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Chapter 1................................................................. 1-1

SURFACE FORCE READINESS CONCEPT......................................... 1-1

100. Purpose......................................................... 1-1

101. Surface Ship Readiness Strategy................................. 1-1

102. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)............................. 1-5

103. Qualifications and Certifications............................... 1-6

104. Sustainment of Certifications................................... 1-6

105. Variations to the FRTP.......................................... 1-7

106. Tracking and Reporting.......................................... 1-7

Chapter 2................................................................. 2-1

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS................................................. 2-1

200. Underway Steaming Requirements.................................. 2-1

201. Shipboard Training and PQS Program Policy....................... 2-1

202. Training Teams.................................................. 2-3

203. Management and Safety Afloat Programs.......................... 2-5

204. Ship Instructions, Notices, and Bills........................... 2-5

206. Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Program................ 2-6

Chapter 3................................................................. 3-1

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS..... 3-1

300. Purpose......................................................... 3-1

301. Overarching Guidance............................................ 3-1

302. Readiness Evaluations........................................... 3-2

303. Assessments..................................................... 3-2

304. FRP Certifications.............................................. 3-2

305. Inspections..................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4................................................................. 4-1

FLEET RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN PHASE REQUIREMENTS......................... 4-1

400. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)............................. 4-1

401. Sustainment Phase............................................... 4-3

402. Maintenance Phase............................................... 4-7

403. Shakedown Phase................................................. 4-9

404. Basic Phase.................................................... 4-13

405. Integrated / Advanced Phase.................................... 4-15

406. FRTP Variations................................................ 4-18

Appendix A................................................................ A-1

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS..... A-1

Appendix B................................................................ B-1

KEY REFERENCES.......................................................... B-1

Appendix C................................................................ C-1

ACRONYMS................................................................ C-1

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Executive Summary

The Surface Force Readiness Manual (SFRM) provides the overarching

strategy and policy required to generate and sustain surface ship materiel

and operational readiness to perform operational tasking and reach expected

service life. SFRM policy execution depends on the integration of manning,

maintenance, training and sustainment throughout all Fleet Response Plan

(FRP) phases. It begins with meticulous maintenance planning to generate the

materiel readiness required to support unencumbered, effective training and

operational readiness that ultimately leads to a self-sufficient ship.

The fundamental tenets of the SFRM include the following:

Train the watchstander and maintainer

A standard, predictable path to readiness

Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, and Ordnance (PESTO pillars)

exit criteria

Simple shipboard reporting across all PESTO pillars

A sequenced, building-block approach to readiness

Consistent material assessment standards among all assessment

organizations

The SFRM defines a continual process that educates ships on what the

standards are; determines where the ship is relative to standards; helps the

ship achieve standards compliance through training, assessments, and

maintenance actions; and circles back periodically to ensure the lessons and

effects of this process endure. A ship readiness generation model supports

this process by integrating maintenance and training into a coherent plan of

mutually supportive events that provides ships sufficient time to properly

maintain, operate, and employ ship systems safely and confidently. The goal

of the process is that Sailors deploy with their ship at the peak of

readiness, that they are properly prepared to overcome the challenges

presented on deployment, and that they have been given the training to

sustain a high level of readiness throughout deployment.

Maintenance

Material

Readiness

Effective

training

Knowledgeable

watchstander

Knowledgeable

watchteam

Mission

accomplishment

Experience

Maintain

Train

Operate

Sustain

Self-sufficiency

Ownership

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Chapter 1

SURFACE FORCE READINESS CONCEPT

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3000.15, Fleet Response Plan

(b) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

(c) NRTP 1-03.5, Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy Reporting

Manual

(d) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3504.1A, Redlines Implementing

Instructions

Encl: (1) Ship Exit Criteria Waiver Request

(2) ISIC Exit Criteria Waiver Request Endorsement

(3) Waiver Approval

100. Purpose. The Surface Force Readiness Manual (SFRM) provides a well-

defined, prescriptive Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) for surface ships

to achieve Fleet Response Plan (FRP) readiness. Proper maintenance

execution, coupled with foundational training that reinforces standards

compliance, allows ships to enter the Basic Phase unencumbered by material

deficiencies. The building block approach to training methodically builds

proficiency at the Individual, Unit, and Group levels to support assigned

mission objectives.

101. Surface Ship Readiness Strategy

1. Summary. The surface ship readiness strategy defines the education,

training, and assessments required to produce readiness throughout the FRTP.

Traditionally, Basic Phase has been the logical starting point to discuss

ship readiness generation (as defined in reference (a)). However, the SFRM

model shifts the readiness generation starting point to the Sustainment Phase

in support of the deliberate planning required to integrate maintenance and

training for effective readiness. Having completed all requirements for

deployment certification and at the height of deployment readiness, a ship in

the latter stages of the pre-deployment Sustainment Phase will prepare for

the next FRTP by completing material readiness assessments to form the basis

of the Availability Work Package (AWP) for their upcoming CNO Availability

(see Figure 1-1). Additionally, several coordinated assessments, entitled

Readiness Evaluations (READ-Es), will be conducted throughout the FRTP to

assess ship's materiel and training readiness to provide periodic feedback to

Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC)/Type Commander (TYCOM) and ensure the

ship is ready to meet mission requirements.

Figure 1-1. Maintenance Phase Planning

Deployment

Sustainment

Phase Sust

Phase

80%

AWP lock

50%

AWP lock

Material

Assessment 100%

AWP lock

Plan for next

Maintenance Phase

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2. Focus on Deployed Readiness. This strategy features baseline training

across all mission areas with focused attention and additional specific

training for mission areas expected during the scheduled deployment.

