In order to solve the problems existing in the routine inspection work of the army, this paper uses the analytic network process (ANP) to evaluate the capability of routine inspection. Based on the analysis of the characteristics of the periodic inspection work, the index structure chart of the periodic inspection capacity evaluation is constructed, and according to the relationship between the factors, the weight of each evaluation index is determined by using the super decisions (SD) software through ANP, and the periodic inspection capacity is comprehensively evaluated with examples. The results show that the method provides a reference for carrying out the periodic inspection work timely, efficiently and pertinently in the later period and improving and optimizing the periodic inspection ability.