JUNIOR SAILOR ADVANCEMENT WORKSHOP (JSAW)

JUNIOR SAILOR ADVANCEMENT WORKSHOP (JSAW) MA1(SW/EXW) Natalie L. Dymond “Military Requirements for Petty Officer First Class Chapters 5-7”

Officer of the Deck • In the absence of the commanding officer in port, OOD is primarily responsible for the safety and proper operation of the unit. • Read the commentary sections of the ship’s deck log for what minimum of 3 preceding watches before relieving. • During the relief of the OOD, the off going watch is responsible for ensuring the oncoming OOD is properly briefed on the overall situation of the ship.

Officer of the Deck (cont.) • OOD gives a petty officer equal status with a commissioned or chief warrant officer assigned to the same watch. • To stand OOD in-port watches, you must be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. • The OOD must obtain permission from thecommanding officer to strike eight bells at 0800, 1200, and 2000. • If weather conditions are such that suspending boating operations is advisable, the OOD immediately notify the command duty officer.

Apprehension & Restraint • Apprehension is the taking of a person into custody. • Apprehension continues until delivered to proper authority; onboard a ship that authority is the OOD. • Restraint is the moral or physical restraint on a person’s liberty. • Restriction in Lieu of Arrest • Arrest • Confinement

Deck Log • OPNAVINST 3100.7B (Preparing, Maintaining, and Submitting the Ship’s Deck Log) provides a detailed guidance in preparing the Ship’s Deck Log. • The ship’s deck log may be used as a chronological record of ship’s events and as legal evidence in fact finding proceedings . • If you make a mistake in the ship’s deck log, you should draw a single line through the error, insert the correct entry, and initial.

Question • If you make an error in a deck log entry, what steps should you take to correct the error?

Deck Log (cont.) • Certifying that the ship’s deck log entries are correct and complete before submitting the log to the commanding officer for signature is the responsibility of the navigator. • The original copy of the ship’s deck log is submitted monthly to the CNO. One year is the amount of time is a copy of the deck log is retained on board before being destroyed.

Visitors on a ship • General visiting bill contains information on general visiting aboard a ship. • General visiting is normally conducted between 1300-1600 hours. • During general visiting a guide should be assigned to each group of visitors with a maximum of 15 visitors in each group. • The Commanding officer of a ship can approve a classified visit by a foreign national but must also get authorization from the CNO.

Mishap • A mishap is an unplanned event that interrupts work and produces damage and/or injury. • Mishaps can be minimized by having an established safety program.

Safety • Navy Occupational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual OPNAV 5100.23G covers safety procedures. • The Safety Petty Officer is responsible for training division personnel in mishap prevention. • The division safety petty officer is responsible for the training and maintaining training records, to assist in mishap investigations, and represent the division at the command safety committee meetings.

Safety (cont.) • Job safety analysis tools were developed to help identify and develop solutions to eliminate safety hazards. • All hands are responsible for safety. • OPNAV 5100.19D NAVOSH Manual for Forces Afloat requires supervisors to ensure that their personnel are aware of safety precautions, the work site hazards, and personnel are outfitted with the proper protective clothing.

Question • What are some examples of protective clothing?

Safety (Asbestos Removal) • Asbestos removal must be approved by the commanding officers. • Teams should consist of 4 members: 3 qualified personnel and a supervisor. • Members must have a physical examination. • Each member must be provided with a set of protective covering (special coveralls, head covering, gloves, and booties).

Safety (Respirators) • 3 types of Respirators: • Air-Purifying removes contaminants from the air. • Supplied Air used when there is an insufficient amount of oxygen. • Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) provides protection in oxygen-deficient environments.

Hearing and Sight Conservation • Sailors working in an area of high noise levels between 84 and 104 db are entered into the hearing conservation program. • At 84 db, single hearing protection is required. • At 104 db, double hearing protection is required. • Sight Conservation program requires anyone working in an high eye hazard area to wear eye protection.

Tag-Out Log • The equipment tag-out log is the controlling document for the entire tag-out procedure. • The number of tag-out logs maintained by each class of ship is controlled by the Force Commander. • Tag-out logs are used to track the number of Danger/Caution tags currently in use as well as to verify valves and switches are still in the correct position.

Tag-Out Log (cont.) • Tag-out log contains the following sections: • Copy of the main instruction and other amplifying directives (located in the front of the log) • CAUTION/DANGER tag-out index and record of audits • A log on one effective DANGER/CAUTION tag-out record sheet of all tags associated with tag-out of systems and components for the stated reason(s) • Cleared DANGER/CAUTION tag-out record sheets

Tag-Out Log (cont.) • Tag-out logs are used to track the number of Danger/Caution tags on equipment and valve tag-outs. • Log auditing is recommended at least once every 2 weeks (weekly on nuclear vessels).

