Phases/Assessments/Certifications/Validations Flashcards

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5 Phases of the Fleet Response Training Plan

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Notionally 27-months, the FRTP is aligned with the Fleet Response Plan (FRP) and consists of Five Phases:

  • Maintenance Phase
  • Shakedown Phase
  • Basic Phase
  • Integrated/ Advanced Phase
  • Sustainment
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Maintenance Phase

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Establishes a material foundation that will support Basic Phase training, subsequent operations, and maintenance and modernization to meet the ship’s Expected Service Life (ESL). Start of a CNO availability period. Ships focus on individual watch team, and schoolhouse training to build the foundation for unit level readiness. NAV Check and mission area Certification’s Expiration happens here and Mission Area Figure of Merit (FOM) re-sets!

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Shakedown Phase

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Verifies the ship’s material condition, supports Basic Phase Training, and ensures that all systems, including training systems, meet established material condition standards

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Basic Phase

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Train and certify a ship in all mission area’s and be able to perform operations as an individual unit. Which includes adherence to material standards, watch station and watch team training, unit level exercise at port and at sea. TYCOM certifies that the ship has completed the Basic Phase. All Mission Area Certifications must be achieved to exit this Phase! Waivers must include: Description of Circumstances Leading to Ships Ability to meet Specific Exit Criteria, Current Efforts to correct deficiencies, and Anticipated date criterion will be satisfied.

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Integrated/ Advanced Phase

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Combine individual unit warfare skill set into a single cohesive Strike Group, ARG, or mission-oriented deployable unit capable of operating within a challenging, multi-warfare, joint, multinational, and interagency environment.

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Sustainment

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Maintain the highest level of certification until the end of the FRTP or otherwise directed by USFF/FJO/NFC through the completion of applicable mission area Repetitive Exercises (Re’s). The focus of this phase is to maintain readiness across the full spectrum of mission areas in order to be ready to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations. Mandatory assessments during this phase: AT,FSO-M, MOB-D, 3-M, Supply, Explosive Safety

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Two Parts of Basic Phase

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Tier 1

Tier 2

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Basic Phase Tier 1

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Mobility: Engineering, Navigation, Seamanship, *Damage Control, Maintenance and Material *Management (3M), *Supply, Anti-Terrorism (AT), Aviation, Search and Rescue, Communications, *Explosive Safety, and *Medical

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Basic Phase Tier 2

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Unit Tactical: Air Warfare, Anti-Mine Warfare, Ballistic Missile Defense, Surface Warfare, Undersea Warfare, Strike Warfare, Information Operations , Intelligence, and VBSS).

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Training Blocks

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5 Training Blocks

  • Preliminary Training Visit [PTV]
  • Block 1
  • Block 2
  • Block 3
  • Block 4
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Preliminary Training Visit [PTV]

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prepares the ship for the successful entry into the Basic Phase and normally occurs while the ship still in the Maintenance Phase. Education and Training Event

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Block 1

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material assessment event and will focus on material readiness to ensure ship’s force has the required material knowledge and that equipment and systems are functioning to specification

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Block 2

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theory and fundamentals training events that will focus on operator and maintainer skills

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Block 3

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individual and Team Training Event that will consist of Team Training scenarios and evolutions using embedded synthetic training systems or live services as applicable

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Block 4

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assessment and qualification event. It will require demonstrating required knowledge level and proficiency within the given mission area through the completion of applicable Certification Events

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Monthly InPort Training Events Types

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  • COMMS
  • DataLink
  • EW
  • INT
  • GCCS
  • Visual
  • MEDALEX
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Exercise Types in the FRTP

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  • Certification Events {CE}
  • Advanced Exercises {AE}
  • Repetitive Exercises {RE}
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Certification Events {CE}

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Completed during Basic Phase

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Advanced Exercises {AE}

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Conducted post-Basic Phase completion

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Repetitive Exercises {RE}

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Conducted during Sustainment to maintain Mission Area proficiency

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FRP Milestones

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  • Basic Phase Completion

- Deployment Certification {granted by USFF/C3F/C7F}

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Discuss abbreviated Basic Phase

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When a ship isn’t allotted enough time to complete a Basic Phase following CNO availability. A tailored training plan will be built based on the READ-E 3.

