VOLUME II

CHAPTER 3

CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AVAILABILITIES

REFERENCES.

(a) PERA(CV)INST 4711.1 - Aircraft Carrier Availability Planning Milestone System

(b) OPNAVINST C3000.5 - Operation of Naval Nuclear Powered Ships

(c) OPNAVNOTE 4700 - Notional Intervals, Durations, and Repair Mandays for Depot Level Maintenance Availabilities of U.S. Navy Ships

(d) OPNAVINST 4700.38 - Berthing and Messing During CNO Scheduled Maintenance Availabilities

(e) OPNAVINST 3120.32 - Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy

(f) COMSUBLANT/COMSUBPACNOTE C3120 - Submarine Operating Restrictions and Depth Authorizations

(g) OPNAVINST 3120.33 - Submarine Extended Operating Cycle (SEOC) Program

(h) NAVSEA S9086-7G-STM-010 - NSTM Chapter 997 (Docking Instructions and Routine Work in Dry Dock)

(i) NAVSEAINST 4441.2 - Changes to Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL); Procedures for

(j) COMNAVAIRLANTINST 9090.2 - Conduct of Shipyard Trials and Inspections Incident to Service Life Extension Program (SLEP), Overhauls or Availabilities of Conventionally Powered Aircraft Carriers

(k) COMNAVSURFLANT/COMNAVSURFPACINST 3502.2 - Surface Force Training Manual

(l) COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVAIRPACINST 3500.20 - Aircraft Carrier Training and Readiness Manual

(m) CINCPACFLT/CINCLANTFLTINST 3540.2 - Fleet Engineering Readiness Process

(n) CINCPACFLT/CINCLANTFLTINST 3540.9 - Propulsion Examining Board Assessment and Certification Guide

(o) COMNAVAIRLANTINST 9080.2 - Conduct of Trials and Inspections Incident to Construction, Overhauls or Availabilities of Nuclear Powered Aircraft Carriers (CVN)

(p) OPNAVINST 9080.3 - Procedures for Tests and Trials of Navy Nuclear Powered Ships Under Construction, Modernization, Conversion, Refueling and Overhaul

(q) OPNAVINST 3540.3 - Naval Nuclear Propulsion Examining Boards

(r) OPNAVINST C9210.2 - Engineering Department Manual for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Plants

(s) COMSUBLANT OPORD 2000/COMSUBPAC OPORD 201

(t) NAVSEA S9086-DA-STM-000 - NSTM Chapter 100 (Hull Structures)

(u) NAVSEA S9086-C4-STM-000 - NSTM Chapter 094 (Trials)

(v) NAVSEA 0924-LP-062-0010 - Submarine Safety (SUBSAFE) Requirements Manual

(w) COMSUBLANT/COMSUBPACINST C3500.1 - Submarine Force Training Manual

(x) OPNAVINST 9110.1 - Submarine Test and Operating Depths; Policy Concerning

(y) NAVSEAINST 7670.1 - Navy Industrial Fund (NIF) Financial Management Systems and Procedures Manual

(z) COMSUBLANTINST 5400.4 - Submarine Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet Regulations

(aa) COMSUBPACINST 5400.7 - Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Regulations

(ab) CINCLANTFLT OPORD 2000/CINCPACFLT OPORD 201

(ac) NAVSEAINST C9094.2 - Submarine Valve Operation Requirements for Builders and Post Overhaul Sea Trial Test Dives

(ad) OPNAVINST 4790.4 - Ships' Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) Manual

(ae) NAVSEAINST C9210.30 - Procedures for Administration of Nuclear Reactor Plant Planned Maintenance and Tender Nuclear Support Facilities Planned Maintenance on Ships

(af) SSPINST 4700.1 - Planned Maintenance Management Program for Fleet Ballistic Missile and Strategic Weapon Systems Equipments and Associated Material

(ag) OPNAVINST 4700.7 - Maintenance Policy For Naval Ships

(ah) CINCLANTFLTINST 5400.2 - U.S. Atlantic Fleet Regulations

(ai) CINCPACFLTINST 5400.3 - U.S. Pacific Fleet Regulations

(aj) NAVSEA 0989-043-0000 - Surface Ship General Reactor Plant Overhaul and Repair Specifications

(ak) OPNAVINST 3540.4 - Propulsion Examining Boards for Conventionally Powered Ships

LISTING OF APPENDICES.

A Typical CNO Availability Planning Milestones (Submarines Only)

B Typical CNO Availability Planning Milestones (Surface Force Only)

C Typical CNO Availability Planning Milestones (Aircraft Carriers Only)

D Sample TYCOM Message Concerning DSRS Support Services for Industrial Activity Availabilities of Less Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

E Sample DSRS Support Services Message for Industrial Activity Availabilities Greater Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

F Suggested Guidelines for Forces Afloat Review of Availability Work Packages

G Monitoring Procedures (Surface Ships Only)

H Sample ISIC Message to TYCOM Concerning Crew Certification (Submarines Only)

I SITREP/Progress Report

J Sample New Work Forwarding Letter and Index

K Suggested Message Format for a New Work Candidate

L Minimum Dock Trials Requirements (Surface Ships Only)

M Sample Ship's Request for Permission to Commence Fast Cruise (Surface Ships Only)

N Minimum Fast Cruise Requirements (Surface Ships Only)

O Sample Ship's Report of Fast Cruise Completion (Surface Ships Only)

P Minimum Tests to be Performed During Sea Trials (Surface Ships Only)

Q Sample Supervising Authority Readiness for Sea Trial Message (Surface Ships Only)

R Major Trial and Inspection Milestones for Industrial Activity Availabilities Less Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

S Major Trial and Inspection Milestones for Industrial Activity Availabilities Greater Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

T Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Concerning Completion Prerequisites for Availabilities of Greater Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

U Minimum Dock Trials Requirements (Submarines Only)

V Minimum Fast Cruise Requirements (Submarines Only)

W Minimum Sea Trials Requirements for Industrial Activity Availabilities Less Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

X Sample NAVSEA Message to TYCOM Concerning SUBSAFE Material Condition Readiness and Depth Recommendation for Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

Y Sample Supervising Authority Message to NAVSEA and TYCOM Concerning SUBSAFE and Material Condition Readiness for Fast Cruise/Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

Z Sample Supervising Authority Message to TYCOM and NAVSEA Concerning Fast Cruise Completion and SUBSAFE Material Condition Readiness for Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

AA Sample Supervising Authority Message to NAVSEA Concerning Readiness for Follow-On Sea Trials in Cases Where a Previous Sea Trial was Aborted or Corrective Actions for Sea Trial Deficiencies Require an Additional Deep Dive (Submarines Only)

AB Sample Supervising Authority Message to NAVSEA Concerning SUBSAFE Material Condition to Support URO (Submarines Only)

AC Sample TYCOM Message to NAVSEA Concerning Fast Cruise and Critical Reactor Operations (Submarines Only)

AD Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Concerning Sea Trials Depth Authorization (Submarines Only)

AE Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Concerning URO (Submarines Only)

AF Sample ISIC Message to TYCOM Concerning Material Certification Prior to Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

AG Sample ISIC Message to TYCOM Concerning Material Certification Upon Completion of Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

AH Sample Ship Message to TYCOM Concerning Readiness for Fast Cruise (Submarines Only)

AI Sample Ship Message to TYCOM Concerning Readiness for Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

AJ Sample TYCOM Message Concerning Resumption of Sea Trials Completion Prerequisites for Industrial Activity Availabilities Greater Than Six Months Duration (Submarines Only)

AK Sample NAVSEA Message to TYCOM Concerning Ship SUBSAFE Material Condition and Depth Recommendation for Follow-On Sea Trials (Submarines Only)

AL Sample TYCOM Message to Ship Concerning Follow-On Sea Trials Depth Authorization (Submarines Only)

AM Sample NAVSEA Message to TYCOM Concerning Material Certification and Recommendation for URO (Submarines Only)

AN Minimum Sea Trials Requirements for Industrial Activity Availabilities Greater Than Six Month Duration (Submarines Only)

AO Summary of Significant Post Repair Sea Trial Requirements (Submarines Only)

3.1 PURPOSE. This chapter provides guidance for the implementation of policies set forth in references (a) through (ak).

3.2 CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AVAILABILITIES.

a. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) scheduled maintenance availabilities greater than six months in duration are:

(1) Overhaul. An availability scheduled for accomplishment of industrial maintenance and modernization. Types of availabilities include:

(a) Regular Overhaul

(b) Complex Overhaul

(d) Refueling Overhaul

(e) Refueling Complex Overhaul

(f) Engineered Refueling Overhaul

(2) Other availabilities. An availability scheduled primarily for industrial maintenance and installation of major, high priority alterations. Types of these availabilities include:

(a) Depot Modernization Period

(b) Planned Incremental Availability

b. CNO scheduled maintenance availabilities less than six months in duration. Short, labor intensive availabilities scheduled for accomplishment of industrial maintenance and modernization. Types of these availabilities include:

(1) Selected Restricted Availability

(2) Docking Selected Restricted Availability

(3) Phased Maintenance Availability

(4) Docking Phased Maintenance Availability

(5) Service Craft Overhaul

(6) Extended Selected Restricted Availability

(7) Extended Docking Selected Restricted Availability

(8) Incremental Selected Restricted Availability

3.3 MAINTENANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.

3.3.1 Critical Path Jobs. Critical Path Jobs (CPJ) are those jobs or series of jobs that require special management attention and normally present the greatest risk to on time completion of the Key Event or availability. Industrial activities should be judicious in designating jobs as CPJs to prevent diverting management attention from those jobs which are, in fact, critical to on time completion of the availability. Consideration shall be given to, but not limited to, the following in determining the CPJs:

a. Little or no room for delay exists.

b. Establishing plant conditions.

c. Long Lead Time Material (LLTM).

d. Complexity of job or special skills or resources required.

e. Significant test requirements.

f. Not previously accomplished by a Fleet Maintenance Activity (FMA) (alterations, etc.).

3.3.2 Work Sequence Schedule. The Work Sequence Schedule is an integrated timeline (Pert Chart, Gantt Chart, etc.) that includes plant conditions, major work steps, tests and recertifications used to identify and progress CPJs. The Work Sequence Schedule should include:

a. Staging.

b. Establishing plant conditions.

c. Issuing work procedures.

d. Identifying major production steps.

e. Testing/Recertifying.

f. Closing out work procedures.

3.3.3 Milestones. Appendices A, B and C of this chapter are representative of Typical CNO Maintenance Availability milestones for ships.

a. Appendix A of this chapter is applicable to submarines only. Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) will issue specific advance planning milestones for each CNO Maintenance Availability.

b. Appendix B of this chapter is applicable to the surface force only. It is provided as a guide to aid the Commanding Officer (CO) in planning and executing the availability. Specific advance planning milestones are developed jointly by the ship, the Type Commander (TYCOM), and the planning and executing activities (if possible). A particular availability may require development of a complete off-load/storage/security plan or a tailored list of Inactive Equipment Maintenance (IEM) items, or may require office/training/flammable storage space, etc. These items should be added to the milestones through coordination with the responsible planning and engineering activity.

c. Appendix C of this chapter is applicable to aircraft carriers only. For specific availabilities, a listing of milestones is included as an enclosure to Planning Engineering Repairs and Alterations (PERA) Aircraft Carrier (CV) Maintenance Planning Tasking letter. Subsequent to this, the TYCOM sends out periodic revisions until availability completion. Various activities which have specific responsibilities for the maintenance of aircraft carriers, composite listings of milestones for the TYCOM, NAVSEA, PERA(CV), planning yard and the CO of the ship, imposed by the TYCOM and higher authority are found in reference (a). The milestones are arranged in order of occurrence through the planning, execution, and post-repair phases of CNO Maintenance Availabilities.

3.3.4 Machinery Space Turnover. Machinery Space Turnover will be 14 calendar days for availabilities in excess of 120 days, and between 3 - 14 days for availabilities 120 days or less, based on scope of work, length of availability and other pertinent factors. Machinery Space Turnover will, in no case, be less than 3 working days regardless of whether a Light Off Assessment (LOA) is scheduled and its length will be decided by the Work Definition Conference (WDC). Generally, LOAs will be scheduled for availabilities greater than 120 days. For availabilities less than 120 days, the requirement for a LOA is determined by the TYCOM. Machinery Space Turnover for conventionally powered aircraft carriers will occur at least 8 days prior to a LOA scheduled for an availability containing a cold iron period between 60 and 120 days. The following list of prerequisites apply:

a. Temporary services removed, except for those required by Ship's Force or late emergency industrial activity work required for LOA.

b. Access openings and ladders installed and clear for passage.

c. All damage control/firefighting systems operational.

d. Major lagging repairs completed. Some minor lagging repairs may remain.

e. All machinery in-place and assembled with cold checks completed satisfactorily in accordance with current instructions.

f. Missing deck plates and supports installed.

g. Boiler work completed including hydrostatic testing, with boiler under appropriate lay-up.

h. Loose industrial material and debris removed.

i. All main propulsion piping, valves, and systems intact, hydrostatic tightness tests completed satisfactorily and remote valve operator and associated/indicator tests completed satisfactorily.

3.3.5 Memorandum of Agreement. A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) shall be executed and jointly signed by the ship's CO, the Supervising Authority, the Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC) representative (if applicable) and the FMA representative (if applicable) prior to arrival. It is an agreement between the industrial activity and Ship's Force concerning the responsibilities of each party during the availability. It deals with a number of areas in which Ship's Force generally provides support to the industrial activity and vice versa. Reference (b) contains additional guidance for MOAs involving nuclear powered surface ships. As a minimum the MOA shall include:

a. Purpose

b. Applicability

c. Responsibilities for control of plant conditions and work area isolation.

d. Responsibilities for accomplishment of work.

e. Responsibilities for Quality Assurance (QA).

f. Responsibilities for support services/equipment.

g. Responsibilities for testing requirements.

h. Responsibilities for waivers, deviations, or Departure from Specifications.

i. Miscellaneous responsibilities (as required) (i.e., Radiological Control, Hazardous Material, etc.).

j. Signatures of all activities (signifying agreement with the terms and responsibilities of the MOA).

NOTE: MOAs FOR SUBMARINES ARE ADDRESSED WITHIN THE AVAILABILITY WORK PACKAGE (AWP).

3.3.6 Responsibilities. Responsibilities for the Maintenance Policies and Procedures for CNO schedule availabilities are as follows:

3.3.6.1 Fleet Commander In Chief.

a. Maintain the Availability Intervals and Cycles issued in reference (c) to the maximum extent practical within operational requirements.

b. Inform the Chief of Naval Personnel of any significant changes which would affect ship manning requirements during an extended CNO Maintenance Availability.

c. Coordinate with the Program Executive Office, Direct Reporting Program Manager or Ship Program Manager, as applicable, in the accomplishment of CNO Maintenance Availability planning.

d. Implement Docking Officer Qualification and Certification requirements as issued in NAVSEA instructions.

e. Plan for and monitor availability execution to achieve a balance of cost and schedule for the scope of work authorized. Ensure that any growth in the scope of work authorized is necessary to reasonably assure safe, reliable operation of the ship during the subsequent operating cycle.

f. Plan for and provide berthing, messing, offices, classrooms, equipment stowage space, and Ship's Force repair shop in accordance with reference (d) when shipboard facilities are expected to become unusable or uninhabitable.

3.3.6.2 Type Commander.

a. Coordinate the scheduling of availabilities at industrial activities with Fleet Commander In Chief (FLTCINC), NAVSEA and CNO.

b. Initiate the required budgetary actions for funding availabilities.

c. Coordinate the work assignments between the FMA and the industrial activity.

d. Seek resolution of all class and major technical problems and coordinate industrial requirements for modernization and repair.

e. Authorize AWPs prepared by Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement (SUBMEPP) Activity/PERA with recommendations from the ship's CO, Maintenance Manager and ISIC (if applicable). Exercise all work candidate screening and follow up actions relating to the availability directly with the ship concerned.

f. (Submarines Only). Coordinate the interface of the Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) system with the Periodic Maintenance Requirement (PMR) scheduling and feedback reporting system.

g. Designate a TYCOM representative for the WDC and Pre-Arrival Conference (PAC) when such conferences are scheduled.

h. Recommend to CNO any high priority fleet modernization desired to be accomplished.

i. (Submarines Only). Send a Sea Trials Support Services message, if required, to specify Deep Submergence Rescue System (DSRS) "modified-alert" requirements (see Appendices D or E of this chapter).

j. (Submarines Only). For minor CNO Maintenance Availabilities send a Waiver of Escort Requirements Message to NAVSEA when requested by the ISIC in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.3.9(4) of this chapter.

k. Conduct a QA audit of Ship's Force and FMA Controlled Work Packages in accordance with Volume V, Part II, Chapter 8 of this manual.

l. (Submarines Only). For major CNO Maintenance Availabilities issue the required messages for Fast Cruise, Sea Trials and Unrestricted Operations (URO) Certification in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4 of this chapter.

