COMBAT SYSTEMS POST-OVERHAUL EXAMINATION

improving its battery system as a whole. Ordnance equipment includes gun battery, gunfire control, guided-missile fire-control, and underwater battery fire-control systems. COMBAT SYSTEMS OPERATIONAL READINESS EXAMINATION The combat systems operational readiness exam- ination (CSORE) is an evaluation conducted in three phases by the ship’s IUC to determine the material readiness, personnel training level, and logistics sup- port of the installed combat systems. COMBAT SYSTEMS POST-OVERHAUL EXAMINATION The combat systems post-overhaul examination (CSPOE) is an evaluation of the combat systems readiness and training of the ship. It provides prereq- uisite testing and preparation for CSSQTs, WSATs, and RFT; evaluates equipment readiness and the ability of the ship’s force to light-off, operate, and maintain equipment; and assesses the combat sys- tems technical training. COMBAT SYSTEMS SHIP QUALIFICATION TRIALS The combat systems ship qualification trials (CSSQTs) is a series of comprehensive tests and trials designed to show that the equipment and systems included in the CSSQT program meet combat systems requirements. It also provides training and familiarization to ship personnel in maintaining and operating installed equipment, identifies design problems, and determines deficien- cies in support elements (i.e., documentation, logis- tics, test equipment, or training). OVERALL COMBAT SYSTEMS OPERABILITY TEST The overall combat systems operability test (OCSOT) is a level-1 PMS test designed to provide the commanding officer with an operational assess- ment of the total combat systems. COMBAT SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ADVISORIES The numbered combat systems improvement program (CSIP) advisories are used by the type com- mander (TYCOM) to pass on to units lessons learned, recommendations, and specific guidance on combat systems requirements. COMBAT SYSTEMS INTEGRATED TEST PLAN The combat systems integrated test plan (CSITP) consists of detailed procedures for conducting all combat system tests through the systems level during overhaul. For further information on the CSITP, refer to Combat Systems Test and Certifiction Manual, NAVSEA T9073-AB-TRQ-010. COMBAT SYSTEMS TEST COORDINATOR The combat systems test coordinator (CSTC) is the ship’s representative to the combat systems test task group. The CSTC is responsible for coordinating all testing with the shipyard and for ensuring that all testing is completed and involves the full ship’s force. SHIP’S ELECTRONICS READINESS TEAM The CSTOM assigns to the ship’s electronics readiness team (SERT) the responsibility for main- taining on-line combat systems readiness. Adminis- tratively, the SERT reports to the systems testing officer (STO), who, in turn, reports to the combat systems officer (CSO)/weapons officer. If your ship has a SERT, the discussion in this subsection should help you understand its purpose. If your ship does not yet have a SERT, you may wish to use some of the SERT’s procedures within your area of responsibility. See figure 4-2. 4-9