Safety Summary

Safety Summary iii Safety Summary STANDARD NAVY SYNTAX Since this manual will form the technical basis of many subsequent instructions or directives, it utilizes the standard Navy syntax as pertains to permissive, advisory, and mandatory language. This is done to facilitate the use of the information provided herein as a reference for issuing Fleet Directives. The concept of word usage and intended meaning that has been adhered to in preparing this manual is as follows: “Shall” has been used only when application of a procedure is mandatory. “Should” has been used only when application of a procedure is recommended. “May” and “need not” have been used only when application of a procedure is discretionary. “Will” has been used only to indicate futurity; never to indicate any degree of requirement for application of a procedure. The usage of other words has been checked against other standard nautical and naval termi- nology references. GENERAL SAFETY This Safety Summary contains all specific WARNINGS and CAUTIONS appearing else- where in this manual and are referenced by page number. Should situations arise that are not covered by the general and specific safety precautions, the Commanding Officer or other authority will issue orders, as deemed necessary, to cover the situation. SAFETY GUIDELINES Extensive guidance for safety can be found in the OPNAV 5100 series instruction manual, Navy Safety Precautions. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES contained in this manual are defined as follows: WARNING Identifies an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, or statement, which, if not strictly observed, could result in injury to or death of personnel. CAUTION Identifies an operating or maintenance procedure, practice, condition, or statement, which, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to or destruction of equipment or loss of mission effectiveness, or long-term health hazard to personnel. NOTE An essential operating or maintenance procedure, condition, or statement, which must be highlighted.