3. Sequenced Readiness. Training a ship‟s crew to execute a maintenance

availability, perform routine operations in and around homeport, and conduct

sustained combat operations requires a sequenced and coordinated maintenance

and training effort. This strategy is ship-focused and synchronizes training

among multiple readiness stakeholders (e.g., TYCOM (including Port

Engineers), SEA 21, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Naval Education and

Training Command (NETC), Afloat Training Group Pacific/Atlantic (ATGP/L),

Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific/Atlantic (EWTGP/L), Commander,

Strike Force Training Pacific/Atlantic (CSFTP/L), Tactical Training Group

Pacific/Atlantic (TTGP/L), etc.). The transition from Basic to

Integrated/Advanced Phase will reinforce Individual, Unit, and Group level

training to support mission accomplishment.

4. Readiness Progression. Surface ships will progress through eight steps

to achieve peak readiness as illustrated in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2. Readiness Progression

Readiness is based upon a foundation of solid materiel condition that

supports effective training; each step builds upon the previous step to

generate readiness for each mission area. The purpose and standard of each

step is as follows:

AWP

Development

Self-

Assessment

and

Validation

Maintenance

Preparations

Maintenance

Mobility

Unit

Tactical

Group

Tactical

Sustain

Material

assessment and

correction of

critical materiel

issues

Standard:

Identify CNO

availability

requirements

Standard:

Shortfalls

identified

Standard:

Readiness to

commence

CNO

Availability

Standard:

Material

readiness

Standard:

“Operate,

Navigate,

Communicate”

Standard:

Maneuver and

tactically

employ

weapons and

sensors

Standard:

Integrate into

ARG/CSG;

Ready for

Deployment

Standard:

Sustain

MSO-MCO

proficiency

Preparations

and individual

training

Warfare Training

Prioritized,

integrated multi-

platform, multiple

warfare area

training

Preparations and

training to

commence

maintenance

Core skill

training

Training prior to,

during, and post-

deployment

Self-assessment

and external

organization

validation

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a. Availability Work Package (AWP) Development. Material assessment and

correction of critical materiel issues. Standard: Identification and

documentation of all CNO Availability requirements.

b. Self-assessment and Validation. Self-assessment and external

organization validation. Standard: Shortfalls identified.

c. Maintenance Preparations. Preparations and training to commence

maintenance. Standard: Readiness to commence CNO Availability.

d. Maintenance. Material readiness, preparations, and individual

crewmember pipeline and critical schools training during the Maintenance

Phase. Standard: Material Readiness.

e. Mobility (Tier 1). Core skills training in Engineering, Navigation,

Seamanship, Damage Control, Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Supply,

Anti-terrorism (AT), Aviation, Search and Rescue, Communications, Explosive

Safety, and Medical. Standard: Operate, Navigate, Communicate.

f. Unit Tactical (Tier 2). Unit warfare training in Air Warfare (AW),

Amphibious Warfare (AMW), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Surface Warfare

(SUW), Undersea Warfare (USW), Strike Warfare (STW), Electronic Warfare (EW),

Mine Warfare (MIW), Information Operations (IO), Intelligence (INT), and

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) as applicable. Standard: Maneuver

and tactically employ ownship weapons and sensors as a stand-alone unit in

single and multi-warfare scenarios.

g. Group Tactical (Tier 3). Group integrated, multi-platform, multi-

warfare area tactical training. Standard: Integrate into an Amphibious

Ready Group/Carrier Strike Group or other higher level organization; act as a

Search and Attack Unit Commander (SAUC), Surface Action Group Commander

(SAGC), Warfare Area Commander; attain required skills for deployment/major

combat operations.

h. Sustainment. Unit level training and operations conducted to sustain

proficiency in each warfare area. Standard: Sustain proficiency in Mobility

and Tactical mission areas.

5. Phased Approach to Education, Training, Assessment, and Certification.

The surface ship readiness strategy follows a process that educates, trains,

assesses, and certifies a ship‟s crew to conduct either integrated or

independent operations. The phased approach to readiness supports

standardization of training and ensures ships are prepared to accomplish

their assigned mission by building proficiency through repetition of

fundamentals, exercised in a variety of training scenarios that build in

complexity. Once watch teams demonstrate sufficient proficiency, they will

proceed to the phase qualification event. The ship must meet the

requirements of each phase in order to proceed to the next phase.

a. Educate. This strategy relies on educating Sailors on standards

(clearly demonstrating “what right looks like” and how to make it right).

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) will assist ATG in curriculum

development and providing training to ensure theory taught in the classroom

transitions to deckplate proficiency.

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Ships must meet exit criteria across all PESTO

pillars in order to transition to the next phase.

b. Train. The training process is based upon Navy Mission Essential

Tasks (NMETs) and trains individuals and watch teams to perform Navy Tactical

Tasks (NTAs) in required conditions, to a measurable standard. Training

starts with theory and fundamentals followed by practical, hands-on scenarios

with over-the-shoulder training.

c. Assess. The ship must pass a comprehensive assessment in each

mission area to validate material readiness and watchstander proficiency

standards.

d. Certify. The TYCOM will certify ships in assigned mission areas upon

completion of required pre-deployment training and successful completion of

various end of Tier assessments conducted by TYCOM and/or designated

supporting commands. U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander for Fleet and Joint

Operations (USFF FJO), Commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet (C3F), or Commander, U.S.

SEVENTH Fleet (C7F) will certify ships for deployment in accordance with

reference (b) based in part upon TYCOM assessment of PESTO pillars.