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Readiness Evaluations

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READ-E 1
READ-E 2
READ E 3
READ-E 4
READ-E 5
READ-E 6
READ-E 7
Our Training Liaison Officers assist in READ-E 3 Coordination. WE also provide a tailored list of Tier 2 materials checks to READ-E 6 event Coordinator a week before READ-E 6.
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READ-E 1

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-Ship self-assessment-executed during the Sustainment Phase, typically while the ship is on deployment. The purpose of READ-E 1 is for the ship to perform a critical self-assessment of their manning, material, schooling, and other requirements in order to gain an assessment of their readiness to conduct the next FRTP cycle

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READ-E 2

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-TYCOM-led assessment- of material condition executed during the Sustainment Phase following READ-E 1. It is conducted in conjunction with an underway period and must be completed before the start of the Maintenance Phase

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READ E 3

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-TYCOM-led validation- event conducted during the Sustainment Phase. The event may be conducted in conjunction with READ-E 2 and is comprised of three primary events: READ-E 1Validation; Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) and Environmental Programs Review; and the Command Readiness Assist Visit (CRAV)

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READ-E 4

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-TYCOM-led assessment of the ship’s readiness to exit the Maintenance Phase.- READ-E 4 is conducted at the end of the Maintenance Phase, nominally in the last three weeks. It is comprised of five events: Light Off Assessment (LOA); Crew Certification; Dock Trials/Fast Cruise; Navigation Assessment; and Contractor (KTR) Sea Trials.

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READ-E 5

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-TYCOM-led assessment of the ship’s readiness to commence Basic Phase training. Its nominal duration is one month.- READ-E 5 is comprised of four events: TSRA 4; Tier 1 and Tier 2 Material Checks; a Continuing Maintenance Availability (CMAV); and TYCOM Sea Trials. Due to the scope of READ-E 5, TYCOM shall be responsible for de-conflicting the various events.

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READ-E 6

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TYCOM-led assessment that verifies the ship’s readiness to transition from Tier 1 (Mobility) to Tier 2 (Unit Tactical)

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READ-E 7

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one month period allotted to the ship in order to prepare for and conduct an INSURV or TYCOM Material Inspection (MI)

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Certification Validation

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Support certification extension for ships without a dedicated CNO Availability period between scheduled deployments.

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Waivers

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In circumstances when exit criteria have not been met, the ship will initiate a waiver via Naval Message through the administrative chain of command and submit to TYCOM for approval.

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Crew Certifications on newly constructed ships is done by

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ADCON ISIC

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CNSP/CNSL Responsibilities

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Responsible for overall management of naval surface force training, policy, procedures, and requirements

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ISIC Responsibilities

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Monitors and provides overall supervision of each assigned unit’s progress throughout the training cycle and participates in selected evolutions

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ATG Responsibilities

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“executive agent” for training and assessment

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Commanding Officer Responsibilities

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Ensures the development of a viable shipboard training program

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Training Officer Responsibilities

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Assists the CO in the formulation & administration of the unit training program

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Training Teams Responsibilities

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Training Teams should be comprised of a core group of the most knowledgeable and experienced personnel in the ship who bring enthusiasm to the training process

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The following must be signed within 90 days of the Commanding Officer assuming command

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  • Battle Orders
  • Standing Orders
  • Navigation Bill
  • Cruise Missile Doctrine
  • Force Protection In-Port -Security Plan
  • Temporary Standing Orders
  • Deranged/Damaged -Equipment Bill
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Training Figure of Merit {TFOM}

