Who is designated in writing by the Commanding Officer (CO)?

• A. QAIs
• B. CDIs
• C. QA Office
• D. I/DPL

Answer: (A)

Quality Assurance Inspectors are the individuals the Commanding Officer designates in writing to perform quality assurance duties across maintenance actions. This formal designation gives them official authority to observe work, conduct inspections, document discrepancies, and verify corrective actions, ensuring an independent, objective assessment of quality. The CO’s written designation establishes their authority and accountability within the program, which is why this role is the best fit for who is designated in writing by the CO. Collateral Duty Inspectors have specific, narrower inspection duties within a work center, rather than the broad QA oversight covered by QAIs.