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INDUCTION PROGRAMME FOR DIRECT RECRUIT
JWM(OP)
READING MATERIAL
Familiarization with organisation
ORDNANCE FACTORIES INSTITUTES OF LEARNING DEHRADUN , AMBERNATH, MEDAK
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INDEX
Chap.No, Topic Page
1. Ordnance Factories Organization & structure.
01
2. Organization of the factory. 21
3. Ordnance Factories Product Familiarisation 23
4.
Role of Accounts in Ordnance Factories.
43
5.
Civil Trade in Ordnance Factories
50
6.
Role of DGQA in Ordnance Factories.
57
7. Role of MES in Ordnance Factories. 74
8. Role of security in Ordnance Factories.
86
CHAPTER – 01
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ORDNANCE FACOTRIES ORGANIZATION & STRUCTURE
INTRODUCTION Ministry of Defence comprises the following departments:
1. Department of Defence
2. Department of Defence Production
3. Department of Defence Research
Department of Defence: 1. Armed Forces of Union namely Army, Navy, Air force
2. Reserves of the Army, Navy, Air force
3. National Cadet Corps
4. Military Farms Organization
5. Canteen Stores Department
6. Civilian Services Paid from Defence Services Estimates
7. Acquisition, custody and relinquishment of land property for
defence purpose. Eviction of unauthorized occupants from defence
land.
8. Formation of Cantonments
9. Matters relating to Ex-serviceman
Defence Research:
DRDO aims to make the country self sufficient in Technologies
needed for defence. DRDO was formed in 1958. Operates through
network of around 49 Laboratories.
Department of Defence Production:
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Department of Defence Production was created after 1962 war with
a view to achieve the object of self reliance and self sufficiency in Defence
Production units.
It comprises:
1. Ordnance Factories
2. Defence Public Sector Units
3. Directorate General of Quality Assurance
4. Directorate General of Aeronautical Quality Assurance
5. Directorate of Standardisation
6. Directorate of Planning and Coordination
7. Defence Exhibition Organization
Defence PSU :- DSPUs are 8 in number. 1. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL0
2. Bharat Electronics (BEL)
3. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. (BEML)
4. Mazagon Dock Ltd. (MDL)
5. Garden Research Shipbuilders Engineers Ltd. (GRSE)
6. Goa Shipyard Ltd. (GSL)
7. Bharat Dynamics Ltd. (BDL)
8. Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd. (MIDHANI)
Indian Ordnance Factories is the oldest and largest industrial setup
which functions under the Department of Defence Production of the
Ministry of Defence. The ordnance factories form an integrated base
for indigenous production of defence hardware and equipment, with
the primary objective of self reliance in equipping the armed forces
with state of the art battlefield equipments.
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There are 39 Ordnance Factories geographically distributed all over
the country at 24 different locations. There are 10 Factories in
Maharashtra, 8 Factories in UP, 6 Factories each in Madhya Pradesh and
Tamilnadu, 4 factories in west Bengal, 2 Factories in Uttaranchal and
one each in Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and Chandigarh. The 40th Factory is
being set up at Nalanda in Bihar.
The 39 Ordnance Factories form a strategic and dedicated
production base for both lethal and non-leathal defence stores. They
form an integrated base for the indigenous production of defence
hardware and equipment that include highly specialized, complex and
large variety of ammunition and explosives, weapons vehicles and
equipments, materials and components, armoured vehicles and
ordnance equipment. They also produce rockets, grenades, mines,
transport vehicles, optical and fire control system, bridges, parachute, clothing and personal equipment for the armed forces.
Products for the Defence Forces have to be safe, reliable,
consistent and capable of operating under varying terrains as well as
under extreme climatic conditions. Accordingly, the required
technologies cover a wide spectrum of engineering, metallurgy, chemical,
textile, leather and optical areas, they must ensure high quality and
productivity, apart from meeting the important objective of self-reliance.
The Ordnance Factories also fulfill certain requirements of the
paramilitary and police forces for arms, ammunition, clothing and
equipment thereby ensuring that their capacity is optimally utilized, not
only by securing work from the defence forces, but also by diversification
into non-defence customers and by exports.
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HISTORY OF INDIAN ORDNANCE FACTORIES
The history of Indian Ordnance Factories directly linked with the
British reign in India. East India Company of England for their economic
interest in India and to increase their political hold military implication
became vital. In 1801 established Gun Carriage Agency at Cossipore,
Kolkata presently known as Gun & Shell Factory, Cossipore and
production started from 18th March, 1802. This is the first Industrial
establishment of Ordnance Factories in its present organized form.
EXPANSION OF INDIAN ORDNANCE FACTORIES The growth of the Ordnance Factories of the present setup is as follows: Pre Independence (18 factories)
Pre World War – I 1801 – GSF COSSIPORE
1846 – O F DUMDUM
1859 – O.E.F. KANPUR
1869 – AF KIRKEE
1904 – CF ARUVANKADU
1904 – RFI ISHAPORE
1904 – GSF JABALPUR
1905 – MSF ISHAPORE
1914 – CF SHAJAHANPUR
During World War - II
1940 – HEF KIRKEE
1941 – OF KATNI
1941 – OF KHAMARIA
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1941 – OPF KANPUR
1943 – OF KANPUR
1943 – OF MURADNAGAR
1943 – OF DEHRADUN
1944 – OF AMBARNATH
Post Independence 1949 – SAF KANPUR
1949 – OF BHUSAVAL
1953 – MTPF AMBARNATH
1961 – OCF AVADI
1961 – HVF AVADI
1962 – OF BHANDARA
1963 – OCF CHANDIGARH
1964 – OF VARANGAON
1966 – OF TRICHY
1969 – VF JABALPUR
1970 – OF CHANDA
1970 – OF AMBAJHARI
1976 – GIF JABALPUR
1977 – FGK KANPUR
1979 – OF ITARSI
1979 – OF DEHUROAD
1983 – OEF HAZARATPUR
1987 – OF MEDAK
1988 – OF BOLANGIR
1988 – OLF DEHRADUN
1989 – EF AVADI
1990 – HAPP TRICHI
2004 – OFP NALANDA
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MAIN EVENTS Main events in the evolution of Ordnance Factory Organisation :
1801- Establishment of Gun Carriage Agency at Cossipore.
1802 - Production started from 18 March, 1802.
1906 - The Administration of Indian Ordnance. Factories came
under a separate charge as ‘IG of Ordnance Factories’.
1948 - Post of DGOF created.
1962 - Dept. of Defence Production setup at Ministry of Defence.
1979 - Ordnance Factory Board came into existence.
1984 - Dept. of Defence Production & Supplies formed.
1987 - OFB Budget was separated from Army’s budget.
1999 - Ordnance Factories started generating surplus.
O.F. BOARD CONSTITUTION AND OBJECTIVES
The O.F.Board was setup in 1979 for cohesive, effective and co-
ordinated working, based on the recommendations of high powered
committee (Rajadyaksha Committee).
Objectives of O. F. Organisation (A) EXTERNAL To meet the production targets of defence.
To maintain war reserve capacity of both physical and human skills.
To provide high level of service in regards to spares, technical advice,
fault analysis and rectification.
To meet users quality standards.
To produce at predetermined cost estimates.
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To design & develop new products in liasion with user & DRDO.
To build a cadre of professional and forward looking managers & manpower.
Co-operation & co-ordination with customers & suppliers.
Close rapport with IITS, state governments, universities etc. (B) INTERNAL Maximise utilising installed capacity.
Better material management for cost effective production.
Short long term time bound targets in all major fields such as product
quality, capacity utilisation, cost of production, design &
development, training of personnel & project
Deligation of powers, responsibility & accountability.
To streamline procedures, to retain essential checks and balances
where ever required.
To develop personnel recruitment policies, selection, training and
promotion policies.
Strong in house research, design and development organisation with
liaison with
R & D units.
Strengthen financial management in organisation.
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To improve production planning & control system, safety standards,
working conditions.
Harmonious industrial climate, creativity, initiative.
To develop ancillary units where ever possible.
To maximise indigenisation.
To minimise delay & in cost over runs and in implementation of
projects.
STRUCTURE OF ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD
The Ordnance Factory Board was formed with Director General as
Chairman and Nine Members in the rank of Addl. DGOF. One Member is
from Finance stream.
At present, 39 Ordnance Factories are divided into 5 Operating
Groups/Divisions, depending upon the type of the main
products/technologies employed. These are as follows:
1. Ammn. & Explosives -10
2. Weapons, Vehicles & Equip. -10
3. Materials & Components - 9
4. Armed Vehicles - 5
5. Ordnance Equip. - 5
(Clothing & General Stores)
Each of the above group of Factories is headed by a Member/Addl.
DGOF. Armoured Vehicle Division and Ordnance Equipment Division
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have their Headquarters at Avadi (near Chennai) and Kanpur
respectively. Three members in charge of Ammunitions, Weapons and
Materials and Components have their Headquarters at Kolkata. The four
remaining Members are responsible for staff functions, as follows
1. Planning & Material Management and Technical Services
2. Project Engineering Design Bureau
3. Finance
4. Personnel
Special/extended Board provides for representation of two Senior
Officers viz. Master General of Ordnance (MGO) and Director General of
Quality Assurance (DGQA) to represent the users. The special Board
also has representation from the Ministry of Defence as well as DRDO.
Joint Secretary (Ordnance Factories), Addl. Finance Advisor from the
Defence (Finance) and the Chief Controller Research & Development
(CCR&D) participate in the Special Board Meetings held periodically to
provide appropriate inputs and perspectives for planning of resources,
upgrading technology demanded by products and process and on various
other related issues necessary for the efficient functioning of Ordnance
Factory Board.
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O. F. BOARD STRUCTURE
Ordnance Factory Board
MEMBERF/N
MEMBERPER
MEMBERTS,CT,EXP
MEMBERPEDB &MM
STAFF FUNCTION MEMBERS
MEMBERWV&E
MEMBERA&E
MEMBERM&C
MEMBEROEF
MEMBERA.V.
OPERATING DIVISION MEMBERS
DGOF/CHAIRMAN
Chairman assisted by Seven Full time members incharge of
various staff and line functions. There are two additional DGOF who look
after Ordnance Equipment Group of Factories and Armoured Vehicles
Division.
1. FIN - Finance
2. PER - Personal
3. TS,CT,EXP - Technical Services, Civil Trade and Export.
4. PEDB & MM Project Engineering and Design Bureau, Material
Management.
5. WV & E - Weapons, Vehicles & Equipment
6. A & E - Ammunition and Explosives.
7. M& C - Material and Components.
8. AV - Armoured Vehicle H.Q. – Avadi.
9. OEF - Ordnance Equipment Fys. H.Q. – Kanpur
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Ordnance Factories are divided into following five groups:
AV Division OEF
1. EFA 1. OEFC
2. HVF 2. OPF
3. OFPM 3. OCFS
4. OFD 4. OCFAV
5. OLF 5. OEFHZ
A & E WV & E M & C
1. AFK 1. GCF 1. MSF 2. CFA 2. RFI 2. OFA 3. HEF 3. GSF 3. OFKAT 4. OFK 4. OFC 4. OFM 5. OFBA 5. SAF 5. OFBH 6. OFV 6. OFDUMDUM (OFDC) 6. MPF 7. OFCH 7. OFT 7. OCFC 8. OFBOL 8. VFJ 8. OFAJ 9. OFI 9. FGK 9. HAPP 10. OFDR 10. GIF PRODUCT PROFILE AND TECHNOLOGY
The Ordnance Factories continuously upgrade their products and
the manufacturing technologies to meet the emerging needs of the
Defence Forces. We produce a wide range of arms and ammunitions for
the Infantry, Artillery, Air Defence Artillery and Armoured Corps of the
Army. Ordnance Factories produce ammunition for Navy and Air Force
and are now taking up indigenous development of Naval armaments.
The factories produce Military Transport Vehicles, Infantry Combat
Vehicles. Armoured Vehicles, Optical and Opto-electronic Instruments,
summer & winter uniforms, Parachutes, miscellaneous Leather Goods
and General Stores and spares.
Ordnance Factories have endeavored to keep pace with the
development in arms, ammunition and other equipment by
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updating/upgrading technology either through the Defence Research and
Development Organisation or through the transfer of technology (TOT)
route.
Ordnance Factories try to achieve optimum capacity utilization not
only by securing increased workload from the Defence Forces but also
through sustained efforts in diversification to non-defence customers and
exports. Similarly, thrust is also being given to strengthen the in-house
R & D capability aimed at product and process & development.
Ordnance Factories have also steadily increased their sales to non-
defence customers, including exports. During 2003-2004, 15% (Rs. 977
crore) of the total sales of the Ordnance Factories were to non-defence
customers. This represents a 11.8% growth over the previous years sales
to non-defence customers (Rs. 874 crore). In 2004-2005, the sales to
non-defence customers are expected to be higher at about Rs. 978 crore.
Ordnance factories customers:
a) Army
b) Air Force
c) Navy
d) Ministry of Home Affairs
e) Civil Trade
f) Other Govt. Dept.
g) Export
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MISSION & VISION OF ORDNANCE FACTORY BOARD MISSION Production of the state of the art battle field equipments VISION • To equip our armed forces with modern defence and battle field
equipments
• To continuously modernize our production facilities
• To train & motivate personnel
• To equip ourselves with technologies through acquisition facilities,
synergy and in-house R & D
• To continuously improve quality
• To improve operational efficiency and communications by extensive
use of information technology
• To achieve highest level of customer satisfaction
• To increase customer base in defence, non-defence and export
markets and establish global presence.