Question • How many tag-out logs can be found on a ship?

Instrument Log • The instrument log is used to document equipment, gauges, and switches that are: • Out of commission • Out of calibration

Survival • Attitude is the key to survival. • Important traits and characteristics that assist in having a positive attitude are: • Courage • Determination • Positiveness • Flexibility • Willingness • Persistence • Certainty • Confidence

Survival (con’t) • Basic elements of survival • S: Size up the situation • U: Undue haste makes waste • R: Remember where you are • V: Vanquish fear and panic • I: Improvise • V: Value living • A: Act like the natives • L: Learn basic skills

Question • In the acronym ‘SURVIVAL,’ what does the letter ‘I’ stand for?

Damage Control • The objectives of shipboard damage control are: • Prevention • Minimization • Restoration • Chapter 8 of the U.S. Navy Regulations charges the commanding officer with maintaining their ship in a maximum state of readiness.

Damage Control (cont.) • Commanding Officer is overall responsible. • Executive Officer carries out the requirements and training. • OOD is the senior member of the underway watch team and is the primary assistant to the Commanding Officer.

Damage Control (cont.) • Division Officer is responsible for taking all the preliminary steps before damage occurs. This is done by: • ensuring maintenance of watertight and air tight integrity • removal of fire hazards • upkeep of emergency equipment • Division Damage Control Petty Officers (DDCPO) conduct periodic inspections, ensure adherence to PMS, and training within their division.

Duties of Damage Control Petty Officer (DCPO) • Acquainted with all phases of the ship’s damage control. • Conduct daily inspections • Assist in the instruction of division personnel in: • damage control • fire-fighting • chemical biological and radiological (CBR) defense procedures. • Ensuring the preparation and maintenance of damage control check-off lists for all spaces assigned • Ensure all compartments, piping, cables, and damage control and fire-fighting equipment are properly stenciled or identified by color codes • Normally hold position for 6 months.

Repair Parties and Teams • Each ship will have a minimum of one repair party. • Minimum repair party consist of: • On-scene leader • 2 Investigators • 2 Nozzlemen • 2 OBA tenders • 2 Hosemen • 2 Plugmen • 1 Sound powered phone talker • 1 Messenger • 1 Electrician • 1 Corpsman

Question • What are some of the jobs that can be found in a repair party?

Damage Control Communication • The normal means of communications aboard ship are as follows: • Battle telephone circuits (sound powered) • Interstation two-way systems (intercoms) • Ship’s loud speaker system (general announcing) • Ship’s service telephones • Voice tubes (where installed) • Messengers

Damage Control Communication (con’t) • Primary means of communication during an emergency is the sound powered telephone, circuits being: • 2JZ: main damage control circuit • 4MC: damage control intercom system • JA: Captain’s battle circuit • JV: Maneuvering circuit • 2JV: Engineer’s circuit • X-40J: Casualty communication circuit

Classification of Fires • Class A • Fires in ordinary combustible materials such as mattresses, dunnage, wood, canvas, and paper • Class B • Fires in substances such as gasoline, fuel oil, lubricating oil, diesel oil, and paints • Class C • Fires in electrical equipment • Class D • Fires in metals such as magnesium, potassium, sodium, titanium, zirconium, powdered aluminum, zinc, and others which require careful fire attack with special methods and extinguishing agents

Question • Electrical fires are considered what class of fire?

Chemical Warfare Agents • Nerve Agents: Death • Blistering Agents: Incapacitation • Choking Agents: Incapacitation or death • Blood Agents: Incapacitation or death • Vomiting Agents: Temporary incapacitation • Tear Agents: Riot control

Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) • MOPP is a flexible system that protects against chemical agents used in chemical warfare. • 4 MOPP Levels • MOPP 1 • MOPP 2 • MOPP 3 • MOPP 4

MOPP 1 • Protective equipment issued to shipboard personnel. • Mask fitted for immediate use. • Protective suit, boots, gloves, and mask (new canister) are located at battle stations.

MOPP 2 • Protective Suit is donned (without hood up). • Mask (with unopened canisters), boots, and gloves are carried or located on battle station.

MOPP 3 • Suit and boots worn. • Mask is fitted with filter canisters. • Mask and gloves are carried (without hood up).

MOPP 4 • All protective equipment to be worn (hood up and secured). • Exposed topside personnel will don rain gear over protective suit.

Question • During MOPP 3, what additional piece(s) of clothing to do begin wearing?

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