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FOREWORD
1 Manual Development FWD-1
2 Volume Topics FWD-1
3 Purpose FWD-1
4 Cancellation FWD-1
5 Discussion FWD-2
5.1 Platform Considerations FWD-2
5.2 Maintenance Considerations FWD-2
5.3 Terminology Considerations FWD-2
5.4 Administrative Considerations FWD-2
5.4.1 Master Locator Guide FWD-2
5.4.2 Master List of References FWD-3
5.4.3 Acronyms FWD-3
5.4.4 Appendices FWD-3
5.4.5 Volume Structure FWD-3
6 Changes to the Manual FWD-3
Appendices
A Master Locator Guide FWD-A-1
B Master List of References FWD-B-1
LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES i
RECORD OF CHANGES iii
JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL CHANGE REQUEST FORM v
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose I-1-1
1.2 Scope I-1-1
1.3 Changes and Corrections I-1-2
Appendices
A1 Summary of Typical New Construction Major Milestones and Message Reporting Requirements for Submarines I-1A-1
A2 Summary of Typical New Construction Major Milestones and Message Reporting Requirements for Aircraft Carriers I-1A-3
A3 Summary of Typical New Construction Major Milestones and Message Reporting Requirements for Surface Forces I-1A-5
B1 AOE General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-1
B2 CVN General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-2
B3 DDG General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-3
B4 LHD General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-4
B5 LSD General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-5
B6 MHC General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-6
B7 SSBN General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-7
B8 SSN General Time Line of Key Events I-1B-8
C List of Acronyms I-1C-1
D Glossary of Terms I-1D-1
CHAPTER 2 - POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Ship Program Managers I-2-2
2.1.1 Pre-Commissioning I-2-3
2.1.2 Post Shakedown Availability (Submarines only) I-2-4
2.2 Naval Sea Systems Command Nuclear Propulsion Directorate (Nuclear Powered Ships only) I-2-4
2.2.1 Pre-Commissioning I-2-4
2.2.2 Reactor Safeguard Examination I-2-4
2.2.3 Criticality/Power Range Testing I-2-4
2.2.4 Post Shakedown Availability I-2-5
2.3 Type Commander I-2-5
2.3.1 Pre-Commissioning I-2-5
2.3.2 Combined Trials/Acceptance Trials/Final Contract Trials/Guarantee Material Inspection I-2-7
2.3.3 Post Shakedown Availability I-2-7
2.4 Supervising Authority I-2-8
2.4.1 Pre-Commissioning I-2-8
2.4.2 Acceptance Trials/Combined Trials I-2-10
2.4.3 Post Shakedown Availability I-2-10
2.4.4 Deficiencies I-2-11
2.5 Immediate Superior in Command I-2-11
2.5.1 Pre-Commissioning I-2-11
2.5.2 Post Shakedown Availability I-2-12
2.6 Building Yard I-2-14
2.7 Design Yard/Planning Yard I-2-14
2.8 Commanding Officer, Prospective Commanding Officer, Officer In Charge I-2-14
2.8.1 General I-2-14
2.8.2 Pre-Commissioning I-2-15
2.8.3 Trials and Inspections I-2-17
2.8.4 Post Shakedown Availability I-2-18
2.9 Pre-Commissioning Unit I-2-19
2.9.1 Initial Man-up I-2-20
2.9.2 Training I-2-20
2.9.2.1Shipboard Training I-2-20
2.9.2.2Industrial Activity Training I-2-22
2.9.2.3Fleet Training Center I-2-22
2.9.3 Ship's Qualification Program I-2-22
2.9.4 Deficiency Identification and Correction I-2-22
2.9.5 Establishment of Engineering/Reactor Department I-2-22
2.9.5.1Requirements I-2-22
2.9.5.2Shipboard Inspections I-2-23
2.9.5.3Personnel Qualification Standards I-2-23
2.9.5.4Outfitting Support (as applicable) I-2-23
2.9.5.5Operational Sequencing System (Surface Ships only) I-2-23
