Throughout your training you have become familiar with technical manuals. They are a key

Figure 1-2.-Fathom magazine.

Figure 1-3.-Ashore magazine.

ingredient in understanding and maintaining your equipment. Every system in the Navy has its own set of technical manuals that explain its operation in detail. The technical manuals for your equipment will include diagrams for various voltages and computer signals that are important to your system's operation. Most of these diagrams will give you enough information to follow the flow of these voltages and signals, only identifying circuit cards or assemblies that directly effect the operation of your system. They are not true schematics in that they do not identify every component in every assembly. In addition to technical manuals, each system will have some type of newsletter or bulletin published on a regular basis that gives you helpful information about your system. This newsletter may be published monthly, quarterly, or as funds allow for the publisher. It will contain technical articles and information to help you in trouble shooting and maintaining your gear. It is well worth your time to read the newsletter that applies to your equipment.

Q4.     What source should you contact first to obtain a copy of the Ships' Safety Bulletin that your work center does not have?

Q5. Afloat safety advisories are published in what format?

INSTRUCTIONS

There are many instructions in the Navy, and to keep them all in your work center would be unrealistic. However, many instructions contain important information pertaining directly to your FC world, such as electronic safety and hazardous material control. When you come across this information, make a copy of it and keep it in a binder for reference in your work center. Remember to keep this binder current as you receive official changes to your instructions.

SUMMARY

This chapter has briefly discussed the various reports, logs, publications, and technical sources you will see in everyday life at your command. Some of these (such as the 3-M manual) are required reading for all FC's and some (i.e., local instructions) are only required at your specific command. It is your responsibility to find out what your local requirements are and to seek out the appropriate supporting instructions. Talk with your work center supervisor, leading petty officer, chief petty officer, and others in your chain of command to find out what your

administrative requirements will be. Although this part of your job may seem the least fulfilling, if you do it properly, you will have a good record of your equipment's operational and maintenance history that will help you get the parts you need for maintenance and repair. You will also be able to leave a good record trail for new personnel to follow. Do not overlook the importance of these administrative tasks for yourself and your fellow FC's.

ANSWERS TO CHAPTER QUESTIONS

Al.      Your ship's local instructions.

A2. Initial (CASREP), update (CASREP with a sertial number change), correction (CASCOR), and cancellation (CASCAN).

A3.     Laminated tags are audited on a daily basis by the work center supervisor and on a weekly basis by the division officer.

A4.     Contact your ship's Safety Officer.

A5. Afloat safety advisories are in message format and come on a floppy disk from the Naval Safety Center.