SWOT ANALYSIS S – Strength
W – Weaknesses
O – Opportunities
T - Threats
STRENGTHS Core competency in manufacturing of arms & ammunition
Multi – technology capability
Substantial backward integration
Training infrastructure & capability
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WEAKNESSES Non- economic capacities
Over/under capacities in certain areas
Aging plant & machinery
Unfavourable age & education profile of employee
Cumbersome rules & regulations
Inadequate R & D capability
Inappropriate organisation structure
Multiplicity of intermediatry agencies
OPPORTUNITIES Large defence requirement
Civil market
Export market
THREATS Competition from indeginious & global industry
Collapse of user
Economics reforms
Liberalisation of defence industry
CHALLENGES Meet the quest for high-tech military equipments
Reduce lead time for new products
Price competence with international suppliers
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OFB AND ITS UNITS
• Headquarters
• Factories
• Ordnance Factories Institute of Learning
• Regional Marketing Centres
• Regional Controller of Safety
• Others
OFB Headquarters S.No. Unit Name
1. Ordnance Factory Board (OFBHQ)
2. Armoured Vehicle Head Quarters (AVHQ)
3. Ordnance Equipment Factories Head Quarters (OEFHQ)
Ordnance Factories
S.No. Unit Name 1. Ammunition Factory Khadki (AFK)
2. Cordite Factory Aruvankadu (CFA)
3. High Explosive Factory (HEF)
4. Ordnance Factory Khamaria (OFK)
5. Ordnance Factory Bhandara (OFBA)
6. Ordnance Factory Varangaon (OFV)
7. Ordnance Factory Chandrapur (OFCH)
8. Ordnance Factory Bolangir (OFBOL)
9. Ordnance Factory Project Nalanda (OFPN)
10. Ordnance Factory Itarsi (OFI)
11. Ordnance Factory Dehu Road (OFDR)
12. Gun Carriage Factory (GCF)
13. Rifle Factory Ishapore (RFI)
14. Gun and Shell Factory (GSF)
15. Ordnance Factory Kanpur (OFC)
16. Small Arms Factory (SAF)
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17. Ordnance Factory Dumdum (OFDC)
18. Ordnance Factory Tiruchirapalli (OFT)
19. Vehicle Factory Jabalpur (VFJ)
20. Field Gun Factory Kanpur (FGK)
21. Grey Iron Foundry (GIF)
22. Metal and Steel Factory (MSF)
23. Ordnance Factory Ambernath (OFA)
24. Ordnance Factory Katni (OFKAT)
25. Ordnance Factory Muradnagar (OFM)
26. Ordnance Factory Bhusawal (OFBH)
27. Machine Tool Prototype Factory (MPF)
28. Ordnance Cable Factory Chandigarh (OCFC)
29. Ordnance Factory Ambajhari (OFAJ)
30. Heavy Alloy Penetrator Project (HAPP)
31. Ordnance Factory Dehradun (OFDUN)
32. Heavy Vehicle Factory (HVF)
33. Ordnance Factory Project Medak (OFPM)
34. Engine Factory Avadi (EFA)
35. Opto Electronics Factory (OLF)
36. Ordnance Equipment Factory Kanpur (OEFC)
37. Ordnance Clothing Factory Shahjahanpur (OCFS)
38. Ordnance Parachute Factory (OPF)
39. Ordnance Clothing Factory Avadi (OCFAV)
40. Ordnance Equipment Factory Hazratpur (OEFHZ)
Training Institutions of Ordnance Factories. S.No. Unit Name/core area Category
1. National Academy of Defence Production (NADP) Group ‘A’ Officers
2. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Ishapore (OFILIS).Core areas: Metallurgy, small arms production.
Group ‘B & C’
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3. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Ambernath (OFILAM) Core areas: Mechanical maintenance, Mechatronics and design.
Group ‘B & C’
4. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Khamaria (OFILKH) Core areas:Chemical & explosives,ammunition filling & proof,safety,recent trends in propellant manufacture.
Group ‘B & C’
5. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Kanpur (OFILKN) Core areas:leather,clothing,material management,financial management,ordnance production,modernization of clothing technology.
Group ‘B & C’
6. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Ambajhari (OFILAJ) Core areas:Fire fighting,electrical engineering,Ammunition hard ware,High tension PLC.
Group ‘B & C’
7. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Dehradun (OFILDD) Core areas: Civil technology,Optics & opto electronics technology,information technology,Cable technology.
Group ‘B & C’
8. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Medak (OFILMK) Core areas: electronics and CNC,A-vehicle production.
Group ‘B & C’
9. Ordnance Factory Institute of Learning Avadi (OFILAV) Core areas: personnel management,industrial engineering,A-vehicle production.
Group ‘B & C’
Regional Marketing Centres
S.No. Unit Name 1. Regional Marketing Centre Delhi (RMCDL) 2. Regional Marketing Centre Avadi (RMCAV) 3. Regional Marketing Centre Pune (RMCPU)
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Regional Controller of Safety
S.No. Unit Name 1. Regional Controller of Safety Avadi (RCSAV)
2. Regional Controller of Safety Ambajhari (RCSAJ)
3. Regional Controller of Safety Kanpur (RCSKN)
4. Regional Controller of Safety Pune (RCSPU)
Other Units
S.No. Unit Name 1. Ordnance Factory Cell Mumbai (OFCEL-MUM)
2. Ordnance Factory Cell Delhi (OFCEL-DEL)
Locations
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Allied organizations of Department of Defence Productions 1. DGQA : Directorate General of Quality Assurance DGQA is responsible for ensuring high precision and quality
respect of stores for the Army, Navy and of the common user items of Air
Force.
2. Directorate of Technical Development and Production (AIR) (DGAQA)
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Primarily deals with quality assurance of aeronautical items
manufactured indigenously for the defence forces and the development of
indigenous sources for specialised air borne / ground equipment.
3. Directorate of Standardisation Responsible for establishing common equipment and components
among three services with the distinct objective of curbing proliferation of
items within the services.
1. Codification and Cataloging of Defense Inventory.
2. Preparation of Standardization documents such as Joint
Services specification etc.
4. Directorate of Planning & Co-ordination It was setup with primary objective of preparing overall plans for
production of Defence equipment in the country. In order to perform this
role, the directorate represents the DDP & S in various Committee, R & D
Panels, Task Groups there by providing a linkage between production
units on one hand and user and the R & D agencies on the other.
5. Defence Exhibition Organisation It was setup in 1981, with OFB, DRDO, Quality Assurance
Organisation and Defence PSUs as its co-opted members, to project to
visiting foreign dignitaries / purchase missions and general public wide
range of our defence production infrastructure.
In Participants in National /International defence exhibitions. It is
also maintains a standing defence exhibition pavilion at Pragati Maidan,
New Delhi which displays production manufactured by OFs & eight
DPSUs.
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Chapter-2
ORGANIZATION OF THE FACTORY Each Factory is divided into a number of Sections representing:- ( a ) Production Sections ( b ) Service Sections and ( c) Administrative Sections.
Factory Production Sections Service Sections Administrative
Sections MM, EM, BM, MT
etc. LB, ESTT, BG, LO etc.
Each Production Section is engaged in producing one or more similar products requiring the use of similar production facilities (machines etc.). The Service Sections are those connected with the generation and distribution of electric power, steam and water services, and maintenance of plant, machinery and buildings. The administrative sections are those connected with the general administration of the factory, labour bureau and labour welfare etc. Based on the manufacturing programme, the planning department releases production orders to various production sections, in batches, in the shape of Manufacture Warrants.
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Predetermined control over utilization of material ands labour. The most important feature of the cost accounting system is control over utilization of labour and material expenditure on each job through predetermined estimates. For repeat items, production of which is well established, the estimates are standardized by proper time and motion study and these estimates are called Standard Estimates. The Estimate is prepared for a standard batch showing the details of various labour operations required in the production of the article, the time required for each operation and the labour cost of the operation. Similarly, each material required for production of the article is shown in detail indicating the quantity required for a normal batch. The production shops can not exceed the limits indicated in the manufacture and material warrants for utilization of labour and material without obtaining special authorization from the planning department. Such authorization is issued in the form of non-recurring revisions.
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Chapter-3
Ordnance Factories Products Familiarization.
1.Weapons:-
a) Small Calibre:-
.22 Sporting Rifle
0.22 Revolver
Revolver 32 (7.65 Mm X 23)
Pistol 0.32
.315 Sporting Rifle
12 Bore Pump Action Gun
Pistol Auto 9 Mm 1a
Sub Machine Gun Carbine 9 Mm 1a1
Sub Machine Gun Carbine 9 Mm 2a1
5.56 Mm Assault Rifle (Fixed Butt)
Rifle 5.56 Mm Insas (Fixed Butt)
5.56 Mm Insas Rifle (Foldable Butt)
Rifle Excalibur 5.56 Mm
Minsas 5.56 Mm Personal Carbine
Zittara Multi-Purpose Carbine
Lmg 5.56 Mm Insas (Fixed Butt)
Lmg 5.56 Mm Insas (Foldable Butt)
Rifle 7.62 Mm 1a1
Gun Machine 7.62 Mm 1b
Gun Machine 7.62 Mm (Mag) 2a1
Gun Machine 7.62 Mm 5a And Mo-32
Gun Machine 7.62 Mm (Mag) 6a
Assault Rifle 7.62 Mm
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38 Mm Multi Shot Riot Gun
Anti Material Rifle Vidhwansak
14.5 Mm Artillery Trainer
Projector Pyrotechnic Hand, 13mm, 1a
Stablised Remote Controlled Weapon Station
b)Mortar Equipment:-
Mortar 51 Mm, E 1
Equipment 81 Mm Mortar
Equipment 120 Mm Mortar
81mm Long Range Mortar
c) Medium Calibre:-
12.7 Mm Air Defence Gun
14.5 Mm Sub Calibre Device
23 Mm Ghasha Aviation Gun
Equipment 40 Mm L70 Gun Aae1
40mm L-70 Upgraded Gun
Multi Grenade Launcher 40 Mm
Under Barrel Grenade Launcher 40 Mm
Crn 91 Naval Gun
d) Large Calibre:-
84mm RCL GUN
Equipment 106 Mm RCL GUN
Equipment 105/37 IFG E1 And 105/37 LFG E2
Metamorphosis 155 Mm GUN.
2.Ammunitions Explosives & chemicals:-
a) Small Calibre:-
CARTRIDGE SA 5.56 Mm BALL INSAS
CARTRIDGE SA 5.56 Mm TRACER INSAS
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CARTRIDGE 5.56 MM BALL Mk N
CARTRIDGE 5.56 MM BALL Mk M
CARTRIDGE SA 7.62 Mm BALL M80
CARTRIDGE SA 7.62 Mm TRACER M62
CARTRIDGE SA 7.62 Mm Blank L.A.
CARTRIDGE SA 7.62 Mm MARKSMAN
CARTRIDGE SA 9 Mm BALL
CARTRIDGE SA 9 Mm TRACER .840 CAP
CARTRIDGE SA .303 BALL MK 7Z
CARTRIDGE SA .50 SPOTTER TRACER
CARTRIDGE SA .380 BALL REVOLVER
CARTRIDGE RIM FIRE .22 BALL
CARTG. SA .32 REVOLVER
CARTG. SA .455 REVOLVER
CARTG. SA .315 IN AND 30 06 BALL
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE 70MM
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE 65 MM SPECIAL
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE ANTIRIOT
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE MAGNA AND DELUXE
CARTRIDGE SA 12.7 Mm API And APIT
CARTRIDGE 14.5 MM TRAINING AMMUNITION
b) Mortar Bombs
BOMB M.L. 2 MORTAR HE
BOMB ML SMOKE 2 MORTAR
BOMB ML MORTAR 2 ILLG
BOMB ML 2 MORTAR SIGNAL SINGLE STAR
MORTAR BOMB 51 MM HE
MORTAR BOMB 51 MM SMOKE 1A
MORTAR BOMB 51 MM ILLG 1A
MORTAR BOMB 51 MM
BOMB 81 Mm MORTAR HE
BOMB 81 MM MORTAR SMOKE PWP
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BOMB 81 MM MORTAR ILLUMINATING 2A
MORTAR BOMB 120 MM HE
BOMB 120 MM MORTAR SMOKE PWP
BOMB MORTAR 120 MM ILLG IA
81 MM MORTAR TRAINING DEVICES
120 MM MORTAR TRAINING DEVICES
c) Medium Calibre:-
CARTRIDGE 23 MM SCHILKA HE/IT
CARTRIDGE 23 MM SCHILKA AP/IT
CARTRIDGE 23 Mm GHASHA HEI
CARTRIDGE 23 MM GHASHA AP I
30 MM BMP II AMMUNITION HE/T
30 MM BMP II AMMUNITION AP/T
30 MM BMP II AMMUNITION HE/I
CARTRIDGE. 30 MM NAVAL AMMN
CARTRIDGE 30 MM ADEN GUN PRACTICE MK2Z
CARTRIDGE 30 MM ADEN GUN HE MK 2Z
CARTRIDGE 30 MM GHASHA HE / INERT
CARTRIDGE QF 40 MM L-70 HE
CARTRIDGE QF 40 Mm L/70 TPT
Cartridge AA 40 Mm L-70 PFFC
d)Large Calibre:-
84 Mm TPT 65
84 Mm HE 441B
84 Mm HEAT 651
84 Mm ILLUMINATING FFV 545
CARTG. 105 Mm IFG NORMAL CHARGE
CARTG. 105 Mm IFG SUPER CHARGE
SHELL 105 Mm IFG HE
SHELL 105 Mm IFG HESH
SHELL 105 Mm IFG ILLG
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SHELL 105 Mm IFG BE SMOKE
CARTG. QF 76.2 Mm PRACTICE AND HE
CARTRIDGE 76.2 Mm PFHE
76 62 MM PRACTICE AA FLASH
CARTRIDGE QF 105 Mm SH PRACTICE
CARTRIDGE 105 Mm FSAPDS/T
CARTRIDGE 105 Mm TANK HESH
CARTRIDGE QF 105 MM APDS/T
CARTRIDGE QF 105 MM DS/T PRACTICE
ROUND 106 Mm RCL HEAT
SHELL 73 Mm HE
SHELL 73mm HEAT
MAIN BATTLE TANK AMMUNITION 120 Mm HESH
MAIN BATTLE TANK AMMUNITION 120 MM FSAPDS
SHELL 125 Mm HE
125 Mm HEAT
CARTG. 125 Mm FSAPDS
SHELL 130 Mm HE
CARTRIDGE FVC RVC FOR 130 Mm HE
155 Mm SHELL HE 107
155 Mm SHELL HE M 77B
155 Mm SHELL HEER
155 Mm SMOKE SHELL FFV 007 ER 24KM
SHELL 155 Mm ILLUMINATING
SHELL 155 Mm HE
SHELL 155 MM ILLUMINATING
SHELL 155 MM SCREENING SMOKE BE M2A2
CARTG. 125 MM FSAPDS T MK1
130 Mm CARGO PROJECTILE
155 Mm EXTENDED RANGE CARGO PROJECTILE
155 Mm HE-ER BASE BLEED PROJECTILE
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e) Grenades, Signaling Smoke, Other Stores
CARTG SIGNAL 16mm RED GREEN WHITE
CARTRIDGE SIGNAL 1 RED GREEN ILLG.
