It is very important for you to have an extensive knowledge of the References to consult for detailed, authoritative, up-to-date information on all subjects related to the military requirements and to the occupational qualifications of the Engineman rating.

Center. Each revised edition is identified by a letter following the NAVEDTRA number. When using this publication, be SURE you have the most recent edition.

Some of the publications discussed here are subject to change or revision from time to time some at regular intervals, others as the need arises.

When using any publication that is subject to change or revision, be sure you have the latest edi-tion. When using any publication that is kept cur-rent by means of changes, be sure you have a copy in which all official changes have been entered. In NAVEDTRA 10052, the required and recommended References are listed by pay grade level. It is important to remember that you are responsible for all References used at lower levels, as well as those listed for the pay grade to which you are seeking advancement.

NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (NAVEDTRA) PUBLICATIONS

Rate training manuals that are marked with an asterisk (*) in NAVEDTRA 10052 are MAN-DATORY at the indicated levels. A mandatory training manual may be completed by (1) passing the appropriate Enlisted Correspondence Course based on the mandatory training manual, (2) passing locally prepared tests based on the in-formation given in the mandatory training manual, or (3) in some cases, successfully graduating from an appropriate Navy school. Originally, training manuals were developed by the Chief of Naval Training and carried the designation NAVTRA followed by a number. In 1973, the Naval Education and Training Produc-tion Development Center (NETPDC) came di-rectly under the command of the Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET). Training materials published by NETPDC after the above date are designated NAVEDTRA in lieu of NAV-TRA; however, the numbers remain as originally assigned for most publications. The designators of publications printed prior to 1973 will be changed as each publication is revised. It is important to note that all References, whether mandatory or recommended, listed in NAVEDTRA 10052, may be expected to be used as source material for the written examinations at the appropriate levels. In addition, References listed in a rate training manual may also be used as source material for examination questions.