When should the VIDS/MAF (OPNAV FORM 4790/60) be used?

The VIDS/MAF (OPNAV FORM 4790/60) is specifically utilized when the Naval Aviation Logistics Command Management Information System (NALCOMIS) is not available. This form is essential for maintaining accountability and tracking maintenance performed on aircraft. It serves as a vital communication tool among maintenance personnel, ensuring that all required maintenance tasks are documented accurately even in the absence of electronic systems like NALCOMIS.

This use case is significant because, without NALCOMIS, there would be no systematic way to record and retrieve maintenance data directly. Therefore, the VIDS/MAF provides a fallback mechanism, ensuring continuity in maintenance record-keeping and reporting in situations where the primary electronic system is not accessible.

In contrast to the other options, which imply regular or routine use under operational conditions, the use of the VIDS/MAF is specifically tied to the non-availability of NALCOMIS, emphasizing its role as a temporary measure rather than a routine procedure.