in the Pacific), while playing vital roles in their respective areas, do not hold the primary responsibility for the overarching configuration management program. They may collaborate or support aspects of configuration management but ultimately, COMNAVAIRSYSCOM is the authority overseeing this program.