– Be sure that a reference library is maintained. Equipment Standards Not all standards pertain to the development of your personnel. Equipment standards fall into this category. Equipment  standards,  or  operational  parameters,  are standards that are set for individual equipments to be sure  they  operate  at  maximum  performance.  These standards  may  be  determined  by  the  equipment’s manufacturer, the Navy’s planned maintenance system (PMS), or other authority. An equipment standard for a radar maybe stated as: Transmitter Frequency: 9375 + 30MHz This standard gives the operational parameters within  which  this  specific  radar  transmitter  should operate.  If  the  transmitter  were  to  begin  operating outside the prescribed standards you would need to perform  corrective  maintenance. In chapter 3 of this training manual, we will discuss how you should use standards in your division training program. STUDYING YOUR TECHNICAL MATERIALS As  a  supervisor,  you  have  three  major responsibilities  concerning  technical  materials.  First,  be sure  they  are  available.  Your  shop  cannot  operate properly or professionally without having the necessary technical   materials.   Second,   keep   your   technical materials  up  to  date.  Out-of-date  technical  materials,  in addition to causing inconveniences, may result in harm to  equipment  or  personnel.  Third,  require  your subordinates to use their technical materials, both on the job and to prepare for advancement. Observing your responsibilities toward technical materials will not just make you a better professional. It will  also  demonstrate  to  your  subordinates  proper professional  and  supervisory  attitudes. In chapter 2 of this manual, we will discuss more on the care and use of technical materials. SOURCES  OF  INFORMATION You  and  your  subordinates  should  know  which references   to   consult   for   detailed,   authoritative, up-to-date information on all subjects related to both the naval  requirements  and  the  Electronics  Technician occupational   standards.   Most   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 kept current by changes, be sure you have a copy in which all official changes have been entered. Official publications and directives carry abbreviations and numbers that identify the source and subject matter of each document. For instance, the identification number for this training manual is NAVEDTRA 12410. The term  NAVEDTRA means it is published by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Some  of  the  NAVEDTRA  and  NAVPERS  pub- lications  described  here  are  essential  to  personnel learning to perform the duties of their rating or seeking advancement.  The  others,  although  not  essential,  are very helpful. The  following  publications  and nonresident training   courses   are   usually   required   for advancement: Training  manuals  (TRAMANs).  Most  training manuals have two purposes. First, they are written to help  personnel  perform  the  duties  of  their  rating. Second, they may be used to help personnel study for advancement. Some courses are general in nature and are intended for use by more than one rating. Others, such  as  this  TRAMAN,  are  specific  to  a  particular rating,  The  courses  and  publications  appropriate  to  ETs are as follows. These TRAMANs are specially prepared to present information based on the  naval  standards: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Basic  Military  Requirements,  NAVEDTRA 12043 Miltiary Requirements for Petty Officer Third Class, NAVEDTRA 12044 Military  Requirements  for  Petty  Officer  Second class, NAVEDTRA  12045 Military  Requirements  for  Petty  Officer  First Class, NAVEDTRA 12046 Military Requirements for Chief Petty Officer, NAVEDTRA 12047 Military Requirements for Senior and Master Chief Petty Officer, NAVEDTRA 12048 These   TRAMANs,   which   present   information based on the ET occupational standards, are specific to the ET rating: Electronics Technician 3 &2, NAVEDTRA 10197. Most of the information given in the  ET  Supervisor 1-5