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  • Applicable CE’s are met by achieving a grade of 80 % or higher (85% 3M) resulting in an overall TFOM score of 80% or higher.
  • FOM Calculated by computing average score of required RE’s.
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5 Pillars of Readiness

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  • Personnel
  • Equipment
  • Supply
  • Training
  • Ordnance
  • Must Demonstrate proficiency across these to advance Phases.
  • Reporting on readiness of each Pillar is done through: Defense Readiness Reporting System – Navy {DRRS-N}: (which updates FLTMPS bi-weekly)
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Discuss Level of Knowledge (LOK) exams, required periodicity, proctoring responsibilities, and tracking responsibility

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ATG will use the ship’s watchbills and watchstander qualifications in RADM to select those taking LOK exams. Exams will be proctored by ATG Personnel or a trusted agent from the ship, typically the Training Team.

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Discuss the creation and implementation of the Watch Team Replacement Plan (WTRP)

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  • Provides means of identifying loss/replacement of critical watch stations. Watch Organization extends one year into future to preclude changes that adversely affect the team.
  • Ensures required personnel are identified / qualified prior to assignment. Ties in with PQS program and Training Plans to ensure PQS and training requirements support WTRP
  • Personnel shortfalls with respect to NEC’s/Schools are documented in FLTMPS
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Discuss the creation and implementation of the Personnel Qualification System (PQS)

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Provides references, theories, and practical applications necessary to learn a specific watch station. Provides chain of command with a means to monitor individual progress.

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TORIS

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Training status is reported through the Training and Operational Readiness Information Services (TORIS). Each training tier will have standardized events and grading criteria. TORIS is designed to streamline reporting and minimize the time required to update the ship’s status. However, while tracking and reporting is simplified, training is evaluated to the same rigorous standards as defined in governing instructions such as Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP); Naval Ships’ Technical Manuals (NSTM); Navy Warfare Training Plans (NWTPs); Navy Mission Essential Task List (NMETL); Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC); or other technical standards.

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FLEET TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SYSTEM (FLTMPS)

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Part of the NTMPS system, integrates Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education data into a single reporting system. Provides a list of critical NECs

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Surface Ships are required to establish 9 Training Teams

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  • Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT)
  • Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT)
  • Engineering Training Team (ETT)
  • Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)
  • Seamanship Training Team (STT)
  • Aviation Training Team (ATT)
  • Medical Training Team (MTT)
  • Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Training Team (VBSSTT)
  • Integrated Training Team (ITT)
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Discuss Fleet Synthetic Training-Unit (FST-U)

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FST-U is a mandatory scenario-based, objective-driven, multi-day event conducted by ATG to complete unit tactical training and mission area certification requirements.

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FLEET SYNTHETIC TRAINING TYPES

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FST-WC
FST-GC
FST-J
FST-U

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Discuss the purpose of a Light Off Assessment and when is it conducted

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To ensure the ship is capable of safely lighting off and operating its engineering plant prior to going to sea when exiting a CNO Availability or any significant maintenance period (120 days or greater in length) or when the TYCOM deems it necessary.

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Who conducts LOA?

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ATG Engineering Assessors Atlantic/Pacific (EAP). Team may be augmented by ADCON ISIC or TYCOM staff.

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Discuss the Total Ship’s Readiness Assessment(TSRA)

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Material assessment package coordinated by the regional maintenance center designed to improve maintenance availability planning and Current Ship’s Maintenance Project (CSMP) management, repair equipment, support systems light-off, and provide over-the-shoulder training to ship’s force maintenance personnel.

TSRA 1 - TSRA 5

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TSRA 1

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Ship wide Material Assessment designed to identify work items for inclusion in post-deployment maintenance availability

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TSRA 2

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Post-deployment underway material assessment of selected HM&E and C5I systems designed to identify any degradation since TSRA 1

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TSRA 3

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Conducted during CNO Availability. Assesses material condition of tanks and voids, structures and equipment required for contractor Sea Trials.

