MAGAZINE TEMPERATURE LOG

A Magazine Temperature Record Card (fig. 11-11) is located in each magazine. It is posted near the

Figure ^{11-10.-Maximum-minimum thermometer.}

Figure 11-11.-Magazine Temperature Record Card.

thermometer for recording daily magazine temperatures. These cards are replaced on the first day of each month. The completed cards are removed from the magazine, and the temperatures for each month are posted in a permanent log. The Magazine Temperature Record Cards are retained on file for a period of 1 year. When recording magazine temperatures in the permanent log, record temperatures in excess of 100F so they stand out (use red ink). If the temperature exceeds 110F in smokeless powder, rocket motor, and JATO magazines, check the temperature hourly and record it in a separate notebook. Transfer these recorded temperatures to the permanent log on a daily basis. Any magazine with a temperature consistently above 100F is reported to NAVSEASYSCOM.

MAGAZINE SECURITY

Unless work is actually being performed within the space, all ammunition stowage spaces containing ammunition or explosives are secured and locked. This action is required by current directives and instructions. Properly securing an ammunition stowage space includes the following actions:

Properly set all environmental controls.

Close all hatches, doors, or accesses.

Properly set all dogs on watertight closures.

Lock the space with an adequate locking device (fig. 11-12).

Figure 11-12.-Model 831B high-security shrouded padlock, 11-19

Some ammunition and explosive items, such as small arms ammunition, small arms, and pyrotechnics, are highly pilferable. Stow them in high-security stowage spaces. These spaces are equipped with an unauthorized entry alarm system and a specially designed, high-security, locking device (fig. 11-13).

The ship's gunner maintains and controls the magazine keys, including the high-security keys. The keys are logged out to authorized personnel only. During emergencies, such as fire and flooding, the ship's gunner provides access, as necessary, to locked ammunition spaces. If the ship's gunner is absent, the weapons department duty officer performs this function.