ENGINEMAN  1  &  C SOURCES  OF  INFORMATION It is very important for you to have an exten- sive knowledge of the references to consult for detailed,  authoritative,  up-to-date  information  on all subjects related to the military requirements and  to  the  occupational  qualifications  of  the Engineman rating. Center. Each revised edition is identified by a letter following the NAVEDTRA number. When using this publication, be SURE you have the most recent edition. Some of the publications discussed here are subject to change or revision from time to time— some at regular intervals, others as the need arises. When  using  any  publication  that  is  subject  to change or revision, be sure you have the latest edi- tion. When using any publication that is kept cur- rent by means of changes, be sure you have a copy in  which  all  official  changes  have  been  entered. In  NAVEDTRA  10052,  the  required  and recommended references are listed by pay grade level. It is important to remember that you are responsible for all references used at lower levels, as well as those listed for the pay grade to which you are seeking advancement. NAVAL  EDUCATION  AND TRAINING (NAVEDTRA) PUBLICATIONS Rate training manuals that are marked with an asterisk (*) in NAVEDTRA 10052 are MAN- DATORY at the indicated levels. A mandatory training   manual   may   be   completed   by   (1) passing  the  appropriate  Enlisted  Correspondence Course based on the mandatory training manual, (2) passing locally prepared tests based on the in- formation   given   in   the   mandatory   training manual,   or   (3)   in   some   cases,   successfully graduating from an appropriate Navy school. Originally,  training  manuals  were  developed by the Chief of Naval Training and carried the designation NAVTRA followed by a number. In 1973, the Naval Education and Training Produc- tion Development Center (NETPDC) came di- rectly under the command of the Chief of Naval Education   and   Training   (CNET).   Training materials published by NETPDC after the above date are designated NAVEDTRA in lieu of NAV- TRA; however, the numbers remain as originally assigned  for  most  publications.  The  designators of  publications  printed  prior  to  1973  will  be changed as each publication is revised. It  is  important  to  note  that  all  references, whether mandatory or recommended, listed in NAVEDTRA 10052, may be expected to be used as source material for the written examinations at  the  appropriate  levels.  In  addition,  references listed in a rate training manual may also be used as source material for examination questions. Rate Training Manuals The naval training publications described here include some which are absolutely essential for anyone seeking advancement and some which, although not essential, are extremely helpful. Most rate training manuals are written for the specific purpose of helping personnel prepare for advancement. Some manuals are general in nature and are intended for use by more than one rating; others (such as this one) are specific to a particular rating. NAVEDTRA  10052 The Bibliography for Advancement Examina- tion Study, NAVEDTRA 10052 is a very impor- tant   publication   for   anyone   preparing   for advancement.  This  publication  lists  required  and recommended  rate  training  manuals  and  other reference   material   to   be   used   by   personnel working for advancement. NAVEDTRA 10052 is revised and issued once each year by the Naval Education Training and Program Development Rate training manuals are revised from time to time to bring them up to date. The revision of a rate training manual is identified by a letter following the NAVEDTRA number. You can tell whether or not a rate training manual you are using is the latest edition by checking the NAVED- TRA number and the letter following it in the most   recent   edition   of   the   List  of  Training Manuals  and  Correspondence  Courses,  NAVED- TRA  10061  (revised). There are three rate training manuals that are specially  prepared  to  present  information  on  the 1-8