2.9.5.6Engineering/Reactor Department Organization and Regulations Manual I-2-24
2.10Support Activities I-2-24
2.10.1 Fleet Technical Support Center I-2-24
2.10.1.1 Fleet Technical Support Center Atlantic I-2-24
2.10.1.2 Fleet Technical Support Center Pacific I-2-24
2.10.2 Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement Activity I-2-24
2.10.3 Navy Management Systems Support Office I-2-25
2.10.4 Fleet Introduction Team (Surface Forces only) I-2-25
2.10.5 Engineering Training Group (Surface Ships only) I-2-25
2.10.6 Nuclear Propulsion Mobile Training Team (Surface Ships only) I-2-26
2.10.7 Fitting Out and Supply Support Assistance Center (Surface Ships only) I-2-26
Appendices
A Message Scenario and Sample Messages/Letters for Habitability Inspections and In-Service I-2A-1
A1 Sample Supervising Authority Letter to Ship Program Manager Recommending Habitability Inspection and In-Service I-2A-2
A2 Sample Ship Program Manager Letter Requesting TYCOM to Authorize ISIC to Conduct Habitability Inspection I-2A-3
A3 Sample TYCOM Message Directing ISIC to Conduct Habitability Inspection I-2A-4
A4 Sample ISIC Message Reporting Completion of Habitability Inspection and Recommending Ship Be Placed "In-Service" I-2A-5
A5 Sample Ship Program Manager to CNO Message Recommending Ship Be Placed In-Service I-2A-6
A6 Sample TYCOM Message Recommending Ship Be Placed "In-Service Active" I-2A-7
A7 Sample CNO to Ship Program Manager Message Directing the Ship Be Placed In-Service I-2A-8
A8 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager Message Recommending Ship Be Placed In-Service I-2A-9
A9 Sample Ship Program Manager to Ship Message Directing Ship Be Placed In-Service I-2A-10
A10 Sample CO Pre-Commissioning Unit Message Reporting "In-Service Active" I-2A-11
B Message Scenario and Sample Messages for Fast Cruise and Alpha Sea Trial (Nuclear Powered Ships) I-2B-1
B1 Sample ISIC Certification of New Construction Readiness for Fast Cruise and Sea Trials Message (Submarines) I-2B-2
B2 Sample Pre-Commissioning Unit Message to TYCOM Concerning Crew Certification (CVN) I-2B-3
B3 Sample TYCOM Certification of Crew Readiness for Underway Trials Message (Submarines) I-2B-4
B4 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager Message Concerning Fast Cruise/Alpha Sea Trial Readiness (Submarines) I-2B-5
B5 Sample Supervising Authority Message to Ship Program Manager Concerning Fast Cruise/Sea Trial Readiness (CVN) I-2B-6
B6 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager 24 Hour Message Concerning Fast Cruise Readiness (Submarines) I-2B-7
B7 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager and TYCOM Message Concerning Fast Cruise Completion (Submarines) I-2B-8
B8 Sample NAVSEA to TYCOM Message Concerning Material Condition and Authorized Depth for Alpha Sea Trial (Submarines) I-2B-9
B9 Sample TYCOM to Pre-Commissioning Unit Message Concerning Alpha Sea Trial Authorized Test and Operating Depth (Submarines) I-2B-10
C Message Scenario and Sample Messages for Bravo, Charlie, and Combined Trials (Submarines) I-2C-1
C1 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager Message Concerning Design Test Depth Dive Readiness I-2C-2
C2 Sample NAVSEA to TYCOM Message Concerning Design Test Depth Dive Authorization I-2C-3
C3 Sample TYCOM to Pre-Commissioning Unit Message Concerning Design Test Depth Dive Authorization I-2C-4
D Message Scenario and Sample Messages for URO Certification (Submarines) I-2D-1
D1 Sample Supervising Authority to Ship Program Manager Message Concerning Uro I-2D-2
