Trouble Log Trouble reports and logs are usually filled out each time   an   equipment   trouble   is   detected.   They   are generated locally and are a great help in filling out 3-M documents  because  they  tell  you  what  equipment  is affected, the nature of the trouble, and the time of the failure.   After   you   have   corrected   the   trouble,   you should make an entry in the report or log stating that the correction has been completed, including the date of completion and your signature. Sometimes equipment belonging to someone else but located in your work center breaks. An example of this might be a bad phone circuit or a blown fuse. In these cases you should call the respective “trouble call” desk.   This   might   be   Damage   Control   Central   (or equivalent)   or   the   Combat   Systems   Officer   of   the Watch (CSOOW). The trouble call desk will give you a number  that  represents  your  call  and  the  associated fault. Each trouble desk has its own log and will record your  trouble  call  in  it.  Make  sure  that  you  put  this number in your work center’s trouble log to ensure that you also have a record of the fault. You can use a blank book, binder, folder or whatever you think will get the job done in keeping accurate records of these types of faults. It’s a good idea to have the person correcting the fault  sign  or  initial  the  log  after  the  fault  has  been corrected.  This  will  give  you  an  accurate  history  of your work center’s non-equipment related casualties. Other locally generated logs that may be used are test equipment checkout logs (to track test equipment on loan to other divisions), consumable usage logs (to track   the   use   of   consumable   supplies),   and   tool a c c o u n t a b i l i t y    l o g s    ( t o    t r a c k    t o o l s    i s s u e d    t o individuals). Supply Log Your  work  center  uses  the  supply  log  to  list  and keep track of parts you have ordered in order to support equipment maintenance or repair. Normally the person assigned  as  Repair  Parts  Petty  Officer  (RPPO)  will make  entries  and  update  the  supply  log  as  required. This   log   is   kept   in   your   work   center   with   other important  records.  You  can  either  use  a  pre-printed form  that  is  already  divided  into  rows  and  columns (ordered  through  your  supply  system)  or  create  your own record. An important thing to remember is to be consistent in making entries when you order, receive or update parts for your equipment. This will ensure that you get parts support in a timely manner and that you don’t waste time and money because of careless supply log  maintenance.  Your  supply  department  will  give you specific directions on keeping a good supply log and   will   direct   you   in   complying   with   your   ship’s i n s t r u c t i o n s .     T h e r e     a r e     s p e c i f i c     p e r s o n n e l qualifications  standards  for  repair  parts  petty  officer that  will  guide  you  in  preparing  a  supply  log  and  in performing   the   duties   of   a   good   repair   parts   petty officer. Check with your divisional chain of command or  the  supply  department  for  the  latest  requirements and training for repair parts petty officer. Preventative Maintenance System (PMS) Accountability Log The PMS accountability log is used to keep track of  maintenance  performed  on  a  system  or  piece  of equipment within the last 13 weeks. It documents the maintenance   done   on   equipment   according   to   the maintenance requirement card (MRC), the actual date maintenance was completed, and the signature of the person   who   did   the   actual   maintenance.   This   is   a required  log  in  your  work  center  and  is  subject  to r o u t i n e    i n s p e c t i o n .    I n s p e c t i o n    o f    t h e    P M S accountability log is usually done on a weekly basis, but can be done at any time. For specific instructions for  your  work  center,  check  your  ship’s  instructions and the 3-M manual. Tag-Out Log The  tag-out  log  documents  the  issuing  of  safety tags (normally danger tags) required for maintenance or repair of equipment. This log is commonly referred to   as   a   “laminated   tag-out   log.” This   program   is authorized   by   the   commanding   officer.   At   the discretion  of  the  commanding  officer,  certain  work centers are allowed to use laminated danger tags. The ship   will   have   a   local   instruction   that   details   all r e q u i r e m e n t s   f o r   t h i s   p r o g r a m   a n d   w h a t   t h e commanding officer expects of work centers that are allowed the privilege of using laminated danger tags. Laminated   danger   tags   are   numerically   serialized danger   tags   that   are   laminated   for   use   in   routine, periodic maintenance. They are filled out with grease pencil   and   subject   to   the   same   type   of   signature requirements   and   logging   as   any   danger   tag. Laminated tags can only be used for one working day and  may  not  be  used  for  maintenance  or  repair  that extends beyond the normal work day. If a danger tag is needed for more than one working day, the normal tag out  procedures  for  the  department  apply.  Laminated tags  are  audited  on  a  daily  basis  by  the  work  center supervisor   and   on   a   weekly   basis   by   the   division 1-3