3.3.6.3 Type Commander/Immediate Superior in Command (Group or Squadron).

a. All Ships.

(1) Assist the TYCOM and SUBMEPP/PERA in the preparation of the AWP.

(2) Monitor corrective maintenance action taken by industrial activities and Regional Support Groups.

(3) Schedule and conduct inspections of Forces Afloat.

(4) Monitor progress of CNO Maintenance Availabilities.

(5) Ensure that a MOA is executed prior to availability start in accordance with paragraph 3.3.5 of this chapter.

b. Submarines Only.

(1) Ensure timely accomplishment and reporting of PMR maintenance actions on assigned ships. This should include the use of the PMR scheduling system and the SUBMEPP scheduling tape for automatic interface between the Master Job Catalog, the Current Ship's Maintenance Project (CSMP), and the Automated Material Requisitioning system.

(2) Ensure industrial activities and ships maintain current copies of Maintenance Standards, PMR schedules and PMR inventories.

(3) Review Ship's Force submitted deferrals for industrial activity assistance to determine if restoration in accordance with maintenance standard criteria is warranted in lieu of, or in addition to, requested industrial activity corrective maintenance.

(4) Ensure industrial activities provide the 3-M and Maintenance Standards feedback necessary for analysis by SUBMEPP.

(5) Request assistance from SUBMEPP as necessary in resolving problems with PMR scheduling and software.

(6) Report to SUBMEPP the inability to perform PMRs due to software technical inadequacy, non-availability of overhauling spares, insufficient manpower or inadequate industrial activity facilities.

(7) Designate an Availability Coordinator to coordinate industrial activity, FMA drydock and Ship's Force work to meet the availability completion date.

(8) Provide updated Sea Trials status by telephone to Commander, Submarine Development Group (COMSUBDEVGRU) ONE if DSRS "modified-alert" support services are in use.

(9) For minor CNO Maintenance Availabilities issue the required messages for Sea Trials escort requirements/waiver of escort requirements as applicable, Fast Cruise, Sea Trials and URO Certification in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.3 of this chapter.

3.3.6.4 Submarine Maintenance Engineering, Planning and Procurement Activity/Planning Engineering Repairs and Alterations.

a. Develop plans for accomplishing periodic maintenance or equipment replacement.

b. Maintain Baseline AWPs configured to each ship class and type availability and include the standard 3-M data elements controlled by the TYCOM.

c. Prepare and issue all phases of AWPs and AWP Supplements (if applicable).

d. Maintain custody of shore based spares under the direction of NAVSEA and the TYCOM.

e. (Submarines Only). Prepare, issue and maintain PMR computerized inventories and scheduling reports and associated Master Job Catalog/PMR computer tapes.

f. (Submarines Only). Prepare, issue and maintain Maintenance Standards under the guidance of NAVSEA and the TYCOM.

3.3.6.5 Ship's Commanding Officer. The CO is the TYCOM representative for monitoring the progress and quality of industrial work. As such he should review availability progress during weekly conferences with Department Heads and others as necessary. The Supervising Authority meets weekly with the CO and other industrial activity officials as described in paragraph 3.6.3.1 of this chapter. The CO should be prepared to discuss and assist in the resolution of scheduling, design, material, and production problems. The CO's responsibilities are defined in reference (e). Additionally, COs shall:

a. All Ships.

(1) Review AWPs and provide comments to the TYCOM, ISIC and SUBMEPP/PERA during the WDC.

(2) Assign a Ship Selected Records (SSR) Coordinator to perform the functions of paragraph 3.6.6.b of this chapter.

(3) Publish policy concerning the number of duty sections, liberty, ship cleanliness, tagout procedures, tank closeout and blanking of otherwise exposed fluid systems, waveguides and air systems before availability start.

b. Submarines Only.

(1) Review the status of PMR maintenance schedules and CSMP reports with parent ISIC prior to CNO Maintenance Availabilities in order to assist in planning for accomplishment of the required planned maintenance and corrective maintenance. Additional information and requirements concerning PMR are discussed in detail in Volume IV, Part III, Chapter 7.

(2) Maintain a current SUBMEPP PMR inventory of maintenance requirements and maintenance standards applicable to the ship class.

3.4 AVAILABILITY WORK PACKAGE PLANNING.

3.4.1 Forces Afloat Planning Sources. The majority of the Forces Afloat Work Package can be identified in advance from the following sources:

a. Ship's CSMP Integrated with the Life Cycle Maintenance Plan. This document contains work items deferred during the previous maintenance availabilities, outstanding Departures from Specifications, dry dock requirements, etc. To ensure the CSMP accurately reflects the required ships maintenance, the ISIC Material Officer/TYCOM will review each ship's CSMP in detail with the ship prior to the WDC for CNO Maintenance Availabilities. The ISIC/TYCOM 3-M Coordinator and Maintenance Document Control Office (MDCO) should provide the necessary technical assistance and training to facilitate CSMP updates.

(1) (Submarines Only). PMR/URO. The ISIC will load scheduled PMRs into each ship's CSMP for a specific availability.

(2) Alterations. The ISIC MDCO/TYCOM will enter alterations on the ship's CSMP which the TYCOM has authorized for accomplishment. The ISIC/TYCOM calls out alterations for a specific availability based on material availability as identified by the industrial activity. Within funding constraints and TYCOM guidance, all alterations authorized on the TYCOM Alteration Management System/Fleet Modernization Program are candidates for accomplishment during each availability.

(3) Condition Based Maintenance. (Machinery Condition Analysis/Technical Assessment, Repair, Groom and Evaluation Team/Performance Monitoring Team (PMT), Combat System Readiness Review, etc.). The ISIC/TYCOM Material Officer and Ship's Force shall ensure that all material deficiencies identified by Condition Based Maintenance programs as identified in Volume II, Chapter 2, section 2.4 of this manual are loaded into the CSMP for a specific availability.

b. Work Routines. A set of Master Job Catalog standard work routines should be developed for every availability. The MDCO/TYCOM tailors each work routine package to the needs of the ship by calling out additional work routines to document periodic, interim drydocking, URO maintenance and calibration recall requirements, as applicable.

c. Pre-Availability Tests and Inspections. Ship's Force, PMTs and industrial activity inspectors perform and submit the results of these pre-availability tests and inspections to the industrial activity/SUBMEPP/PERA for evaluation and inclusion in the AWP, as applicable. PMS 390 provides results and recommendations for pre-availability tests performed by PMTs and Ship's Force.

d. Additional requirements for nuclear powered ships are contained in reference (b).

3.4.2 Forces Afloat Planning Actions. Ship's Force shall take the following maintenance availability planning actions, as applicable:

3.4.2.1 Forces Afloat Work Package Preparations.

a. Develop a Ship's Force concurrent Work Package that includes all major maintenance actions such as Planned Maintenance System (PMS), Reactor Plant PMS, repairs, PMRs, alterations, and testing to be conducted by Ship's Force during the availability, as applicable.

b. Identify CPJs in accordance with paragraph 3.3.1 of this chapter, and submit to the planning/industrial activity for integration into the availability schedule.

c. Establish a strategy for calibration of gages, instruments, and tools based on the Calibration Recall List.

d. Identify all industrial activity provided production and testing support equipment needed to accomplish Ship's Force work, or to recertify systems following Ship's Force work. Identify this equipment to the industrial activity prior to the start of the availability. This support equipment includes the following, as applicable:

(1) Reactor Plant PMS support equipment.

(2) System hydrostatic test equipment.

(3) Calibration equipment.

(4) Special tools.

e. Ship's Force should use Appendices A, B or C of this chapter as guidance to prepare for availabilities, as applicable. These appendices provide Typical CNO Maintenance Availability Planning Milestones for submarines, surface ships and aircraft carriers respectively.

3.4.3 Availability Work Packages.

3.4.3.1 Availability Work Package Content. The AWP includes all nuclear and non-nuclear authorized industrial work and associated Forces Afloat work for modernization, maintenance and repair during the availability. The work described is developed from NAVSEA and TYCOM instructions.

3.4.3.2 Availability Work Package Sources.

a. Class Maintenance Plan (includes Incremental Maintenance Plan).

b. NAVSEA authorized alterations.

c. TYCOM authorized alterations, repairs, PMRs, Engineering for Reduced Maintenance Costs items and baseline AWPs.

d. Results of pre-availability tests and inspections.

e. CSMP.

3.4.3.3 Availability Work Package Development. The five stages of AWP development include Baseline, Preliminary, Proposed, Approved, and Completed.

a. SUBMEPP/PERA develop and maintain Baseline AWPs for each ship class and type of availability.

b. SUBMEPP/PERA consolidate the Baseline AWP, NAVSEA authorized alterations and TYCOM authorized alterations, repairs, PMRs and Engineering for Reduced Maintenance Costs items to produce the Preliminary AWP. This Preliminary AWP is issued approximately 12 to 14 months prior to the start of the availability.

c. Systems Command (SYSCOM), TYCOM, and the ship's CO should review the Preliminary AWP to ensure that it includes known work candidates and authorized alterations that will not be accomplished prior to availability start and for proposed work candidates, which in their opinion, are unnecessary. Appendix F of this chapter provides suggested guidelines for review of the AWP. Following the initial review of the Preliminary AWP, Ship's Force shall host a meeting with the TYCOM and SUBMEPP/PERA to consolidate comments and recommendations for the WDC. This meeting is normally held early in the same week as the WDC.

d. SUBMEPP/PERA/TYCOM (Aircraft Carriers) will host a WDC attended by NAVSEA, the Supervising Authority, FMA (if applicable), TYCOM, ISIC, PMT (Submarines Only), Strategic Systems Project Officer (SSBN 726 Class submarines only) and Ship's Force when practical. During this meeting the Preliminary AWP is carefully reviewed and the SYSCOM and the TYCOM authorize the work. When actions are required before a decision is made, those actions are identified and subsequently monitored. The goal is to issue the Proposed AWP (one which represents all SYSCOM/TYCOM authorized work integrated and specifically tailored to the ship involved) within two months following this meeting. At this meeting, the SYSCOM/TYCOM authorizes the industrial activity to continue with planning on the basis of the work identified in the AWP. During this meeting any activity may submit new work candidates for consideration by the SYSCOM/TYCOM. The SYSCOM/TYCOM will authorize or reject each new work candidate submitted.

e. SYSCOM/TYCOM and the ship's CO should review the Proposed AWP to ensure that it contains all agreements made at the WDC. Appendix F of this chapter also provides suggested guidelines for review of this AWP.

f. The Supervising Authority will host a PAC attended by NAVSEA, FMA (if applicable), TYCOM, ISIC, SUBMEPP/PERA, and Ship's Force when practical. During this meeting the Proposed AWP, with results of the pre-availability tests and inspections incorporated where possible, will be carefully reviewed and the SYSCOM/TYCOM will approve the work. The goal is to issue the Approved AWP at the conclusion of this meeting. During this meeting any activity may submit new work candidates for consideration by the SYSCOM/TYCOM. The SYSCOM/TYCOM will authorize or reject each new work candidate submitted.

g. Within six months after the completion of the availability, SUBMEPP/PERA will issue the Completed AWP.

3.5 AVAILABILITY PLANNING.

3.5.1 Ship's Force Pre-Planning.

a. To effectively complete the Ship's Force responsibilities during the months preceding the start of the availability, it is necessary to assign an Officer/Chief Petty Officer responsible for coordinating the completion of the milestones. The quality of the availability will be reflected in the preparations done by Ship's Force.

b. Prior to commencement of the availability, the industrial activity will request the ship to provide personnel Temporary Assigned Duty to the activity (approximately one month prior to the start date). The industrial activity will identify the personnel requirements of this pre-arrival team based on the type of availability and ship class.

NOTE: THE SUCCESS OF THE AVAILABILITY IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE QUALITY AND EXPERIENCE LEVEL OF THE TEAM MEMBERS ASSIGNED.

3.5.1.1 Industrial Activity Visit. The ship's CO, Executive Officer and department heads will visit the industrial activity as soon as practical prior to the start of the availability. The CO shall meet key industrial activity managers involved in the availability, other COs of ships in availabilities at the same industrial activity and if applicable, the local Naval Reactors Representative. The Executive Officer and department heads shall meet their counterparts within the industrial activity Project Team and counterparts assigned to other ships in an availability at the same industrial activity. The Executive Officer shall also check available crew quarters and barge accommodations, if applicable. Ship's Force shall:

a. Coordinate with the industrial activity to conduct pre-availability training and indoctrination. The following are suggested topics for training:

(1) Industrial activity organization and Ship's Force interface.

(2) Industrial activity procedures and practices, including:

(a) Operational Control Transfer.

(b) Tagout/Rip-Out/Work Permit.

(d) Deficiency Reporting and Correcting.

(e) Radiological Controls Agreement.

(f) General Testing Requirements.

(g) Defueling/Fueling Requirements (Nuclear Reactor and Fossil Fuel).

(h) Industrial Activity Procedures for Accomplishing PMS of Equipment Under Their Cognizance.

(i) Nuclear Reactor/Radiological Accident Plan.

(j) Maintenance of Ship's Cleanliness.

(k) QA Interface with the Industrial Activity.

(3) General schedule of Key Events and phases of work and testing.

(4) Safety requirements including Ship's Force industrial activity responsibilities for:

(a) Dry Dock Safety.

(b) Fire Watches.

(d) Reactor Plant Safety.

(e) Personal Protective Equipment.

(5) Relationship with industrial activity management including responsibility regarding weekly management meetings.

(6) Functions and responsibilities of the joint test groups (Nuclear/Hull, Mechanical and Electrical/Combat Systems) and the Ship's Safety Council including the designation of Ship's Force group and council members.

(7) Control mechanism for work and tests affecting ship's conditions.

(8) Special evolutions and procedures to be conducted early in the availability such as dry docking and establishing plant conditions.

(9) QA.

(10) IEM.

(11) Hazardous Material Requirements.

(12) Special Environmental Requirements.

(13) Support of Trials and Inspections.

(14) System Experts.

(15) Space Turnover.

b. Develop training plan and watchstation requalification program in accordance with TYCOM directives.

c. Develop Plan of Action and Milestones for Ship's Force responsibilities during the availability.

d. Review and prepare SSRs for turnover to the planning yard/industrial activity at the start of the availability (see paragraph 3.6.6 of this chapter).

e. Support the industrial activity's pre-availability shipchecks, tests and inspections.

3.5.2 Docking Conference. For availabilities involving a ship's dry docking, the industrial activity will conduct a Docking Conference prior to the ship entering the activity if scheduled to go directly into dry dock.

3.5.3 Ship's Force Administrative Preparations. Ship's Force administrative preparations for availabilities will include:

a. Necessary revisions to ship and department organization manuals to ensure compliance with established requirements.

b. Preparation of necessary ship and department directives to ensure that administration is formally supported in accordance with current requirements.

c. Formulation of procedures for qualification of underway/steaming watchstanders and maintenance of proficiency of in-port watchstanders, including:

(1) Implementation of formal provisional qualification procedures.

(2) Establishment of qualification goals for Key Events, such as undocking, operational testing of ship and propulsion plant systems, steam testing, initial criticality, space turnover, etc.

(3) Incorporation of qualification requirements necessitated by alterations to ship or propulsion plant systems.

d. Procedures for maintenance and security of Ship's Force barge or office spaces.

e. General overhaul plan for Ship's Force responsible actions including provisions for:

(1) Ship off-load.

(2) Establishment of barge, berthing and messing facilities.

(3) Establishment of routine ship and barge watch bills.

(4) Scheduling of required shore based schools and leave for personnel.

(5) Provision for accomplishment of known Ship's Force corrective maintenance.

(6) Establishment of Ship's Force PMS routines.

(7) Establishment of Integrated Logistics Overhaul (ILO) procedures.

(8) Provisions for shift work during known periods of intensive testing (e.g., Engine Room Steaming Operations, Hot Operations, Power Range Testing).

(9) Ship load-out.

(10) Target dates for completion of key ship and department directives and procedures.

f. Assignment of ship system experts, or QA Inspectors, capable of monitoring industrial activity work on assigned systems.