6. Predictable Path. One of the primary goals of the readiness strategy is

for each ship to have a standard, predictable path throughout all FRTP

phases. Necessarily, a predictable path will also mean less scheduling

flexibility for ships and training/certification organizations. TYCOMs and

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F will, to the maximum extent possible, ensure training

entitlements as outlined in reference (b) are available for all units during

the Basic and Integrated/Advanced Phases of the FRTP. The intent of the

Basic Phase entitlement is to provide units with an unencumbered block of

time; however, the Basic Phase may be compressed, extended or interrupted if

conditions warrant, and is further addressed in Chapter 4 of this

instruction.

7. Exit Criteria. Each ship must achieve prescribed standards in material

readiness and demonstrated proficiency prior to advancing through the FRP.

It is critical for each ship and applicable chain of command to recognize

early and report any risk of not completing milestones in time to meet

operational commitments. By frontloading risk assessment, supporting

organizations have a better chance to assist the ship in meeting prescribed

standards. Chapter 4 provides exit criteria for each phase. TYCOM will

determine if the ship has achieved the required exit criteria to advance to

the next phase using all available resources to determine the ship‟s

readiness.

8. Waivers. In circumstances when exit criteria have not been met, the ship

will initiate a waiver via naval message through the administrative chain of

command and submit to TYCOM for approval. The waiver shall include a

description of the circumstances leading up to the ship‟s inability to meet

specific exit criterion, current efforts to correct the deficiency, and

anticipated date that the criterion will be satisfied. An example of a

waiver request, waiver request endorsement, and waiver request approval is

provided in enclosures (1), (2), and (3) respectively. TYCOM shall confer

with USFF FJO/C3F/C7F prior to approving any Basic Phase exit criteria

request.

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Transition to the next phase is driven by proficiency

and material readiness, not the calendar.

102. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)

1. The FRTP is aligned with the FRP and consists of five phases:

Sustainment, Maintenance, Shakedown, Basic, and Integrated or Advanced.

While reference (a) identifies the Basic Phase as the start of the FRP cycle,

a more appropriate starting point to better integrate maintenance and

training and for the purposes of this manual, is the beginning of the

Sustainment Phase. During the start of the cycle, a prioritized,

comprehensive AWP is developed to satisfactorily execute the upcoming

Maintenance Phase. The work package must be closely managed and coordinated

throughout the Sustainment and Maintenance Phases to successfully complete

the availability on time. In addition to the maintenance actions, training

is an important part of the Maintenance Phase as ships will be educated on

the standards and how to achieve the required material condition to support

follow-on training. Platform-specific, unit-level training and certification

is performed throughout all phases of the FRP. Integrated Phase training

combines the multitude of naval warfare capabilities of the various units

into a single cohesive Strike Group, Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), or

mission-oriented deployable unit/staff. Advanced Phase training includes

advanced core and mission specific training for non-strike group or ARG

units. The Sustainment Phase, and specifically the ship‟s deployment, is the

culmination of the FRTP cycle and focuses on maintaining the group or unit‟s

proficiency to support operational requirements.

2. FRTP Phases. The FRTP Phases described below detail the path to deployed

readiness. To ensure readiness for scheduled deployments, external

assessments and inspections will validate proficiency and satisfactory

material condition as the ship progresses through the FRTP.

a. Sustainment Phase. The Sustainment Phase begins after USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F certifies individual units at the designated deployment

certification level and ends when the ship meets the exit criteria detailed

in Chapter 4. During the Sustainment Phase, a ship will maintain and improve

PESTO pillar readiness. Ship and external organization material assessments

conducted during this phase are the basis for an AWP that supports successful

completion of the Maintenance Phase.

b. Maintenance Phase. The Maintenance Phase begins at the start of a

CNO Availability and ends after the ship successfully meets the exit criteria

detailed in Chapter 4. During the Maintenance Phase, the ship will improve

PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in the Basic Phase.

Specifically, the ship will strive to complete all required schoolhouse

training identified in Fleet Training Management and Planning System

(FLTMPS), ensure installed systems are fully operational, and verify training

and qualification programs are fully established.

c. Shakedown Phase. Although not an official FRTP phase in accordance

with reference (a), the Shakedown Phase begins upon successful completion of

Contractor Sea Trials and ends after the ship successfully meets the exit

criteria detailed in Chapter 4. During the Shakedown Phase, the ship will

validate its readiness to begin Basic Phase training.

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d. Basic Phase. The Basic Phase begins after the ship successfully

exits the Shakedown Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed

in Chapter 4. During the Basic Phase, a ship will conduct unit level

training and improve PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in the

Integrated/Advanced Phase.

e. Integrated Phase. The Integrated Phase starts at the completion of

Basic Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4,

typically upon completion of the Group Tactical training syllabus and

designation of the strike group as Major Combat Operations – Surge (MCO-

Surge) or Major Combat Operations – Ready (MCO-Ready). During the Integrated

Phase, a ship will conduct multi-unit, multi-platform training and improve

PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in a Strike Group or ARG. USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F will certify strike groups, ARGs, or mission-oriented deployable

units/staffs for deployment per reference (b).

f. Advanced Phase. The Advanced Phase starts at the completion of Basic

Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4,

typically upon completion of a certification exercise and designation as MCO-

Ready, or at which level the certification authority designates. During the

advanced phase, a ship may conduct unit required training with an ARG or CSG

during the group's integrated phase as directed by USFF FJO/C3F/C7F. USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F will certify ships for deployment in accordance with reference

(b).

103. Qualifications and Certifications

1. Qualification. A qualification is an event conducted to support a

mission area certification. Qualifications can be awarded by schools or ATG.

For example, Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification (CMTQ) is a specific

qualification event, conducted by ATG, that supports the larger Strike

Mission Area Certification. Passing the qualification event is a

prerequisite for mission area certification.