CARTG SIGNAL 1.5 GREEN RED YELLOW
GRENADE 36 M HAND AND TUBE LAUNCHING
81 MM SMOKE GRENADE 3D6
CANDLE SMOKE GROUND MK 3 L
TRAINING SMOKE GENERATOR
GENERATOR SMOKE NO.5
GRENADE HANDSMOKE RED GREEN
MARKER SMOKE WHITE
GENERATOR SMOKE ORANGE 3A
CSES GRENADE RED GREEN YELLOW
FLARE GROUND INDICATING NO. MK-1 YELLOW
PORT FIRE FRICTION
SIGNAL DISTRESS DAY AND NIGHT
CARTRIDGE SEAT EJECTION PK 3M 1
CARTRIDGE R-4 PYRO CUTTER
FLARE TRIP WIRE MK-1
SIGNAL FUZEE
SIGNAL FOG
HAND FLARE RED MK- II
PARA FLARE RED
BUOYANT SMOKE ORANGE
THUNDER FLASH MK - 4
MULTI MODE HAND GRENADE
f) Rocket Bombs
ROCKET 68 Mm HE
ROCKET 68 Mm HC
ROCKET 68 Mm PRACTICE
BOMB HE A/C 1000 Lbs
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BOMB PRACTICE 25 Lbs No. 1 MK-1
BOMB 3 KG PRACTICE
BOMB 250 KG HSLD BOMB
BOMB 450 KG HSLD BOMB
AERIAL BOMB 100 -120 KG
g) Fuzes
FUZE FZ 104
Fuze 213 MK5 (M-1) & (M-2) And (M-3) & (M-4)
FUZE L 29 A2/A3
FUZE PERCUSSION DA NO.117
FUZE FOR ROCKET 122 Mm HE
PROXIMITY FUZE 76.2
FUZE DA- 4A
FUZE 162 MK-8 AND FUZE 162 MK - 9
FUZE 161 MK 3 M-1
FUZE PD M 572 FOR 155 Mm
h) Demolition
CHARGE DEMOLITION No. 2, 25 Ibs
CHARGE DEMOLITION No.11, 30 Lbs
CHARGE DEMOLITION No. 14, 11 Ibs
MINE ANTI-TANK 4D ND (BAR)
SWITCH NO. 4 PULL MK.1
SWITCH NO. 5 PRESSURE MK 1
SWITCH NO. 6 RELEASE MK 1
CHARGE DEMOLITION NO.1 BEEHIVE
MAINDEKA ADVANCED LIMPET MINE
i) Explosives, Propellants And Chemicals
CHEMICALS
EXPLOSIVES
PROPELLANTS
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LIQUID PROPELLANTS
3.Military Vehicles :- STALLION 7.5 / 5 TON MK-III
LPTA 2.5 TON 713/32TC
WATER BOWSER 2KL
FIELD AMBULANCE
KITCHEN CONTAINER
LIGHT RECOVERY VEHICLE
WATER BOWSER 5KL
LIGHT MINE PROTECTED VEHICLE
MINE PROTECTED VEHICLE
BULLET PROOFING OF CARS (e.g. AMBASSADOR)
BULLET PROOFING OF LCVs (e.g. TATA-407,4x4)
BULLET PROOFING OF MUVs (e.g. MARUTI GYPSY, 413W)
4.Armoured Vehicles:-
Ajeya T 72
ARJUN MAIN BATTLE TANK
TANK T 90 S
SARATH APC BMP 2K
CARRIER MORTAR TRACKED VEHICLE
ENGINE UTD 20
ENGINE V46 6
UPGUNNING OF T 55 Tanks
TARMOUR AFV
5.Optical Devices:- COMPASS PRISMATIC LIQUID MK-3A
SIGHT UNIT CASED 102 B
PASSIVE NIGHT VISION GOGGLES 102A
BINO NIGHT VISION PASSIVE CASED 101A
PASSIVE NIGHT VISION BINOCULAR (LIGHT WEIGHT)
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PASSIVE NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR RIFLE AND LMG
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR 84 mm CARL GUSTAF RCL
PERISCOPE BATTERY COMMAND BINO 20 X 70
DAYLIGHT TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR 5.56 mm RIFLE (INSAS)
TELESCOPE SIGHTING 5.56 mm LMG (INSAS)
DAYLIGHT TELESCOPIC SIGHT 6X FOR SNIPER RIFLE
TELESCOPIC SIGHT (M-1) FOR 84 mm RCL
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR AK-47
OPTICAL SIGHT FOR AGS-30
TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR 14.5 20 MM AMR
DRIVER'S PASSIVE NIGHT PERISCOPE FOR T-55 TANK
BINOCULAR 8 X 30
SIGHT DIAL 104A WITH MOUNT
SIGHT 51 mm MORTAR 102A
RANGE FINDER CASED 13 E
COLLIMATOR INFINITY AIMING REFERENCE 102A
COLLIMATOR K-1
PERISCOPIC AIMING CIRCLE (PAB-2M)
SIGHT BORE MUZZLE AFV-125 MM CASED
LASER RANGE FINDER TPD-K1 FOR T-72
COMMANDER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-72/BMP-II
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR TANK T-72
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR BMP-II
GUNNER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-72
GUNNER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR BMP-II
ANTI AIRCRAFT SIGHT IP3 3 FOR BMP-II
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-90 S
MISSILE SIGHT 9sh 119M1 FOR BMP-II
LASER AIMING AID INSA LAKSHYA FOR RIFLE
6.Optical Devices :- COMPASS PRISMATIC LIQUID MK-3A
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SIGHT UNIT CASED 102 B
PASSIVE NIGHT VISION GOGGLES 102A
BINO NIGHT VISION PASSIVE CASED 101A
PASSIVE NIGHT VISION BINOCULAR (LIGHT WEIGHT)
PASSIVE NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR RIFLE AND LMG
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR 84 mm CARL GUSTAF RCL
PERISCOPE BATTERY COMMAND BINO 20 X 70
DAYLIGHT TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR 5.56 mm RIFLE (INSAS)
TELESCOPE SIGHTING 5.56 mm LMG (INSAS)
DAYLIGHT TELESCOPIC SIGHT 6X FOR SNIPER RIFLE
TELESCOPIC SIGHT (M-1) FOR 84 mm RCL
PASSIVE NIGHT SIGHT FOR AK-47
OPTICAL SIGHT FOR AGS-30
TELESCOPIC SIGHT FOR 14.5 20 MM AMR
DRIVER'S PASSIVE NIGHT PERISCOPE FOR T-55 TANK
BINOCULAR 8 X 30
SIGHT DIAL 104A WITH MOUNT
SIGHT 51 mm MORTAR 102A
RANGE FINDER CASED 13 E
COLLIMATOR INFINITY AIMING REFERENCE 102A
COLLIMATOR K-1
PERISCOPIC AIMING CIRCLE (PAB-2M)
SIGHT BORE MUZZLE AFV-125 MM CASED
LASER RANGE FINDER TPD-K1 FOR T-72
COMMANDER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-72/BMP-II
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR TANK T-72
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR BMP-II
GUNNER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-72
GUNNER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR BMP-II
ANTI AIRCRAFT SIGHT IP3 3 FOR BMP-II
DRIVER'S SIGHT PASSIVE FOR T-90 S
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MISSILE SIGHT 9sh 119M1 FOR BMP-II
LASER AIMING AID INSA LAKSHYA FOR RIFLE .
7. Parachutes :-
a) Brake Parachutes
Brake Parachute for MiG-21
Brake Parachute for MiG-23
Brake Parachute for MiG-25
Brake Parachute for MiG-29
Brake Parachute for MIRAGE-2000
Brake Parachute for JAGUAR
Brake Parachute for SU-30 A/C
b) Other Parachutes
Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-M
Parachute Paratroop Type PTR-R
Parachute Tactical Assault Type PTA-M
Parachute Tactical Assault Type PTA-R
Parasail
RAM AIR 9 CELL Parachute
Parachute System for Mortar Bomb 81 mm Illuminating and Other ammunition
Equipment Supply Dropping Parachute 8.5m
High Altitude Parachute
Pilot Parachute Seat MK-10
Pilot Parachute BMK-41
Heavy Drop System P-7
8. Support Equipment:-
INFLATABLE BOAT PRASHANT 465 MK - 2
BOAT RECCE 3 MEN - 2 A
FLOAT FOR KM BRIDGE
BRIDGE ASSAULT FLOATING (KRUPPMAN)
MANUALLY LAUNCHED ASSAULT BRIDGE MLAB MLC-60
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CABLES
FIBRE OPTIC CABLE
10. Troop Comfort and General Stores:-
TENT ARCTIC MEDIUM MK 2
TENT ARCTIC LARGE MK-2
TENT 80 KG MK-3
TENT 20 KG INNER AND OUTER
TENT PVT MK3
TENT STORE
TENT EXTENDABLE FRAME SUPPORTED 4M
Tent Arctic Small Mk 2
TANK FABRIC COLLAPSIBLE MK-1
COVER WATER PROOF
STEEL JERRICANS CAPACITY 20 LITRES
HEATER SPACE (COAL/OIL BURNING)
CHAGUL UNIVERSAL MK-II
BOOT ANKLE DIRECT VULCANISED SOLE
BOOT ANTIMINE MK-1
DUAL DENSITY RUBBER COMBAT BOOT
HIGH ANKLE BOOT FOR PARATROOPERS
SUIT TERRY WOOL (JACKET & TROUSERS)
OVERALL COMBINATION DISRUPTIVE
OVERALL COMBINATION OG
COAT COMBAT DISRUPTIVE
JACKET & TROUSER COMBAT DISRUPTIVE
OVERALL COMBINATION
OVERALL FLYING MK-II
OVERALL WINTER
COAT AND TROUSERS PARKA
COAT FEATHER & PANT FEATHER
JERSEY WOOLLEN OG V-NECK
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SHIRT ANGOLA DRAB & TROUSER SERGE
GENTS AND LADIES JACKET
GLOVES LEATHER WHITE LINED
SLEEPING BAG MK-4
LIGHT WEIGHT WEB EQUIPMENT
ICK SYNTHETIC BELT WAIST OG
INFANTRY COMBAT KIT HAVERSACK
INFANTRY COMBAT KIT PACK WITH FRAME
INFANTRY COMBAT KIT POUCHES AMMUNITION
Web Equipment G.I. Pattern
JACKET ECC & TROUSER ECC
COAT E.C.C
SUIT YETI
BULLET PROOF JACKET
CAPES WATER PROOF KHAKI WITH HOOD
MULTIPLE ELEMENT NET ASSEMBLY
VEST AND JERSEY WOOLLEN OG
BLANKET
SOCKS WOOLLEN LYCRA
NBC SUIT PERMEABLE
NBC CASUALITY BAG FULL
NBC CASUALITY BAG HALF
NBC Facelet
NBC Haversack
TROUSER AND SHIRT POLYESTER AND VISCOSE OG
11.Material Components and SPMs :-
MATERIAL (NON-FERROUS & HEAVY ALLOYS)
MATERIAL (FERROUS)
COMPONENTS (NON-FERROUS & HEAVY ALLOYS)
COMPONENTS (FERROUS)
SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES
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12.Sporting Arms and ammunition:- a) Sporting Arms 0.22" Revolver
0.32" Revolver (7.65 mm x 23)
0.32" Pistol
0.22" Sporting Rifle
0.315" Sporting Rifle
b) Sporting Ammunition
CARTRIDGE RIM FIRE .22" BALL
CARTG. SA .32" REVOLVER
CARTG. SA .315" AND 30 06 BALL
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE 70mm
CARTRIDGE SA 12 BORE 65mm SPECIAL
Civil Trade:- Besides the above, we have a large number of customers in the civil
sector - government departments, PSUs, private companies and individuals, etc.
- who purchase industrial chemicals, explosives, Non Prohibited Bores (NPB)
arms and ammunition, brass ingots, aluminium alloy products, steel castings and
forgings, vehicles, clothing and leather goods, cables and opto-electronic
instruments.
Exports:-
We are making vigorous marketing efforts to boost export by participating
in International Exhibitions, product promotion through advertisement in the
international media, interaction with visiting delegations from friendly countries,
agents and the customer's representative, both in India and abroad.
We have been exporting our products by maintaining the foothold in traditional
markets of Nepal, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, Turkey and making efforts for
emerging new markets like USA, Indonesia, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh,
Israel and Egypt.
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Arms and Ammunition, Weapon Spares, Chemicals & Explosives, Leather and
Clothing items have been exported to the developing countries as well as to the
developed nations world-wide.
SERVICES RENDERED BY OFys.
Ordnance Factories remain in close interaction with the customers to
ensure after sales service is made available. In case of services viz. Army, Air
force, Navy etc. joint team of Ordnance Factory personnel & Quality Assurance
visit even forward areas for proper maintenance of equipments, is including
demonstration of equipments.
STANDARDS OF OUTPUT / SERVICES BY THE ORGANISATION
Ordnance Factories provide product/services of the highest standards
conforming to specifications required by the customers. The Ordnance Factories ensure
consistent outturn of quality products ensuring continual customer satisfaction. This is
ensured by the following points:
SERVICES RENDERED BY OFys.
Ordnance Factories remain in close interaction with the customers to ensure
after sales service is made available. In case of services viz. Army, Air force, Navy etc.
joint team of Ordnance Factory personnel & Quality Assurance visit even forward areas
for proper maintenance of equipments, is including demonstration of equipments.
STANDARDS OF OUTPUT / SERVICES BY THE ORGANISATION
Ordnance Factories provide product/services of the highest standards
conforming to specifications required by the customers. The Ordnance Factories ensure
consistent outturn of quality products ensuring continual customer satisfaction. This is
ensured by the following points:
QUALITY:-
OFB recognizes that Quality is of utmost importance to the reliability of products
meant for Defence of this country. The products are subjected to stringent quality tests
in both in-house & finally by customer’s representatives. As a policy, OFB has
undertaken quality through the route of ISO-9000:2000 quality management systems.
All 39 Ordnance Factories have well established testing labs in the field of Mechanical,
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Chemical, NDT (Non destructive testing) Optical etc. 51 labs in 28 factories are
accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 international standard. Balance factories are also
in advance stage for obtaining NABL accreditation.
The revision to ISO 9001:2000 of Quality Management Systems from ISO 9002:
1994 adopted by all 39 Ordnance Factories and certified by recognised accreditation
bodies, had been very timely for reinforcing the plant modernization plans with improved
integrated manufacturing management processes. The Quality Management principles
outlined in ISO 9000:2000 have been adopted by all Ordnance Factories aimed at
continual improvement in overall performance by focusing on TOTAL CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION.
Ordnance Factories in its drive to achieve excellence have taken steps towards
Environment Management Systems and three factories have already been certified for
ISO 14001:1996 by Accreditation bodies.
n order to continuously improve the confidence of user in Ordnance Factories
Products, seven items from OEF group are now being delivered under Self Certification.
The feed back from customer is found encouraging. Ordnance Factories have now
started supplying 16 more items of Clothing/Ammunition boxes with revised and
modified new procedure.
To ensure the quality of raw material/components supplied by vendors, it has
been decided to incorporate ‘quality plans as a part of purchase order’ as per is
10005:1995 the system is under implementation
Ordnance Factories are improving its Quality standards through various quality
improvement tools including Statistical Quality Control (SQC)/Statistical Process Control
(SPC). To ensure success of above, technological cells have been created in the
factories which will monitor the improvement required in the processes & machines etc.
ONLINE measurement, process control systems and automatic gauging systems are
being provided with modernization proposals to ensure that the quality is built into the
product.
All Ordnance Factories are committed for improving housekeeping and
implementation of 5-S is in various stages in Ordnance Factories.
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The results of effort made towards enhancing Quality of O. F. products need be
assessed against various parameters as well as effectiveness of various programmes
measured with reference to resource deployment. The programmes already
launched/being launched is being related to the expected tangible/intangible results and
measurable standards indicated for achievement within a time frame.
A three tier Quality Audit system has been introduced for effective feedback and
arranging continual improvement. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:
In order to ascertain the level of satisfaction/dissatisfaction among the complicated
network of customers/actual users of various O.F. Products on continuous basis, board
policy guidelines are being formulated to institutionalize the organisation-customer
feedback/performance measurement/analysis/actions for improvement with a PDCA
approach. Such regular interactions for identifications of
I. Customer priorities
II. Customers tolerance band
III. Performance of Ordnance Factories
IV. Performance of O.F. relative to customer’s priorities
V. Performance of O.F. relative to competitors performance
VI. Priorities for improvement
These are being organized at various levels between OFB hierarchy and the
hierarchy of customers as illustrated below in respect of the primary customers (ARMY)
A) Product specific teams of the factories visiting field units of the ARMY.