3.6 AVAILABILITY EXECUTION.

3.6.1 Responsibilities. Responsibilities for CNO scheduled Maintenance Availabilities are as follows:

3.6.1.1 Fleet Commander In Chief.

a. Monitor availability execution to achieve a balance of cost and schedule for the scope of work authorized. Ensure that any growth in the scope of work authorized is necessary to ensure safe, reliable operation of the ship during the subsequent operating cycle.

b. Ensure that testing of all systems and equipment installed or repaired during the availability, which require at sea testing, is conducted prior to availability completion.

c. Provide berthing, messing, offices, classrooms, equipment stowage space, and Ship's Force repair shops in accordance with reference (d), when shipboard facilities are unusable or uninhabitable.

3.6.1.2 Type Commander/Immediate Superior In Command (Group or Squadron).

a. Authorize new items and growth industrial work items.

b. Monitor and approve all changes in established milestones, not internal to industrial activity, including LOA and completion dates.

c. Issue direction when the quality or completeness of industrial activity work is in question.

d. Monitor off-ship crew messing and berthing arrangements when required.

e. Notify the TYCOM when essential Ship's Force work cannot be completed on the scheduled contract or Key Event completion date. Make recommendations for assistance where appropriate.

f. (Surface Ships Only). Periodically assess and monitor shipboard conditions using Appendix G of this chapter for guidance.

g. (Submarines Only). Periodically assess and monitor shipboard conditions in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4.5 of this chapter.

h. Monitor Ship's Force preparation for LOA (if applicable).

i. (Nuclear Powered Ships Only). Conduct a Pre-Critical Inspection of the Engineering Department to determine the ship's readiness for either the Reactor Safeguards Examination (RSE) or the FLTCINC Post-Overhaul Reactor Safeguards Examination (PORSE) as applicable.

j. (Submarines Only). Schedule a salvage inspection by Forces Afloat in time to have discrepancies corrected prior to the start of Fast Cruise. Normally, the salvage inspection should be completed not less than one week prior to the scheduled start of the Fast Cruise.

k. Conduct formal Phase I crew certification inspection(s) of the Ship's Force in accordance with the TYCOM Training Manual (when required). The purpose of this inspection shall be to audit the readiness and training of the Ship's Force, particularly in the areas of watchstander qualifications, damage control readiness, status of operational and emergency bills, presence on board of essential technical manuals, and general operational knowledge. This inspection shall be scheduled about one month prior to Fast Cruise and should include written examinations and personal interviews with officers and key enlisted personnel to determine their readiness and status of training as outlined for Phase I. A comparison of personnel allowance (including Navy Enlisted Classification requirements) versus onboard count shall be made to ensure that the ship is adequately manned.

l. (Submarines Only). Prior to Fast Cruise, the ISIC QA Officer shall conduct a formal audit of Ship's Force Re-Entry Control and Departure from Specification Records. Using the SUBMEPP PMR and URO Maintenance Requirement Card (MRC) scheduling reports and current industrial activity/Ship's Force updates to the latest report, ensure all required PMR and URO MRC accomplishment is current. The ISIC shall forward the audit results to the TYCOM via the cognizant Commander, Submarine Group. The ISIC will then report to the TYCOM by message in accordance with message sample format of Appendix H of this chapter the status of the crew/material certification. An update of this certification is needed prior to Sea Trial and following the rescinding of certification noted in paragraph 3.6.8.4.1.c. of this chapter.

m. Conduct Phase II crew certification. Witness and certify to the TYCOM that the state of crew training is satisfactory for at sea operations in accordance with the TYCOM Training Manual. This will be done during a two day period subsequent to Dock Trials and Phase II crew certification, and prior to Fast Cruise. This two day period shall be scheduled so that there is normally a 48 hour period between the end of this event and the beginning of Fast Cruise. This two day Phase II crew certification period is divided into a 40 hour crew work-up and rest period and an eight hour modified dockside Operational Readiness Inspection. The entire period should be scheduled to minimize interference with industrial activity work. However, since the certification must be conducted carefully to be meaningful, the officer scheduling the certification should coordinate industrial activity interference during the eight hour modified Operational Readiness Inspection. This certification should be thorough and meticulous. Pressure from the industrial activity or any other source to compromise ship safety must not be permitted to influence the judgment of the certifying officers. The desired overall sequence of these events is shown in Volume I, Chapter 2, Appendix B of this manual.

n. Conduct a material inspection of the ship.

o. Satisfactory completion of the inspections of paragraphs 3.6.1.2.k through 3.6.1.2.m of this chapter should be reported to the TYCOM in one "PRIORITY" crew certification message in accordance with sample message format of Volume I, Chapter 2, Appendix M of this manual paralleled by a telephone call to the TYCOM Watch Officer reporting the date-time group of the message. If significant deficiencies exist or it appears that an extension of time is required to correct training/material deficiencies, the TYCOM shall be immediately advised by telephone and by message. The Supervising Authority will be included as an information addressee.

p. Receive from the ship's CO/Supervising Authority the scope, schedule and agenda of tests for Sea Trials for review and approval. When approved, forward copies of the agenda to the TYCOM. The concurrence of NAVSEA is required for the sequencing and scheduling of nuclear propulsion plant Sea Trials for CNO Maintenance Availabilities.

q. Prior to Sea Trials, report material certification of the ship by message in accordance with message sample format, Volume I, Chapter 2, Appendix R of this manual, to the TYCOM.

r. Monitor the progress of the availability.

s. (Submarines Only). If required, initiate Operating Cycle Extension Assessment in accordance with references (f) and (g).

3.6.1.3 Fleet Maintenance Activity. A scheduled CNO Maintenance availability may involve a concurrent FMA availability or similar FMA repairs. During such availabilities, it is imperative that the industrial activity and the FMA involved maintain a close working relationship, both between themselves and Ship's Force, to ensure a successful, on-time availability completion. As a minimum, the FMA must:

a. Carry out all FMA work consistent with the procedures described in Volume II, Chapter 4 of this manual.

b. Participate in all Weekly Management Meetings. (See paragraph 3.6.3.1 of this chapter).

c. Provide information on FMA Job Status for ship's Weekly Situation Report (SITREP). (See Appendix I of this chapter).

d. Closely coordinate all jobs affecting Key Event/Milestone completion dates with the industrial activity and Ship's Force.

e. Assist the industrial activity and Ship's Force by maintaining good housekeeping on all job sites.

3.6.1.4 Ship's Force.

a. Support work permit, tagout and Re-Entry programs.

b. (Submarines Only). Ensure no work is conducted within the certified SUBSAFE boundaries without proper authorization.

c. Monitor the quality of the industrial activity's performance.

d. Support industrial activity test programs and witness equipment testing.

e. Perform IEM.

f. Ensure Ship's Force work is integrated into the industrial activities schedule.

NOTE: FLEET POLICY DOES NOT PROHIBIT SHIP'S FORCE FROM ACCOMPLISHING WORK ON EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS OR SYSTEMS NOT OTHERWISE ASSIGNED TO THE INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AS LONG AS SUCH WORK DOES NOT IMPEDE THE INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY SCHEDULE OR IMPACT PRIMARY SHIP'S FORCE RESPONSIBILITIES. THE MAJORITY OF PERSONNEL LEAVE, PARTICULARLY FOR THE WEAPONS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS, SHOULD BE PROGRAMMED EARLY IN THE AVAILABILITY SO THAT NECESSARY PERSONNEL WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR SUCH THINGS AS COMBAT SYSTEM TESTING, HOT OPERATIONS, ENGINE ROOM STEAMING, POWER RANGE TESTING AND FAST CRUISE.

g. Train and qualify personnel to support the Key Event schedule.

h. Perform site visits where contractor services are being used for equipment refurbishment.

i. Ensure LOA preparations are progressing on schedule.

j. Attend weekly progress meetings.

k. Ensure that equipment returned to the ship has passed required shop tests.

l. (Surface Ships Only). For dry docking availabilities:

(1) Make sure that bilges are properly preserved. To avoid moisture from condensation, plan to complete bilge painting before the ship undocks.

(2) Make sure that air testing scheduled for tanks below the water line is completed before the ship undocks.

(3) Make sure that all hull valves are reinstalled and tested before the ship undocks.

(4) Make sure that underwater preservation is completed, that water line boot is painted evenly and draft marks restored before the ship undocks.

m. Arrange for a post repair boiler inspection by Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), and ISIC representatives. Detailed information concerning this inspection can be found in Volume IV, Part I, Chapter 5.

n. Schedule Combat Systems Mobile Training Team visit with the ISIC.

o. Develop a Plan of Action and Milestones for LOA.

3.6.2 Arrival Conference.

3.6.2.1 Scheduling and Conducting. The arrival conference is scheduled shortly after the start of an availability and conducted by the industrial activity and attended by the CO, Executive Officer, heads of department and their principal assistants, key shipboard personnel and a TYCOM representative. This meeting also provides an excellent opportunity for Ship's Force to meet key industrial activity personnel.

a. The conference agenda should include, as a minimum, the following topics:

(1) Resolve problems not completed at the WDC/PAC.

(2) A discussion of work scheduling and production planning requiring close cooperation between Ship's Force and industrial activity personnel. Changes to dates for Key Events such as dry docking, Dock Trials, Fast Cruise, and Sea Trials shall be made known and agreed upon at this time.

(3) Dissemination of planning information, such as job orders that have resulted from the deferral actions approved for industrial activity accomplishment.

(4) Resolution of any problems regarding work to be undertaken or material or scheduling problems.

(5) Reporting of plans and material status on Key Events or CPJs.

(6) Discussion of industrial activity regulations and other pertinent requirements affecting the ship.

(7) Dissemination of general administrative information of interest to Ship's Force, such as industrial activity and local facilities for training, recreation, housing accommodation, parking, etc.

b. Activities may submit new work items for consideration .

c. Industrial activity schedule daily/weekly meetings .

d. Submit an Availability Start Message to cognizant FLTCINC at the start of an industrial availability .

3.6.3 Routine Meetings and Conferences.

3.6.3.1 Weekly Management Meetings. Senior industrial activity management officials should meet weekly with the CO of the ship during the availability.

a. Purpose. These meetings provide a formal means by which attendees can address important specific issues with the senior industrial activity official to obtain appropriate resolution. Questions not answered relative to the conduct of this meeting should be addressed by the CO through the ISIC (if applicable) to the TYCOM.

b. Execution.

(1) The industrial activity Senior Officer/Manager will designate the time and day of the week for the meeting.

(2) Attendees will submit agenda items normally within 24 hours before the meeting. The industrial activity will collect, collate, and prepare all agenda items in writing and distribute them to attendees at the meeting.

(3) Attendees will discuss agenda items at the meeting.

c. Attendees. The industrial activity chairs the meeting. The following personnel shall attend and participate:

(1) The CO of the ship being repaired. The Executive Officer should attend if the CO cannot be personally present for any meeting.

(2) At some industrial activities, the TYCOM may designate a representative to attend. If so, he may submit agenda items in addition to those submitted by CO's that may be broadly applicable to all ship's in specific availabilities. In the record, there shouldn't be any "TYCOM Position" on any items. The CO has the responsibility to deal with the senior industrial activity official on problems relating to his ship.

(3) The industrial activity Project Manager or equivalent.

(4) (Nuclear Powered Ships Only). The Naval Reactor Representative at industrial activities authorized to conduct naval nuclear work.

(5) Industrial Activity Senior Management (e.g., Engineering Department Head, QA Head, Production Officer).

(6) Any industrial activity personnel as required to support specific agenda items.

d. General Guidelines.

(1) Before submitting an agenda item, the ship CO should have made an attempt to resolve the problem at an appropriate level within the industrial activities organization.

(2) When agenda items are general subjects such as overall schedule adherence, overall industrial activity manning of ships, overall ship cleanliness, performance of workers and overall ship safety, sufficient factual data should be included to substantiate them.

(3) (Nuclear Powered Ships Only). Ship COs should not routinely submit their agenda items to the Naval Reactors Representative Office (NRRO) for review prior to giving them to the industrial activity's Senior Manager. This does not mean that specific questions related to agenda items cannot be discussed with the NRRO. They should be. Ship COs should not expect the NRRO to be a screen for checking the appropriateness of the item.

(4) Ship COs in private activities must be extremely careful in wording their agenda items, in the discussions at the meeting and in agreeing to words in the minutes to assure that they do not introduce or give tacit agreement to contractual matters.

(5) Ship COs should not submit items for the management meeting as a means to merely determine the status of a job.

(6) If required by the TYCOM, ship COs shall provide a copy of the minutes of each meeting to their ISIC/TYCOM.

e. The Weekly Management Meeting is used as a forum to produce a Progress Report, which is intended to form a brief word picture of the availability progress and identify problems that may require action/resolution. (Paragraphs 1 and 2 in Appendix I of this chapter should not exceed one typewritten page).

(1) If required by the TYCOM, COs will submit weekly Progress Reports by message of the overall status of work. As a minimum, quality of work, progress, significant problem areas, and action taken towards their resolution shall be addressed. In addition, if the availability completion or readiness-for-sea dates appear to be in jeopardy, the estimated period and reasons for delay will be reported and identified. The Progress Reports will be routed via the industrial activity and FMA (if applicable) for comments and transmitted in time to reach the TYCOM by the first work day of each week. Appendix I of this chapter is the desired format for the report.

(2) If, as a result of his inspections, the CO considers that the progress or the quality of work is unsatisfactory, he will promptly bring the matter to the attention of the industrial activity. If satisfactory corrective measures are not taken, he will report by letter, or if time is critical, by message, to the TYCOM with a copy to the industrial activity stating specifically in what respects the work is unsatisfactory. If the condition reported is not corrected to the CO's satisfaction, a report will be made to CNO via the TYCOM in accordance with reference (e). Copies of this report will be sent to the industrial activity and appropriate FLTCINC.

(3) During the course of the availability, periodic progress reviews are conducted at the 25/50/75 percent points of elapsed time of the availability. As a minimum, discussion should include the actions towards resolution of previously reported significant problem areas not yet resolved, upcoming Key Events that may be in jeopardy, any significant changes that may be required to meet availability milestones, status of new work and any other issues deemed necessary. The report of the periodic review will be annotated in the weekly SITREP.

3.6.3.2 Docking/Undocking Conferences. For availabilities involving a ship's dry docking, the industrial activity will conduct both a Docking and Undocking Conference, normally within one week prior to the expected evolution. These conferences will be conducted by the assigned industrial activity Docking Officer. Requirements for the conference agenda, attendees, and Ship's Force support are found in reference (h).

3.6.4 Assist Ship's Force Funds. The TYCOM may set aside a portion of the maintenance funds for CNO availabilities as an Assist Ship's Force (ASF) fund. This fund is controlled by the CO and is used to obtain minor industrial activity assistance in the nature of services and/or labor, to assist in completing assigned Ship's Force work. The following restrictions apply to the use of ASF funds:

a. No work in the nature of an alteration will be undertaken, unless authorized by the TYCOM.

b. No work using ASF funding will be undertaken in which Ship's Force is not the main participant.

c. Only incidental material will be purchased with ASF funds. Normally this will not exceed ten percent of the total job cost.

d. A detailed account of ASF expenditures will be maintained. This account may be audited periodically by the TYCOM to ensure compliance with the restrictions in paragraphs 3.6.4.a through c of this chapter.

3.6.5 Integrated Logistics Overhaul.

a. The ILO concept was developed to provide improved maintenance support to the Fleet in response to the need for complete on board logistics support. An ILO focuses on both maintenance and supply requirements by ensuring that technical documentation and repair parts support the equipment which is actually on board. During an ILO, both maintenance and supply personnel are trained in the use and maintenance of shipboard logistics support documentation and systems to enable them to sustain the effects of the ILO during the operating cycle. The objective of an ILO is to improve readiness by providing a ship completing a specified availability with logistics support that accurately reflects the ship's configuration. A secondary objective is to train Ship's Force in the use of on board support documents and in recognizing and correcting support deficiencies.

b. An ILO is a process which improves ship's readiness and equipment availability through verification of configuration status accounting data, ordering of proper logistics support, and training of Ship's Force in the use and maintenance of its logistics support documentation. An ILO is comprised of five functional elements:

(1) Configuration Analysis and Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List (COSAL) QA. Consists of verification of start of availability configuration data (included planned changes) with Weapons System File data and other documentation to ensure that the Start of Overhaul COSAL fully supports the projected end of availability equipment configuration. In addition, changes in configuration reported by the accomplishing activity are verified to ensure final COSAL documents include required support.

(2) PMS Analysis. Includes verification of applicable Maintenance Index Pages (MIP) with ship's existing configuration and all changes to this configuration reported by the accomplishing activity. Resolution of discrepancies with PMS managers is accomplished as required. Analysis of individual MRCs is performed to ensure that required PMS repair parts and special tools are identified, included in the applicable documents, and ordered.

