Navy Flashcards
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List the duties of a Leading Hand
Duties
It is the duty of every leading hand of any branch to uphold standards, discipline and regularity and that these are preserved in the vicinity of rates of any branch below them. They are responsible for maintaining a high sense of values and standards based upon the naval core values. They are accountable to their divisional senior rate and officers for the discipline, training development and welfare of able rates in their charge. They should be actively encouraged and are to play an active role in the divisional system. They should utilise sports, AT and additional recreation to contribute to the wellbeing of their subordinates and the morale component in OC.
List the Privileges of Leading Hand
- They are to fall in separately from subordinates except for when directed in ceremonial instances.
- They are to be placed in charge of formed bodies of personnel at working parties.
- They are exempt from routine kit musters but should muster their own kit regularly.
- When practical ashore they should use separate rec facilities such as bar or rec space.
As key members of the command chain they are to afforded a level of personal development that can provide a smoother transition for further promotion. In particular their command, leadership and management skills are to be nurtured with their full participation in the divisional organisation in prep for SRLC.
Explain what a Ships Equipment File is and explain the typical make up of the file?
The purpose of the Ship Equipment File (SEF) is to store important information of lasting relevance about the ship, its equipment, performance and upkeep.
Part A Letters and Correspondence.
Part B OPDEF information
Part C Tests/trials and reports.
Describe the different category and repair indicators for OPDEFs? What’s the difference between an OPDEF and a DEFREP?
Categories
A, major capability inoperative
B, major capability degraded
C, minor capability degraded
Repair Priorities 1, Defect repair to take priority over ships program. 2, Defect repair as soon as possible within the constraints of the ships program. 3, Repair at next base port period. 4, Repair at next docking period.
What is the purpose of the Form S2022? Explain the different types? What form is used to respond to a S2022?
A S2022 is a form primarily used to reports shortcoming in equipment, whether it is a defect, design issue or any other failing with a system deemed reportable regardless of severity.
S2022 General
S2022 Stores Defective On Receipt (SDOR)
S2022 Ordinance (ORDN)
Replies to S2022 are distributed to the effected units by an S2022a.
Describe what the following forms are used for
S2012
S1182
S2012 – Change to ships fit definition, submitted within UMMS. It is used to highlight a change to equipment fit or to maintenance
S1182 – Proposal for Addition and Alteration.
Where are WE Department preps for sea laid down? Who is responsible for conducting them?
WEDSO’s BR300, Supp 5 are the main place to find them, however the DWETR pack held in the SCC also has a laid down preps for sea routine.
List important BR’s to the WE Department
BR300, Weapon Engineering Manual.
BR300, Class Suppliment (WEDSOs).
BR1313, Maintenance Management in Surface Ships.
BR3001, Fleet Engineering Orders.
JSP862, MoD Maritime Explosive Regulations.
BR2924 RF Hazards in the Naval Service.
What steps, with regards to emitters, are required to be undertaken in preparation for a RAS?
Check the RAS SHIPHAZ line at the board to see what systems and emitters require SHIPHAZ for the evolution
An emitter is required to continue transmitting for ship safety; who can authorise this and what is the procedure called?
The system is called White Tally and only the WEO or a charge qualified DWEO can authorise it.
How would you identify which emitters were required to be ShipHaz’d prior to a RAS?
Detail the procedures and why SHIPHAZ is undertaken prior to a RAS and explain the equipment that is subject to White Tally during this evolution?
Check the SHIPHAZ board for the RAS evolution. Equipment requiring white tally might include SCOT if the transmitting aerial is on the disengaged side or radio communications if they are required for the tactical situation.
Discuss the BR which provides guidance on RF hazards in the RN, its contents and the relevant parts to your unit. What other references do you have for procedures required during RAS?
BR2924, RF Hazards within the Royal Navy. Part 1 General RF Hazards, Part 2 RF Hazards to Ordnance, Part 3 RF Hazard distance calculator. Other references, BR67 Seamanship manual, and WEDSOs
What is the Primary Communications Circuit used during a RAS. In the event of a full blanket ShipHaz being required for a RAS what other methods of Communication are available?
Tactical UHF comms. In the event of blanket SHIPHAZ flashing light, visual flag signals and paddles will be used to commence the RAS. Sound powered telephone can be used once lines are passed.
Explain the SHIPHAZ procedure at sea and in harbour?
Main points for answers, OOW to control at SEA, OOD in harbour. They are to use the DWETR for advice as required. Tally to be taken from the board to the equipment, key gained then returned to the board. Reverse for SHIPHAZ removal. Green tallies on SHIPHAZ board to be annotated with personnel in a SHIPHAZ area. Entered into the SHIPHAZ log.
Explain the white tally routine onboard including who can authorise it?
White tally can be used to allow a system or emitter to remain operational against the relevant SHIPHAZ line on the SHIPHAZ board. It can only be granted for operational reasons. Must be authorised by the WEO or a charge qualified DWEO in his absence.
What WE personnel are required during a RAS(F)?
DSE on the bridge. WE Specials in the OPS RM. Internal comms on the bridge wing to accept and set up sound powered telephone if required
There are trials to be conducted on equipment in your section. Discuss how you as LET will be involved specifically for trials at sea, alongside and any references you may need.
An LET would aid the section head in collecting records for the trial if required. You can also ensure that any personnel taking part in the trial understand why they are doing it and what is expected of them.
As part of pre- deployment activities discuss your role when deputising for the Section Head in ensuring the trials of fitted equipment are completed?
Ensure that MCTA are booked to attend the ship at a suitable time within the installation schedule. Make sure the OEM is also available to attend the trials. Ask the WEO if they wish to attend either the take on / wash up meeting
Why do we have performance trials; how and when are they conducted and recorded; and what data is captured and why?
Performance trials are conducted to ensure a system is operating at or above a set standard of parameters. They can be conducted post refit, post major equipment change, pre-deployment (OCCC) or as required if system performance is suspected to be low.
. Explain the purpose of trials that are regularly conducted such as Small Arms Series Inspection. What preparations will need to make as an LET?
Small arms series inspections are carried out to ensure that ships held weapons are performing iaw tolerances laid down in the BR. Prior to DOAS attendance weapons are to be cleaned from debris and made available to the inspecting staff.
How and where are trial and performance testing records kept? Your ship is due to commence an upkeep period in the next 12 months, what is the significance and importance of pre-upkeep trials
Trial record are kept by the ship and DES. They are stored in part C of the SEF. Pre upkeep trials are important as they give you a benchmark for the equipment prior to major equipment overhauls. At the end of a refit period equipment should operate as good as or better than when it was trialled before hand
Why are trials conducted?
To ensure equipment is operating to or above a set standard
CACREX
Used to provide an overall performance assessment of the ships communications and above water sensors. Radar, EW, Trackers and UHF communications.
COMMAL
Used to check the performance of the ships HF transmitters and produce a HF signature.