2. Dependency. An event conducted by an external organization whose

periodicity must be current for mission area certification. For example,

Aviation Facilities Certification (AVCERT) is a dependency for Aviation

Mission Area Certification.

3. Mission Area Certification. A mission area certification is awarded by

the TYCOM after a ship has completed the Basic Phase training requirements in

that particular mission area.

4. Basic Phase Completion. The TYCOM will certify a ship has completed the

Basic Phase when all mission area certifications have been achieved.

5. Deployment Certification. Deployment Certification is granted by USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F when a ship successfully completes the Integrated/Advanced Phase

of training.

104. Sustainment of Certifications

1. Ships will be certified across all mission areas as part of the phased

approach and will retain all certifications throughout deployment and the

post-deployment Sustainment Phase.

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2. Upon entering the Maintenance Phase, deployment certification and all

mission area certifications expire with the exception of those that will be

executed during the Maintenance Phase. (Note: TYCOM may direct that some

certifications that would normally expire remain in effect.) Mission area

certification sustainment requirements will be tailored to match the

conditions that the ship will be in during the CNO Availability. The

following is a list of mission areas that must maintain proficiency

throughout the Maintenance and Shakedown Phases:

a. AT (Standard: Comply with Maintenance Phase force protection

requirements)

b. Mobility – Damage Control (MOB-D) (Standard: Conduct damage control

in a shipyard environment)

c. 3M (Standard: Maintain equipment in a shipyard environment)

d. Fleet Support Operations – Medical (FSO-M) (Standard: Maintain

medical readiness in a shipyard environment)

e. Supply (Standard: Provide logistics support for Maintenance Phase

requirements)

f. Explosive Safety (EXPSAF) (Standard: Safely store and properly

account for ammunition needed for the AT mission in a shipyard environment)

105. Variations to the FRTP

1. Circumstances may arise that require a deviation from the notional FRTP

cycle outlined in reference (b). While the ship is responsible for the

overall schedule, FRTP variations provide flexibility to the administrative

and operational chains of command that ensure the ship is fully qualified to

execute assigned missions. Additional details on FRTP variations are

provided in Chapter 4, Section 406.

106. Tracking and Reporting

1. While all certifications remain valid until the ship enters the

Maintenance Phase, circumstances may develop whereby the ability of the ship

to perform a mission has either been severely compromised or eliminated

altogether. These circumstances can arise from the loss of critical

personnel (P), equipment casualties (E), logistics shortfalls (S), loss of

proficiency (T), or lack of required ordnance (O).

2. Ships will report their readiness in DRRS-N for each PESTO pillar

(Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance) in accordance with

reference (c). Report mission area degradations in accordance with DRRS-N

(reference c) and Redlines (reference d) requirements.

a. Personnel. Personnel shortfalls, including critical NEC and school

deficiencies are reported in FLTMPS. FLTMPS updates DRRS-N bi-weekly.

b. Equipment. Equipment and material discrepancies are documented in

the Current Ship‟s Maintenance Project (CSMP), tracked in authoritative Fleet

material readiness databases, and reported to DRRS-N.

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c. Supply. Unit supply status, requests, and shortfalls are reported in

the Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP). CMP updates DRRS-N daily underway

and monthly when inport.

d. Training. Training status is reported through the Training and

Operational Readiness Information Services (TORIS). Each training tier will

have standardized events and grading criteria. TORIS is designed to

streamline reporting and minimize the time required to update the ship‟s

status. However, while tracking and reporting is simplified, training is

evaluated to the same rigorous standards as defined in governing instructions

such as Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP); Naval Ships‟

Technical Manuals (NSTM); Navy Warfare Training Plans (NWTPs); Navy Mission

Essential Task List (NMETL); Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC); or other

technical standards.

e. Ordnance. Ordnance status is reported through the Ordnance

Information System program. Ordnance criteria, type, and quantity are

established for each tier of training.

3. Accurate tracking and reporting of proficiency and mission readiness is

essential to support decision making by the Commanding Officer and

administrative and operational commanders.

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SHIP EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST

FM USS SHIP

TO ADCON ISIC

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

COMAFLOATRAGRUPAC/LANT (as appropriate)

COMNAVCYBERFOR

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

BT

UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

SUBJ/USS SHIP "PHASE" EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST//

REF/A/DOC/CNSP-CNSLINST 3502.3/DDMMMYY//

AMPN/SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM)//

POC/OPS/LCDR/SHIP/-/EMAIL:OPS@SHIP.NAVY.(SMIL.)MIL/TEL:XXX-XXX-XXXX//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, WAIVER REQUEST SUBMITTED TO EXIT THE

SUSTAINMENT/MAINTENANCE/SHAKEDOWN/BASIC/INTEGRATED/ADVANCED PHASE WITH THE

FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES:

2. EXIT PHASE DEFICIENCIES:

2.A. DEFICIENT EXIT CRITERION:

2.A.1. CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO INABILITY TO ACHIEVE CRITERION:

2.A.2. CURRENT EFFORTS TO CORRECT DEFICIENCY:

2.A.3. ANTICIPATED DATE CRITERION WILL BE SATISFIED:

2.B. DEFICIENT EXIT CRITERION:

2.B.1. CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO INABILITY TO ACHIEVE CRITERION:

2.B.2. CURRENT EFFORTS TO CORRECT DEFICIENCY:

2.B.3. ANTICIPATED DATE CRITERION WILL BE SATISFIED:

3. COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AS REQUIRED//

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ADCON ISIC EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST ENDORSEMENT

FM ADCON ISIC

TO USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

COMAFLOATRAGRUPAC/LANT (as appropriate)

COMNAVCYBERFOR

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

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UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

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REF/B/MSGID:GENADMIN/SHIP/DTG//

AMPN/REF A IS SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM). REF B IS SHIP “PHASE”

EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST//

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RMKS/1. IAW REF A, ISIC ENDORSES AND RECOMMENDS PHASE EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER

APPROVAL FOR USS SHIP PER REF B.

