Alteration

Table 2-4.-Ship Alteration and Repair Package Process Alteration equipment and provides increased reliability, maintain- In general, an alteration is any change. It can be major or minor and can affect almost anything about the ship. It may be any of several types: ship alter- ation (SHIPALT), boat alteration (BOATALT), ma- chinery alteration (MACHALT), ordnance alteration (ORDALT), or alteration equivalent to repair (AER). An alteration, such as equipment calibration, can be performed during an availability. Alterations are managed through the fleet modern- ization program and may be either military or tech- nical improvements. Military Alteration: A military alteration results in a change of a ship’s operational or military char- acteristics, qualities, or features. It also increases the ability of the ship to meet its ROC. The decision to incorporate a military alteration rests solely with the CNO. Technical Alteration: A technical alteration is a change that improves the safety of personnel and ability, and efficiency of installed equipment. Table 2-5 lists the alteration categories and their authorization sponsors. Table 2-5.-Ship Alteration Categories Field Change A field change (FC) is a modification to combat/ weapons systems equipment. It should improve per- 2-15