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TSRA 4

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3-5 week material assessment of HM&E and C5I systems tailored to evaluate equipment required to support Tier 1 and 2 Basic Phase Training.

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TSRA 5

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notional 2 week assessment conducted at the end of Integrated Phase and 60-90 prior to deployment

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4 PHASES OF THE OPTIMIZED FLEET RESPONSE PLAN (OFRP)

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A notional CONUS-based OFRP for CSG and CVN consists of four phases: Maintenance Phase, Basic Phase, Integrated Phase, and Sustainment Phase which can continue through one or more deployments. To gain maximum benefit from limited training time and resources, a ship must enter each training cycle with a clear understanding of specific training required and a detailed plan to accomplish the required training.

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OFRP MAINTENANCE PHASE

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During the Maintenance Phase, units will focus on ensuring they are manned with personnel with the appropriate qualifications and minimum required schools. Additionally, units shall ensure team trainers are completed and any shortfalls in personnel, equipment, supply, training and ordnance are identified for resolution and/or mitigation.

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OFRP BASIC PHASE

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The Basic Phase focuses on completion of TYCOM ULT requirements. Requirements include team training (onboard and ashore), unit level exercises (in port and at sea), unit inspections, certifications, assessments and qualifications. Successful completion of Basic Phase ensures units are proficient in all required NMETL capabilities, Meet TYCOM certification criteria and are ready for more complex integrated training events.

  • Command Assessment of Readiness and Training (CART)
  • Unit Level Training (ULT)
  • Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA
  • Final Evaluation Period (FEP)
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OFRP INTEGRATED PHASE

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The Integrated Phase of training is intended to combine individual unit warfare skill sets into a single cohesive strike group capable of operating within a challenging multi-warfare joint multinational and interagency environment. Training is tailored to the strengths and weaknesses of the individual ships and air wings

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OFRP SUSTAINMENT PHASE

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The Sustainment Phase follows the Integrated Phase and continues until commencement of the Maintenance Phase. Sustainment consists of a variety of training evolutions designed to maintain a CSG’s readiness during and following deployment

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Command Assessment of Readiness and Training (CART)

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OFRP BASIC PHASE

This is a two part event intended to help the ship meet ULT objectives.

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Unit Level Training (ULT)

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OFRP BASIC PHASE
A nominal 30-90 day period between the end of CART and the beginning of TSTA when the ship’s training team will build the experience of watchstanders and certain Basic Phase performance assessments are conducted.

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Tailored Ship’s Training Availability (TSTA)

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OFRP BASIC PHASE
Is divided into a series of training availability periods (TSTA In Port. TSTA I/II/III). Each TSTA has specific training events designed to incrementally enhance the ship’s operating proficiency and gradually integrate the air wing.

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Final Evaluation Period (FEP)

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OFRP BASIC PHASE
Final element of the Basic Phase. During FEP, the ship shall demonstrate readiness to proceed to the Integrated Phase. Prior to the end of FEP, all LOK exams shall have been administered and if necessary, remediated, until at least 80 percent of all required examinees have attained a minimum passing score.

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COMMAND ASSESSMENT OF READINESS AND TRAINING I (CART I)

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CART I is an internal ship event (ships self-assessment) normally conducted during the return to home from deployment. The ship looks ahead to the next deployment and determines who will fill critical billets. The ship then constructs a comprehensive Watch Team Replacement Plan (WTRP) depicting how personnel will be trained to fill each billet. Requests for school quotas should be transmitted to quota control authorities with sufficient lead time to afford maintenance availability.

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COMMAND ASSESSMENT OF READINESS AND TRAINING II (CART II)

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The purpose of CART II is to assess the training need of the ship and develop a training plan for the subsequent Basic Phase training period. In order to reach trained strength, it is imperative to develop both skills (through teaching) and experience (through repetition). Therefore the outcome of CART will be a clear understanding of specific training requirements with a detailed plan for accomplishing and achieving requisite experience. At the conclusion of CART II, representatives from the TYCOM, ATG, Strike Group Commander and Air Wing Commander will develop a detailed tailored schedule for completing the Unit Level phase of the training. CART II should be preferably scheduled the first five-day in port period following Flight Deck Certification.