2. IMPACT TO TRAINING AND/OR OPERATIONS:

3. COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AS REQUIRED//

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WAIVER APPROVAL

FM USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

TO SHIP

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

ISIC

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

BT

UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

SUBJ/USS SHIP "PHASE" EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER APPROVAL//

REF/A/DOC/CNSP-CNSLINST 3502.3/DDMMMYY//

REF/B/MSGID:GENADMIN/SHIP/DTG//

REF/C/MSGID:GENADMIN/ADCON ISIC/DTG//

AMPN/REF A IS SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM). REF B IS SHIP “PHASE”

EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST. REF C IS ADCON ISIC “PHASE” EXIT CRITERIA

WAIVER APPROVAL.//

POC/NAME/LCDR/N7/-/EMAIL:NAME@NAVY.(SMIL.)MIL/TEL:XXX-XXX-XXXX//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL APPROVES PHASE EXIT CRITERIA

WAIVER FOR USS SHIP PER REF B AND C.

2. COMMENTS: AS REQUIRED//

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Chapter 2

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Ref: (a) COMUSFLTFORCOM memo 5000 Ser N00/C013 of 09 Dec 09 / COMPACFLT memo

5000 Ser N00/C1360 of 14 Dec 09

(b) OPNAVINST 3500.34F, Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)

Program

(c) NAVEDTRA 43100-1, PQS Unit Coordinators Guide

(d) OPNAVINST 3120.32C, Change 7, Standard Organization and

Regulations of the U.S. Navy

(e) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.11, Surface Force Exercise

Manual

(f) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(g) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

200. Underway Steaming Requirements

1. In order to effectively train and maintain proficiency, surface ships

must be allocated underway steaming days during all phases when not deployed.

These underway steaming days are required in order to perform a variety of

functions and missions (e.g., achieve qualification, demonstrate proficiency,

etc.). The minimum amount of underway training steaming days for each phase

is provided in reference (a).

201. Shipboard Training and PQS Program Policy

1. General. Effective command training and Personnel Qualification Standard

(PQS) programs are critical to the ship‟s ability to perform its assigned

missions. Commanding Officers will develop and implement command-wide

training and PQS programs that meet the requirements set forth in references

(b), (c), and Chapter 8 of reference (d). Afloat Self-Assessment (ASA)

checksheets are available to assess training and PQS compliance for both of

these programs (https://atg.surfor.navy.mil/toolbox/private/). Additional

details on the ASA checksheets are provided in reference (e).

2. Relationship between Training and PQS Programs. Training and PQS, while

two distinct programs, are fundamentally linked since PQS is the basis of a

command training program in accordance with reference (d) and both programs

enable effective Watch Team Replacement Plan (WTRP) management.

a. The entry point of the shipboard training and qualification process

is the WTRP. It should identify watchstations that will need to be filled

due to either rotation or upward progression, and identify the Sailor

intended to fill that watchstation in accordance with reference (d). These

fills can come either from Prospective Gains (PG) or from existing

crewmembers. In the case of a PG slated to fill a WTRP gap, an analysis of

required schools and/or NECs for the watchstation should take place and the

ship, working early in the process with Navy Personnel Command (NPC) should

initiate those required adjustments to the training track of the PG. Navy

Personnel Command (NPC), for their part, must provide the receiving unit with

viable alternatives to ensure units are gaining members with required

training and/or NECs. Once the PG reports, or in the case of an existing

crewmember, the WTRP coordinator should create a PQS assignment for that

Sailor, with a qualification goal date early enough to meet the need

identified in the WTRP. That PQS assignment should then trigger the

scheduling of the supporting training lectures (reference (b) requires that

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divisions develop a lecture for every 100 and 200 series PQS line item for

their in-rate PQS). Training Teams must also ensure those individuals

working on a PQS assignment are offered opportunities to perform the 300

series tasks during Training Team evolutions. These steps will ensure that

all Sailors receive the necessary training in support of their qualification

goals. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. Integration of PQS and Training

3. PQS Requirements. All watchstations that are listed on the Watch,

Quarter and Station Bill or any other watch bill require the use of PQS for

qualification. If there is no PQS for the watchstation, the ship will

develop a Job Qualification Requirement (JQR).

a. Tailoring. Ships shall tailor PQS books to meet their unique

requirements. Tailoring includes deletion, addition, or modification of PQS

line items to accurately reflect each ship‟s equipment, systems, and system

configurations. Prerequisites may also be tailored to match local

conditions. Tailoring includes determining the proper Final Qualification

Authority and whether a performance test, written exam, and/or oral exam is

required for qualification. Commanding Officers will sign a letter for each

PQS standard that reflects the tailoring of that standard. These tailoring

letters must be issued to crew members with the PQS to ensure consistency in

the qualifications.

b. PQS Qualifiers. PQS Qualifiers are acknowledged experts in a

specified area of qualification. Qualifiers are entrusted with protecting

the integrity of the PQS system by guiding trainees to references, and not

giving away answers or signatures. Qualifiers will normally be E-5 or above

and fully qualified on the watchstation they are authorized to sign.

