SUMMARY

INSTRUCTIONS There are many instructions in the Navy, and to keep them all in your work center would be unrealistic. However, many instructions contain important information pertaining directly to your FC world, such as electronic safety and hazardous material control. When you come across this information, make a copy of it and keep it in a binder for reference in your work center. Remember to keep this binder current as you receive official changes to your instructions. SUMMARY This chapter has briefly discussed the various reports, logs, publications, and technical sources you will see in everyday life at your command. Some of these (such as the 3-M manual) are required reading for all FC’s and some (i.e., local instructions) are only required at your specific command. It is your responsibility to find out what your local requirements are and to seek out the appropriate supporting instructions. Talk with your work center supervisor, leading petty officer, chief petty officer, and others in your chain of command to find out what your administrative requirements will be. Although this part of your job may seem the least fulfilling, if you do it properly, you will have a good record of your equipment’s operational and maintenance history that will help you get the parts you need for maintenance and repair. You will also be able to leave a good record trail for new personnel to follow. Do not overlook the importance of these administrative tasks for yourself and your fellow FC’s. ANSWERS TO CHAPTER QUESTIONS A1. Your ship’s local instructions. A2. Initial (CASREP), update (CASREP with a sertial number change), correction (CASCOR), and cancellation (CASCAN). A3. Laminated tags are audited on a daily basis by the work center supervisor and on a weekly basis by the division officer. A4. Contact your ship’s Safety Officer. A5. Afloat safety advisories are in message format and come on a floppy disk from the Naval Safety Center. 1-6