D2 Sample NAVSEA to TYCOM Message Concerning URO I-2D-3
D3 Sample TYCOM to Pre-Commissioning Unit Message Concerning URO I-2D-4
E Sample Supervising Authority Message to Ship Program Manager and TYCOM Concerning PSA Fast Cruise/Sea Trial Readiness (Submarines) I-2E-1
F Sample Ship Program Manager Message to TYCOM Concerning PSA Sea Trial Authorization (Submarines) I-2F-1
G Sample NAVSEA Message to TYCOM Recommending Unrestricted Operations Be Authorized Following the Completion of PSA (Submarines) I-2G-1
H Pre-RSE/RSE/Criticality/Power Range Testing Logic Table (All Nuclear Powered Ships) I-2H-1
H1 Sample Supervising Authority to NAVSEA Message Requesting Authorization for Criticality I-2H-2
H2 Sample Supervising Authority to NAVSEA Request for Initial Criticality I-2H-3
H3 Sample NAVSEA to Supervising Authority Message Authorizing Criticality I-2H-4
I Sample TYCOM Message Concerning Sea Trial Agenda (Submarines) I-2I-1
J Sample TYCOM DSRS Support Services Message (Submarines) I-2J-1
K Sample TYCOM Message Concerning DSRS Support Services (Submarines) I-2K-1
L Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Program Manager Concerning PSA Fast Cruise (Submarines) I-2L-1
M Sample ISIC Crew Certification Message Following PSA (Submarines) I-2M-1
N Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Concerning PSA Sea Trial Authorization (Submarines) I-2N-1
O Sample Supervising Authority Message to NAVSEA and TYCOM Concerning PSA Fast Cruise Completion (Submarines) I-2O-1
P Sample Ship Message to TYCOM Concerning Material Certification Upon Completion of PSA (Submarines) I-2P-1
Q Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Authorizing Unrestricted Operations Following Completion of PSA (Submarines) I-2Q-1
R Sample Ship Message to TYCOM Concerning Material Certification (Submarines) I-2R-1
S Sample Supervising Authority Message to NAVSEA Concerning Material Condition for Unrestricted Operation Following PSA (Submarines) I-2S-1
T Pre Man-Up Checklist for TYCOM/ISIC I-2T-1
U Basic Requirements for Initial Man-Up Personnel of the PCU (Detachment Concept) (CVN, DDG, LHD, LPD, AOE, LSD) I-2U-1
V Basic Requirements for Initial Man-Up Personnel of the PCU (CVN, DDG, LHD, LPD, AOE, LSD, Submarines) I-2V-1
W Generic Base Line of Fleet Introduction Team (FIT) Functions and Responsibilities I-2W-1
CHAPTER 3 - PRE DELIVERY
3.1 Purpose I-3-2
3.2 Shipbuilder's Test Program I-3-2
3.3 Inspections/Certifications/Assists I-3-2
3.3.1 Arrival Assist I-3-2
3.3.2 Periodic Monitoring/Inspections/Visits I-3-3
3.3.3 Pre-Reactor Safeguard Examination (Nuclear Powered Ships only) I-3-3
3.3.4 Crew Certification I-3-4
3.3.5 Sonar Certification (DDG/MHC/SSN/SSBN only) I-3-5
3.3.6 Aviation Facility Certification (Air Capable Ships only) I-3-5
3.3.7 Salvage Inspection (Submarines only) I-3-6
3.3.8 Field Calibration Activity/Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department Calibration Laboratory Certification (AOE/CVN/LSD/LHD/SSN/SSBN only) I-3-6
3.3.9 National Policy on the Control of Compromising Emanations Inspection I-3-7
3.3.10 Diesel Inspection I-3-7
3.3.11 Habitability Inspection I-3-7
3.3.12 Requirements for In-Service I-3-8
3.3.13 Degaussing/Deperming I-3-8
3.3.14 Light-Off Assessment (Non-Nuclear Powered Ships only) I-3-9
3.3.15 Shipboard Crane Certification Program (CVN/MHC/LHD/LPD/LSD only) I-3-10
3.4 Maintenance and Material Management Program I-3-10
3.4.1 Planned Maintenance System I-3-10
3.4.2 Technical Feedback Reports I-3-11
3.4.3 Establishment of Current Ship's Maintenance Project I-3-12