However, Commanding Officers should use a conservative approach in

designating qualifiers. Interim qualified personnel shall not be designated

as PQS Qualifiers. Additional guidance regarding PQS qualifiers is provided

in reference (c).

c. Requalification. Each individual shall go through a requalification

process when they transfer to a new command; when revised PQS is received and

changes to the standard, in the Commanding Officer‟s judgment, warrant

WTRP

Adjust track of PG get

required school(s)

PQS assignments &

PQS POA&M

Qualified

watchstander

Division Training Program

100/200 series lectures

Training Team evolutions

300 series tasks

Prospective Gain (PG)

Crew

WTRP finds gaps that

must be filled

Fill

the

gap

PG

reports

aboard

PQS assignments trigger

the scheduling of lectures

and events to support

qualification on time to

meet WTRP needs

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requalification; or upon Commanding Officer‟s discretion. In each of these

cases, a decision is required to determine if the individual should complete

the entire PQS, complete a tailored qualification program, or accept the

previous qualification.

(1) PQS generally presumes a person beginning qualification has very

little understanding of the applicable watchstation requirements. The

standard, therefore, includes signature requirements for basic principles

that a more experienced service member may have already learned. A tailored

accelerated qualification program may be appropriate for these more

experienced individuals.

(2) It is the responsibility of the Final Qualification Authority

(FQA) in conjunction with the Department Head, Division Officer, Leading

Chief Petty Officer, and Leading Petty Officer to determine the entry level

of each person. This determination is used to decide what line items are

required for requalification.

(3) Using this procedure will reduce the requalification process to

the minimum required for each individual. For example, an experienced Sailor

may be able to complete in one week the requalification requirements that a

less experienced person may take several months to finish.

4. PQS Management

a. Relational Administrative Data Management (R-ADM). R-ADM, if

installed, shall be used to manage PQS and Training Programs. R-ADM is

designated as the authoritative database for afloat activities with the Naval

Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) suite to capture individual level

unit training, including PQS, qualifications, and certifications. As such,

PQS program elements such as PQS POAM development, tracking of progress,

interim qualifications, and the recording of final qualification will all use

R-ADM. In addition, all watchbills will be created, managed, and maintained

in R-ADM or another program that pulls data directly from the R-ADM database.

For the shipboard training program, R-ADM will be used to track the

appropriate training exercises required by reference (d).

b. Ships that do not have R-ADM may choose their method of tracking PQS.

202. Training Teams

1. Training Team Policy

a. An effective training program is based on a logical continuum of

training that provides watch teams the opportunity to mature as a cohesive

entity. The goal is for the ship‟s training teams to attain self-sufficiency

and maintain watch team proficiency by conducting challenging training using

realistic and progressive scenarios designed to meet specific training

objectives. To be effective, training must be scheduled and conducted

throughout the entire operating cycle.

b. Training teams should include a core group of the most knowledgeable

and experienced personnel who bring enthusiasm to the training process. No

particular team size is directed. The size of the crew, number of qualified

personnel, complexity of the exercise, and safety requirements will influence

the size of the team. In addition, some training objectives for a particular

event may not require the stationing of a full training team.

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c. When feasible, ships may use a 2-section training team program in

which a training team will be formed from one watch section to train the

other and vice versa. In the case of the Damage Control Training Team

(DCTT), the ship may use selected members of one repair locker to train and

assess other repair lockers. Assigning training teams in this manner

eliminates the requirement to have dedicated training team members,

eliminates confusion on assignments during actual battle or damage control

events, and enhances watchstander skills by increasing training

opportunities. However, this model may not work for all cases. For example,

there will be certain drills that require a dedicated training team other

than the watch teams (i.e., Condition I drills, such as MSFD, MOB-D Major

Conflag, etc.).

2. Required Training Teams. The following training teams will be

established:

a. Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT)

b. Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT)

c. Engineering Training Team (ETT)

d. Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)

e. Seamanship Training Team (STT)

f. Aviation Training Team (ATT) (LHA/LHD/LPD only)

g. Medical Training Team (MTT)

h. Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Training Team (VBSSTT) (if

applicable)

i. Integrated Training Team (ITT)

3. Training Team Designation. Training team members must be designated in

writing by the Commanding Officer. Designation may be accomplished by

separate instruction, letter, or watchbill signed by the Commanding Officer

(CO). The minimum qualification requirement is that the training team member

must be qualified on the watchstation being observed.

4. Transition from ATG to Training Teams. The focus of the training

strategy is to have external trainers (ATG, School House, etc.) train the

watchstanders and then hand over the responsibility of maintaining

proficiency to the ship‟s training teams. For the majority of the mission

areas, ATG will develop the training scenarios, execute the scenario for the

watchstanders, and assess the event. However, drill hot check verification

and any required equipment operation will be conducted by qualified ship‟s

force personnel.

a. Prior to entering the Basic Phase, the ship shall be able to man all

required training teams.

b. All training team members will receive the same Theory and

Fundamental, Individual, and Watch Team training that all watchstanders

receive. Training Team proficiency is expected to improve during this

progressive training and training teams will be certified prior to exiting

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the Basic Phase. Training Team certification will be recommended by ATG and

granted by TYCOM.

203. Management and Safety Afloat Programs

1. Ships must maintain a variety of management programs to ensure the ship

is able to meet mission requirements. Management and Safety Afloat Programs

include, but are not limited to, Tag Out, Electrical Safety, 3M, and Hearing

Conservation. The standard for these programs is outlined in each mission

area‟s ASA checksheets and must be routinely assessed by ship‟s force

throughout the FRP.

2. Management and Safety Afloat Programs will be assessed by external

organizations throughout the FRTP. Specific grading criteria for management

programs are provided in reference (f).

204. Ship Instructions, Notices, and Bills

1. There are numerous instructions, notices, and bills required to establish

proper procedures. Many of these documents can be incorporated into the

ship‟s SORM and signed under a single cover letter by the Commanding Officer

or his designated representative with “By Direction” authority. The

following documents must be signed by the current Commanding Officer within

90 days of assuming command:

a. Battle Orders

b. Standing Orders

c. Navigation Bill

d. Cruise Missile Doctrine (if applicable)

e. Force Protection In-Port Security Plan (ISP)

f. Temporary Standing Orders

g. Deranged Equipment Bill

205. Synthetic Training. Synthetic training systems and devices, both

platform-based and shore-based, are critical to the readiness strategy.