B) Planning/Quality executives of the factories visiting various ORDNANCE DEPOTS &
user units.
C) GMs/Reps of the factories visiting respective Head of field establishments/training
schools and Directorates at Army HQ.
D) Institutionalized Mechanism has started for User/Manufacturer interaction meetings
at regular interval.
E) OFB with the ARMY COMMANDS and ARMY HQ as well as composite teams
covering (A) to (C)
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The change in Technology at a rapid pace is resulting in higher customer
expectations. Ordnance Factories are committed to meet higher expectations of
customer through continual improvement of existing product range and introduction of
new products, as desired by the customer.
QUALITY:-
OFB recognizes that Quality is of utmost importance to the reliability of products
meant for Defence of this country. The products are subjected to stringent quality tests
in both in-house & finally by customer’s representatives. As a policy, OFB has
undertaken quality through the route of ISO-9000:2000 quality management systems.
All 39 Ordnance Factories have well established testing labs in the field of Mechanical,
Chemical, NDT (Non destructive testing) Optical etc. 51 labs in 28 factories are
accredited by NABL to ISO/IEC 17025 international standard. Balance factories are also
in advance stage for obtaining NABL accreditation.
The revision to ISO 9001:2000 of Quality Management Systems from ISO 9002:
1994 adopted by all 39 Ordnance Factories and certified by recognised accreditation
bodies, had been very timely for reinforcing the plant modernization plans with improved
integrated manufacturing management processes. The Quality Management principles
outlined in ISO 9000:2000 have been adopted by all Ordnance Factories aimed at
continual improvement in overall performance by focusing on TOTAL CUSTOMER
SATISFACTION.
Ordnance Factories in its drive to achieve excellence have taken steps towards
Environment Management Systems and three factories have already been certified for
ISO 14001:1996 by Accreditation bodies.
In order to continuously improve the confidence of user in Ordnance Factories
Products, seven items from OEF group are now being delivered under Self Certification.
The feed back from customer is found encouraging. Ordnance Factories have now
started supplying 16 more items of Clothing/Ammunition boxes with revised and
modified new procedure.
To ensure the quality of raw material/components supplied by vendors, it has
been decided to incorporate ‘quality plans as a part of purchase order’ as per is
10005:1995 the system is under implementation
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Ordnance Factories are improving its Quality standards through various quality
improvement tools including Statistical Quality Control (SQC)/Statistical Process Control
(SPC). To ensure success of above, technological cells have been created in the
factories which will monitor the improvement required in the processes & machines etc.
ONLINE measurement, process control systems and automatic gauging systems are
being provided with modernization proposals to ensure that the quality is built into the
product.
All Ordnance Factories are committed for improving housekeeping and
implementation of 5-S is in various stages in Ordnance Factories.
The results of effort made towards enhancing Quality of O. F. products need be
assessed against various parameters as well as effectiveness of various programmers
measured with reference to resource deployment. The programmes already
launched/being launched is being related to the expected tangible/intangible results and
measurable standards indicated for achievement within a time frame.
A three tier Quality Audit system has been introduced for effective feedback and
arranging continual improvement.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:
In order to ascertain the level of satisfaction/dissatisfaction among the complicated
network of customers/actual users of various O.F. Products on continuous basis, board
policy guidelines are being formulated to institutionalize the organisation-customer
feedback/performance measurement/analysis/actions for improvement with a PDCA
approach. Such regular interactions for identifications of
• Customer priorities
• Customers tolerance band
• Performance of Ordnance Factories
• Performance of O.F. relative to customer’s priorities
• Performance of O.F. relative to competitors performance
• Priorities for improvement
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These are being organized at various levels between OFB hierarchy and the
hierarchy of customers as illustrated below in respect of the primary customers (ARMY)
• Product specific teams of the factories visiting field units of the ARMY.
• Planning/Quality executives of the factories visiting various ORDNANCE
DEPOTS & user units.
• GMs/Reps of the factories visiting respective Head of field
establishments/training schools and Directorates at Army HQ.
• Institutionalized Mechanism has started for User/Manufacturer interaction
meetings at regular interval.
• OFB with the ARMY COMMANDS and ARMY HQ as well as composite
teams covering (A) to (C)
The change in Technology at a rapid pace is resulting in higher customer
expectations. Ordnance Factories are committed to meet higher expectations of
customer through continual improvement of existing product range and introduction of
new products, as desired by the customer.
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Chapter-4
ROLE OF ACCOUNTS IN ORDNACE FACTORIES
ROLE OF CONTROLLER OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTS (FYS) IN ORDNANCE FACTORY ORGANISATION :-
Controller of Finance and Account (FYS) is in charge of all Branch
Accounts Offices under his group and will discharge his responsibilities through
Branch Accounts Offices and render financial advise to Factory Management and
also give direction and Guidance to Branch Accounts Offices. He will Report to
PCA (FYS) Kolkata.
Three Fold Functions –
1. Accounts
2. Audit
3. Financial Advise.
Aims of DAD - Economy, Efficiency and Effectiveness.
INTRODUCTION :
Under Ministry of Defence (Expenditure) Defence Secretary will discharge
his responsibilities as a Chief Accounts Officer. He will be assisted by FA (OS)
now upgraded as Secretary, he will be assisted by CGOA, New Delhi. He will be
head of the department of Defence Accounts Department. Who will be the
responsible to maintain the accounts and audit of Defence expenditure. Under
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DAD Organisation there were different commands parallel to ARMED FORCES
including Factory Command which are headed by PCDAs and CDAs.
In Factory command Principal Controller of Accounts (FYS) Kolkata is the
head of the department, who is responsible in rendering Annual Production
account and allied accounts of all Ordnance Factories (39+1 Factories) and in
addition to that transactions relating Railways such as railway warrants used for
movement of troops etc, Military Credit Notes (MC Note) used for movement of
stores etc pertains to Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Border Road
Organisation etc) including Ordnance Factories.
GROUP CONTROLLERS :-
The PCA (Fys) will be assisted by Ten Group controllers at the rank of
Controllers and one Joint Controller –Group(10+1) .
The Group controllers are:
Sl.No Group Br. Accounts Office.
1 C of F&A(FYS) Kolkata Head Quarters Office, Kolkata
2 C of F&A(FYS) Kolkata MSF, RFI, c&s F of Dum Dum
3 C of F&A(Fys), Avadi CPA, OFT, HAPP HVF, EF, O FC
AVADI
4 C of F&A(FYS) Jabatpur VFJ, GIF, GCF, OFK, OF KATNI, OF
ITARSI
5 C of F&A(Fys) Avadi T-72 & AV H. QRS
6 C of F&A(FYS) Kanpur OFC, SAF, FGF OEF, OPF, KANPUR
OCF Shahjahanpur, OEF, Hazaratpur
7 C of F & A(FYS) Dehradun OLF, OFD, OFM, OCF Chanigarh
8 Jt. C of F&A (Fys) Ambajhari OF, AJ, OFBA, OF CH,
OF BHU, OFV.
9 C of F&A(Fys) Kirkee AFK, HEF, O F DEHUROAO,
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OFA, MTPF
10 c of F&A(FYS) Medak O.F Medak
11 C of F&A(Fys) Bolangir OF Badmal
RESPONSIBILITIES OF P C A (FYS) KOLKATA:-
a) Preparation, audit and compilations of the store and manufacturing
accounts of all Ordnance and Ordnance Equipment Factories.
b) Audit Payment and compilations of the Pay Accounts of civilian Gazetted
Officers and Establishment employed therein.
c) Maintenance of Fund Account in R/o GOs.
d) Classification of railway warrants and credit notes in connection with the
movement of Troops and Military stores throughout India.
THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BRANCH ACCOUNTS OFFICES ATTACHED TO EACH ORDNANCE FACTORY:- Broadly the following sections will have in each Branch Accounts Office:
1) Record & General Section - work related to Account Office Staff .
2) Costing section - work related to Warrants, Estimates, SWODs,
Extracts/indents/IFDs, pricing of Civil Trade Items and maintenance of
Machinery and Building Block Registers of charging of depreciation and its
related work. Preparation of Annual production accounts and capital ac-
count.
3) Material Section - Pricing of Receipt Vouchers and Issue vouchers and
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passing of adjustments to above RV5 / lVs, dealing with Railway claims
and Store Losses. Preparation of monthly priced store account and Annual
Store account. Audit of supply orders relating LP, IFDs and Indents.
Passing of Bills relating to Local purchase, Transportation and Contingent
charges.
4) Ledger Section - Maintenance of Priced store ledger, pricing of demand
and return notes and passing of adjustments, Stock analysis viz., Active
Stock, slow and non moving of stores, maintenance stoles, insured spares,
scrap, waste and obsolete stores and blocked inventory.
5) Labour - work related to payment of Industrial Employees wages,
preparation of Agreement form of Labour and Audit of Disbursement
Certificate submitted by Cash Office. Audit of lE’s Pay fixation cases and
periodical increment sheets. Payment of Advances and audit of Final bills
relating to TA/DA, LTC and Medical bills.
6) Pay Section - Work related to pay and allowances of GOs/NGOs/NIEs.
Payment of TAIDA Advances, scrutiny and forwarding of pay fixation cases
and other work related to above category.
7) Fund Cell - Maintenance of GPF Accounts, Transfers In/Out preparation of
GPF Statement to NGOs/NIEsIIEs of Factory and allied establishments.
8) Disbursement Section - Work related to all payment through Cheques and
onward and inward dak.
9) Internal Audit Cell - Rendering of Internal Audit to Factory. Local Audit to
allied establishments under DGQA and other Inspection wings attached to
Factories.
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THREE FOLD FUNCTIONS - ACCOUNTING, AUDIT AND
FINANCIAL ADVICE:-
• Accounting , Accounting of expenditure both Financial and Cost Accounting
System.
• Audit Before passing or admittance of any expenditure will be audited with
reference to orders on the subject.
• Financial advice Before placement of supply order the finance member will
give financial advise in Tender Purchase committee.
BUDGET - FINANCIAL BUDGET, OVERHEAD BUDGET AND NET BUDGET:-
• Financial Budget Scrutiny and vetting of Financial budget statements to be
consolidated at OFB and submit to Parliament through Ministry of
Defence.
• Monthly watching of progress of expenditure through CCO-2 prepared by
PCA (Fys) Kolkata against receipts and expenditure of Factory and the
financial codes operated by Branch Accounts offices against each
payment and also from other sources.
• Overhead Budget at Factory level for fixation of Fixed and Variable
overhead to be used in pricing of estimates and actual expenditure against
warrants.
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• Net Budget is a statement consolidation statement which shows net
budgetary support from parliament i.e. difference of Revenue receipts and
Revenue and capital expenditure.
Some important financial code used by branch accounts office are:
Revenue Receipts :-
Civil Trade : 800
Rent & Charges : 802
Revenue Expenditure :-
Manufacturing : 805
Store Code : 806
Maintenance of M & E : 807
Transportation 808
Maintenance of Buildings etc : 809
Contingent: 810
R & D Expenditure: 812
Machinery under RR Grant 813
Capital Civil Works : 920
Machinery under NC : 922
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MEETINGS :-
Tender purchase committee meetings, Finance & Accounts Meeting and
ULMC. Tender Purchase Committee: Chairman, members are user section,
quality section and finance. Secretary will be the officer of the Purchase group.
The levels of Finance Member will attend the TPCs are:
• TPC Level 1 - Rs. 20 Iakhs and above - C of F & A (FYS)IJT.C OF F& A
(FYS)
• TPC Level 2- Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 20 lakhs - JT. C of F&A (FYS)/D C of F
& A (FYS)
• TPC Level 3-Rs.4 Lakhs to Rs. 10 Lakhs - DC of F & A (FYS)/A C of F &
A (FYS)
• TPC Level 4 - Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 4 Lakh - A C of F&A (FYS) I SR. A.O. /
AO (FYS)
MONTHLY FINANCE & ACCOUNTS MEETINGS:-
The controller or his representative will lead the Accounts side and factory
side the General Manager will be the Chairman. Various points and problems will
be brought to the notice of the General Manager and will discussed and sorted
out.
UNIT LEVEL MONITORING COMMITEE (ULMC):-
Only the top Factory management by taking Factory as a Unit, comprising
GM as a Chairman and all head of cost centers are members including Finance
member (Branch In-Charge) will participate. Here discussions relating production
activities and targets and achievements, progressive expenditure against budget etc.
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Chapter-5
CIVIL TRADE IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES. Introduction : Marketing is an important economic activity in the organization of a
business unit. More production of goods cannot be a successful one unless there
is a proper marketing system. Marketing involves the procedure adopted in
making the products available to the consumers. Selling is different from
marketing. Selling refers to the form of activity where ownership of good is
transferred from the seller to the buyer.
Difference between selling and Marketing. Sl.No. Selling Marketing
01 Emphasis on the product Emphasis is on consumer’s wants
02
Company first makes the product
and then figures out how to sell it
profitably
Company first determines what the
consumers want and then the firm
figures out how to profitably make
and deliver a product to satisfy
those wants.
03 Internal Company Orientation External Market Orientation
04 Emphasizes Company (sellers)
needs
Emphasizes market (buyers) needs
Market :-
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The term market has different meanings and used differently in different
places. The common uses of the terms are following.
a. A place where the market is held.
b. An assembly of people - buyers & Sellers.
c. An area of operation
d. An organization which facilitates exchange of commodities.
e. An act of buying and selling
f. A course of commercial activity.
Marketing :-
“Marketing is getting the right goods or services to the right people
at the right place at the right time at the right price using the right promotion
techniques “.
Marketing is : A system of business activities.
Designed to : Plan price, promote and distribute
Something of value : Satisfying goods and services
To the benefit of : The market present and potential household
consumers of industrial units.
The marketing is a management process with two aims. Firstly to achieve
its own aims and secondly to serve the society by satisfying wants of people.
The term marketing is recent origin. It has wider meaning. It should not be
misunderstood as selling, merchandising of distribution. The following will serve
you to know the difference in the meaning.
Selling is one part of promotion and promotion is one part of total
marketing programme.
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Merchandising:- It is product planning the internal company planning to get
the right product service to the market at the right time and at the right place and
in the right colours and sizes.
Distribution:- It is market coverage - the retailing and wholesaling structure -
the channels used to get the product to its market.
Physical Distribution :- It is materials - flow activities such as transportation,
warehousing and inventory control.
Marketing :- It is the comprehensive concept. The others and referring to only
one part one activity - in the total marketing system.
Marketing has developed involving division of labor, factory
industrialization and urbanization of the population. Trade is the heart of
marketing. Marketing is concerned with handling and transportation of goods
from the point of production to the point of consumption it is concerned with the
creation of four utilities namely, form, places, and time and possession utilities.
Form - Development of product
Place - Transportation to the places needed.
Time - Goods made available at the right time needed.
Possession - For transfer of ownership of goods.
Importance of Marketing.
1. Efficient marketing devices reduce cost of distribution and in turn
goods can be sold at lower prices to consumers.
2. It brings new varieties of useful and quality goods to consumers.
3. It provides wide employment opportunities.
4. It has converted yesterday’s luxuries into today’s necessaries.
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Civil Trade :-
Definition of Civil Trade: The expression “Civil Trade” means sale of O.F.