3.4.4 Shipboard Nontactical Automated Data Processing Program I-3-12
3.5 Equipment Load Out I-3-12
3.5.1 Test Equipment I-3-12
3.5.2 Hand Tools and Weight Handling Equipment I-3-12
3.6 Logistic Support I-3-12
3.6.1 Technical Manuals and Drawings I-3-12
3.6.2 Unrestricted Operations Maintenance Requirement Cards (Submarines only) I-3-15
3.7 Operational Control Transfer I-3-15
3.7.1 Sound Silencing Programs Unique to New Construction (MHC/SSN/SSBN only) I-3-16
Appendices
A Areas to Be Evaluated During Arrival Assists I-3A-1
B Areas to Be Evaluated During Monitoring Inspections I-3B-1
C Sample Pre-Reactor Safeguard Examination Notice I-3C-1
D In-Service Compartment Surveillance Guide I-3D-1
E Sample Pre-Commissioning Habitability Inspection Check list for New Construction Ships I-3E-1
F Technical Manual Outfitting Matrix I-3F-1
CHAPTER 4 - TRIALS
4.1 Purpose I-4-1
4.2 Dock Trials I-4-2
4.2.1 Purpose I-4-2
4.2.2 Conduct I-4-2
4.2.3 Scheduling I-4-2
4.2.4 Specific Test Areas I-4-2
4.3 Fast Cruise I-4-2
4.3.1 Purpose I-4-2
4.3.2 Conduct I-4-2
4.3.3 Scheduling I-4-3
4.3.4 Specific Test Areas I-4-3
4.3.5 Reports (Nuclear Powered Ships only) I-4-3
4.4 Sea Trials I-4-3
4.4.1 General I-4-3
4.4.2 Builder's Trials I-4-5
4.4.3 Alpha Sea Trial (Submarines only) I-4-5
4.4.4 Bravo Sea Trial (Submarines only) I-4-7
4.4.5 Charlie Sea Trial (Submarines only) I-4-7
4.4.6 Acoustic Trials (Platform and Radiated) (Submarines only) I-4-8
4.4.7 Shock Trials I-4-8
4.4.8 Acceptance Trials/Combined Trials/Final Contract Trials/Guarantee Material Inspection I-4-8
Appendices
A Specific Dock Trial Test Areas I-4A-1
B Minimum Fast Cruise Requirements I-4B-1
C Listing of Tests to Be Performed During Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carrier Builder's Trials I-4C-1
D Listing of Tests to Be Performed During Initial Tightness Dive I-4D-1
E Escort Ship Capabilities for Submarine Sea Trials I-4E-1
F Listing of Tests to Be Performed Prior to, During and Following First Dive to Test Depth I-4F-1
CHAPTER 5 - POST DELIVERY DEFICIENCIES
5.1 Purpose I-5-1
5.2 Deficiency Correction I-5-2
5.2.1 Government Responsible Items I-5-2
5.2.2 Shipbuilder Responsible Items I-5-2
5.2.3 Recommended Changes in Characteristics, Design Specifications, or Plans I-5-2
5.3 Required Reports I-5-2
5.4 Combined Trials/Acceptance Trials I-5-4
5.5 Guarantee Material Inspection/Final Contract Trials I-5-5
5.6 Post Delivery Deficiency Items I-5-5
Appendices
A Sample Page of 4760-1 Report with Representative Data I-5A-1
B Legend and Explanation of Symbols Used in Report 4760-1 I-5B-1
C Preparation for Guarantee Material Inspection/Final Contract Trials I-5C-1
CHAPTER 6 - POST SHAKEDOWN AVAILABILITY
6.1 Purpose I-6-1
6.2 Planning and Execution I-6-2
6.3 Certification and Trials I-6-2
6.3.1 Material Certification (Submarines only) I-6-2
6.3.2 Periodic Monitoring, Inspections and Visits I-6-2
6.3.3 Salvage Inspection I-6-2
6.3.4 Pre-Critical Inspection I-6-2
6.3.5 Dock Trials I-6-3
6.3.6 Fast Cruise I-6-3
6.4 Sea Trials I-6-3
6.4.1 General I-6-3
6.4.2 Assignment of Escort Ship (Submarines only) I-6-4
6.4.3 Assignment of Deep Submergence Rescue System Services (Submarines only) I-6-4
6.5 Deficiency Correction Period I-6-4
6.6 Period Following Post Shakedown Availability I-6-4
Appendices
A Major Funding Milestones During Construction/Conversion I-6A-1
B Post Shakedown Availability Planning Events Milestone Schedule I-6B-1
C Summary of Major Milestones for Post Shakedown Availability I-6C-1
D Minimum Post Shakedown Availability Sea Trial Requirements for a Submarine Deep Dive I-6D-1