Which reference established the basic guidelines for the corrosion prevention and control program?

• A. NSTM 631
• B. JFMM VI
• C. CCIMS
• D. NAVAIR 12345

Answer: (A)

NSTM 631 sets the baseline for how the corrosion prevention and control program is implemented. It provides the standard requirements, responsibilities, and actions needed to prevent and manage corrosion on Navy ships, including how inspections are conducted, what coatings and materials are appropriate, how cathodic protection is applied, and how results are documented and reported. This makes it the authoritative reference for establishing and maintaining a consistent CPCP across the fleet. The other references cover different domains—maintenance management in general, corrosion data systems, or aviation maintenance—and do not establish the fundamental CPCP guidelines for ships.