36WGI21-103 — Joint Oil Analysis Program (joap)

36WGI21-103 governs responsibilities and procedures for the Joint Oil Analysis Program and units requiring Andersen AFB JOAP laboratory support.

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  • Publication number: 36WGI21-103
  • Title: JOINT OIL ANALYSIS PROGRAM (JOAP)
  • Date: 2026-05-05

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36WGI21-103 covers oil sample delivery, JOAP monitor appointments, surveillance coding, laboratory logging, suspect samples, and deployment data. It requires units and laboratory personnel to maintain JOAP records, update aircraft data, and coordinate sample and document handling.

Applies to: It applies to all units who require support from the Andersen Air Force Base JOAP Laboratory.

Topics covered

  • JOAP oil sample delivery
  • JOAP monitor appointments
  • Surveillance coding
  • Oil analysis laboratory procedures
  • JOAP data during deployment and redeployment

Questions and answers

How should oil samples be handled after delivery during non-duty hours?

Customers delivering samples to the lab during non-duty hours will place samples in the “Sample Drop off” container with date and time of drop off annotated on the outside of the envelope. (paragraph 21-101)

Who must be notified when oil samples are delivered?

Upon delivery, notify the MOCC at 366-4321 or the 36 MXS Production Superintendent at 362-4631 or 671-688-1352. (paragraph 21-101)

When must JOAP monitor appointment letters be updated?

The appointment letter must be updated when changes occur, and NDI section will check quarterly to ensure letters are current. (paragraph 21-101)

What information must the JOAP delivery log include?

Will ensure the delivery log is maintained and include. A/C tail number, time sample taken, time sample delivered, time customer notified of OAP code, and the name of the individual notified. (paragraph 21-101)

What happens when the laboratory identifies a suspect oil sample?

Will immediately notify the owning organization of any suspect oil sample and request an immediate resample. (paragraph 21-101)

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