SPACE  UPKEEP  AND  CLEANLINESS TYPE   COMMANDER   ADMINISTRATIVE INSPECTIONS The upkeep and cleanliness of spaces in the elec- tronics  division  is  very  important.  The  safety  and operation of equipment depend on correct and routine upkeep.  The  upkeep  of  spaces  should  be  a  daily  rou- tine,  regardless  of  priorities. As  a  senior  petty  officer,  you  should  ensure  that all  workspaces  are  always  in  excellent  shape,  with tools   properly   stowed   and   equipment   properly mounted  and  covered  when  not  in  use.  While  equip- ment  repairs  or  other  unforeseen  events  sometimes dictate  maintenance,  space  upkeep  and  cleanliness should not be forgotten. Dangers of fire, damage con- trol,  personnel  safety,  and  clogged  equipment  filters, as well as many other reasons, dictate that your spaces be  kept  up  and  clean  at  all  times. INSPECTIONS Inspections   of   electronic   equipment   and   digital data equipment systems are made at least once during each  ship’s  training  cycle  and  at  other  times  when necessary.  These  inspections  determine  the  state  of equipment  readiness  and  compare  its  condition  with a previously established condition to detect any deter- ioration.  They  also  help  to  determine  the  readiness of  equipment  after  it  has  been  installed,  overhauled, repaired,  or  altered. INSPECTION   AND   SURVEY INSPECTIONS Inspection  and  survey  (INSURV)  inspections  are conducted  by  the  Board  of  Inspection  and  Survey  to determine  the  material  readiness  of  the  ship’s  equip- ment  and  systems.  Any  discrepancies  or  deficiencies discovered by the INSURV inspection team are docu- mented  on  Ship’s  Maintenance  Action  Form  (OPNAV 4790/2K). These work requests are then used in plan- ning  an  availability  or  an  overhaul. Material  Inspection  of  Ships  by  the  Board  of  In- spections and Surveys,  OPNAVINST  4730.5,  requires an  INSURV  inspection  for  active  ships  at  least  once every  3  years. Type commander (TYCOM) administrative inspec- tions are held at least once during each training cycle and  are  divided  into  a  whole-ship  category  and  a department  category.  Administrative  methods  are examined to determine if they are intelligent and effi- cient.  They  are  also  checked  to  determine  if  they  are directed toward keeping the ship prepared for wartime mission   performance. MATERIAL   READINESS   INSPECTIONS Material  readiness  inspections  (MRIs)  determine the  material  readiness  of  shipboard  equipment  and systems installations. They are conducted once during each  ship’s  training  cycle  and  are  supervised  by  an officer  who  is  qualified  in  the  particular  equipment or  system.  When  practical,  this  officer  is  assisted  by an  engineer  furnished  by  the  systems  command  re- sponsible  for  that  equipment.  In  the  interest  of  re- ducing  costs  and  conserving  manpower,  these  inspec- tions  are  normally  conducted  concurrently  with,  or as  part  of,  the  INSURV  inspection. MRIs consist of three specific types of inspections: (1)  performance  inspections,  (2)  physical  inspections, and  (3)  maintenance  administration  inspections. Performance  Inspections Performance   inspections   include,   but   are   not limited  to,  the  following  actions: Making  the  basic  measurements  listed  on  the maintenance  requirement  card  (MRC)  for  the  equip- ment and systems designated by the inspecting officer as  essential  to  the  primary  mission  and  task  of  the  ship being   inspected. Conducting system tests on designated systems at a test and calibration facility. If any of these tests are  not  performed  at  the  time  or  just  before  the  in- spection,  they  should  be  completed  soon  afterwards. In  any  event,  additional  measurements,  as  noted  on system  MRCs,  should  be  taken  at  the  time  of  the system test. 2-11