Chapter 2—ADMINISTRATION, SUPERVISION, AND TRAINING
not have been brought out during the critique. The
inspected ship receives a copy of all observers’
reports; in this way, each department is given the
opportunity to review the comments and set up
a training schedule to cover the weak points.
Following is a example of an engineering
observer’s report.
Engineering observer. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. The engineering department’s evaluation is
based on: (a) extent of the department’s prepara-
tion and fulfillment of the ordered conditions of
readiness as appropriate to the problem, (b)
extent of correct utilization of the engineering
damage control features built into the ship, (c)
extent to which proper engineering casualty con-
trol is accomplished, (d) extent to which on sta-
tion personnel take corrective action for control
of damage, (e) adequacy of reports and dissemina-
tion of information, and (f) the general handling
of the plant in accordance with good engineering
practice, and the ability of the department to en-
sure maximum mobility and maneuverability of
the ship and to supply all necessary services to
other departments in fighting the ship.
2. Hit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exercise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Preparation and status of the plant.
Fulfillment of proper conditions of
readiness.
c. Assurance.
d. Speed.
5. Recommendations
Fire and missile hazards.
Condition of firefighting and damage
control gear.
Condition of personnel clothing and
protection.
Stationing and readiness of personnel.
The blank parts of the observers’ report forms
are filled in as applicable to the individual
observer’s station. Items that were not observed
are either left blank or crossed out. Additional
information, if required for a certain exercise or
condition, may be written on the reverse side of
the form. A separate form or sheet is used for each
exercise or drill. Remarks or statements made by
the observer should be clear and legible.
Investigation and interpretation of
casualty.
MATERIAL INSPECTION
Promptness and effectiveness in taking
The purpose of material inspection is to deter-
care of casualty.
mine the actual material condition of the ship. On
i.
j.
k.
1.
Were proper doctrine and procedures
used?
Were prompting and additional infor-
mation given by observer?
Were proper reports made?
Readiness of standby units.
m. Readiness of alternate and emergency
n.
o.
p.
q.
lighting and power.
Were proper safety precautions ob-
served?
Material deficiencies.
Coordination of personnel.
Coordination of engineering spaces.
3. Main engine control. Receipt of vital
interior communications, origination and
transmission of required reports to Conn, Damage
Control Central, and other stations.
4. Action taken by main engine control:
a.
b.
Correct action.
Sound judgment based on good
practice.
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