Products to non-military Govt. Deptts. State Govts. Public Sector undertaking,
public bodies such as Corporations, Municipalities, Educational Institutions etc.,.
and Private Firms and individuals. Payment issues to Defense Units such as
Navy, Air Force, E-in-C etc. and to factory employees do not figure within the
scope of “Civil Trade”.
2. Capacity utilization for Civil Trade :-
Capacities created in OF have intended to meet the requirement of the
Services both in war and peace. Capacity in the factories is planned having
regard to War Wastage Reserve, and training requirement of the Services during
war. Capacity actually sanctioned is generally short of what would be the
requirement to meet the above demands of the Services in full during war. Civil
Trade is to be undertaken only after meeting the current Service demands in full.
However, even during war, in case of in-sufficient demand of a particular store
from services or non-availability of raw materials and if the existing-plant can
accommodate the alternative load to balance the capacity in full, Civil Trade
orders can be executed provided the ultimate use for such store is for Defense
purposes”. Thus, the pre-requisite for Civil trade activity in the Ordnance Fys. is
availability of spare capacity. Such spare capacity cannot be expected to be
available during war. The position is different during peace time, since demands
of the Services during war and peace very widely once the War Wastage
Reserves are filled up the O.Fs. can expect recurring demands from the Service
to meet what the Services would require for training only. Thus availability of
spare capacity in O.Fs. in peace time inherent in the capacity planning of O.F.s
and the fluctuating nature of service demands.
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3. Importance of Civil Trade Activities in the economy of O.Fs:-
Under utilization of capacity vitiates the economy of any production unit
since in such circumstances they are compelled to carry not only the idle
machines but also the idle man-power leading to disproportionate increase in
overheads. Harnessing of such idle capacity to production of items which are in
demand in civil trade will not only improve the economy of O.Fs from the point of
view of cost-effectiveness but also in man-power management and
consequently, in maintaining good industrial relation; in addition the additional
output will be welcome contribution to the overall productivity.
MARKETNG & EXPORT IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES
Ordnance Factories has started direct export since 1989. The export have
been subject to the following guidelines:
1. To export its products where spare capacity is available as a result of
fluctuation in demand from the armed forces.
2. The exports have been made to the countries not in the negative list of
countries conveyed by the Ministry of External Affairs from time to time. All
exports have been made after obtaining proper end user Certificate and
obtaining clearance from the Ministry of Defence.
Various public sector undertakings were associated to promote the
exports of Ordnance Factories products. Few overseas agents have also been
used for export of Ordnance Factories products after obtaining approval from
Ministry of Defence. In addition all foreign mission abroad have been actively
associated in export of Ordnance Factories.
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PROMOTION OF EXPORT OF OFB’S PRODUCTS. 1. Potential items have been identified on the basis of spare ability and cost
competitiveness.
2. Thrust countries have been identified where OFB products can be
marketed and where the weapon systems are similar to ours.
3. Embassies and High Commission abroad have been approached to make
in –roads in the respective countries
4. Assistance is being taken from PSUs and other firms abroad for sale of
OFB products.
5. Advertisements are being inserted in International Defence Journals for
publicity of OFB products.
6. Popularizing OFB products by participating in International Defence
Exhibitions.
7. Presentation of OFBs export capabilities to visitors and foreign delegates.
Exports have been made to 27 countries world wide. The principal items
exported include ammunition, chemicals, explosives, parachutes, shirts and
weapon spares (Linear Diversification) Repeat orders have been received from
many customers thus proving reliability and quality of OFB products to
customer’s satisfaction.
EXPORT PERFORMANCE FIGURES :- YEAR VALUE IN RS. CRORE 1989-90 0.82
90-91 1.62
91-92 3.27
92-93 5.85
93-94 9.48
94-95 7.15
95-96 19.01
96-97 9.65
97-98 14.62
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Export Enquiries are received through any of the following channels.
a) Directly to the OFB/Fys.- as a result of participation in some of the
International exhibitions.
b) Direct approach to the foreign Embassies.
c) Enquiries received from Indian Embassies in foreign countries.
d) Enquiries received through authorized Agents.
Efforts are doing to increase the civil trade activities in Ordnance factories
to fully utilize the existing capacities.
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Chapter- 6
Role Of (DGQA) in Ordnance Factories
INTRODUCTION:-
Directorate General of Quality assurance is an Inter services Organisation
entrusted with the responsibility of Quality Assurance of Defence Stores for
Army,Navy and Commo user items of Airforce.
• It is responsible for indigenization of equipment in services.
• Responsible for Development of sources for Indigenous production of
equipment hitherto imported.
• Productionisation of stores and equipment developed by DRDO.
• Coordinates product improvement activities under an apex body
constituted for this purpose under DP&S providing link between various
agencies DRDO,DGOF,PSUs and the users.
The requirements of the Army for General Stores, Clothing and Armaments
were met mostly by import from United Kingdom since the East India Company
days uptill the end of World War I. Efforts were, however, made during this period
to set up some production facilities in India so as to supplement the imports from
the United Kingdom. It was realized even in those days that in the field of
Defence supplies manufacturing establishments must be covered by adequate
inspection units. The following Establishments were accordingly set up :-
• Inspectorate of the Ammunition Factory, Kirkee 1869
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• Chief Chemical Inspectorate, Nainital (Inspectorate of Explosives And
Chemicals, Kirkee – 1920) 1908
• Inspectorate of Guns & Rifles, Jabalpur 1911
• Inspectorate of Gun Carriages, Jabalpur 1911
• Inspectorate of General Stores, Kanpur 1912
• Inspectorate of Ammunition, Kirkee 1921
• Inspectorate of Small Arms, Ichapur 1921
• Inspectorate of Guns and Shells, Cossipore 1929
• Chief Inspectorate of Mechanical Transport, Chakala 1929
• Inspectorate of Scientific Stores, Rawalpindi 1939
• Inspectorate of Metal & Steel, Ichapur 1940
As the tempo of Defence Production and Defence Supplies increased during
World War II, the Directorates of Inspection were created under the
MGO/DGS&D, New Delhi
• Directorate of Armaments, MGO’s Branch
• Directorate of Mechanisation, MGO’s Branch
• Controllerate General of Inspection, DGS&D, Ministry of Industry and
Supplies.
They were given the overall responsibility of ensuring the quality of stores
manufactured by the Ordnance Factories/trade and supplied to the troops.
These organizations were grouped in 1946 to form a composite inspection,
research and development organization known as the Directorate of Technical
Development in the MGO’s Branch. It was the first time that the full control of all
functions relating to inspection, testing and research and development of
armaments, instruments, electronic stores, vehicles and engineering stores,
medical stores, POL, jute goods etc. were vested in a single technical-cum-
administrative authority. An ISSPO (Inter-Services Store Preservation
Organization) was subsequently created and placed under the MGO.
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In 1947, the MGO’s post in the Army HQ was abolished and the DTD
Organization was placed under the General Staff Branch. When the MGO’s
Branch was re-established in April 1949, the Directorate of Technical
development came under MGO’s control once again. In 1955, on the
recommendations of the Armed Forces Reorganization Committee, the
Directorate of Technical Development was transferred from the Army HQ and
placed under the MoD under the newly created Controller General of Defense
Production (CGDP). The Directorate of Technical Development was bifurcated in
1956 into two separate Directorates i.e. Armaments and General. In 1958, a
beginning was made to bifurcate the Research/Development and Inspection
functions of these two Directorates. The re-organised Directorate of R & D (Armaments)
was transferred to the newly created R & D Organisation. The Inspection Organisation
was placed under the Controller General of Defence Production and was re-organised
into
• Directorate of Inspection Armaments
• Directorate of Vehicles and Engineering
• Directorate of R & D (General)
• Directorate of Production and Inspection Electronics
• Directorate of Stores Production (Navy).
In 1961, the Directorate of Vehicles and Engineering was bifurcated into
Directorate of Inspection of Vehicles (under CGDP) and Directorate of
Engineering (under the R&D Organisation). In March 1963, the Planning Cell of
the CGIP was placed directly under the Secy (DP) and the CGIP was designated
as the Director General of Inspection. In 1964, the Directorate of Stores
Production (Navy) was re-designated as the Directorate of Development and
Inspection (Marine Stores). A new Directorate viz., the Directorate of Warship
Project was created in 1968 to assist the Leander Class Frigate Project. In 1968,
the Directorate of R&D (General) was bifurcated into Directorate of Inspection
(General Stores) and Directorate of R&D (General Stores).
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The above agencies working so far as a part of single composite R&D and
Inspection Organisation, was split into the following three independent
Organisations in 1976
• Defense Research and Development Organizations.
• Directorate General of Inspection
• Directorate of Technical Development and Production (Air).
Director General of Inspection has been re-designated was Director General
of Quality Assurance (DGQA) on 04 Jul 1987
ROLE AND FUNCTION
The DGQA Organisation is vested with the responsibility of ensuring that
Defence Forces of the country get the entire range of arms, ammunition,
equipments and stores of desired quality that will enhance the combat efficiency
and effectiveness of the fighting forces and that they are able to maintain easily
and exploit the equipment and stores fully. This role is performed by carrying out
multifarious functions. Some of the salient functions are given in the following
paragraphs:
• Quality Assurance
• Control of quality during design
• Conformance of quality during productions
• Assurance of reliable performance during service period
• Development of indigenous production of defense stores.
(i) Development of indigenous production of defense stores
DGQA Organization carries out this function for Department of Defense
Supplies, in that it locates and establishes sources of indigenous production of
Defense Equipment/stores thus effecting import substitution. It warrants carrying
out comprehensive industrial survey, maintenance and updating of records
pertaining to capability/capacity of various industrial units and making specific
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recommendations regarding the suitability of an industrial organization/firm as a
potential source of supply to Defense.
(ii) Documentation
Framing/adoption of specification to meet the user’s requirements and
then continuously updating them to keep them abreast with the latest technology
available in the country. This includes preparation of detailed specifications,
drawings and various other technical documents. In doing so the DGQA
organisation maintains a close liaison and professional links with other technical
bodies in the country such as BIS.
(iii) Technical Consultancy and Guidance Services
Vetting of indents, testing of advance samples and pilot samples and
providing complete technical guidance/liaison with the production agencies,
carrying out quality audit and granting deviations whenever called for.
Identification of stores for the users/indentor and recommending reutilization of
surplus stores and material. Providing guidance to users regarding any technical
aspects pertaining to the usage, maintenance and exploitation of equipment.
(iv) Post Procurement Services
Investigation into causes of defects in equipment reported by army units
and suggesting remedial measures to prevent recurrence of such defects and in
the process, also suggesting modifications to the existing equipment wherever
required. The defect investigation reports serve as a feed back to the designer
and producer to ensure that suggested improvements are incorporated in future
production.
(v) Other Technical Activities
These include cataloguing, standardization, and preparation of Illustrated
parts lists, Users Hand Books, Operating Manuals etc.
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STRUCTURE
DGQA organization is vertically structured on a three tier pattern
1. Headquarter Technical Directorates
2. Authorities Holding Sealed Particulars
3. Field Quality Assurance Estts
The tasks performed by each of the above are complementary to one another
and are integrated to achieve maximum efficiency. The duties of each level are
given in the following paragraphs :
1.Headquarters Technical Directorates
These function as the Apex Body in each Technical Discipline and are
responsible for planning, direction, co-ordination and control of various activities
as pertinent to each discipline. It culminates in laying down policy with respect to
the quality assurance and related areas. Headquarter also performs a very
important function of liaison and inter-action with other connected agencies such
as indenters/users in the service Headquarters, manufacturers e.g., DGOF and
public/private sector purchase officers i.e., DGS&D and numerous other
agencies.
Technical Committee
Each Headquarter Technical Directorate also has a Technical Committee of that
particular discipline. The Technical Committees are part of the Central Technical
Committee in the Department of Defense Supplies. The Technical Committees are
charged with the responsibility of locating, developing and establishing sources of
Indigenous production/supply of defense equipment/stores. Technical Committees play
a vital role in effecting import substitution and indigenization
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2.Authorities Holding Sealed Particulars
Authority Holding Sealed Particulars (AHSP) is a unit which is responsible
for collecting, collating, developing, amending and updating the entire history and
technical data and information of the store. They possess the complete know-
how with respect to all the technical aspects of the store and its quality
assurance. Salient features of their duties are :-
• Preparation, maintenance and supply of the necessary technical
information e.g. drawings etc.
• Maintaining all India standards of inspection by laying down necessary
procedures and criteria
• Grant of Deviation/relaxation where necessary for the acceptance of
stores after carrying out the necessary evaluation of the stores/equipment
• Undertaking development projects, design and development of testing
equipment and inspecting methodology
• Defect investigation for the failures reported during storage and usage of
stores and suggesting appropriate remedial measures
• Carrying out technical trials for effecting minor modification
• Providing guidance to procurement and production of all technical matters
including capacity assessment of firms
• Preparation of technical literature such as User’s Hand Book, Parts Lists,
Manual etc., for equipment newly introduced
• Participating in the standardization activities of the Ministry of Defense
• Identification of stores and giving recommendation regarding alternate
utilization etc.
• Maintaining an up-to–date test house to carry out all the test necessary for
proper evaluation of stores peculiar to the responsibility of AHSP
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3.Field Quality Assurance Establishments (QAEs)
Field Quality Assurance Establishments are located all over the country.
They may be either along with Ordnance Factories or the Public Sector
Undertakings or in the region where from a large quantity of defense supplies are
obtained through Private Sector Industries. Field Inspectorates are responsible
for carrying out bulk inspection including laboratory testing and proof of samples
where facilities are available as per the directives issued by the AHSP.
Inspectorates are organized in wings/detachments for smooth functioning.
Proof Establishments
Proof Establishments are peculiar to Armaments discipline and are
situated at places considered suitable for carrying out proofing of weapons, filled
and empty ammunition and explosives manufactured by ordnance factories,
private sector firms or procured from foreign sources.
ORGANISATION
In order to carry out its functions effectively and efficiently the DGQA
organization is functionally organized into disciplines according to the nature of
stores/equipment. Accordingly the organization consists of seven Technical
Directorates and one Administrative Directorate as follows:
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(A)1.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Stores) – DQA (S)
This discipline is responsible for all items of textile and clothing, chemicals,
petroleum and General Stores
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• Textiles including heavy textiles, tentage stores, fabrics made out of wool,
silk, man made fibres, Bullet proof jackets etc.
• Rubber items
• Footwear and leather stores
• Petroleum products – lubricants, fuel and preservatives
• Drugs and pharmaceuticals
• Paints, Varnishes, Chemicals and chemical stores such as insecticides,
polishes, soaps, oils, fats etc.
• All kinds of heating, lighting and cooking equipments for use in field
• Hand tools
• Timber and timber products
• Glass, plastic and ceramics
• Barrack and hospital equipment for mountain warfare and aerial delivery
(A) 2.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Armaments) – DQA
This discipline is responsible for the quality assurance and the related
activities with respect to difference types of Armaments and connected areas.
