CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This  training  manual  is  designed  to  help  you understand your work in the electronics division. It will also help you meet the requirements for advancement to Electronics Technician (ET) first class and chief. This manual is not the only publication you need to use as you prepare for advancement. You also need to read other   publications   to   be   well   prepared   for   the advancement-in-rate   examination.   This   manual provides  background  information  on  subjects,  but  you must study the indicated references to learn each topic in  depth. In this manual we use the terms “ET supervisor” and “electronics  supervisor”  interchangeably.  Although  you will be a supervisor in the ET rating, you may also have to  supervise  personnel  from  other  ratings.  The  ratings you deal with daily will depend on your command’s organizational  make-up. The manual is organized as follows: This  chapter  explains  how  the  electronics supervisor has evolved. The section entitled “Sources of Information”  identifies  publications  you  should  study  to advance  and  to  help  your  subordinates  with  their careers. Chapter 2, “Organization and Administration,” is divided  into  two  sections.  The  organization  section discusses   the   electronics   organization.   The administration  section  describes  the  duties  and responsibilities  of  electronics  supervisors. Chapter 3, “Supervision and Training,” is divided into two sections. The supervision section describes supervision  practices  that  effective  electronics  division managers follow. The training section describes the training organization and training procedures in an electronics  division. Chapter 4, “Combat Systems,” describes combat system organization. It also describes the naval tactical data  system/weapon  direction  system  (NTDS/WDS) and  combat  system  testing. Chapter 5, “Casualty Control and Reporting,” is divided  into  two  sections.  The  casualty  control  section describes  the  electronics  casualty  control  (ECC) organization  and  its  functions.  The  casualty  reporting section   describes   casualty   report   (CASREP) procedures. Chapter  6,  “Quality  Assurance,”  explains  the concepts  of  quality  assurance  and  describes  the  primary QA   programs   and   shipboard   organization   and procedures. Chapter   7,   “Test  Equipment,  ”  describes  the programs set up to control test equipment, and your role in  managing  and  maintaining  test  equipment. Chapter  8,  “Maintenance/COSAL,”  explains  (1) your role in managing the maintenance of electronic equipment,   (2)   the   problems   and   control   of electromagnetic   interference   (EMI),   and   (3)   your relationship  with  the  supply  system. RESPONSIBILITIES By becoming an electronics supervisor, you will have  taken  a  big  step  in  your  career.  Previous advancement brought increased rewards. Along with those  rewards  came  increased  responsibilities.  The responsibilities of an electronics supervisor are even greater. Your work as a supervisor will be important to the successful management of the Electronics Division. For general information on the advancement system and on the increased responsibilities of a supervisor, review Military  Requirements  for  Petty  Officer  First  Class, NAVEDTRA   12046. By this time in your career, you are valuable as a technical  specialist.  You  are  also  valuable  as  a supervisor,  leader,  and  trainer  of  others.  You  can, therefore,  make  far-reaching  and  long-lasting contributions   to   the   Navy.   The   extent   of   your contribution  to  the  Navy  depends  on  your  willingness and ability to accept increased responsibility for military matters and for the professional requirements of the Electronics Technician. It also depends on your skill in getting other people to work for you. You will find that your responsibilities for military leadership are much the same as those of petty officers in other ratings. Every petty officer is a military person as well as a technical specialist. 1-1