(3) Technical Manual Analysis. Ensures that the technical manuals required to support the end of availability configuration are identified and requisitioned. Technical manuals, both those offloaded and those received during the availability, are inventoried and reviewed for applicability, correct change level, and status of changes. Technical manuals applicable to final configuration are retained. Discrepancies are resolved with the Naval Sea Data Support Activity. Technical manuals missing from the required inventory are requisitioned as are any changes needed to upgrade manuals already held.

The ship's Publication Applicability List is updated to reflect the final configuration and is provided to the ship at the end of availability by the Naval Sea Data Support Activity. Also provided are the Technical Manual requisitions still outstanding. Finally, to ensure minimum deterioration of stock after the availability, selected ship personnel are trained in technical manual maintenance procedures.

(4) Repair Parts Analysis. Ensures the accuracy of the repair parts inventory to be back loaded to the ship at the conclusion of the availability. This analysis includes a complete inventory of all parts aboard and identification of any parts for which there is incomplete data. It also includes recomputation of allowances based on usage or new equipment installation, turn-in of parts no longer allowed and numerous location/quality checks prior to backloading.

(5) Training. Focuses on proper accomplishment of the first four functional elements of the ILO to ensure that correct logistics support is identified and delivered for shipboard equipment. Efforts are made to ensure that shipboard personnel are fully able to utilize and maintain the ship's logistics support and configuration documentation, both for ILO purposes and for ongoing operating cycle requirements. COSAL use and maintenance training provides shipboard personnel with a working knowledge of the COSAL, its relationship to other maintenance documents and the procedures to ensure that logistics support remains current, (e.g., use of OPNAV 4790/CK Forms).

c. The Ship's Force team will develop an offload schedule of all ship's spare parts. The ship's spare part stowage plan will be updated to reflect changes in the desired location of individual spare parts. Additionally, provisions must be made for the Aviation Consolidated Allowance List to support the embarking air wing.

d. A ship load-out schedule, including stores, repairs parts, yellow gear, and removal of industrial activity equipment, will be prepared by the ship with the assistance of the industrial activity.

e. During a CNO maintenance availability, the ship will ensure that new/removed equipment is reflected in the COSAL and that the required spare parts are added/subtracted as applicable. Allowance changes are to be requested in accordance with reference (i).

f. Spare parts, test equipment, and special tools are the hardware portion of new and old equipment. The other portions are software: drawings, technical manuals, allowance lists, operating instructions, and any other technical documentation. Prior to commencement of an availability, NAVSEA will task the industrial activity with providing a listing and schedule, for installation on board the ship, of all technical documentation for new equipment, including changes to SSR drawings and data. The ship is responsible for the installation and maintenance of technical documentation for all existing equipment. The status of the installation of technical documentation will be reported in the Material Condition/Crew Readiness Status Report.

3.6.6 Ship's Selected Records.

a. The SSRs includes various tables, charts, drawings, damage control books and plates, technical manuals and other data selected for their reference value and kept current throughout the life of the ship. Accurate SSRs are necessary for configuration control, maintenance support and troubleshooting. SSR items are:

(1) Ship's Information Books.

(2) Technical Manuals.

(3) Damage Control Books and Plates.

(4) Propulsion Operating Guides/Engineering Operational Sequencing System.

(5) Ship's Drawing Index (SDI).

(6) Index of Technical Manuals.

(7) Docking Drawings (plan showing each of the docking positions).

(8) Booklet of General Drawings.

(9) Tank Capacity and Vehicle Center of Gravity Curves.

(10) Tank Sounding Tables.

(11) Other tables, charts, allowance lists, etc.

(12) Docking Reports (most recent two industrial availability dockings, and any interim reports).

b. The ship should appoint a SSR Coordinator for the availability. The Coordinator should review the SSRs in paragraph 3.6.6 of this chapter, determine which items will be affected by work candidates listed in the approved work package, and send copies of these SSRs to the industrial activity responsible for executing the availability. The copies sent must include markups showing any changes accomplished during previous availabilities since last update. The ship must retain a master copy of each SSR item and keep it current. If SSR is on microfilm/electronic media, mark up hard copy prints.

c. The SSR Coordinator will serve as the ship point of contact for dispatch, receipt and monitoring status of SSR items during the availability.

3.6.7 New Work.

a. New work is any repairs requiring industrial level assistance which are not authorized until after the PAC for public industrial activity availabilities or after the receipt of proposals or bids for private industrial activity availabilities.

b. New work must be requested by message or letter to the appropriate TYCOM (information copy to the Supervising Authority, ISIC, SUBMEPP, or PERA) as applicable. Sample letter/message formats are provided in Appendices J and K for requesting new work authorization. Work not currently in ship's CSMP must be added to CSMP prior to requesting new work approval.

c. All new work candidates must be reviewed by and agreed to by the assigned Maintenance Manager. Maintenance Manager recommendations regarding requirement to perform repairs, risk assessment, and schedule impact are mandatory. The TYCOM, or the formally designated TYCOM representative, shall be the approving authority for all new work.

In the case of private industrial activity availabilities, the TYCOM will certify that, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations, the accomplishment of the new work is of such unusual and compelling urgency so as to require waiving of Competition In Contracting Act public law regulations.

d. (Surflant Ships Only). New work on all Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet availability contracts will only be authorized as follows:

(1) Where there is no assigned Maintenance Manager, Type Desk authorization is required for all new work when the government estimate exceeds $5,000. Only new work absolutely necessary to carry out the intent of the Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) and Repair Package work item may be authorized.

(2) Where a Maintenance Manager is assigned, all new work requires Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (TYCOM) authorization. The Maintenance Manager acts for the TYCOM onsite in this case.

3.6.8 Trials, Inspections and Crew Certification.

3.6.8.1 Surface Ship (Non-Nuclear).

a. Crew Certification. Crews in ships undergoing major CNO Maintenance Availabilities must be effectively trained in standard operating procedures, emergency bills, casualty drills, etc., and be thoroughly cognizant of equipment either newly installed or relocated during the availability. Based on the length and type of availability, Crew Certifications will be conducted in accordance with references (j), (k) and (l), as applicable.

b. LOA. LOA will be conducted, using references (m) and (n), if the availability exceeds 120 days or as deemed necessary by the TYCOM. The ISIC, assisted by an assessment team provided by FLTCINC N7, will conduct the LOA. LOAs will be scheduled by means of the ISICs input into the normal scheduling process and conducted in accordance with references (m) and (n). Reference (n) provides specific guidance for Pre-LOA Equipment Operations, such as, the use of Gas Turbines and Diesel Generators during an availability.

c. Steam Testing. All steam systems/equipment worked by the industrial activity shall be tested in accordance with the Testing Plan developed by the industrial activity. Ship's Force shall work closely with the industrial activity, providing necessary assistance and support, to carry out the Test Plan.

d. Dock Trials. During an industrial activity availability and prior to conducting post-repair trials, the engineering plant shall be tested to ensure its readiness for sea. All special sea details and required general quarters will be manned throughout the trials. Ordinarily, dock trials can be completed in one day or less. The minimum requirements for Dock Trials are listed in Appendix L of this chapter.

e. Fast Cruise.

(1) All ships completing a CNO Maintenance Availability shall conduct a Fast Cruise where the ship assumes, insofar as practical, an "at sea" posture while inport with all equipment/systems used to the maximum extent possible. The primary purpose of the Fast Cruise is to determine and certify the state of training of ship's company as adequate to conduct at-sea operations. The progress toward this goal is a critical evolution ongoing throughout the availability requiring the TYCOM and ship's CO attention. The training program must be designed to have completed all training necessary to safely operate the ship at sea prior to Fast Cruise. The Fast Cruise provides the opportunity to measure ship's preparedness; it is not a basic training period. Commencement of Fast Cruise requires TYCOM permission. Appendix M of this chapter provides a sample message format for Ship's Request for Permission to Commence Fast Cruise.

(2) The following procedures pertain to the conduct of Fast Cruise:

(a) Fast Cruise will be included as a major event and scheduled for at least two days duration by the industrial activity in the case of ships undergoing a CNO maintenance availability greater than six months in duration or at least one day for ships undergoing a CNO maintenance availability less than six months in duration. The Fast Cruise shall follow Dock Trials and precede Sea Trials.

(b) A schedule of proposed events shall be promulgated by the ship to all activities concerned and shall be concurred with by the industrial activity.

(c) Limited numbers of industrial activity personnel may be permitted to be aboard as necessary to continue testing and production work on system as required. Shop and technical personnel shall be permitted on board as instructors, troubleshooters and QA representatives of the industrial activity. Equipment that is not complete shall not be included in the Fast Cruise. Settlement of the foregoing provisions shall be reached by mutual agreement between the CO and the industrial activity, as warranted.

(d) As a minimum standard, system operation tests and drills described in Appendix N of this chapter shall be conducted in all Fast Cruises. It is intended that the necessary prerequisite training shall have already been accomplished.

(3) Ship's CO shall report completion of Fast Cruise to the TYCOM. Appendix O of this chapter is a sample message format for Ship's Report of Fast Cruise Completion.

f. Sea Trials.

Since the purpose of the trial is to determine the material readiness of the ship, all systems/equipments overhauled by the industrial activity will be tested in accordance with an industrial activity prepared test procedure which will document the results of the test and require operation of the system/equipment in all modes. A Ship's Force Trial Officer will be appointed to coordinate with the industrial activity Trial Coordinator throughout the Sea Trial. The Trial Officer will accept the results of all tests for the ship. Ship's Force personnel will operate all equipment during the Sea Trial in accordance with standard operating instructions or Sea Trial test procedures, as appropriate. Commencement of Sea Trials requires TYCOM permission. Appendix Q of this chapter is a sample message format.

(2) During Sea Trials the ship's CO will advise the TYCOM of major events accomplished and/or significant problems encountered/outstanding on a daily basis. Appendix I of this chapter provides desired format for this report.

3.6.8.2 Surface Ship (Nuclear).

b. Steam Testing. All steam systems/equipment worked by the industrial activity shall be tested in accordance with the Testing Plan developed by the industrial activity. Ship's Force shall work closely with the industrial activity, providing necessary assistance and support, to carry out the Test Plan.

c. PORSE/RSE. Based on the length of the availability, crew turnover and cold iron time, a PORSE/RSE will be scheduled and conducted in accordance with reference (q).

d. Dock Trials. During an industrial availability and prior to conducting post-repair trials, the engineering plant shall be tested to ensure its readiness for sea. All special sea details and required general quarters will be manned throughout the trials. Ordinarily, dock trials can be completed in one day or less. The minimum requirements for Dock Trials are listed in Appendix L of this chapter.

e. Fast Cruise.

(1) All ships completing a CNO maintenance availability shall conduct a Fast Cruise where the ship assumes, insofar as practical, an "at-sea" posture while inport with all equipment/systems utilized to the maximum extent possible. The primary purpose of the Fast Cruise is to determine and certify the state of training of ship's company as adequate to conduct at-sea operations. The progress toward this goal is a critical evolution ongoing throughout the availability requiring TYCOM and ship's CO attention. The training program must be designed to have completed all training necessary to safely operate the ship at sea prior to Fast Cruise. The Fast Cruise provides the opportunity to measure ship's preparedness; it is not a basic training period. Commencement of Fast Cruise requires TYCOM permission. Appendix M of this chapter provides a sample message format for Ship's Request for Permission to Commence Fast Cruise.

(2) The following procedures pertain to the conduct of Fast Cruise:

(b) A schedule of proposed events shall be promulgated by the ship to all activities concerned and shall be concurred with by the industrial activity.

(c) Limited numbers of industrial activity personnel may be permitted to be aboard as necessary to continue testing and production work on systems as required. Shop and technical personnel shall be permitted on board as instructors, troubleshooters and QA representatives of the industrial activity. Equipment that is not complete shall not be included in the Fast Cruise. Settlement of the foregoing provisions shall be reached by mutual agreement between the ship's CO and industrial activity, as warranted.

(e) Additional requirements pertaining to nuclear powered ship Fast Cruises are contained in reference (r).

(3) Ship's CO shall report completion of Fast Cruise to the TYCOM. Appendix O of this chapter is a sample message format for Ship's Report of Fast Cruise Completion.

f. Sea Trials.

(1) Sea Trials (or Post Repair Trials) constitute the final determination of a ship's material readiness and ability to rejoin the Fleet as a fully operational unit. Each Sea Trial will be conducted in accordance with an agenda prepared by the industrial activity, concurred with by the ship's CO, and approved by the TYCOM. The Sea Trial Agenda will contain the minimum requirements of Appendix P of this chapter, a time-oriented sequence of events required to support the trial. The requesting ship/industrial activity will arrange for these Fleet services in accordance with FLTCINC Instructions. Since the purpose of the trial is to determine the material readiness of the ship, all systems/equipments overhauled by the industrial activity will be tested in accordance with an industrial activity prepared test procedure which will document the results of the test and require operation of the system/equipment in all modes. A Ship's Force Trial Officer will be appointed to coordinate with the industrial activity Trial Coordinator throughout the Sea Trial. The Trial Officer will accept the results of all tests for the ship. Ship's Force personnel will operate all equipment during the Sea Trial in accordance with standard operating instructions or Sea Trial test procedures as appropriate. Commencement of Sea Trials requires TYCOM permission. Appendix Q of this chapter is a sample message format.

3.6.8.3 Trials, Inspections and Certification Minor Availabilities (Less Than Six Months) (Submarines Only).

a. Duties and Responsibilities for Sea Trials and Inspections. Reference (s) as applicable delineates the TYCOM's responsibility for operational control of assigned submarines during trials and for assuring that the crew and ship have attained satisfactory state of training, administrative, operational and material readiness for at-sea operations during the trials. Appendix R of this chapter provides a detailed summary of trial and inspection milestones required for minor submarine availabilities.

b. General Instructions for Industrial Activity Availability Trials and Inspections.

(1) Fast Cruise may not commence until Dock Trials have been satisfactorily completed and a satisfactory state of crew training (if required) and material readiness (if required), as delineated by this manual, has been certified. The required inspections and tests and their associated time periods may be modified by the TYCOM upon request from the cognizant ISIC.

(2) Sea Trials involving escorts will not normally be scheduled to commence on a weekend. When circumstances are such that Sea Trials must be rescheduled or planned to commence on a weekend to avoid costly delays, TYCOM approval will be obtained by the ISIC.

(3) Critical operation of reactors while nuclear powered ships are in a naval or commercial industrial activity will be governed by reference (b). The CO may authorize critical operation of the reactor in support of tasks assigned the ship. However, as long as the ship remains in an industrial activity, the CO will notify the Supervising Authority well in advance of any critical operation of the ship's reactor. This notification shall include the nature and duration of such operations.

(4) In conducting the inspections required herein, inspectors should be guided by the concept that at the start of Fast Cruise, the ship should be, in all respects, ready for Sea Trials with the exception of the additional training the crew will receive during the Fast Cruise.

(5) The requirement for TYCOM SUBSAFE certification of SUBSAFE boundaries not entered by the industrial activity and the material readiness upon completion of an industrial activity availability imposes additional responsibilities on the ISIC inspectors. Included in the material inspection will be a review of all outstanding Forces Afloat Departures from Specifications as defined in Volume V, Part II, Chapter 7 of this manual. A review of the Ship's Force Re-Entry Control Records is necessary for SUBSAFE work accomplished by Forces Afloat in accordance with Volume V, Part II, Chapter 4 of this manual, along with a review of the applicable URO MRC status. A sampling audit of industrial activity work by the ISIC is required by Volume V, Part II, Chapter 8 of this manual.

The ISIC certification message will also provide a statement certifying that ship and industrial activity procedures ensured that no unauthorized work was conducted within the certified boundaries and, when required, will also provide a status report of any outstanding Re-Entries, Forces Afloat Departures from Specifications and delinquent URO MRCs. The scope and nature of this inspection will vary dependent upon the extent and length of the availability. In this regard:

(a) Material certification may be made subject to the correction of specific deficiencies. (Deficiencies are such that they can be readily identified and listed).

(b) Material certification should be postponed to a later date when deficiencies are so significant or so numerous as to preclude correction in the time remaining before the scheduled start of Fast Cruise.

(c) Deficiencies that could affect the safe operation of the ship during Sea Trials must be corrected, reinspected and reported to the TYCOM as having been corrected prior to the start of Fast Cruise.

(6) Inspectors must determine that all work/testing necessary to support Sea Trials has in fact been completed or identified for completion prior to the start of Fast Cruise including the following:

(a) All ship's systems which affect safe operation during Sea Trials must be operable.