Simulation-based training provides individual watch standers and watch teams

the opportunity to conduct training in a synthetic environment when safety,

range access, realistic opposition forces (OPFOR), environmental

considerations, and resource constraints make live exercises impractical.

Furthermore, reference (g) states that "training simulators should be used to

replace live training to the maximum extent possible where training

effectiveness and operational readiness are not compromised." By optimizing

the use of synthetic trainers, crews are better prepared, achieve exercise

objectives faster, and perform at higher levels. Therefore, the ability to

maintain, configure, and employ a ship's synthetic training capability is

integral to ship readiness and will be assessed throughout the FRTP.

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206. Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Program. The 3M Program is

designed to identify and correct material deficiencies by ship‟s force

through periodic and situational equipment assessments. While not all

equipment can be fully assessed through the ship‟s 3M Program, a well-

executed program will reduce the amount of growth and new work and maintain a

higher level of readiness throughout the entire cycle.

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Chapter 3

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS

Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(b) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1 Total Ships Readiness

Assessment (TSRA)

(c) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

(d) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3B, Change 4, Joint Fleet Maintenance

Manual

(e) OPNAVINST 4730.5Q, Trials and Material Inspections (MI) of Ships

Conducted by the Board of Inspection and Survey

(f) COMNAVSURFPAC 4730.2, TYCOM Material Inspection (TMI) Process

(g) COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4730.2, Material Standards Assessment Program

300. Purpose. Periodic assessments validate ship readiness to execute

mission requirements. Due to the unique capabilities of each ship class,

numerous organizations provide assessments, evaluations, certifications, and

inspections. These organizations will use established, common standards for

material readiness and training in order to eliminate duplicity of checks and

assessments. Additionally, these organizations will schedule and conduct

periodic assessments where they fit best to improve ship readiness throughout

the FRP and deliver ships to USFF FJO/C3F/C7F at their peak level of

readiness. The notional schedule for the 27 month FRP is provided in Figure

3-1.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 3-1. 27 Month FRP Notional Schedule

301. Overarching Guidance

1. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications, and Inspections. A

complete list of authorized readiness evaluations, assessments,

certifications, and inspections is provided in Appendix A and supported by

applicable instructions listed in Appendix B.

2. Modifications to the Authorized List of Readiness Evaluations,

Assessments, Certifications, and Inspections. No external activity shall

READ-E 1

Maintenance

Phase Int / Adv

Phase

Basic

Phase

(Tier 1)

DeploymentSustainment

Phase Sust

Phase

100%

AWP lock

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

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25

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27

1

2

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4

5

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8

9

10

11

50%

AWP lock 80%

AWP lock

READ-E 3 READ-E 4READ-E 2

TSRA 1 TSRA 5 TSRA 2 TSRA 3

READ-E 6

LOA

Crew Cert/

Fast

Cruise

Nav

Assess/

KTR Sea

Trials

3 weeks

Tier 1 and Tier 2

Material Checks

CMAV

TYCOM

Sea

Trials

TSRA 4

3-5 weeks

MI SOE

Rehearsal

Tier 2 Mat’l Validation CMAV

3-4 weeks

Basic

Phase

(Tier 2)

Shake-

down

Phase

TSRA 4

MI

4 weeks

Int /

Adv

Phase

READ-E 5

READ-E 7

MI Prep Time

TYCOM / INSURV

Material Inspection

IH

Survey

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schedule an event that is not identified in Appendix A. External activities

that desire to add, alter, or delete events contained in Appendix A must

coordinate with respective authority (COMNAVSURFPAC and COMNAVSURFLANT for

Sustainment, Maintenance, Shakedown, and Basic Phases; CSFTP and CSFTL for

Integrated/Advanced Phase). The Chiefs of Staff are the approval authority

for any changes to Appendix A.

3. Changes to Qualification, Certification, or Exercise Standards. Changes

to Basic Phase qualification, certification, and exercise standards are

subject to TYCOM N7 Configuration Control Board approval before

implementation.

302. Readiness Evaluations. Throughout the FRP, multiple, complementary

assessments will be consolidated into distinct evaluation periods entitled

Readiness Evaluations (READ-Es) as outlined in reference (a). READ-Es will

assess, validate, or certify ship readiness. Because each evaluation may

have several components, one organization shall be designated as the lead

organization for each READ-E and is responsible for coordination with the

ship and other assessment teams. The duration of the READ-E varies based

upon scope, ship class, and other scheduling considerations.

303. Assessments

1. Assessments that are not part of the Readiness Evaluations discussed in

Section 302 are scheduled as independent events throughout the FRP. Where

possible, these assessments have been aligned to the notional cycle, rather

than a standardized periodicity (e.g., “conducted during pre-deployment

Sustainment Phase” vice “conducted every 2 years”) in order to provide ships

a predictable and logical readiness assessment periodicity. In addition,

these independent assessments have been scheduled with the following

additional goals:

a. Reinforce common standards

b. Consolidate assessments when logical

c. Maximize use of subject matter experts

d. Eliminate redundancy

A complete list of assessments is provided in Appendix A.

2. Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA) are material assessment packages

coordinated by the Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC) designed to improve

maintenance availability planning and Current Ship‟s Maintenance Project

(CSMP) management, repair equipment, support system light off, and provide

over-the-shoulder training to ship‟s force maintenance personnel. The

assessments are conducted by the RMC and serve to increase ship‟s force

awareness of material standards and educate maintenance personnel on

troubleshooting and repair processes. Details of the TSRA process are

provided in reference (b).