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• Weapons
• Small Arms
• Ammunition and Military Explosives
• Metallurgy
• Instruments and Optical and Opto-Electronics
(A)3.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Vehicles) –DQA (V)
It is responsible for the quality assurance of all kinds of vehicles needed
by the Army. The vehicles include the common usage vehicles, Armoured and
fighting vehicles, other heavy and specialist as also various kinds of trailers and
transportation.
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(A)4.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Electronics) – DQA (L)
This discipline deals with entire range of electronic and electrical equipment
and stores required by the Army. The main areas are
• Tele-communication Equipment
• Electronic components of the various Weapons Systems and Combat
Vehicles including tanks.
• Electronic Warfare Equipment
• Radar
• Computers and Micro-processors
• Laser
• Infra-red stores
• Electrical equipment
• Missiles
(A)5.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Naval) – DQA (N)
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This discipline is responsible for quality assurance and acceptance inspection
of the entire range of stores/spares used in the Indian Navy. It is also responsible
for indigenous development of sophisticated complex Naval Stores e.g. hull,
general engineering, electrical & electronic items, oils, lubricants, consumable
stores ships’ main engines and guided, fire control systems, radar and
communication systems and the dockyard plant machinery and equipment used
for the maintenance and repair of ships.
(A)6.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Warship Project) – DQA (WP)
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It is responsible for indigenous development and Quality Assurance of all
items which are required for fitment in new construction ships including Leander
Frigates and other smaller ships being constructed at Garden Reach Workshop
and other shipyards in the country.
(A)7.Directorate of Quality Assurance (Engineering Equipment) –DQA (EE).
Various types of engineering equipment is dealt with by DQAE.
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• Fire fighting equipments
• Bridging Equipments and Water Craft
• Transportation and Material Handling Equipment
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning equipment
• Compressors and Pneumatic Tools
• Workshop Equipment including Machine Tools
• Engineering Construction Plant
• Pre-fabricated Structures
• Electrical Equipments such as Transformers and Transmission Equipment
• Nuclear, Chemical, Biological warfare items.
B(1).Defence Institute of Quality Assurance (DIQA) – Bangalore
Defence Institute of Quality Assurance (DIQA) was established to meet a long felt
need for an institutional in-house facility for training DQAO Personnel in the field of
Quality Management Concepts. DIQA was inaugurated in Nov 92 at Bangalore. The
present charter as approved by Ministry of Defence, prescribes the following role for
DIQA :-
Plan and conduct Foundation/Orientation training for newly inducted officers, as also
to conduct refresher training courses periodically to update the knowledge of
officers/staff of DQAO organisation
• Guide the training schools run by AsHSP of DQAO
• Maintain active interaction and Liaison within India and International Institutions
and organisations associated with training and Quality Assurance activities
Undertake studies and Consultancy assignments for Design, Development and
Installation of Quality systems in units manufacturing Defence equipment systems in
units manufacturing Defence equipment.
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B(2).Directorate of Policy Planning and Training:-
• The Directorate of Policy Planning and Training acts as the central coordinating
agency for all technical policy matters, training, security, cataloguing, and
standardization.
• Sample rooms have been established at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata,
to display the Defense Stores warranting indigenisation. The activities of these
Sample Rooms are co-coordinated by this Directorate.
B(3) Directorate of Administration
Directorate of Administration is located at HQ DGQA along with the HQ Technical
Directorates. It is responsible for providing complete administration cover to the
entire organization. It includes all aspects of personnel management e.g. formulation
of policy regarding recruitment, posting/transfers, promotion, budgeting and finances,
accommodation, review of Peace Establishments etc. Directorate of Administration
also acts as the Central Co-coordinating agency for all technical policy matters,
security, cataloguing and standardization as well. Sample Rooms have been
established at Delhi, Bombay, Madras and Calcutta to display the defense stores
warranting indigenization. The activities of these sample rooms are also co-
coordinated by Directorate of Administration. The Adm. Directorate has been re-
organized with effect from 01 Dec 94 into the following Directorates :-
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• Financial Planning, Procurement of Test Equipment and works.
• Personnel Services
• Policy, Planning and Training
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Chapter-7
ROLE OF MES IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES
INTRODUCTION TO MES
Military Engineer Service (M.E.S) is responsible for carrying out capital
works and repair services for the three arms of defence forces and allied
department Ordnance factories & Research and Development Establishments.
MES may also be required to carry out deposit works on behalf of cantonment
boards, public bodies or private persons.
Works services for Ordnance Factories will be carried out in accordance
with the procedure laid down for army works.
1. Provision of Residential and office accommodation will be based on the scales
approved by G of I from time to time.
2. Industrial and Storage accommodation will be on an ‘as required’ basis and
will be approved by the CFA sanctioning the work.
3. The MES will not normally undertake the supervision of any works services
carried out by the factory authorities under their own arrangements.
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FINANCIAL POWERS IN RESPECT OF CIVIL WORKS
OFB Expenditure of Civil Works and Services of the
sanctioned projects including issuance of - Full Powers.
Administrative Approval for Civil Works under
Sanctioned Projects
GENERAL MANAGER Acceptance of necessity and issue of AA for
new works special repairs including incidental
works, like surveying, estimating etc., by
railways and other agencies except construction
of residential accommodation. - Rs. 25 Lakhs in Each case
The Power of Rs. 25 Lakhs is for sanction / Issuance of A/A for works done
thorough MES only and is subject to the Formal clearance of Annual Plan by
OFB.
Periodical Services for Industrial, Non-Industrial
and Residential Buildings - Full Powers
Maintenance works special repairs (Applicable
to both departmental and contract Execution) - Rs. 10 Lakhs in Each Case.
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RESPONSIBILITY OF WORKS SERVICES
MES
1. Original works and special repairs in respect of buildings (including internal supply),
Roads, Drainage, External E/M services and internal electrification in Non-Industrial
Buildings.
2. Ordinary repairs in respect of such of the external E/M services as are held on MES
charge.
3. Provision of Barrack and Hospital furniture when included in the estimate for a
project.
FACTORY AUTHORITIES :-
1. Original E/M Works in industrial buildings including internal Electrification
wiring up of all machine tools and plant items and all maintenance services connected therewith.
2. Maintenance and operation of E/M Installations on factory charge. 3. All Maintenance Services other than of MES. Periodical repairs will be carried
out in accordance laid down regulations. 4. Provision and maintenance of all furniture. 5. GMS of factories may execute departmentally, with the concurrence of MES
authorities, urgent works falling within the responsibility of MES.
6. Factory GMS will arrange for Annual Inspections of all factory buildings and
render certificates of the M of D through DG of by April Annually to the Effect
that the buildings have been maintained in good order.
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MES ORGANISATION :-
ENGINEER-IN-CHIEF (LT.GEN. OF ARMY)
MAJOR GENERALS OF
1. ENGINEER STAFF
2. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF WORKS
3. DIRECTOR GENERAL OF PERSONNEL
4. DIRECTOR OF ESP
5. CHIEF SURVEYOR OF WORKS
6. DIRECTORATE OF WORK STUDY
7. DIRECTORATE OF CANTT. PLANNING
(N
C
(B
8. DIRECTOR DESIGNS
9. CHIEF ARCHITECT.
AGE(AEE)(E/M)
MES OFFICE DIVISIONS E-1 : Administration (Payment, Leave, Postings E
E-2 : Design, Scrutiny of AE’s Submitted by AG
Board proceedings.
E-3 : Procurement of Stores
E-4 : Tools and Plants, Scrutiny of Electrical Estim
proceedings.
E-5 : Budget plans and control of Expenditure, pro
E-6 : Preparation of Drawing for contract actions m
E-7 : Deals with vigilance and Disciplinary cases e
E-8 : All contract planning Action, includes issue of
acceptance of tenders etc.
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CE COMMAND
C, SC, WC, CC, EC)
E ZONAL (BRIG)
ANGALORE, HYD,
COCHIN)
AGE(AEE)(B/R)
tc.) of MES Staff.
E B/R, AGE E/M based on
ates based on Board
jection of funds
aintenance of records.
tc.,
tenders, receipt and
ORGANISATION AND FUNCTIONS OF MES INCLUDING
THAT OF ACCOUNTS SECTION ATTACHED TO MES
FORMATIONS
ORGANISATION OF MES :-
The Engineer in Chief is the head of the Corps of Engineers and of the
Military Engineer Services. For all engineer services, he is the technical advisor
to the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, Navy and Air Force and to their respective
PSOs. Similarly, he advises the Ministry of Defence with regard to engineer
services relating to Ordnance Factories and P and I & R and D Establishments.
He is responsible to CGS and QMG for the procurement, holding and distribution
of engineer stores of engineer supply.
2. The Military Engineer Services are organised by Army Commands under
the administration of Chief Engineers who act as technical advisors to the GOs C
in C, Administrative officers in charge of Naval Commands, AOC in C / AOs C
and DGOF and are responsible for the execution of all Engineer Services for the
Army, Navy, Air Force and Ordnance Factories within their jurisdiction. A Chief
Engineer may, in special cases, be appointed for large projects, which cannot
conveniently be handled by the Chief Engineer of a Command. ACE’s Command
is divided into a number of MES Districts each under the control of a CWE.
Districts are further subdivided into divisions and Sub-divisions under the control
of GEs and SDOs respectively. The boundaries of MES districts and divisions
normally correspond to those of Areas and Sub Areas. Where however such
MES formations are intended primarily for the Navy, Air Force or Ordnance
Factories or for specific projects, their boundaries will be limited to the extent of
their responsibilities.
3. The position of the senior MES officer in any formation in the matter of
rendering technical Advice to the local heads of services and departments under
the Ministry of Defence is analogous to that of the CE at Command HQ. The
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Divisions may be formed with the approval of the E in C. Sub-divisions may, if
circumstances demand, be placed directly under a CWE under the orders of a
CE and will for all purposes be treated as Divisions.
4. Stores and plant of engineer supply earmarked as operational reserves or
other requirements for units and works are held in ESDs. ESDs are under the
control of the E-in-C who may delegate to the CEs such of his functions as he
may deem fit.
MES ARMY
E-in-C Army HQrs. Chief of Staff
C.E. Command GOC-in-C Command
C.E. Zone Area
C.W.E. District/Sub Area
G.E. Divisions/Station
A.G.Es Sub Division
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL:-
Civilian Personnel employed in the MES are classified as permanent,
Temporary and Casual.
Non Gazetted civilian personnel are further classified as:-
Non-Industrial:
Comprising the supervisory and non work-men category such as
superintendents, supervisors, draftsmen, storekeepers, clerk, MT
drivers, meter readers, peons, chowkidars etc., Supdt, Supervisors,
‘D’ Man, SAI, S.K., Steno / LDCs, MT drivers, Daftry, Peon are
called Basic and M, Reader, Chowkidar, S/M are called Non Basic
staff.
Industrial:
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Comprising artisans and workmen such as masons, carpenters,
blacksmiths, fitters, mazdoors etc.,
FUNCTIONS OF M.E.S
Engineer services comprise the following: (a) Original works i.e., provision of buildings, docks, airfields, etc., together
with
accessory services such as roads, electric and water supply, drainage,
furniture
etc.,
(b) Maintenance services i.e. repairs, renewals and upkeep of the works
referred to in (a), except as otherwise provided for in Regulations.
(c) Maintenance and operation of certain installations such as electric power
stations, pumping stations, sewage disposal works etc.,
(d) Hiring and payment of rent, rates and taxes in respect of lands, buildings
and
railway sidings and the payment of bills for electric energy and water
obtained
from municipalities or other bodies.
(e) Assessment of rent and the furnishing of necessary particulars to the
D.D. to
enable them to collect rent for quarters and charges for furniture,
electricity and water etc., In certain cases, the actual collection of such
recoveries is the responsibility of the MES.
(f) Provision and holding of stores, plant and machinery required for works,
Engineer units and mobilization reserves.
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(g) Care taking of Defence Services buildings, airfields etc., when not in use.
AID TO CIVIL POWER
When Armed forces are called out in aid of Civil Power, the MES
may be required to carryout engineer services, essential for such forces e.g. the
construction of latrines, water points etc., No administrative approval is
necessary for such works which will be carried out on the written authority of the
commander in charge of the forces, the actual execution being certified by the
Civil authorities. Any expenditure incurred will be booked in the first instance
against the normal heads of accounts and all vouchers, bills etc., will be clearly
endorsed ‘In aid of Civil Power’ and notified to the CDA concerned.
AGENCY SERVICES:
Agency Services are services carried out by the MES for other ministries of the
Central Governments, except those in respect of the NCC and require the
approval of the Govt. of India.
Administrative approval to the estimated expenditure will be accorded and funds
allotted or guaranteed by the authority concerned. The MES will then be
responsible for design and specification and for execution in accordance with
regulations.
DEPOSIT WORKS:-
Deposit works are executed from funds received from non-Government
sources. If a work is to be done partly from Government Funds and partly by
subscription, the latter will be treated as an addition to the Government grant and
the work will be executed under the ordinary rules.
ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF ACCOUNTS SECTION (AAO GE) IN MES FORMATIONS:-
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GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND DISCIPLINE :- The Accounts Section of an MES Formation will be in charge of Unit
Accountant belonging to the Defence Accounts Department. He will confirm to
the Organisation of the Garrison Engineer’s Office in the matter of hours of
attendance and holidays. The UA and his staff will, for the purpose of conduct,
discipline, leave and pay be under the orders of Controller of Defence Accounts
under whom they are serving. Casual leave as admissible may be allowed to the
accounts staff by the head of the MES formation concerned in case of other kind
of leave the application of a member of the accounts staff will be submitted to the
CDA through the head of the MES formation and the RAO (MES) The applicant
will not be permitted to proceed on leave (except in cases of emergency when
the permission may be granted by the RAO (MES) or the head of the MES
formation in case the RAO (MES) is not present in the station) until the leave is
granted by the C.D.A.
The MES formation will be responsible for making necessary arrangements
for the accounts sections in respect of:-
a. The receipt and dispatch work including charge for service labels and bearing
charges on covers insufficiently stamped.
b. The services of class IV servants including a Daftry for sorting out and proper
maintenance of records of accounts section.
c. Fuel during winter and hot weather establishment during summer for the use
of staff.
d. Indenting all forms bearing “W” Series, blank measurement books, receipt
books, books of USRs etc., on receipt of periodical demands.
e. Supply of books of regulations other then DAD Codes and manuals.
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Articles of stationery required for Accounts Section will be obtained from
stationery depot through the C.D.A.
PLANNING OF CIVIL CAPITAL WORKS UNDER CAPITAL GRANT
• Each production / non-productive section puts up the proposal to GM and
obtains the approval in principle from necessity angle and forwards the same
to engg. office - Civil Group.
• Engineering Office consolidates the requirements and sends the same to
G.E. / MES for furnishing the rough indication of cost against each proposal.
• On receipt of rough indication of cost for each work after financial
concurrence the proposals with full justification including rough cost will be
submitted to CFS for Acceptance of necessity and accord approval.
• After obtaining in principle approval of the civil works plan from OFB.
• The Recce-costing-cum-siting board is convened to be held on a particular
date and time
• The Recce-cum-costing-cum-sitting board consists of
1. CFA or his authorised Rep. in general GM/FY as presiding officer.
2. REP of CFA
3. Rep of finance
4. Rep of MES (Depending upon F. Powers)
5. Architect (Depending upon work)
6. User section Rep
7. E.O. Rep
8. Any other member if necessary as decided by P.O.
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• The Board gives the approval for the work and recommend the detailed
scope/specifications involved in the work with time frame.