(b) All work necessary for safe operation of the ship during Sea Trials which was undertaken by the industrial activity, Ship's Force, FMA, or other outside activities must have been satisfactorily completed and tested. Included must be a check for any “special configuration or installations" ensuring that they have been authorized by the proper authority, that their impact has been fully assessed and that the Sea Trial Agenda includes these impacts or limitations.

(7) Following the completion of the required training and material readiness certification, COs must keep the cognizant ISIC fully informed of any changes in personnel, training and/or material status which could affect the validity of certification. Prompt TYCOM notification is required to permit revision or Operational Orders and services required.

(8) Underway trials following Restricted Availabilities (RAV), particularly initial submerged and test depth trials, must be undertaken with the knowledge that the crew lacks recent experience operating as a unit and that the ship's structure and fittings have not been tested in an at-sea environment. All tests and procedures must be conducted carefully and methodically. Systems and components designed to operate at test depth should not be demonstrated at that depth for the sole purpose of proving the design, but instead should be operated at the deepest depth at which they might be used. For example, the hovering system should not be demonstrated at test depth. Trials and tests which are inherently hazardous should not be conducted.

(9) A schedule is required for each underway, dockside or simulated trial. Prerequisites of the first underway period are: satisfactory ship's material condition as shown by the successful completion of alongside tests, salvage inspection, Ship's Force Dock Trial, and a satisfactory state of training as shown by the successful completion of crew certification inspection and Fast Cruise. Fast Cruise deficiencies affecting safe operations revealed in either material conditions or state of training must be corrected prior to getting underway for Sea Trials.

(10) The trial schedule shall include a minimum of six hours of Individual Ship Exercises (ISE) for Ship's Force training. This ISE should be sequenced as soon as practical after the initial tightness dive and should include the necessary evolutions to allow each watch section ship control party to familiarize themselves with their assigned stations and duties. The ship should be operated at moderate speed to develop proficiency prior to the deep dive and full power run. Testing may be scheduled during the ISE period on a not-to-interfere basis with training. The time spent in the initial tightness dive, if at moderate speed, may be included as one section's training. The requirement to provide each watch section ship control party with about two hours experience submerged at moderate speed prior to the deep dive and full power run is mandatory for ship's safety.

(11) All trial periods must be organized such that each member of the command has an opportunity to get six uninterrupted hours of rest during each 24 hour period encompassed by the trials. Sea Trial events which can be accomplished by normal watch sections may be conducted concurrently with crew rest periods.

(12) For industrial activity availabilities, a one to five day deficiency correction period will normally be scheduled subsequent to the Sea Trials and prior to the completion date. The requirement to return to the availability site to collect deficiencies may be waived on a case basis with TYCOM authorization and agreement of the ship's CO and the Supervising Authority if the material condition of the ship so warrants.

3.6.8.3.1 Operating Depth Policy. The TYCOM's policy with respect to maximum allowable operating depths during trials, evolutions to be performed at the various depths, and the prescribed maximum water depth applicable in each case is stated in Volume IV, Part III, Chapter 9 of this manual. In every instance where the maximum authorized operating depth is exceeded, a report shall be made in accordance with reference (t), paragraphs 3.10 and 3.26 through 3.28.

3.6.8.3.2 Propulsion Plant Tests (If Required). For full power trials provisions of reference (u), Section 6 apply. Submarine depth during the submerged full power trial should be consistent with the applicable Submerged Operating Envelope (SOE), based on the Emergency Main Ballast Tank (EMBT) blow from maximum authorized operating depth being previously accomplished. The full power submerged ahead test for commissioned nuclear powered submarines shall be terminated by a back emergency bell. The duration of the back emergency shall be limited to 45 seconds, to be followed immediately by an appropriate ahead bell. Caution must be exercised to avoid developing stern way.

3.6.8.3.3 Ocean Engineering Project Restricted Availability. Certain submarines have been assigned to provide dedicated support to NAVSEA Ocean Engineering (PMS 395) Projects. Ships dedicated to these projects have been assigned to a parent industrial activity which provides Logistic support, performs the maintenance actions required by the Submarine Extended Operating Cycle program and other functions normally provided by an industrial activity. Routine and Submarine Extended Operating Cycle maintenance is factored into the RAV Work Package prepared by the cognizant technical activity in support of the Ocean Engineering Project.

Certification of the work during these RAVs is governed by reference (v), Volume V of this manual and the applicable requirements of paragraph 3.6.8.3 of this chapter for RAVs less than six months duration or paragraph 3.6.8.4 of this chapter for RAVs greater than six months duration. Specific actions and reporting requirements which are mandatory prior to completion of a RAV are summarized in Appendix R or Appendix S of this chapter, as applicable. The TYCOM will reiterate these requirements during the RAV by a "Countdown Message". A sample format of this "Countdown Message" is shown in Appendix T of this chapter.

3.6.8.3.4 Salvage Inspection (As Required). Conduct a Salvage Inspection in accordance with Volume IV, Part III, Chapter 3 of this manual. The Salvage Inspection should be conducted early enough in the availability to allow time to complete any mandatory corrective maintenance prior to Fast Cruise.

3.6.8.3.5 Phase II Crew/Material Condition Inspection. A Phase II Crew Certification Inspection is normally not required, but should be determined on a case basis by the parent ISIC. If there will be less than 15% personnel turnover, crew certification may be waived. Should the CO determine that alterations accomplished or the transfer of experienced personnel warrant a crew certification, a formal request shall be submitted to the ISIC. When required, crew certification will be performed in accordance with reference (w). The material certification consisting of an ISIC audit of all Ship's Force SUBSAFE work and a sampling of industrial activity SUBSAFE work in accordance with Volume V, Part II, Chapter 8 of this manual will need to be conducted for all industrial activity availabilities since the extent of the availability is such that an independent evaluation by an organization other than Ship's Force and the industrial activity is required.

3.6.8.3.6 Pre-Critical Inspections. For availabilities where the reactor will be shutdown for 16 weeks or more, it is considered prudent to use an inspection plan similar to that employed by NAVSEA. Normally, the crew's readiness can be assessed within two days using such a plan, which should encompass the following:

a. An administrative review.

b. Observation of basic drills and evolutions not requiring reactor operation.

c. Personnel interviews.

d. Material inspection.

e. Scheduling of Pre-Critical Inspections. The ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection should be scheduled annually by the responsible ISIC about four weeks prior to criticality. The TYCOM should be advised as soon as possible in advance of the tentative date for the ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection and confirmed dates should be established about one month in advance of the inspection.

f. Composition of the Inspection Team. The Pre-Critical Inspection Team should consist of:

(1) A nuclear trained member of the cognizant ISIC Staff, usually the Squadron Training Officer.

(2) A qualified nuclear trained officer with experience as an Engineer Officer.

g. Reports of Inspection.

(1) The Senior Inspector should provide the inspected unit with an informal report of findings by the inspection team, copy to the cognizant ISIC and TYCOM.

(2) The ship's CO shall review the findings of the inspection team and make necessary adjustments to his training program to ensure his crew's readiness for criticality. He shall keep the cognizant ISIC advised of his training plan and his assessment of his crew's progress.

(3) The cognizant ISIC shall review the inspection findings, the CO's training plan and progress evaluations, and direct follow-up reviews and/or inspections necessary to verify the ship's readiness for criticality.

3.6.8.3.7 Dock Trials. Dock Trials must, as a minimum, test those equipments/systems repaired or altered during the availability. The CO should use Appendix U of this chapter as a guide in preparing the Dock Trial Agenda.

3.6.8.3.8 Fast Cruise. Fast Cruise may commence immediately upon completion of Dock Trials and shall consist of at least 24 hours of uninterrupted operations. The requirement for a Fast Cruise longer than 24 hours will vary depending upon the length of the availability and the time since the crew last operated the ship at sea. Prior to the ship commencing Fast Cruise, the Supervising Authority shall report to the ship, by message, that all mandatory work approved for accomplishment during the availability is completed. When the ship is ready for sea with the exception of conducting Fast Cruise and after receipt of the SUBSAFE material certification report from the performing activity as required by references (u), (w) and Volume V of this manual, the ship will request permission from the ISIC by priority message to commence Fast Cruise. The ISIC will then, if satisfied with the state of crew training and material readiness, authorize the ship to commence Fast Cruise by message, information copy to CNO, FLTCINC, NAVSEA, and the TYCOM.

a. A 24 hour rest and repair period will normally be scheduled following Fast Cruise and prior to the start of Sea Trials. This rest and repair period may be extended or reduced at the discretion of the ISIC.

b. COs should consider the work and alterations accomplished during the availability when determining the extent of the Fast Cruise. The minimum requirements are listed and identified with an asterisk in Appendix V of this chapter.

3.6.8.3.9 Sea Trials. Upon receipt of the report of successful completion of Fast Cruise from the ship, the ISIC authorizes the ship to get underway for Sea Trials. Sea Trials are required only as necessary to test work completed during the availability but must include those mandatory requirements identified in Appendix W of this chapter. The industrial activity shall include at least two days in the availability for conduct of Sea Trials. The industrial activity shall prepare a Sea Trial Agenda for Sea Trials conducted after an availability at the industrial activity. For an availability at a FMA, the submarine shall prepare the Sea Trial Agenda, assisted by the industrial activity. The submarine involved shall submit the Sea Trial Agenda to the ISIC for approval, with an information copy to the TYCOM. Extensions or reductions of the Sea Trial period may be granted where warranted by the scope of the work accomplished. Where extension of the Sea Trial period and a change in the availability schedule is required, requests for such extensions must be submitted by the industrial activity to the TYCOM as early as practical. All deficiencies resulting from Sea Trials will be satisfactorily resolved prior to the completion of the availability. If no Sea Trial deficiencies are found, the availability may be completed with TYCOM occurrence at the completion of Sea Trials.

a. EMBT Blow: An EMBT blow is required for each Sea Trial following an industrial activity availability, Restricted Availability Docking (RAD), or RAV of greater than six months duration. EMBT blow shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable URO MRC and does not require an escort for EMBT blow at depths of 400 feet or less.

b. Assignment of Escort Ship.

(1) In accordance with reference (x), an escort shall be provided during deep dive submergence trials for ships completing an availability for repair of collision/grounding damage where deformation is observed to be in the hull integrity envelope and/or supporting structure.

(2) In accordance with reference (x), the requirement for providing an escort during deep dive submergence trials upon completion of all other availabilities will be evaluated by Commander, NAVSEA on a case basis. Commander, NAVSEA will advise the applicable Submarine Force Commander in writing whether or not an escort will be required based on the scope of work in the availability. In general, an industrial activity availability of less than six months duration should not require an escort, since the work typically performed in these availabilities is limited in scope, is carefully controlled and, therefore, does not result in substantial risk of unidentified or incomplete work adversely affecting the SUBSAFE boundary.

(3) Escort requirements should be determined early so that an escort satisfying the requirements of paragraph 3.6.8.4.8.b.(6) of this chapter can be scheduled if required. The TYCOM will in turn request services from the FLTCINC as applicable. As a general rule, pressure hull work which could not affect hull circularity will not require an escort.

(4) Waiver of escort requirements may be requested by message when necessary. The ISIC will request the waiver as soon as possible. The TYCOM will pass the request to Commander, NAVSEA for approval. An escort waiver request message is to include all of the following specific statements, as applicable:

(a) A ( ) inch by ( ) inch hull cut between frames ( ) and ( ) including a ( ) inch section of frame ( ) was the only major hull integrity work accomplished during the availability. If no hull frame cut was made, a positive statement to that effect is required.

(b) The hull cut weld satisfactorily passed RT and 7 day MT non-destructive tests.

c. Assignment of DSRS During Submarine Sea Trials.

(1) A DSRS, consisting of a designated Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) and DSRV support ship, will be placed in a modified alert status at the beginning of Sea Trials requiring an escort following in industrial availability or major maintenance availability for:

(a) Ships initial trim and deep dive events.

(b) Subsequent Sea Trials until the completion of the initial dive to design test depth.

(2) The ship conducting Sea Trials will notify COMSUBDEVGRU ONE in San Diego, CA when DSRS services are no longer required due to completion of the events in paragraph 3.6.8.3.9.c.(1) of this chapter or due to delay in completing Sea Trials.

3.6.8.3.10 Post Availability Period. The industrial activity will generally guarantee work accomplished during an industrial activity availability, RAV, or RAD for a period of 90 days from the completion of the availability. This does not include responsibility for the malfunctioning of machinery and equipment due to normal wear, improper adjustment and failure of limited life components. Reference (y) tasks naval industrial activities to appoint a guarantee engineer as the industrial activities point of contact during the guarantee period. Ship's Force is required to report any guarantee items to the industrial activity prior to the guarantee period expiration date. If operational commitments prohibit reporting prior to expiration of the 90 day period, the ship should report any problems as soon as operations permit. A message is the preferred method of reporting these items. These guarantee SITREPs outlining specific deficiencies must be submitted to the Supervising Authority with a copy to the TYCOM, ISIC and NAVSEA (pass to NAVSEA 07). Additionally, any Casualty Report (CASREP) submitted during the guarantee period must also be addressed to the Supervising Authority and NAVSEA with passing instructions to NAVSEA 07.

3.6.8.4 Trials, Inspections and Certification Major Availabilities (Greater Than Six Months) (Submarines Only). The following paragraphs summarize policies and responsibilities with respect to trials, tests and inspections incident to completion of major submarine availabilities. The TYCOM will maintain operational control of the submarine throughout the overhaul, conversion, refueling or restricted/post-conversion availability through the designated ISIC. For Atlantic/Pacific submarine units undergoing availabilities in West/East coast industrial activities, respectively, the TYCOM responsible for conducting all trials and inspections specified in this manual is the TYCOM with Operational Control of the unit.

a. Policy . Major availabilities require a succession of inspections and tests which culminate in a series of underway trials. References (p), (u), (z) and (aa) set forth the philosophy and sequencing of the various categories of these tests and trials, the results of which determine the readiness of the ship at the completion of overhaul or repair. References (ab) and (s) delineate the Force Commander's responsibility for operational control of submarines assigned during trials and for assuring that the crew and ship have attained a satisfactory state of training, administrative, operational and material readiness for at-sea operations during the trials. ISICs and COs shall comply with the provisions of this volume in the conduct of trials incident to the conversion, overhaul and refueling of submarines assigned.

b. General Information for Industrial Activity Availability Trials and Inspections.

(1) The normal sequence of events leading up to Sea Trials is described in paragraph 3.6.8.4.b.(2) of this chapter . Fast Cruise may not commence until Dock Trials have been satisfactorily completed and a satisfactory state of crew training and material readiness, has been certified. The required inspections and tests and their associated time periods may be modified by the TYCOM upon request from the cognizant ISIC.

(2) The following inspections and tests are required :

(a) Periodic Monitoring Inspections.

(b) Pre-Critical Inspection (two days).

(d) Salvage Inspection (one day).

(e) Dock Trials (one day).

(f) Phase II Crew/Material Certification (two days).

(g) Audit of Ship's Force Re-Entry control and Departure from Specification records.

(h) Minimum of 48 hours for industrial activity work (following Phase II crew certification) (two days).

(i) Fast Cruise normally consists of two days of uninterrupted operation, one day to allow the industrial activity and Ship's Force personnel to correct deficiencies, followed by two more days of uninterrupted operation (five days).

(j) Rest and repair period (about one day).

(k) Underway for initial Sea Trials.

(l) Appendix S of this chapter provides a detailed summary of major trial and inspection milestones required for industrial activity availabilities of six months or greater in duration.

(3) When circumstances are such that Sea Trials must be rescheduled or planned for a weekend to avoid costly delays, FLTCINC approval will be obtained by the Supervising Authority on a case basis .

(4) Critical operation of reactors while nuclear powered ships are in a naval or commercial industrial activities will be governed by reference (b) . Until satisfactory completion of post repair propulsion plant trials (in the case of ships in industrial availabilities), permission to conduct critical reactor plant operations must be obtained from NAVSEA. Subsequent to completion of propulsion plant post repair trials, the CO may authorize critical operation of the reactor in support of tasks assigned the ship. However, so long as the ship remains in an industrial activity, the CO will notify the industrial activity, as appropriate, well in advance of any critical operations of the ship's reactor. This notification shall include the nature and duration of such operations. Crew certification inspections will not involve or require critical operation of the reactor.

(5) In conducting the inspections required herein, inspectors should be guided by the concept that at the start of Fast Cruise the ship should be, in all respects, ready for Sea Trials with the exception of the additional training the crew will receive during Fast Cruise .