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FAST CRUISE

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The overall objectives of Fast Cruise are to train the crew and determine their ability to take the ship to sea safely following a period of maintenance or non-operations. Prior to commencing Fast Cruise, all equipment required to support normal at-sea operations should be on-line in its normal configuration to the greatest extent possible. Must be completed one to three days prior to Sea Trials.

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CREW CERTIFICATION (CREWCERT)

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Crew Certification is a mandatory assessment of the crew’s ability to take the ship to sea and deal with emergencies. The Crew Certification process is orchestrated by the CSG, supported by the TYCOM and ATG in order to ensure the crew is qualified in the basic underway functional areas required to proceed to sea safely following a maintenance period or new construction.

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Phase I (CREWCERT I)

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will normally be conducted approximately four months prior to Fast Cruise. This one-day assist visit shall primarily review the ship’s training plan and schedule and will include a review of status of implementation or update of support areas such as PQS, technical documentation and logistic support.

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Phase II (CREWCERT II)

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Shall normally be conducted approximately two to three months prior to Fast Cruise. This one-day inspection should be accomplished at a suitable place (preferably onboard. It consists of:

a) A review of past training conducted and future training planned
b) Examination of PQS qualified watch standers
c) Identification of personnel who will complete LOK exams prior to Crew Certification Phase III
d) An audit of the ship’s SORM, administrative, operational and emergency bills and Watch Quarter and Station Bills
e) TYCOM Aircraft Handling Teams will coordinate with the ship and the CSG staff to evaluate Air Department’s Flight Deck Certification Checklist and associated procedures.

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PHASE III (CREWCERT III)

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Shall be conducted onboard the carrier just prior to Fast Cruise, but no earlier than three weeks prior. There will normally be a 48 hour period between the end of Crew Cert Phase III and the beginning of Fast Cruise. Phase III shall specifically evaluate the crew’s state of training during simulated underway operations emphasizing emergency drills. This two-day inspection will be orchestrated by the CSG staff (utilizing ATG as the executive agent for training and other ships in the group and/or other commands in the area as required or requested). Validates the ships readiness to exit the Maintenance Phase

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CV-SHARP

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The Carrier Sierra Hotel Aviation Readiness Program (CV-SHARP) is the CVN training readiness management tool that supports the development and sustainment of the CVN’S training readiness. The system is based on team training Sub-Event completions logged in CV-SHARP and then rolled up to a unit level training readiness depiction. This functionality provides the CO with detailed information on the depth and sustainability of the crew’s training readiness in terms of both watch teams and individual Sailors. It tracks the training and readiness of CVN’s.

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TSTA I

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Emphasis during this nominal eight day underway period is on navigation, seamanship, engineering, damage control and other training. Basic flight deck operations consist of drills and limited air wing carrier qualifications. Combat Systems training is focused on shipboard training areas where support from air wing is not required.

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TSTA II

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Emphasis during this nominal eight day underway period is on flight deck operations, increased emphasis on Combat Systems, Engineering and Damage Control Condition I and III tactical and casualty control scenario execution, while maximizing use of air wing support. By the end of this phase each of the ship’s training teams should be capable of planning, conducting, evaluating and critiquing exercises within its functional area.

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TSTA III

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Nominal seven day period with three purposes:

1) Train the crew on complex unit phase exercises
2) Prepare for a Final Evaluation Problem (FEP)
3) Continued air wing integration with increased complexity of integration drills
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Level of Knowledge Exams (LOK)

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LOK exams are a tool to assist trainers and training teams in determining whether watch standers possess the minimum competencies required to commence training.