PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (PQS)

The General Damage Control Qualification Standard, NAVEDTRA 43119-2, is mandatory for all hands. You should also be familiar with the following damage control qualification standards.

1. Damage Control Emergency Parties Qualification Standard, NAVEDTRA 43119-3

2. Damage Control Systems and Equipment Qualification Standard, NAVEDTRA 43119-4

3. Division Damage Control Petty Officer (DCPO) Qualification Standard, NAVEDTRA 43119-5

4. Conflagration Station Operator Qualification Standard, NAVEDTRA 43119-6

You will be assigned to a repair locker for general quarters and an in-port emergency party. You will be required to complete the appropriate sections of PQS that cover your assignments. You should try to complete all sections up to and including the section on Repair Party Scene Leader. In doing so, you will gain valuable knowledge in damage control, and, if necessary, you will be capable of taking over as scene leader during an emergency.

As a Damage Controlman you should understand the Ship's Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) System, along with the supply and inventory control procedures. This knowledge is required for advancement. You will find the necessary information in chapters 7 and 8 of

Military Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class, NAVEDTRA 10044.

SUMMARY

You have been introduced to damage control in this chapter. We discussed the responsibilities of individual personnel in a ship's DC organization and sources of information for training. The remainder of this manual will cover the equipment, systems, and procedures used in damage control. Remember, damage control is an ALL-HANDS responsibility. However, the DCs maintain the majority of the equipment and systems. As a DC, you will be recognized by your shipmates in other ratings as an expert.