(6) NAVSEA SUBSAFE Certification Audit (SSCA) . During major CNO Maintenance Availabilities NAVSEA will conduct a SSCA as required by reference (v). A copy of the SSCA will be provided to the Supervising Authority, the ships' CO, the TYCOM and FLTCINC. Prior to conducting Fast Cruise the Supervising Authority must report to NAVSEA and the TYCOM that those parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity are certified satisfactory for post repair Sea Trials, including the resolution of NAVSEA SSCA Category I recommendations, status of all incomplete SSCA Category IA recommendations, and report that the ship is ready for commencement of Fast Cruise.

(7) The requirement for TYCOM certification of SUBSAFE boundaries not entered by the industrial activity and material readiness of upon completion of an industrial activity imposes additional responsibilities on the ISIC inspectors . A formal audit of Ship's Force Re-Entry control and Departure from Specification records shall be conducted by the ISIC QA Officer prior to Fast Cruise. Included in the audit and material inspection will be a review of ship procedures to ensure no unauthorized work was conducted within certified boundaries, and all outstanding Forces Afloat Departures from Specification, as defined in Volume V, Part II, Chapter 7 of this manual, granted prior to the availability which required corrective action. There may or may not have been restrictions involved with these departures. A review of the Ship's Force Re-Entry Control Records and Procedures is necessary for SUBSAFE work accomplished by Forces Afloat in accordance with Volume V, Part II, Chapter 4 of this manual, along with a review of the applicable URO MRC status. The ISIC certification message will also provide a statement certifying that ship and industrial activity procedures ensured that no unauthorized work was conducted within the certified boundaries; and when required, will also provide a status report of any outstanding Re-Entries, Forces Afloat Departures from Specification and delinquent URO MRCs. The scope and nature of this inspection will very dependent upon the extent and length of the availability. In this regard:

(a) Material certification may be made subject to the correction of specific deficiencies. (Deficiencies are such that they can be readily identified and listed).

(b) Material certification should be postponed to a later date when deficiencies are so significant or so numerous as to preclude correction in the time remaining before scheduled commencement of Fast Cruise.

(8) Inspectors must determine that all work/testing necessary to support Sea Trials has in fact been completed or identified for completion prior to the commencement of Fast Cruise including the following .

(a) All ship systems which effect safe operation of the ship during Sea Trials must be operable.

(b) All work necessary for safe operation during Sea Trials which was undertaken by the industrial activity, Ship's Force, FMA, or other outside activities must have been satisfactorily completed and tested. Included must be a check for any "special configuration or installations" ensuring that they have been authorized by proper authority, that their impact has been fully assessed and that the Sea Trial Agenda considers these impacts or limitations.

(9) Following completion of the required training and material readiness certification, COs must keep the cognizant ISIC fully informed of any changes in personnel, training and/or material status which could affect the validity of certification . Prompt notification is required to permit revision of Operation Orders and services required.

(10) Underway trials following major availabilities, particularly initial submerged and test depth trials, must be undertaken with the knowledge that the crew lacks recent experience operating as a unit and that the ship's structure and fittings have not been tested in an at-sea environment . All tests and procedures must be conducted carefully and methodically. Systems or components designed to operate at test depth should not be exercised at test depth for the sole purpose of proving the design. They should be operated at the deepest depth at which they might be used. Trials and tests which are inherently hazardous should not be conducted. For example, the automated hovering system should not be demonstrated at test depth. Reference (ac) provides pertinent information regarding the testing of seawater systems during underway trials.

(11) An approved agenda is required for each underway period . The prerequisites for the first underway period are set forth in paragraphs 3.6.8.4.5 through 3.6.8.4.8 of this chapter.

(12) The first underway tests will be of limited scope. The initial tightness dive will be a deliberate, planned, step-by-step evolution using conservative angles and moderate speed. The submarine shall be accompanied by an escort ship properly equipped with sonar communication equipment as described in paragraph 3.6.8.4.8 of this chapter. The maximum water depth for this dive shall be 400 feet, as prescribed by reference (s).

(13) The initial trial schedule shall include a minimum of six hours of submerged ISE for Ship's Force training . This ISE should be sequenced as soon as practical after the initial tightness dive and should include the necessary evolutions to allow each watch section ship control party to familiarize themselves with their assigned stations and duties. The ship should be operated at moderate speed to develop proficiency prior to the deep dive and full power run. Testing may be scheduled during the ISE period on a not-to-interfere basis with training. The time spent in the initial tightness dive, if at moderate speed, may be included as one section's training. The requirement to provide each watch section ship control party with about two hour's experience submerged at moderate speeds prior to the deep dive and full power run is mandatory for ship safety.

(14) All trial periods must be organized such that each member of the command has an opportunity to get six uninterrupted hours of rest during each 24 hour period encompassed by the trials . Sea Trial events which can be accomplished by normal watch sections may be conducted concurrently with crew rest periods.

(15) A deficiency correction period will be scheduled subsequent to the last Sea Trial and prior to the completion date . The scheduled length and location of this deficiency correction period will be determined by the type and magnitude of the deficiencies to be corrected.

3.6.8.4.1 Responsibilities. The responsibilities for trials and inspections are as follows:

a. NAVSEA.

(1) Provide approved procedures for tests of the reactor plant required for nuclear refueling and for reactor plant repairs and alterations accomplished in the availability.

(2) Authorize critical operation of the reactor as outlined in paragraph 3.6.8.4.b.(4) of this chapter.

(3) Approve the scheduling and the sequencing of nuclear propulsion plant tests and concur in the schedule and sequence for nuclear propulsion plant trials.

(4) Arrange for technical assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy as required.

(5) Conduct SSCAs and provide to the Supervising Authority, the ship's CO and the TYCOM and FLTCINC a copy of the SSCA report.

(6) Review and concur with the Sea Trial Agenda submitted by the Supervising Authority.

(7) Certify (Appendix X of this chapter) to the TYCOM, information copies to CNO and FLTCINC, that the material SUBSAFE condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity are certified as satisfactory for Sea Trials and controlled dives to a specified depth (usually test depth).

(8) Following verification from the Supervising Authority of satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, and resolution of all NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations, certify to the TYCOM, with information copies to CNO and the appropriate FLTCINC, the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory, and recommend authorization for URO to design test depth subject to TYCOM verification that SUBSAFE certification of areas outside the industrial activity AWP has been sustained.

b. Supervising Authority.

(1) Accept custody of and responsibility for special nuclear material upon delivery from the U.S. Department of Energy.

(2) Accept custody of and responsibility for spent nuclear fuel and other special nuclear material removed from the submarine incident to refueling until transferred to the U.S. Department of Energy.

(3) Transfer custody of and responsibility for nuclear fuel and other special nuclear material to the CO of the submarine undergoing refueling when it has been installed in the submarine.

(4) Provide sufficient time for crew training during the major availability period to permit the Ship's Force to attain a state of training adequate to ensure proper operation and safety of the ship and its personnel during Fast Cruise and Sea Trials.

NOTE: THE SCHEDULING AND SEQUENCING OF TRIALS INVOLVING TESTS OF A REACTOR PLANT PROPULSION PLANT MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FLTCINC AND CONCURRED TO BY NAVSEA.

(5) Prior to Fast Cruise, submit the Sea Trial Agenda to NAVSEA for concurrence and to the TYCOM for approval. Resolve any differences between NAVSEA and the TYCOM. Submit the Deep Dive Test Form and EMBT Blow Test Procedures to NAVSEA for approval. The Sea Trial Agenda shall provide the detailed sequence of events for conducting the Sea Trials required to be performed.

(6) Schedule the ship salvage inspection to ensure sufficient time for the TYCOM to conduct the inspection and for correction of deficiencies.

(7) Report the status of the material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity prior to each Sea Trial.

(a) Report by message (Appendix Y of this chapter) to NAVSEA and TYCOM, in advance of the scheduled start of Fast Cruise, that those parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity are certified satisfactory for post repair Sea Trials, including resolution of NAVSEA SSCA Category I recommendations and status of all incomplete NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations, and report that the ship is ready for commencement of Fast Cruise. The message shall also state that there are no conditional SUBSAFE Deviations or Waivers which have not been satisfied or cite those that exist, and that, subject to satisfactory completion of Fast Cruise and resolution of mandatory deficiencies, the material condition of the ship is satisfactory for commencement of Sea Trials.

NOTE: SUBSEQUENT TO THE MESSAGE IN PARAGRAPH 3.6.8.4.1.b(7)(a) OF THIS CHAPTER, ANY DEFICIENCY DISCOVERED AND THE CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN WHICH AFFECTS THE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY, THE RECOVERABILITY OF THE SHIP, THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP'S CONTROL SURFACES, OR THE SHIP'S SALVAGE CAPABILITY SHALL BE REPORTED TO NAVSEA AND THE APPROPRIATE FLTCINC AND TYCOM BY MESSAGE CITED IN PARAGRAPH 3.6.8.4.1.b(7)(a) OF THIS CHAPTER. PREVIOUS CERTIFICATION OF MATERIAL CONDITION SHALL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL NAVSEA AND TYCOM REVIEW THE REPORT AND NAVSEA CERTIFIES TO THE TYCOM BY MESSAGE THAT THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF THE PARTS OF THE SHIP COVERED BY THE INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AWP IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO A SPECIFIED DEPTH, AND THE TYCOM IN TURN CERTIFIES TO THE SHIP THAT THE SHIP'S SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION BOUNDARY IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO BE A SPECIFIED DEPTH.

(b) Report by message (Appendix Z of this chapter) to NAVSEA and TYCOM, with the concurrence of the CO, the successful completion of Fast Cruise and SUBSAFE material condition readiness as a prerequisite to start of Sea Trials.

(c) Where a previous Sea Trial was aborted, or corrective actions for Sea Trial deficiencies require an additional deep dive, report by message (Appendix AA of this chapter) to NAVSEA that the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for Follow-On Sea Trials to test depth.

(8) Report by message (Appendix AB of this chapter) to NAVSEA, satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, and resolution of all NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations. Report that the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for URO to test depth. Identify any deferred SUBSAFE work and/or conditionally approved deviations and waivers.

(9) Coordinate the schedule for Fast Cruise and post repair trials with the TYCOM/ISIC representative.

(10) Recommend to the President, Board of Inspection and Survey and the TYCOM, information to NAVSEA, FLTCINC and TYCOM/ISIC representative, when post availability Material Inspection and Underway Trials by the Board of Inspection and Survey are required.

c. TYCOM.

(1) Schedule the FLTCINC PORSE as recommended by the industrial activity in the Key Events Schedule and confirmed by the parent TYCOM/ISIC representative upon completion of the ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection.

(2) Provide Fast Cruise, Sea Trial and completion prerequisites message (Appendix T of this chapter) to the ship approximately 90 days prior to the start of Sea Trials.

(3) Assign material representatives to be embarked during trials as required by paragraph 3.6.8.4.2 of this chapter.

(4) Inform the CNO and FLTCINC of the scope and schedule of the trials. This is normally done by copy of the TYCOM/ISIC representative Operation Order to the CNO and FLTCINC.

(5) Provide escorts as required. Send a Sea Trials Support Services message (Appendix E of this chapter) to specify DSRS "modified alert" requirements.

(6) Conduct ship Salvage Inspection.

(7) Approve Sea Trial Agenda.

(8) Report, by message (Appendix AC of this chapter), to NAVSEA crew readiness for Sea Trials and request NAVSEA Nuclear Propulsion Directorate (08) authorization for critical operations.

(9) Prior to each Sea Trial, following certification from the Supervising Authority and NAVSEA that the material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for Sea Trials and TYCOM verification that the SUBSAFE certification of those parts of the ship not affected by the industrial activity AWP has been sustained, report by message (Appendix AD of this chapter) to the ship, with copies to CNO and NAVSEA, reporting that the status of the SUBSAFE Certification Boundary is satisfactory and authorizing the conduct of Sea Trials and dives to specified depth.

(10) Following verification from NAVSEA of satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, certification that the SUBSAFE material condition of those part of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory, and upon confirmation of maintenance of SUBSAFE certification of portions of ship not affected by the industrial activity, report by message (Appendix AE of this chapter) to the ship, with copies to CNO and NAVSEA, reporting status of SUBSAFE certification and authorizing URO to test depth.

NOTE: SUBSEQUENT TO THE MESSAGES, APPENDICES H, X, Y AND AC OF THIS CHAPTER, ANY DEFICIENCY DISCOVERED AND THE CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN WHICH AFFECTS THE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY, THE RECOVERABILITY OF THE SHIP, THE OPERATION OF THE SHIP'S CONTROL SURFACES OR THE SHIP'S SALVAGE CAPABILITY SHALL BE REPORTED TO NAVSEA, TYCOM AND FLTCINC BY THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY (INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY DEFICIENCY) OR SHIP CO (FORCES AFLOAT DEFICIENCY) IN MESSAGE FORMAT. PREVIOUS CERTIFICATION SHALL BE CONSIDERED RESCINDED. WHEN A REVIEW OF THE DEFICIENCY IS COMPLETED BY NAVSEA FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY ITEMS AND TYCOM FOR SHIP'S FORCE ITEMS, NAVSEA WILL CERTIFY TO THE TYCOM THAT THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF THE PARTS OF THE SHIP COVERED BY THE INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AWP IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO A SPECIFIED DEPTH. THE TYCOM IN TURN CERTIFIES THAT THE SHIP'S SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION BOUNDARY IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO A SPECIFIED DEPTH.

d. ISIC/TYCOM Representative.

(1) Conduct periodic monitoring of ships using paragraph 3.6.8.4.5 of this chapter as a guide to include:

(a) Technical, administrative and training assistance visits directed toward improvements in management and conduct of maintenance during the availability and training tasks (Tech Assists).

(b) Evaluation visits to determine the state of administration and training (Work-Ups).

(c) Spot checks to monitor progress and effectiveness in specific material, training and administrative areas (Monitor Visits).

(d) Monitor Maintenance Reports that require post availability actions (Liaison Action Requests, Deficiency Management Tracking System items, Departure From Specifications, Deficiency Reports, etc.) for inclusion in the ship's CSMP, as required.

(2) Conduct a Pre-Critical Inspection of the Engineering Department in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4.5 of this chapter to determine the ship's readiness for either the RSE or the FLTCINC PORSE (as applicable.).

(3) Schedule a salvage inspection by the operating forces in time to have discrepancies corrected prior to the start of Fast Cruise.

(4) Conduct a formal Phase I certification inspection of the ship's company in accordance with reference (w). The purpose of this inspection shall be to audit the readiness and training of the Ship's Force, particularly in the areas of watchstander qualifications, damage control readiness, status of operational and emergency bills, present on board of essential technical manuals, and general operational knowledge. This inspection shall be scheduled about one month prior to Fast Cruise and should include written examinations and personal interviews with officers and key enlisted men to determine their readiness and status of training as outlined for Phase I. A comparison of personnel allowance (including Navy Enlisted Classification requirements) versus onboard count shall be made to ensure that the ship is adequately manned.

(5) Prior to Fast Cruise, the ISIC QA Officer shall conduct a formal audit of Ship's Force Re-Entry Control and Departure from Specification Records. Using the SUBMEPP PMR and URO MRC scheduling reports and current industrial activity/Ship's Force updates to the latest report, ensure all PMR and URO MRC accomplishment is current. The ISIC shall forward the audit results to the TYCOM via the cognizant Commander, Submarine Group. The ISIC will then report to the TYCOM by message (Appendix H of this chapter) the status of the crew/material certification. An update of this certification is needed prior to Sea Trials and following the rescinding of certification noted in the NOTE following paragraph 3.6.8.4.1.c (10) of this chapter.

(6) Witness and certify to the TYCOM that the state of crew training is satisfactory for at-sea operations in accordance with reference (w). This will be done during a two day period subsequent to Dock Trials and prior to Fast Cruise as outlined in paragraph 3.6.8.4.5.e. of this chapter This two day period shall be scheduled so that there is normally a 48 hour period between the end of this event and the beginning of Fast Cruise. This two day Phase II crew certification period is divided into a 40 hour crew work-up and rest period and an eight hour modified dockside Operational Readiness Inspection. The entire period should be scheduled to minimize interference with industrial activity work. However, since the certification must be conducted most carefully to be meaningful, the officer scheduling the certification should coordinate industrial activity interference during the eight hour modified Operational Readiness Inspection. This certification should be thorough and meticulous. Pressure from the industrial activity or any other source to compromise the submarine's safety must not be permitted to influence the judgment of the certifying officers. The desired overall sequence of these events is shown in Appendix S of this chapter.

