this equipment. When assigned to this division, you  will  work  in  one  of  the  engine  rooms.  The engine rooms are generally located immediately aft of the firerooms that supply them with steam. ELECTRICAL  OFFICER.—  The  electrical officer   is   designated   E   division   officer   and electrical  safety  officer.  The  electrical  officer  is responsible  to  the  engineer  officer.  The  follow- ing are the specific duties and responsibilities of the  electrical  officer: l c l Routinely  observe  the  performance  of personnel   and   equipment   to   ensure efficiency  and  safety  and  take  action  to correct  deficiencies Administer and execute the ship’s electrical safety program using the most up-to-date instructions  and  notices Provide training to the crew routinely on electrical  safety The  E  division  has  charge  of  enforcing  the electrical  safety  program  for  both  personal  and shipboard  electrical  equipment.  It  maintains generators,   power   and   lighting   distribution, gyrocompasses,  intercommunications,  and  other electrical  equipment  throughout  the  ship.  If assigned  to  this  division,  you  may  work  in  the main  motor  rooms,  the  engine  rooms,  the electric  repair  shop,  or  in  the  interior  communica- tions  (IC)  rooms. DAMAGE  CONTROL  ASSISTANT.—  The DCA   is   responsible   for   the   prevention   and control   of   damage.   This   includes   control   of stability,  list,  and  trim.  Material  conditions  of readiness,  watertight  integrity,  and  compartment testing  are  carried  out  under  the  supervision  of the DCA. The DCA administers various training for   ship’s   personnel.    This   training   includes damage  control,  fire  fighting,  emergency  repair work,  and  nonmedical  defensive  measures  for chemical,   biological,   and   radiological   (CBR) defense. The DCA is in charge of the hull maintenance (R   division)   and   the   auxiliary   machinery   (A division) shops. In these shops repairs to the ship’s hull  and  the  ship’s  boats,  which  are  within  the ship’s  capabilities,  are  made  by  the  assigned personnel.  These  divisions  are  described  in  the following  paragraphs. Repair  (R)  Division.—   The  R  division  is responsible for keeping the ship watertight. The R division operates the hull maintenance shops. This division maintains damage control and fire- fighting  equipment  and  assists  in  damage-control training  for  shipboard  personnel. Auxiliary  (A)  Division.—   The  A  division operates the refrigeration plant, air compressors, emergency fire pumps, emergency diesel genera- tors,   and   the   ventilation,   heating,   and   air- conditioning  systems.  They  are  the  boat  engineers in  small  boats.  They  also  maintain  the  ship’s steering engines. If assigned to this division, you may work in the auxiliary spaces or parts of the ship under A division’s authority. The equipment assigned  to  A  division  is  found  throughout  the ship. Division  Officer The duties of a division officer are described in the U.S. Navy Regulations and the SORM. The following are specific duties and responsibilities of  the  division  officer: l l l l l l l l Direct  the  division  through  work  center supervisors. Assign   watches   and   duties   within   the division. Ensure   that   division   personnel   receive indoctrination  and  military  and  professional training. Prepare  enlisted  performance  evaluation sheets  for  personnel  of  the  division. Maintain  a  division  notebook  containing personnel data cards, training data, a space and equipment responsibility log, and the watch  and  battle  stations  requirements. The  notebook  also  has  data  useful  for ready reference and for the orientation of a  relief  officer. Account   for   all   forms,   reports,   and correspondence originated or maintained by  the  division. Establish and maintain a division organiza- tion  manual  and  other  directives  necessary for  the  administration  of  the  division. Ensure that prescribed security measures are  strictly  observed  by  division  personnel. 1-4