EIGHT AND TWELVE O’ CLOCK REPORTS Eight  and  twelve  o’  clock  reports  are  similar  to “getting  underway  reports.”    These  are  daily  reports that give the commanding officer a specific look at the daily status of all major equipment on board the ship. They provide information on major weapons systems status,  estimated  time  of  repair,  part  ordering  status, and  daily  system  operability  test  results.  Twelve  o’ clock reports are turned in to the commanding officer (or   the   command   duty   officer   if   the   commanding officer  is  absent)  just  before  1200  each  day  and  are logged   into   the   ship’s   Deck   Log.   This   is   normally coordinated by the Officer of the Deck and delivered by the  Messenger  of  the  Watch  or  Petty  Officer  of  the Watch.   Eight   o’   clock   reports   are   turned   in   every evening  at  about  2000  to  the  command  duty  officer during inport duty days or to the commanding officer if the ship is underway. Eight o’ clock reports have the same  type  of  information  as  twelve  o’  clock  reports. These   reports   are   all   ultimately   turned   into   the commanding officer by duty department heads of all the  major  departments,  not  just  the  combat  systems department.  As  a  supervisor  you  will  be  required  to give information about the status of your equipment to the  duty  department  head.  Therefore,  it  is  important that  you  give  accurate  and  up-to-date  information  to insure   support   for   equipment   maintenance   and casualties. Look at your ship’s local instructions to find out what specific reports are required for your ship for both eight o’ clock and twelve o’ clock reports. CASUALTY REPORTS Casualty  reports  (CASREPs)  are  a  method  your ship uses to communicate in a written message format your ship’s need for outside assistance to fix a broken piece of equipment. The reason you might need to send this report can vary. However, normally it will be either because the part you need is not in your supply system or because you need greater technical expertise to fix your equipment. Your CASREP message will result in getting your equipment fixed and operating in a quick and timely manner. The  casualty  report  (CASREP)  system  contains four   types   of   reports:   initial   (CASREP),   update (CASREP  with  a  serial  number  change),  correction (CASCOR), and cancellation (CASCAN). CASREPs are   not   a   substitute   for   3-M   data,   but   they   are   in addition   to   and   complement   it.   Information   on   the preparation   and   submission   of   casualty   reports   is contained in  Operational Reports, NWP 1.03-1 (IC 1) (formerly NWP 10-1-10). WORK-CENTER LOGS Every work center requires many types of logs to work   efficiently.   The   logs   mentioned   here   do   not compose   a   comprehensive   list,   nor   are   they   all mandatory. They are included to give you an overview of  what  logs  may  be  required  and  used  on  a  routine basis  in  your  work  center.  Always  check  with  your s h i p ’s l o c a l i n s t r u c t i o n s c o n c e r n i n g y o u r work-center’s   specific   log   requirements.   The   logs discussed here include the work-center pass down log, trouble   log,   supply   log,   PMS   accountability   log, tag-out log, and smooth log. Work-Center Pass Down Log Work-center  pass-down  logs  are  not  considered formal   documents.   They   usually   contain   specific information   about   equipment   that   is   helpful   to   the technician   for   maintenance,   trouble   shooting,   and ordering of parts. Most work centers use a blank book (available   through   supply)   labeled   with   the   work center name and kept with other important documents, such as the 3-M manual. Entries are made with pen and ink by the leading petty officer, work center supervisor, or  repair  parts  petty  officer.  Each  entry  is  dated  and gives   enough   information   to   clearly   communicate what the problem or sequence of events is. Information can be routine, as in regular maintenance checks, or it can be casualty related. It’s up to you how you want to design your work center log so that it’s useful for your work center. If you develop the habit of making daily entries,   you   will   be   able   to   determine   how   long consumable parts actually last before they need to be replaced (consumable parts are those parts you replace on a regular basis, such as filters). There is no formal requirement to keep a work-center log; however, it is highly   recommended   that   you   spend   the   time   and energy to maintain one. A work-center log, if properly maintained,  is  an  invaluable  tool  in  getting  to  know your specific equipment. It can help you to see trends in your   system’s   performance   and   track   recurring casualties   resulting   in   an   informal,   but   accurate, history of your equipment. Not only will it help you, but   it   will   also   help   future   technicians   in   doing maintenance and trouble shooting long after you have transferred. 1-2