(7) Conduct a material inspection of the ship concurrent with the inspection of paragraph 3.6.8.4.1.d.(5) of this chapter. This inspection should be conducted using the guidelines contained in paragraphs 3.6.8.4.b.(5) and 3.6.8.4.b.(7) of this chapter.

(8) Satisfactory completion of the inspections of paragraphs 3.6.8.4.1.d.(5) through 3.6.8.4.1.d.(7) of this chapter should be reported to the TYCOM in one "PRIORITY" crew certification message in accordance with sample message format of Appendix H of this chapter paralleled by a telephone call to the TYCOM Watch Officer reporting the date-time group of the message. If significant deficiencies exist or it appears that extension of time is required to correct training/material deficiencies, the TYCOM shall be immediately advised by telephone and by message. The Supervising Authority will be included as an information addressee.

(9) Receive from the CO/Supervising Authority the scope, schedule and agenda of tests for Sea Trials for review. The concurrence of NAVSEA is required for the sequencing and scheduling of propulsion plant Sea Trials for industrial activity availabilities.

(10) Prior to Sea Trials, report by message (Appendix AF of this chapter) to the TYCOM the material certification of the ship.

(11) Advise the TYCOM by message of escort requirements and ensure that an escort is provided during the initial tightness dive, during the deep dive and during emergency blow tests as required by paragraph 3.6.8.4.8.a. of this chapter.

(12) Arrange for a DSRV to be on "modified alert" during the Sea Trials via message (Appendix E of this chapter) to COMSUBDEVGRU ONE.

(13) Provide updated sea trials status by telephone to COMSUBDEVGRU ONE if DSRV "mod-alert" support services are in use in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4.8.b.(6) of this chapter.

(14) Provide an operation order to be used incorporating the provisions of reference (s). Provide a copy to the TYCOM and, where appropriate, the local ISIC, information to CNO and FLTCINC. Include within operation orders pertaining to post-availability trials, instructions to send specific messages announcing the start and completion of initial deep dive with the TYCOM as an information addressee.

(15) Arrange for the embarkation of technical personnel who may be assigned by NAVSEA to observe tests or trials.

(16) Arrange for the assignment of operating areas and communications frequencies.

(17) Assign a submarine qualified officer to act as TYCOM representative embarked during Sea Trials as required by paragraph 3.6.8.4.2 of this chapter. When necessary, provide a gold dolphin wearer to ride the escort vessel.

(18) When authorized by the TYCOM, grant permission for the ship's CO to commence Sea Trials in accordance with the approved Sea Trials Agenda.

(19) Upon completion of Sea Trials, report by message (Appendix AG of this chapter) to the TYCOM the status of any work performed by Forces Afloat within the SUBSAFE boundary, status of Departures from Specification and status of URO MRCs.

e. Ship CO.

(1) Carry out his command responsibilities in accordance with reference (e).

NOTE: SUBMARINES UNDERGOING INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AVAILABILITIES NORMALLY REMAIN IN COMMISSION WITH A CREW ASSIGNED. THE CO REMAINS FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE NUCLEAR PROPULSION PLANT DURING ALL PHASES OF THE AVAILABILITY, INCLUDING ALL POST REPAIR TESTS AND TRIALS.

(2) Develop and execute training plans and documents in order to maintain the state of training of the crew adequate to support post repair tests, inspections and trials. The nature and scope of the training required will depend to a great extent on the length of the availability. Care shall be taken to ensure that these plans and documents are in conformance with instructions and procedures approved by NAVSEA.

(3) Supervise operation of the nuclear propulsion plant. Critical operations will be conducted as set forth in paragraph 3.6.8.4.b.(4) of this chapter.

(4) Prepare the ship's engineering personnel and propulsion plant and spaces for examination by the Director, Division of Naval Reactors, U.S. Department of Energy or the FLTCINC Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board. For PORSE conducted by the Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board, direct liaison is authorized with the industrial activity to ensure estimated dates are included in the Key Events schedule.

(5) Maintain PMS in accordance with reference (ad), SUBSAFE Re-Entry control in accordance with Volume V, Part II, Chapter 4 of this manual to ensure no unauthorized Ship's Force work is conducted within the certified SUBSAFE boundaries, Reactor Plant PMS in accordance with reference (ae) and Planned Maintenance Management Program in accordance with reference (af), for work performed by Forces Afloat. Ensure records are ready for ISIC audit conducted prior to Fast Cruise.

(6) Participate in at-sea periods prior to the first Sea Trials as follows:

(a) If possible accompany the preceding ship in overhaul on the first Sea Trial to learn how the propulsion trial is run.

(b) For ships in availabilities 18 months or longer, the CO shall participate in an underway period of at least five days duration about six months before Phase II Crew Certification. The purpose of this ride is to refresh him on what is important to ensure the safe conduct of his own Sea Trials and to insure his crews training program is emphasizing those matters. This underway should be on a ship, preferably of the same class, which is concentrating on basic submarine operations, such as Selected Refresher Training or ISE, in order for the CO to see evolutions such as coming to periscope depth, snorkeling, ventilating, casualty training, etc. If the availability schedule has 10-12 weeks between Power Range Testing and Phase II Crew Certification, the CO should go to sea about two

months before Power Range Testing. The intent is for the CO to go to sea after having been in the industrial activity for a fair amount of time (normally one year or more), but with sufficient time remaining to improve his own training program if necessary. During these underways, the CO should have time on the bridge and also observe piloting and navigation.

(7) Determine, in conjunction with the Supervising Authority, the nature and extent of the post-repair Sea Trials. Review the Sea Trial Agenda, including the sequence and duration of each test. The CO will concur with the trail agenda, then the Supervising Authority will submit it to NAVSEA for concurrence and the TYCOM for approval. Provide copies of the approved detailed schedule and agenda for underway trials to the local ISIC, if appropriate; the escort ship and embarked TYCOM representative, if assigned. This schedule and agenda shall include:

(a) The minimum requirements in paragraph 3.6.8.4.8 of this chapter.

(b) A firm time scheduled for the conduct of all tests and trials showing their sequence and duration.

(c) General prerequisites for the conduct of each test. Detailed prerequisites should be itemized as part of individual test requirements.

(d) Responsibility for the conduct of each test (industrial activity or ship).

(e) Support required from the operating forces for the conduct of each test.

(f) Provision for adequate crew rest time during Sea Trials. Opportunity for six uninterrupted hours of rest in each twenty-four hour period is a minimum for each member of the command.

(g) Provision for a minimum of six hours of uninterrupted independent ship exercises for crew training following the initial tightness dive and prior to the deep dive.

(h) Underway tests may be run during ISE and rest periods on a not-to-interfere basis. Specifically, tests which can be conducted underway under normal operating conditions without manning of special watch stations that require extra military personnel, may be scheduled during rest periods. Tests which will not interfere with Ship's Force drills and training exercises may be conducted during ISE periods.

(8) Undergo a salvage inspection in accordance with Volume IV, Part III, Chapter 3 of this manual.

(9) Conduct one day Ship's Force Dock Trials in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4.6 of this chapter.

(10) Demonstrate the state of training of the crew in accordance reference (w).

(11) Ensure that all pertinent alongside tests, inspections, and trials are conducted.

(12) Certify to the designated ISIC/TYCOM representative that all salvage inspection discrepancies affecting safe conduct of Sea Trials have been corrected. Deliver a copy of the salvage plan to the escort ship, if required, and confer with the escort ship to coordinate communications and operational procedures, ensuring that the escort is fully informed as to the submarine's condition and intentions.

(13) Concur with Supervising Authority message (Appendix Y of this chapter) concerning Fast Cruise/Sea Trial readiness.

(14) Report by message (Appendix AH of this chapter) to the TYCOM that crew and ship are ready for Sea Trials. List exceptions such as completion of Fast Cruise, removal of shore power connections, etc.

(15) When authorized by the TYCOM and, when permission has been granted by NAVSEA 08 for critical reactor operations, conduct a Fast Cruise in accordance with paragraph 3.6.8.4.7 of this chapter.

(16) Concur with Supervising Authority message (Appendix Z of this chapter) that Fast Cruise was successfully completed, all mandatory deficiencies for Sea Trials have been corrected and recommend commencement of Sea Trials.

(17) Report completion of Fast Cruise to the TYCOM by message (Appendix AI of this chapter) and request permission to commence Sea Trials.

(18) When all the requirements of this instruction are completed and permission has been received from the TYCOM, proceed to sea in accordance with operation order. At sea, carry out the approved Sea Trial Agenda and Schedule.

NOTE: SUBSEQUENT TO THE MESSAGES, APPENDICES AD AND AF OF THIS CHAPTER, ANY DEFICIENCY DISCOVERED AND THE CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN WHICH AFFECTS THE WATERTIGHT INTEGRITY, THE RECOVERABILITY OF THE SHIP, THE OPERATIONS OF THE SHIP'S CONTROL SURFACES OR THE SHIP'S SALVAGE CAPABILITY SHALL BE REPORTED TO NAVSEA, TYCOM AND FLTCINC BY THE SUPERVISING AUTHORITY/ISIC/TYCOM REPRESENTATIVE BY MESSAGE. PREVIOUS CERTIFICATION MESSAGES SHALL BE SUSPENDED. WHEN A REVIEW OF THE DEFICIENCY IS COMPLETED BY NAVSEA FOR INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY ITEMS AND TYCOM FOR SHIP'S FORCE ITEMS, NAVSEA WILL CERTIFY TO THE TYCOM THAT THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF THE PARTS OF THE SHIP COVERED BY THE INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY AWP IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO A SPECIFIED DEPTH. THE TYCOM IN TURN CERTIFIES THAT THE SHIP'S SUBSAFE CERTIFICATION BOUNDARY IS SATISFACTORY FOR SEA TRIALS TO A SPECIFIED DEPTH.

3.6.8.4.2 Type Commander Embarked Representative. For the first Sea Trial after a major industrial activity availability of a nuclear powered submarine, an unrestricted line officer (a former CO senior to the CO) normally provided by the ISIC/TYCOM representative will be the TYCOM embarked representative. This officer has the authority to act for the TYCOM in making on the spot changes to approved Sea Trial Agenda. A material representative may also be assigned. When assigned, he will serve as a technical advisor to the TYCOM embarked representative on matters pertaining to Sea Trial Agenda changes, compliance with this manual, and disposition of emergent material deficiencies.

a. For the initial dive to maximum authorized depth for an industrial activity availability trials, a TYCOM material representative may be designated by the TYCOM. This officer has the authority to act for the TYCOM in making on-the-spot changes to approved Sea Trial Agenda.

b. The Officer in Tactical Command for trials will be the CO of the submarine undergoing Sea Trials unless otherwise designated by the ISIC/TYCOM.

c. When no TYCOM representative is designated, the designated embarked representative of the ISIC/TYCOM representative has the authority to act for the TYCOM in approving on-the-spot changes to approved Sea Trial Agenda.

d. In the absence of a TYCOM or ISIC/TYCOM representative, the CO is authorized to act for the TYCOM in approving on-the-spot changes to approved Sea Trial Agenda.

NOTE: SEA TRIAL AGENDAS ARE DEVELOPED AS A RESULT OF LESSONS LEARNED OVER A LONG PERIOD OF TIME. EVENTS AND SEQUENCES OF EVENTS ARE IMPORTANT AND SHOULD BE CHANGED ONLY AFTER THOROUGH DELIBERATION.

3.6.8.4.3 Interrupted/Additional Sea Trials. In the event a Sea Trials is interrupted, or an additional Sea Trial becomes necessary, the following requirements are to be met. These requirements shall be invoked if the ship returns to port for industrial activity repairs which effect the SUBSAFE certification and which will require at-sea retesting. These requirements shall be reiterated by the TYCOM via a special "Countdown Message" (Appendix AJ of this chapter) when the need arises.

a. The industrial activity shall prepare a revised Sea Trial Agenda to support the resumption of trials. This agenda shall be provided to NAVSEA for concurrence and the TYCOM for approval.

b. This ISIC shall report by message (format of Appendix AF of this chapter) to the TYCOM that the material condition of those SUBSAFE certification boundary parts of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by Ship's Force is satisfactory for resuming Sea Trials.

c. The Supervising Authority shall provide a report by message (Appendix AA of this chapter), to NAVSEA (information copy to the TYCOM) that the material condition of the systems installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for the resumption of Sea Trials. As a minimum, the report should state the status of all incomplete Category IA Audit Items resulting from the NAVSEA SSCA and that all SUBSAFE work has been performed in accordance with the requirements of reference (w).

d. The CO of the ship shall provide a message report (format of Appendix AI of this chapter) to the TYCOM stating that the crew and ship are ready for resumption of Sea Trials. Any exceptions are to be listed in this message.

e. NAVSEA (PMS 393), upon receipt of the Supervising Authority report, shall recertify the material condition of the ship for operations to a specific operating depth for Sea Trials and report recertification by message (Appendix AK of this chapter) to the TYCOM.

f. Upon completion of all the requirements in paragraphs 3.6.8.4.3.a through e of this chapter, the TYCOM shall provide a message (Appendix AL of this chapter) to the ship granting permission to proceed with the conduct of Sea Trials and authorize the ship to dive to the Sea Trial operating depth recommended by NAVSEA.

3.6.8.4.4 Availability Completion Prerequisites. The following requirements will be included in the TYCOM "Countdown Message" outlined in paragraph 3.6.8.4.3 of this chapter:

a. The Supervising Authority will report by message (Appendix AB of this chapter) to NAVSEA, satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, and resolution of all NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations. Report that the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for URO to test depth. Identify any deferred SUBSAFE work and/or conditionally approved deviations and waivers.

b. Following verification from the Supervising Authority of satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, and resolution of all NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations, NAVSEA shall certify by message (Appendix AM of this chapter) to the TYCOM, with information copies to CNO and the appropriate FLTCINC, the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory, and recommend authorization for URO to design test depth subject to TYCOM verification that SUBSAFE certification of areas outside industrial activity AWP has been sustained.

c. Following verification from NAVSEA of satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory Sea Trial deficiencies, certification that the SUBSAFE material condition of those part of the ship installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory, and upon confirmation of maintenance of SUBSAFE certification of portions of ship not affected by the industrial activity, the TYCOM shall report by message (Appendix AE of this chapter) to ship, with copies to CNO and NAVSEA, reporting status of SUBSAFE certification and authorizing URO to test depth.

3.6.8.4.5 Inspection Procedures.

a. Periodic Monitoring, Inspections, and Visits .

(1) Purpose.

(a) To provide to ships in availability such administrative and training assistance as is necessary to improve the Ship's Force conduct of the availability, maintenance and training tasks. Visits of this nature are termed Tech Assists.

(b) To evaluate the effectiveness of administration and training. Inspections of this nature are termed Work-Ups.

(c) To conduct spot checks to monitor progress in specific material, administrative and training areas. Visits of this nature are termed Monitor Visits.

(2) Discussion. The extent, type and frequency of periodic monitoring, inspections, and visits should be determined on a case basis by the responsible ISIC or TYCOM representative. The initial inspection should be broad in scope in order to appraise the responsible ISIC of the adequacy of the ship's performance and progress. Normally, the initial visit will indicate the necessary frequency and scope of subsequent Tech Assists and Monitor Visits. In general, any required Work-Ups should be scheduled in advance of Key Events during the availability.

(3) Areas of Inspection Coverage. Initial inspections normally examine the effectiveness of Ship's Force preparations for an availability. Subsequent inspections and visits should review the following areas as appropriate for the purpose of the specific inspection.

(a) Review procedures and administrative steps for provisional watch station qualifications.

(b) Review department organization manuals.

(d) Review ship's instructions and administrative procedures.

(e) Review department logs, operating instructions and casualty procedures.

(f) Review ship's standard operating procedures and the ship's organization and regulations manual.

(g) Review training conducted and planned to support the goal of requalifying or reestablishing proficiency of watchstanders.

(h) Monitor performance of watchstanding.

(i) Conduct spot check of ship's records and logs in use.

(j) Review Ship's Force controlled work (SUBSAFE, Level I and Nuclear) and procedures to ensure proper controls and documentation in accordance with this manual and no unauthorized work is conducted within the SUBSAFE boundaries.

(k) Review status of Ship's Force responsible PMS/IEM.

(l) Inspect installed equipment for cleanliness and adequate protection from damage.

(m) Review Tag-Out and Work Authorization Logs. Spot check for compliance in accordance with current directives.

(n) Inspect ship for hazards.

(o) Inspect provisions for casualty control including watertight integrity.

(p) Verify that all COSAL material including operating space items, have been off-loaded to processing areas which provide appropriate security.

(q) Inspect the processing area to verify provisions and procedures for careful ILO inventory.