• Based on the finalised board proceedings the approximate estimates part I &
II prepared as per standard schedule of rates will be prepared by AGE/B/R,
AGE E/M will be submitted to E-2 Section of MES. The estimates preferred by
age formation are scrutinized and sent to the factory for issue of A/A or
sanction.
• On the approximate estimates which also specifies the period required for
completion of work the user factory or its higher formation (depending upon
the financial powers) issues the administrative approval/sanction with the
concurrence of C of A.
• On receipt of A/A the contract planning actions are initiated by E-8 section of
MES. Competitive tenders with reasonable rates and lowest offer is accepted
by MES authorities depending on financial powers and physical execution of
work commences.
• The User engineering group obtains the date of commencement of work and
probable dates of completion of each work from MES.
• After completion of the work satisfactorily, handling and taking over process
will be done by FY/MES through Joint inspection to completed works. After
taking over of assets same will be regularised through ‘B series vouchers by
factory and will be taken into block register. MES will submit PSMB, RPMB
and completion cost and drawings of particular works.
• MES then will initiate CR Part ‘A’ - Closing report physically CR Part - ‘B’ -
Closing Report financially.
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PLANNING OF CIVIL WORKS UNDER REVENUE GRANT • All civil works and services involving normal/special repairs or replacements
are carried out under revenue grant.
• (List of Revenue works exceeding Rs. 5 Lakhs and are required to be
executed by MES are sent to OFB)
• Works costing up to Rs. 5 Lakhs the works are executed through
departmental contracts under its own arrangements works rendering normal
periodical services to the buildings will be taken up through revenue grant in
which GM is having full powers.
• Other revenue works beyond Rs. 5 Lakhs and are to be executed through
MES required approval of CFA.
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Chapter - 8
ROLE OF SECURITY IN ORDNANCE FACTORIES AIM :-
The aim of Security instructions is to make all concerned well conversant
with the orders to ensure that all employees rightly follow these instructions. No
deviations what so ever will be permitted without prior concurrence of the
concerned authorities. Since the security staff alone cannot implement the rules
in Toto, it becomes imperative and incumbent upon all officers, staff and
employees to take active part in enforcing the security measures. So as to make
the security environment healthier. INTRODUCTION :- The security of Ordnance Factories depends upon the personnel vigilance
of all employees of this installation including all allied establishments. It is the
duty of e very employee to ensure that while he himself does nothing prejudicial
to the security of the information, personnel and material. It is essential that
everyone of us becomes security conscious and ensure that whatever is insecure
is made it secure. The intention of the security is to prevent or minimize the
activities of every nature, ex:- sabotaging, dissemination, subversive propaganda
amongst the employees, upsetting of communications, drawing out of all
important secret or confidential information, inciting employees to resort to illegal
strikes or go-slow tactics.
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RESPONSIBILITY & PREVIEW OF SECURITY :- a) External Security :- Comprises station commander and local
police authorities.
b) Internal Security:- GM control.
Prohibited Place:- The factory being a defence installation is a
prohibited place under section 2 (b) of the
Indian Official secret act 1923.
Organisation of security:-
a) Civilian security (Staff including durwan) personnel.
b) DSC
THREAT PERCEPTION :- Ordnance Factories are a vital defence production installation thereby
making it more vulnerable to destabilizing forces both from inside as well as
outside the country. It has become essential to take such preventive measures
so as to minimize the possibilities of occurrence of the following cases.
a) Sabotage
b) Subversion
c) Terrorist acts
d) Espionage activities
e) Industrial strikes
f) Incidental disturbances
BOMB THREAT :-
Anonymous bomb threats are a matter of serious concern to security
agencies. Failure to take them seriously might results in the loss of many lives
and destruction of property. In most cases, the threat calls turn out to be hoax
calls.
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ANONYMOUS BOMB THREATS CALLS :-
i) He wants to minimize injury to the personnel and damage to property.
ii) He wants to create an atmosphere of anxiety and panic.
ACTION BY THE RECEIVER OF THE CALL :-
The receiver of the call should immediately pass on the information to the
higher authority.
The receiver should be alert and try to determine from the voice of the
caller about the sex, age, mental condition, background noise if any. Exact time
of the call also to be noted. ACTION BY THE MANAGEMENT :-
The management should immediately contact the police for arranging the bomb
disposal squad, arrange evacuation and search of the building/area and keep the fire
brigade in position.
DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN :-
Industrial Installations are vulnerable to various kinds of natural and man-
made disasters such as devasting fires, floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,
cyclones, lightning, serial bombing etc. It is not possible to forecast the time and
nature of disaster which might strike the factories.
With the aim to minimize losses in terms of human lives, and plant assets and
also resume normal operations as soon as possible DGOF has suggested to
prepare a “DISASTER MANUAL”
INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS :-
In view of holding demonstrations, taking out processions and other
similar agitational activities inside the factory by the certain section of workers,
security in OFs has issued detailed instructions/orders.
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DEMONSTRATION BY THE GOVT. SERVANTS :-
Rule 7 of CCS (conduct) rules 1964 is applicable.Holding of any
meeting/demonstration without permission within office premises is prohibited.
PERMISSION TO HOLD MEETINGS BY TRADE UNIONS NEAR GATE/IN ESTATE :-
To grant of permission to the registered but unrecognized trade unions
vis-à-vis the recognized trade unions the ruling given is that “permission should
not be denied straight away, but in cases of un recognized unions, it is
discretionary and where the unrecognized does not observe the restrictions
imposed on them the same can be justifiably denied” HOLDING OF MEETINGS BY RECOGNIZED TRADE UNIONS IN OFFICE PREMISES :-
When suitable accommodation within the premises is available, GM could
only permit the meeting to be held within the premises, if the purpose of meting is
not to stop work. DEMONSTRATIONS WITHIN THE PRECINCTS OF DEFENCE WEARING BADGES Wearing of badges or armbands while at work will not be interfered with unless
the badges have inscription or slogans, which may offend against the interest of
security.
DISPLAY OF NOTICES BY RECOGNIZED TRADE UNIONS/ASSOCIATIONS – IN OFFICE PREMISES
The trade unions/associations may be allowed to display notices relating
to the general activities of the meetings but not contain attacks on individuals
directly or indirectly, subversive of discipline etc.
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DEMONSTRATION, PROCESSION ETC INSIDE THE FACTORY
Holding of demonstration, shouting of slogans, distribution of pamphlets
etc and taking out processions and other similar agitational activities inside the
factory, whether concerned participants were on duty or not, or whether it is
working hours of factory or not, has never been allowed in the factories.
GHERAO Gherao is a physical blockage of a target either by encirclement or by forcible
occupation. A Gherao is unconstitutional and violative of the law of the land. STRIKES Strikes mean stoppage of work by a number of employees acting together. A
strike is the weapon used by the workmen to force the employer to agree to their
demands. THREAT OF STRIKE OR STRIKE NOTICE :-
n the event of a threat of strike or receipt of a strike notice, the GM will
make suitable and adequate arrangements for running essential services and
safe guarding machinery & the government property.
ACTUAL STRIKE :-
In the event of actual strike whether with or without notice, information will
be sent simultaneously by telex / Fax to the concerned higher authorities.
Daily reports will be submitted by Telex / Fax showing further developments till
the strike is called off. After termination of the strikes the information will be
submitted by the factory to DGOF with a copy to Min. of Def ( D/ JCM )
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STAY IN SIT – DOWN STRIKE OTHER SUCH DISORDERLY CONDUCT
In the event of workers indulging in shouting slogans staging a
demonstration or resorting to tool down or stay in stay in strike or concerned
action to abstain from partaking mid day meals during normal working hours, the
instructions will be followed in the case of demonstrations. SECURITY WITHIN THE PREMISES OF ORDNANCE FACTORIES
1. The internal Security of the O.F. is responsibility of the G.M. It is best
maintained by employing the DSC Platoon which can be strengthened by
drawing upon the local army resources if required
2. GM should inform local station commander/ Army Authorities regarding
the threat to Defense property
3. In a situation where the armed forces are called upon to augment DSC
personnel employed, will come under command of the officer commanding
the Armed Forced contingent
4. The DGOF / GM are entirely responsible for internal security
arrangements of the factory. The local military Commander will provide
necessary help.
5. The local military commander will continue to be responsible for the
external security of the factory.
6. The Officer – in Charge of DSC Platoon can at his discretion, use force to
the extent necessary with a to protect life and property under his charge.
If the security Officers are absent during a critical situation any other
officer can be requisitioned by station commander/ local army authorities
to be the I/C of DSC and security measures. Even if such a commissioned
officer is not is available immediately at a critical juncture, the District
Magistrate can cause the use of military force (Including DSC )
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USE OF DSC DURING LABOUR TROUBLE IN FACTORIES :-
1. DSC should be deployed when the anticipated labour trouble inside the
factory arouse and keep some reserve force for unforeseen/ unplanned
tasks.
2. In case of situation got out of control and workers become violent, civil
police will be called in, DSC and Armed Forces will not be used to tackle
the workers.
3. If the civil authorities find the situation beyond their control, the magistrate
should call for assistance of the army. AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES BY THE ARMED FORCES :-
GM be clear about his own authority VIS – A - VIS the power of civil police
& army in meeting with the disturbance inside the factory. Specific instructions on
aid to civil authorities by armed forces. Whenever GM considers that the situation
in the factory has calmed down and he can handle the situation himself, he can
ask the army commander and police authorities to with draw their troops.
ACCESS CONTROL:-
ENTRY AND EXIST :- Admission during working hours / non-working hours of personnel,
vehicles and railway engines is restricted by way of constant check at respective
gates through their identity and legitimacy of business is established.
VERIFICATION :- No prospective employees will be permitted to enter inside the factory
unless his/her character has been verified as satisfactory by police authority
except in case of appointments of sons/daughters/near relatives of deceased
employee in harness. They may be appointed on the basis of character
certificates from two Gazetted officers
1. Graduate Engineers/ Diploma Holders/ ITI Apprentices
Selected candidates on their recruitment may be permitted and allowed to
join training on production of two recent character certificates from two serving
Gazetted Officers not related to them subjected to the condition that their
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character and antecedents should be got verified within three months from the
date of commencement of training.
2. Contractors and their labour
a) Attestation forms in respect of contractors, their supervisors and labour will
be filled up by the contractors and forwarded to the Security Officer.
b) Production of identity and character certificate from two Gazetted Officers in
respect of each labour to cover 90 days.
c) For every 10 contractor labors or part thereof there should be a supervisor
with temporary pass till get P.V.R.
d) Issue of metal discs to the contractors for issue to their labour for ease of
Surveillance by security staff.
e) The security staff will carryout surprise visit/checks at the work sites.
REVERIFICATION Reverification of character and antecedents in respect of employees deployed in
sensitive posts in OFs under DGOF is required to be carried out once in every
three years.
PASSES TYPES & PROCEDURE OF ISSUE
1. Admission of all Military Officers, JCO‘s & Ors will be by identity
cards/laminated photo passes.
2. For all Civil Officers (Gazetted ) Admission will be by identity
cards/laminated photo passes.
3. NGO’s and all other civil employees and class IV NIEs including IEs &
Civil employees of other departments are issued temporary passes where Delay
is expected in the issue of permanent passes but in order to Distinguish these
from those issued to MES contractors etc. front of the Pass will be stamped with
the word AWAITING PERMANENT PASS. 4. MES contractors, their agents & labors and confide civilians like firm
rep. engaged in Govt. work who have visited so frequently, on production of
police verification duly verified by civil police be issued for 90 days instead of
daily visitor’s pass.
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5 Railway employees will also be issued passes on production of an
authority from railway authority.
6.Casual Visitors will be issued the passes after consulting the Security
Officer and also the Officers whom the visitor wish to see.
AUTHORITIES COMPETENT TO ISSUE PASSES :- Factory & Allied Establishment Sr. Security Officer / Security Officer
REPLACEMENT OF PERMANENT PASSES :- 1. When worn out due to normal wear & tear
2. When more than two alterations become necessary
3. Change in facial appearance.
4. Change in name
5. Lost
CARRIAGE & SAFE CUSTODY OF PASSES :- All the pass holders will carry the passes securely while on/off duty.
LOSS OF PASSES :- The loss of any pass should immediately reported to the head of
establishment to which individual belongs and nearest police station. The
decision of GM will be final as to whether the loss is attributed to negligence or
not. Disciplinary action may, however, also be taken against the employee by the
authority concerned.
DISPLAY :- It is incumbent on all employees to display the laminated photo passes
issued to them on the chest pocket of their shirt. In case of lady employees, the
same may be hung around their neck or displayed on the left side.
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AUTHORITY COMPETENT TO ISSUE PASS :- The Security Officer of the factory will issue LPP to all employees of the
factory, allied establishments including Army & DSC personnel.
MONTHLY CHECK OF PERMANENT IDENTITY PASS :- Once in a month the permanent identity passes including LPP of the
officers be checked by an Officer deputed by GM, NGOs, NIEs & IEs a similar
check will be carried out under arrangement of H of S /In Charge.
ADMISSION OF EMPLOYEESu :- Admission of employees of the factory and the Allied Establishments
working within the factory will be regulated by laminated color coded identity
passes
RECEPTION – CUM – VISITORS ROOM :- A reception cum visitors room has been established where all visitors will
report. The I /C of the gate after satisfying himself with the bonafide of the visitors
will contact the Officer who is to receive the visitor and after getting the
permission will issue visitors pass.
ARMY PERSONNEL/STAFF OF DGQA/POLICE :- Army personnel not posted to the factory or DGQA will be permitted on
production of their service identity card on regular visitor pass only. In case of
police, they will be permitted only on specific clearance from S.O.
VISITS OF FOREIGN NATIONALS :- Powers for grant of permission for visits of foreign nationals and their
Indian reps. of the firms have been delegated to the concerned member of the
OFB by M of D.
SEARCH :-
Aim:- 1. To prevent entry; of sabotage materials, seditious, literature etc.
2. To prevent loss of stores by pilferage.
3. Ro prevent removal of documents, blue prints etc.
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PERSONAL SEARCH All personnel including visitors entering/ leaving the factory.
TYPE OF SEARCH 1. Touch Search :-
The searcher will feel person’s clothing from head to foot at mustering In &
Out
2. Rigorous Search :-
This is full search conducted in privacy in a room exclusively intended
for it.
a) During the Closing Hours.
Employees will be picked up at random at the exist gate. Care
will be taken that the same personnel are not selected each time.
b) Register
A record of personnel rigorously searched will be
maintained separately.
PERSONNEL ENTITLE TO SEARCH The status of a searcher should not be equated to the status of the
person being searched.
SEARCH OF FEMALES The females irrespective of their rank and status will be searched by
female searcher only. In the absence of authorized female searcher, any
female employee may be detailed by GM.
SEARCH OF MILITARY PERSONNEL The military personnel will be conducted by a military personnel only.
There is no objection to the presence of civilian security staff.
VEHICLE SEARCH
WHILE ENTERING THE FACTORY
Gate Keeper will search according to percentage details laid down the
factory for vehicles.