(r) Review response of supply system to requisitions in support of Ship's Force work.

(s) Verify that items are withdrawn from the ship's COSAL stock undergoing inventory/ILO only on an emergency basis and that such issues are well documented with appropriate adjustments to the inventory records.

(t) Evaluate general safety practices.

(4) Scheduling of Periodic Monitoring, Inspection and Visits. Periodic Monitoring, Inspections, and Visits should be scheduled by the responsible ISIC as appropriate for the purposes of the inspection concerned. Some monitoring visits should be conducted on an unannounced basis. These inspections should be given so as to minimize interference with industrial activity and Ship's Force work.

(5) Reports of Inspection. Formal reports of the results of periodic monitoring, inspection and visits are not required by the TYCOM. However, the responsible ISIC should advise the TYCOM in situations when the attainment of required progress toward completion of Key Events is in jeopardy.

b. Pre-Critical Inspection .

(1) Purpose. To evaluate the readiness of the engineering department to undergo a PORSE by the FLTCINC Nuclear Propulsion Examining Board or a RSE by representatives from NAVSEA 08.

(2) Discussion. The conduct of the Pre-Critical Examination by the ISIC is not intended to duplicate the inspections for which readiness is being evaluated. It is considered prudent, however, to use an inspection plan similar to that employed by NAVSEA. Normally, the crew's readiness can be assessed within two days using such a plan, which should encompass the following:

(a) An administrative review.

(b) Observation of basic drills and evolutions not requiring reactor operation.

(d) Material inspection.

NOTE: FOR SSBN PRE-CRITICAL INSPECTIONS, THE CREW TO BE INSPECTED IS THE COMPOSITE CREW SELECTED FOR INITIAL CRITICALITY AND POWER RANGE TESTING.

(3) Scheduling of Pre-Critical Inspections. The ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection should normally be scheduled by the responsible ISIC about four weeks prior to criticality (non- refueling availability) and six weeks prior to initial criticality for an overhaul involving refueling. The TYCOM should be advised as soon as possible in advance of the tentative date for the ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection and confirmed dates should be established about one month in advance of the inspection.

(4) Composition of the Inspection Team. The Pre-Critical Inspection Team should consist of:

(a) A nuclear trained member of the cognizant ISIC Staff, usually the Squadron Training Officer.

(b) A nuclear trained officer with experience as an Engineer Officer.

(c) When available, a nuclear trained officer from the TYCOM's Staff will participate in ISIC Pre-Critical Inspections involving refueling. Arrangements for participation of the TYCOM Staff member should be initiated by the responsible ISIC at least one month in advance of the anticipated ISIC Pre-Critical Inspection.

(5) Reports of Inspection.

(a) The Senior Inspector should provide the inspected unit with an informal report of findings by the inspection team, copy to the cognizant ISIC and TYCOM.

(b) The ship's CO shall review the findings of the inspection team and make necessary adjustments to the training program to ensure the crew's readiness for the examination. The ship's CO shall keep the cognizant ISIC advised of the training plan and the assessment of the crew's progress.

(c) The cognizant ISIC shall review the inspection findings, the CO's training plan and progress evaluations, and direct follow-up reviews and/or inspections necessary to verify the ship's readiness for the examination.

c. Phase I Certification Inspection.

(1) Purpose. To determine the state of readiness and training of the Ship's Force, particularly in the areas of watchstander qualification, damage control readiness, status of operational and emergency bills, present onboard supply of essential technical manuals and general operational knowledge.

(2) Discussion. The guidelines for the Phase I inspection are provided in reference (w). The intent of the inspection is to provide a preliminary estimate of readiness and to identify areas requiring action prior to final certification (Phase II).

(3) Scheduling of Phase I Certification Inspection. Phase I Inspections should be scheduled by the responsible ISIC about 35 days before scheduled initial Sea Trials.

(a) Chief Inspector - ISIC representative of appropriate seniority.

(b) Assistant Chief Inspector - a submarine CO.

(c) Assistant inspectors for the following departments/areas - overall training, executive, operations, navigation, communications, weapons, first lieutenant, engineering and material.

(d) The inspector for the engineering areas of nuclear powered submarines will be a nuclear trained officer qualified as an Engineer Officer.

(4) Reports of Inspection.

(a) The Chief Inspector shall provide the inspected ship with an informal report of findings by the inspection team.

(b) In the event that inspection results indicate the readiness for final (Phase II) certification in the required time cannot be assured, the responsible ISIC should advise the TYCOM of the circumstances.

d. Material Inspection . Prior to certifying commissioned ships' readiness for at-sea operations, conduct a material inspection to determine that the ship is materially ready for at-sea operations in accordance with Volume V of this manual. In addition, on all ships conduct a Salvage Inspection in accordance with Volume IV, Part III, Chapter 3 of this manual. Results of material inspections should be reported with Phase II crew certification reports.

e. Phase II Certification Inspection .

(1) Purpose. To certify that the state of training of the crew is satisfactory for at- sea operations.

(2) Discussion. The requirements for Phase II certification inspection are provided in reference (w).

(3) Scheduling of Phase II Certification Inspections. Phase II inspections should be scheduled by the responsible ISIC about nine days prior to Sea Trials.

(4) Composition of the Inspection Team. The requirements for Phase II Certification Team composition are the same as those for Phase I.

(5) Reports of Certification. The Phase II Certification and Material Certification Reports are combined and submitted in accordance with Appendix H of this chapter.

3.6.8.4.6 Dock Trials. Ship's Force Dock Trials provide the opportunity to test and check out systems, components and portable equipment prior to the Fast Cruise training period simulating underway conditions. Although normally a period of one day is assigned for integrated Ship's Force Dock Trials, tests and evolutions performed in the one to two weeks prior to the Dock Trial date may be accepted by the CO as fulfilling the requirements of this paragraph. The purpose of Dock Trials is to afford the ship an opportunity to demonstrate that major systems and equipments are in fact ready to support Sea Trials. It is expected that individual equipments will have been satisfactorily tested prior to commencement of the integrated operational tests afforded by Ship's Force Dock Trials. Appendix U of this chapter lists the minimum requirements for Dock Trials and will be used by the ship's CO in preparing for and conducting Dock Trials.

3.6.8.4.7 Fast Cruise. The overall objective of the Fast Cruise is to train the crew and determine the crew's ability to take the ship to sea safely. In addition to the normal underway routine, the CO shall have all equipments operated to check for proper operation and to determine the state of training of the crew. Fast Cruise shall, as far as is practicable, simulate at sea operating conditions. It is to be conducted by the Ship's Force and is to be unhampered by repair work or by movement of industrial activity personnel through the ship. The Supervising Authority shall not schedule any trials, tests or other work to be performed on the ship during this period. The Fast Cruise should be four days in duration for nuclear ships and two days for non-nuclear submarines. It should be completed within a five-day period. It should end not more than three days prior to underway trials. Normally, the ship will go to sea for underway trial within a day after completion of Fast Cruise. Should the 72 hour period be exceeded, the TYCOM may direct an additional Fast Cruise. The parent ISIC will make formal recommendations to the TYCOM as to the desired period of Fast Cruise.

a. Requirements . Appendix V of this chapter lists the minimum requirements for Fast Cruise and will be used by the ship's CO in preparing for and conducting Fast Cruise. Additional drills and operations are at the discretion of the ship's CO. The ship shall be operated as if underway, simulating the various evolutions required for safe operation of the ship. Each underway section shall be exercised in the evolutions which are normally performed on a section basis. During each evolution, check out all communication systems. Ensure that each is in proper working order and that, where duplicate systems exist, a priority system is designated.

3.6.8.4.8 Sea Trials. Appendix AN of this chapter delineates the minimum requirements incident to Sea Trials following industrial activity availabilities. The Supervising Authority and ship's CO will use Appendix AN of this chapter in preparing for and conducting Sea Trials. A Submarine Distress Sonar Transponder Set (AN/BQN-8A or equivalent) shall be installed in the freeflood area of the sail for both Atlantic/Pacific Fleet submarines. For Atlantic Fleet submarines under the operational control of Commander, Submarine Force Pacific Fleet, the distress Sonar Transponder shall remain installed for the duration of the post availability Sea Trials.

a. Assignment of Escort Ship an escort is required for :

(1) Initial tightness and deep dives after a major industrial activity availability, including EMBT blow at the completion of each of these dives.

(2) Any EMBT blow from greater than 400 feet. Rationale is to give submarine added protection to prevent interference from any surface contact.

NOTE: IN ALL CASES, HULL STRENGTH/TIGHTNESS AND VALVE OPERATIONS WILL HAVE BEEN TESTED TO A DEPTH EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN EMBT BLOW DEPTH BEFORE TESTING EMBT.

(3) For second and subsequent underway periods if major hull or sea connected system work has been accomplished since last Sea Trials.

b. Escort Ship Capability Requirements . The escort ship must have the following capabilities with the necessary equipment in an operating condition:

(1) Radio Communication:

(a) Ability to transmit and receive on two UHF and on HF circuits simultaneously including 243.0 and 121.5 MHz.

(b) Equipped to tape record all non-secure radio transmissions between the submarine and the escort.

(2) Sonar and Sonar Communications:

(a) Equipped with an Underwater Telephone (WQC) or (UQC) capable of communicating to the submarine's test depth.

(b) Equipped with active and passive sonar. The TYCOM can waive this requirement on a case-by-case basis.

(c) Sufficient operators to man both WQC/UQC and sonar on a continuous basis, including CW capable operator on call if the requirement for CW communications develops.

(d) Equipped to tape record all WQC/UQC transmissions between the submarine and the escort.

(e) Explosive charge signals available.

(3) Navigation:

(a) Equipped with an operable LORAN C or more accurate equipment.

(b) Equipped with an operable Dead Reckoning Tracers.

(d) Fathometer.

(e) Gyrocompass.

(f) Underwater log.

(4) Sea Keeping and Speed:

(a) Ability to remain at sea for one week in State 6 seas.

(b) Be capable of making twelve knots. Escorts will keep the submarine informed of any speed/sea state limitations. In addition, if the escort has an unfaired WQC hydrophone, it shall notify the submarine of the maximum sea state and speed which will not restrict WQC communications. If the submarine requires a speed above this limit, the submarine should run a track about the escort within WQC range.

(5) When an escort ship is other than another submarine, the ISIC will designate an officer qualified in submarines (Gold Dolphins) to be embarked during the escort duty . An escort is not required on Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) trials since the EMBT blow is done in accordance with applicable URO MRC vice from maximum authorized operating depth.

(6) Assignment of DSRS During Submarine Sea Trials.

(a) A DSRS, consisting of a designated DSRV and DSRV Support Ship, will be placed in a modified-alert status at the beginning of Sea Trials requiring an escort following an industrial activity availability or major maintenance period for:

1 The ship's initial trim and deep dive event.

2 Subsequent Sea Trials until the completion of the initial dive to design test depth.

3 If, in the TYCOM's judgement, a Sea Trial requires an escort due to major hull cuts, etc. The TYCOM shall obtain NAVSEA concurrence when determining the need for escort/DSRS services.

(b) The ship conducting Sea Trials will notify COMSUBDEVGRU ONE in San Diego, CA when DSRS services are no longer required due to completion of the events in paragraph 3.6.8.4.8.(6).(a) of this chapter or due to delay in completing Sea Trials.

3.6.8.4.9 Interrupted/Additional Sea Trials. In the event a Sea Trial is interrupted, or an additional Sea Trial becomes necessary, the following requirements are to be met. These requirements shall be invoked if the ship returns to port for industrial activity repairs which affect SUBSAFE certification or which will require at-sea testing. These requirements will be reiterated by the TYCOM via a special "Countdown Message" Appendix AJ of this chapter when the need arises:

a. The industrial activity will draft a revised Sea Trials Agenda to support resumption of the trials. This Agenda shall be provided to NAVSEA for concurrence and TYCOM for approval.

b. The ISIC shall report by message (format of Appendix AF of this chapter) to the TYCOM that the material condition of those SUBSAFE Certification boundaries that were installed, repaired and/or tested by Ship's Force is satisfactory for resuming Sea Trials.

c. The Supervising Authority shall provide a report, by message (Appendix AA of this chapter), to NAVSEA (information copy to the TYCOM) that the material condition of the systems installed, repaired and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for resumption of Sea Trials. As a minimum, the report should state the status of all incomplete Category IA Audit Items resulting from the NAVSEA SSCA and that all SUBSAFE work has been performed in accordance with the requirements of reference (v).

d. The CO of the ship shall provide a report by message (format of Appendix AI of this chapter) to the TYCOM stating that the crew and ship are ready for Sea Trials. Any exceptions are to be listed in this message.

e. NAVSEA (PMS 393), upon receipt of the Supervising Authority report, shall recertify the material condition of the ship for operation to a specific operating depth for Sea Trials and report recertification by message (Appendix AK of this chapter) to the TYCOM.

f. Upon completion of all of the requirements in paragraphs 3.6.8.9.a through e of this chapter, the TYCOM will provide a message (Appendix AL of this chapter) to the ship granting permission to proceed with the conduct of Sea Trials and authorize the ship to dive to the Sea Trial operating depth recommended by NAVSEA.

3.6.8.4.10 Availability Completion Prerequisites. Upon completion of Sea Trials and correction/resolution of deficiencies, the following requirements must be met prior to completion of an industrial availability greater than six months duration. These requirements will be reiterated in the TYCOM "Countdown Message" Appendix T or AJ of this chapter:

a. The Supervising Authority shall report by message (Appendix AB of this chapter) to NAVSEA, satisfactory completion of all Sea Trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory sea trial deficiencies, and resolution of all NAVSEA SSCA Category IA recommendations. Report that the SUBSAFE material condition of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory for URO to test depth. Identify any deferred SUBSAFE work and/or conditionally approved deviations and waivers.

c. Following verification from NAVSEA of satisfactory completion of all sea trials, completion of controlled dives, correction of all mandatory sea trial deficiencies, certification that the SUBSAFE material condition of those parts of the ship installed, repaired, and/or tested by the industrial activity is satisfactory, and upon confirmation of maintenance of SUBSAFE certification of portions of ship not affected by the industrial activity, the TYCOM shall report by message (Appendix AE of this chapter) to the ship, with copies to CNO and NAVSEA, reporting status of SUBSAFE certification and authorizing URO to test depth.

3.6.8.4.11 Post-Availability Period. The industrial activity will generally guarantee work accomplished during an availability for a period of 90 days from the completion of the availability. This does not include responsibility for malfunctioning of machinery and equipment due to normal wear, improper adjustment and failure of limited life components. Reference (y) tasks naval industrial activities to appoint a guarantee engineer as the industrial activities point of contact during the guarantee period. Ship's Force is required to report any guarantee items to the industrial activities prior to the guarantee period expiration date. If operational commitments prohibit reporting prior to the 90 day period, the ship should report any problems as soon as operations permit. A message is the preferred method of reporting these items. These guarantee SITREPs outlining specific deficiencies must be submitted to the Supervising Authority with a copy to the TYCOM, ISIC and NAVSEA (pass to NAVSEA 07). Additionally, any CASREPs submitted during the guarantee period must also be addressed to the Supervising Authority and NAVSEA with passing instructions to NAVSEA 07.

3.7 AVAILABILITY COMPLETION DEPARTURE CONFERENCE.

3.7.1 Departure Conference. At the end of the availability, the Supervising Authority, FMA (if applicable), and Ship's Force will conduct a Departure Conference to finalize the status of all work performed during the availability. The conduct of this conference is similar to that of the Progress Reviews conducted in accordance with paragraph 3.6.3.1.b of this chapter, and should be used to gather all necessary information to draft and send the Availability Completion Message. As a minimum, the Availability Completion Message should address all areas addressed in the Weekly Progress Message, Appendix I of this chapter, as well as the following:

a. Unresolved maintenance issues and guarantee work items.

b. Report of configuration changes resulting from alterations installed during the availability.

c. Summarize the NAVSEA waivers issued during the availability.

d. Identify those work candidates that will be deferred until the next industrial availability.

3.8 POST AVAILABILITY.

3.8.1 Guarantee Period. Duration of guarantee work periods will be determined by the type of availability, activities involved and contractual requirement.

a. Timely identification and submission of guarantee work items is essential. Use of priority messages is encouraged.

b. A guarantee engineer as defined by reference (y), if assigned, will adjudicate all submitted guarantee work items.

c. Duration of the guarantee period will be determined by the type of availability, activities involved, and contractual requirements.

3.8.2 Completed Availability Work Package. Within six months after the completion of the availability, SUBMEPP/PERA will issue the Completed Work Package.

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