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WHILE LEAVING THE FACTORY Percentage of search and ensuring that no material/documents are taken
out without authority.
SURPRISE CHECK The aim of surprise check of personnel and material is to eliminate
possibilities of loss.
SURPRISE CHECK OF PERSONNEL 1. Each section is checked at least once in a month.
2. Personnel working in night shifts and working outside the factory will be
subjected to more frequent checks.
3. In case of doubt about the identity of the employed, his identity token/LPP
will be checked
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SECURITY OF INFORMATION
Security of information means safe guarding of such information in the
possession of the factory. The unauthorised disclosure of which would cause
damage to the factory security or would cause embarrassment to the
management in its functioning.
LEAKAGE OF INFORMATION
a) Blue prints
b) Photo graphs
c) Sketches
d) Telephonic conversation
e) Tender process involving supply of classified information.
f) Magnetic media instruction viz. Floppies, CDs etc.
ENEMY AGENTS
a) Capacity of plants, the data regarding production etc.
b) Plant and specifications of defense equipments produced.
c) Data on production methods.
d) Critical points in the installation, which can be damaged.
CLASSIFICATION OF DOCUMENTS
a) TOP SECRET
The unauthorized disclosure of which could be expected to cause
exceptionally great damage to the national security.
(1) Plans or particulars of future major or special project.
(2) Critical information of new approved scientific and technical development.
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b) SECRET
The unauthorized disclosure of which could be expected to cause serious
damage to the national security.
(1) Photographs of vital installations.
(2) Certain development projects.
c) CONFIDENTIAL
The unauthorized disclosure of which could be expected to cause damage to
the national security.
(1) Matters relating to investigations and documents of a personnel and
disciplinary nature.
(2) Routine intelligence reports.
d) RESTRICTED
Information and material, which is essential meant for official use only which
should not be published or communicated to any one except for official
purpose.
(1) Certain routine documents relating to supply and procurement.
(2) Strength returns of organization.
(3) Departmental books of instructions, training and technical documents.
AUTHORITIES AUTHORISED GRADING
a) TOP SECRET & SECRET - 1) DGOF & members at OFB
2) GM/OITC at factory
b) CONFIDENTIAL & RESTRICTED - All Gazetted Officers
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PRODUCTION OF TOP SECRET DOCUMENTS
As few copies as possible are to be made and distributed. All copies are
to be numbered record kept at their disposal. Rough notes, short hand notes,
carbons and stencils must be destroyed as top SECRET WASTE.
COPYING
Copies of TOP SECRET and numbered SECRET and the
CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS are in no circumstances to be made without the
prior approval of issuing authority.
ACCOUNTING OF PROTECTED DOCUMENTS
a) TOP SECRET:- When more than one copy of a TOP SECRET documents
are made, they will be given copy numbers. The transmission and custody of
such matters will be covered by receipt system.
b) SECRET:- The originator of a secret document/letter will be responsible for
deciding whether the document/letter should be copy numbered.
c) CONFIDENTIAL; Confidential documents if given copy numbers will be
considered accountable documents. If not given copy numbers may be
registered but are not accountable.
d) RESTRICTED:- These are neither registered nor accountable.
PREPARATION FOR TRANSMISSION
All TOP SECRET, SECRET & CONFIDENTIAL book and documents are
to be placed in envelops or bags before transmission. The materials are put in a
new envelope properly addressed and sealed and bodily marked either TOP
SECRET, SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL as the case may be. This envelope
should then be enclosed in outer envelope which should bear the address of the
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recipient and a serial number or some convenient form for identification but no
indication of the TOP SECRET, SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL nature of the
contents.
SEALING
1) Only the inner envelopes of TOP SECRET, SECRET OR CONFIDENTIAL
documents will be wax sealed.
2) No seals, paper or wax will be affixed on outer envelopes unless required by
postal regulation.
TRANSMISSION OF PROTECTED DOCUMENTS
a) Top secret documents will no circumstances be transmitted by civil posts.
These will be sent registered SDS
b) Secret documents will normally be sent by registered SDS, by registered civil
post.
c) Confidential matters where secure means of transmission are not available or
where considerable delay is likely to occurs, then transmitted by register post.
d) Restricted and non-restricted matters will be sent by ordinary post.
TRANSMISSION WITHIN LOCAL OFFICES
a) Internal circulation of TOP SECRET documents and secret
books/publications with in DGOF HQRs and also with in factory will be carried
by hand of officer (GO). If within the same building circulation may be
allowed in locked "SECRET STEEL BOXES" by a person below the rank of
an officer.
b) Secret and confidential documents will be carried in boxes within the same
building.
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c) Restricted documents will be (carried out) transmitted through the registry as
ordinary mail.
d) Receipts should be acknowledged.
CARRIAGE OF PROTECTED DOCUMENTS BY HAND It must be realised by all concerned that where the safe guarding of
information is concerned the claims or personal and administrative convenience
are rarely strong enough to outweigh considerations of security.
SAFE CUSTODY OF CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS Safe custody and accounting of all classified documents will be the
responsibility of concerned section incharge.
SECURITY OF MATERIALS
Any material, property (movable/immovable) premises, plants, machinery
and assets of all kind as may be involved in an industry and procured by Govt.
can be termed as Govt material.
GOVT. STORES GOING OUT OF THE FACTORY Issue voucher will be prepared in triplicate. If any alterations has to be
made the pass will be cancelled and a fresh one used. The original & duplicate
of the pass should be given at gate. The S.O. will periodically check the original
pass with the triplicate maintained by the issuing section.
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STORES/TOOLS MEANT FOR DAILY USE IN THE ESTATE Gate passes should be marked "RETURNABLE" in red ink. The exact
date and probable date of return of the stores will also be marked on the gate
pass. The time and date on which the materials are back to the factory will be
enclosed on the duplicate copy of the pass.
STORES ARRIVING FROM OTHER ORDNANCE FACTORIES/OUTSIDE AGENCIES a) The store representative who goes to collect these stores from the railway
station will prepare Inward Gate Pass in duplicate in the specified form. After
checking the packages, the original IGP will be kept in the receiving section
and duplicate at the gate.
b) STORES ARRIVING BY FULL WAGON INSIDE THE FACTORY
The number of wagons and name of the consignor should be entered in a
register maintained at railway gate & main gate. The security assistant on duty
at the gate will also check seals of the wagon.
c) STORES ARRIVING FROM THE FIRMS BY ROAD
The stores will be thoroughly checked with reference to the supply order,
invoice, challan; cash memo etc. In case, the I/c gate is unable to identify the
materials, help of QA staff will be asked for. In such cases QA staff also should
sign on IGP.
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d) LOCAL PURCHASES STORES The IGP will be prepared by the factory rep. who went to purchase/ collect
the stores.
e) CONTRACTORS MATERIAL COMING INSIDE/TAKEN OUT
(i) GROUP I :- Implements required for working such as saws, hammers,
rope etc. these be allowed for IN/OUT of factory by I/c gate and
maintain record.
(ii) GROUP II :- Materials required in construction work such as bricks,
lime, cement, paints etc. Gate should keep separate register and allow
them IN. But the gate staff is not empowered to pass these materials
out after a through scrutiny, preferably on completion of work.
f) Contractor stores should be stored in a place which is not adjacent to Govt.
stores so as not to give them any chance to mix up their stores.
g) ARTICLES GIVEN FOR SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ON LOAN
(1) Articles either expendable or non-expendable given for special functions
on loan will be passed out on material gate pass. The gate pass will be
marked 'ON LOAN' in red ink.
(2) Any material given on loan in the estate should in-variably be returned
within a period of sign months falling which recovery action should be
initiated by issuing section in consultation of security office. Audit
objection pertaining to the above will be settled by the issuing section
with works office/vice-a-versa.
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AUCTION GOODS The action goods will be passed through main gate, store section will inform the
security office well in advance about the place and time of loading of the
auctioned materials.
MACHINERY SOLD At the time of passing out of the machines which are disposed off by
auction/sale, be carefully inspected by technical officer and security officer. In
the absence of S.O. an orderly officer will be deputed instead.
ESCORTING OF IMPORT MATERIAL All the materials received from abroad by embarkation HQs will be taken over by
stores rep. and will be accompanied by DSC if required.
SCRAP ARISING FROM FACTORY Any waste product arising from factory can be termed as 'SCRAP'. All scrap
arising from shop floors will be certified by QA rep. and will be handed over to
stores section will inturn approach MCO for disposal. MCO will float necessary
tender.
INCOMING STORES (1) Quantity received is correct as shown in the connected documents
OUTGOING STORES (1) Gate pass bears issue voucher No. and is accompanied by connected
documents if the pass does not bear issue voucher number, it has work
order number
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SECURITY OF BUILDINGS:
PERIMETER WALL & WATCH TOWER Defence Factories have been declared as PROHIBITED AREA under
section 2 (8) (a) of the Indian Official Secret Act. A pucca bricked 2’ perimeter
wall exists all round the factory. It is 10’ high. A clear security zone has been
fenced and converted into a NO MAN LAND. A perimeter road along the inside of
the perimeter wall exists. There are watch towers along the wall and manned by
DSC round the clock..
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SAFETY & SECURITY OF BUILDINGS The over all responsibility for the safety and security of buildings and store
houses lies with the OFFICER-IN- CHARGE of the buildings and store houses.
OPENING OF A BUILDING Before opening a plant/store house, staff on opening duty will inspect for any sign
of unauthorized entry.
CLOSING OF PLANT/BUILDING All offices/.plants/ buildings will be properly locked at closing hours .Before
closing, personnel responsible will ensure that all electrical switches are put off
and doors, windows, ventilators and cupboards are properly secured and locked.
All files, blue prints/maps/diagrams/sketches, models etc. of any nature will be
kept under lock and key.
FACTORY & SAFE KEYS All entrance doors and gates must be numbered in a general series through out
the factory and their keys labeled with responding numbers. All exterior keys of
each section will be kept together on a ring with a metal label bearing the section
number one side and title in initials on the other. All interior keys of the section or
subsection will be numbered and kept on hooks in a small key press just inside
the entrance room.
KEY CUP BOARDS Every group / branch / section / office will be supplied with a key cup -board with
a glass/ transparent face. All interior keys will be kept on hooks in the key
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cupboard, which will be situated just inside the entrance door. With drawl &
deposit of keys at opening/closing hours will be regulated during working hours.
The keys of the main gate key cupboard will be kept under the personal
custody of security assistant on duty. Keys required for night shift, electric
substations, gates and other keys required to be assured occasionally will be
kept unsealed cupboards and issued to sections as and when required.
CUSTODY OF SEAL The security assistant at the main gate will seal the key board in the presence
of Orderly Officer of the day and the seal will be in the custody of Orderly Officer
of the day. The key board will be opened by the security assistant in the morning
in the presence of Orderly Officer and; signature of the Orderly Officer will be
obtained in the key roster.
CHECK/SURPRISE CHECK Security staff will carryout periodical checks/surprise checks of all building,
godowns, oil dumps other factory buildings on Sundays/ Holidays and after
closing hours.
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SECURITY OF THE ESTATE Estate of factory is a prohibited place as notified by Indian Official Secret
Act 1923 is equally applicable to the estate area.
The Security Officer is responsible to the GM for security administration in
general of the factory estate in close co- operation with the estate officer and civil
police.
SECURITY OF MATERIAL All the material in the estate belongs to govt. In case of theft of govt. or
private property of estate residents, security will carryout preliminary investigation
and matter will be reported to local police for further investigation and legal
action.
CONTROL OF ENTRANCE The entire estate area is fenced or walled as far as possible.
CHECKING OF IDENTITY OF PERSONS All traders, vendors, hawkers, milkmen coming regularly to the estate
area for trading various essential commodities and servants/maid servants
should be issued with proper identity passes after due verification their character
and antecedents by police.
All Officers having servant quarters must submit details of their
servants/ maid servants residing in their servant quarters.
WATCHING & REPORTING OF SECRET OR OPEN SUBMERSIVE ACTIVITIES
Security staff detailed on estate duty will maintain general law and order in
the estate with in their own resources but will take the help of local police in case
of serious civil offences. A close liaison with police and civil authorities will be
maintained.
Security staff should not interfere in the personal affairs of the employees
until and unless their conduct amounts to cognizable offence.
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THEFT In all cases of theft of govt. property or private property of estate residents
security will carryout preliminary investigation and the matter will be reported to
local police for further investigation and legal action.
CHECK ON IMPOSTERS It should be endeavored to unauthorised person is allowed to stay without
due identification in Inspection Bungalow. A proper check by security is also to
be carried out in the estate regularly to flush out undesirable elements. A strict
access control be carried out for entry into estate as well as surveillance be kept
in the estate.
INSTALLATION OF DISH ANTENNA & CABLE TV / VCR WORK BY PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS / COMPANY
Security will keep a discreet watch on such net works to ensure that they
do not indulge in anti national / subversive activities / transmission.
ASSISTANCE IN THE CASE OF CRIMINAL OFFENCE
1. Security will render all assistance by liaisoning with the police and civil
authorities.
2. All family disputes, disputes between immediate neighbors and petty
quarrels in the estate will be referred to estate officer/Sr. S.O and will be
dealt with by then as such.
ACCIDENTS UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES 1. In case of all accidents, whether traffic or otherwise will be reported to Police.
2. In case of theft, accidents or any other unusual occurrences in the estates,
security will co- operates and renders all possible assistance to police and civil
authorities.
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WATCHING AND REPORTING OF UNUSUAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS GAMBLING / DISTILLING
Security will keep watch over unlawful activities such as gambling,
distilling, flesh trading, private trading in residential quarters and also communal
activities/ union activities of any significance and will submit report after due
investigation and verification.
ASSIST IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND EVICTION OF ENCROACHMENT BY FACTORY LAND
Security will assist in the identification of the encroachment of factory land
in close co-operation with estate officer and render assistance to police and civil
authorities in eviction of encroachments only on request from estate officer.
SUBLETING OF GOVT. QUARTERS Estate officer with the help of security must make a drive to identify and
evict all outsiders/unauthorized occupants immediately on detection. All
assistance will be rendered by security on request from the estate officer.
RALLIES / PROCESSIONS Taking out rallies/processions whether religious, communal/political/sports
unions/associations etc. are not permitted in the estate area with out prior
permission of GM/S.O
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USE PA EQUIPMENT
1. Use of PA equipment's without the permission of management is for bidden.
2. Holding of social, cultural, religious or political show/programme is restricted.
None
can hold such functions in the estate without prior permission of management.
STRAY CATTLE Cattle grazing and rearing without permission of management in the estate is
prohibited.
Employees are permitted to keep cattle on the condition that their cattle’s are not
let loose without any supervision.
BROUGHT IN DEAD CONDITION The body has been brought in DEAD CONDITION will be examined by Duty
Medical Officer. Once death is confirmed after medical examination doctor
cannot give any medical certificate regarding cause of death of deceased already
dead and brought in dead. The dead body can put in mortuary to prevent
decomposition. Security will inform police. Security will also deploy necessary
man power to ensure that next of kin or sympathisers of deceased do not gain
unlawful entry into the hospital and to prevent those who threaten the medical
officer to obtain a death certificate with the cause of death.
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