304. FRP Certifications

1. Per reference (c), there are two fundamental milestones required by ships

to progress through the FRP. Basic Phase Completion and Deployment

Certification are granted to ships following successful completion of

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specific unit level and group (multi-ship) requirements.

2. Basic Phase (Unit Level) Completion. Basic Phase Completion is a TYCOM

report that identifies the ship as an Independent Unit Ready for Tasking

(IURFT). Basic Phase Completion is based upon successful completion of all

mission area certifications.

a. Mission Area Certifications. Mission area certifications are granted

by TYCOM, relying upon assessments conducted by ATG Pacific/Atlantic

(ATGP/ATGL), Engineering Assessment Pacific/Atlantic (EAP/A), or other

assessment organizations.

b. A complete list of mission area certifications is included in

Appendix A.

3. Deployment Certification. Deployment Certification is granted by the

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F (as applicable) as outlined in reference (c).

305. Inspections

1. Material Inspections. Part of the strategy to maintain equipment at a

higher level of readiness and reinforce standards compliance includes more

frequent material inspections. By conducting a material validation every FRP

cycle, ships will better understand their equipment status and capabilities

and reduce the premium costs associated with late-identified work.

Furthermore, USFF FJO/C3F/C7F will have confidence in the material condition

of surface ships as they transition into the Integrated/Advanced Phase and

then onto Sustainment Phase and deployment.

a. INSURV Trials and Material Inspections. The Board of Inspection and

Survey (INSURV) will conduct Acceptance Trials (AT), Final Contract Trials

(FCT), Material Inspections (MI), and Decommissioning Surveys in accordance

with references (d) and (e).

b. TYCOM Material Inspections. In FRP cycles that do not include one of

the INSURV inspections in the paragraph above, TYCOM will conduct an MI in

accordance with applicable TYCOM instruction (reference (f) or (g)). These

inspections will be notionally scheduled six to eight weeks following Basic

Phase completion.

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Chapter 4

FLEET RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN PHASE REQUIREMENTS

Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.11, Surface Force Exercise

Manual

(b) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3B, Change 4, Joint Fleet Maintenance

Manual

(c) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1, Total Ships Readiness

Assessment (TSRA)

(d) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(e) OPNAVINST 5100.19E, Navy Safety and Occupational Health

(SOH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat

(f) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 1300.1, Command Readiness Assist

Visit

(g) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVSURFLANTINST

3530.4C, Surface Ship Navigation Department Organization and

Regulations Manual (NAVDORM)

(h) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3504.1A, Redlines Implementing

Instructions

(i) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

(j) OPNAVINST 4730.5Q, Trials and Material Inspections (MI) of Ships

Conducted by the Board of Inspection and Survey

(k) COMNAVSURFPAC 4730.2, TYCOM Material Inspection (TMI) Process

(l) COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4730.2, Material Standards Assessment Program

400. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP). The Fleet Response Training Plan

(FRTP) is a flexible and scalable approach to training that meets the dynamic

requirements of the Fleet Response Plan (FRP). The FRTP consists of five

phases: Sustainment, Maintenance, Shakedown, Basic, and Integrated/Advanced.

The notional schedules for the 27 month FRP is provided in Figure 4-1.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 4-1. 27 Month FRP Notional Schedule

1. The transition from one phase to the next is driven by material readiness

and demonstrated proficiency. Each phase consists of training, evaluations,

and assessments that support the ship‟s ability to achieve exit criteria in

each phase.

READ-E 1

Maintenance

Phase Int / Adv

Phase

Basic

Phase

(Tier 1)

DeploymentSustainment

Phase Sust

Phase

100%

AWP lock

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

50%

AWP lock 80%

AWP lock

READ-E 3 READ-E 4READ-E 2

TSRA 1 TSRA 5 TSRA 2 TSRA 3

READ-E 6

LOA

Crew Cert/

Fast

Cruise

Nav

Assess/

KTR Sea

Trials

3 weeks

Tier 1 and Tier 2

Material Checks

CMAV

TYCOM

Sea

Trials

TSRA 4

3-5 weeks

MI SOE

Rehearsal

Tier 2 Mat’l Validation CMAV

3-4 weeks

Basic

Phase

(Tier 2)

Shake-

down

Phase

TSRA 4

MI

4 weeks

Int /

Adv

Phase

READ-E 5

READ-E 7

MI Prep Time

TYCOM / INSURV

Material Inspection

IH

Survey

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2. To achieve the required synergy necessary to produce surface ship

readiness, each phase must be supportive of the subsequent phase, rather than

viewed as a separate period. A sequenced and coordinated effort from all

organizations tasked with assessing and repairing ships and training Sailors

is critical to establish the training continuum. The goal is to build

mission area proficiency across the FRTP through progressively complex

Individual, Unit, and Group level training events based on standardized and

repeatable measures of performance. The FRTP Phases outlined in the

following sections describe the path to deployed readiness.

3. Training Continuum. In order to achieve the required Basic Phase and

Deployment Certifications, each ship executing the notional FRP cycle will

progress through the training continuum as illustrated in Figure 4-2.

Figure 4-2. Training Continuum

a. The ability for the command to focus on required training relies on

material condition that can support training and does not measurably distract

the crew from training objectives. To ensure the condition of ship‟s

equipment is fully understood, ATG, in conjunction with RMC, will perform

Assess Train

Mobility Unit Tactical

Assess

Educate & Train

Educate & Train AssessEducate & Train

Maintenance

Phase

Basic

Phase

Tier 1 - Mobility Tier 2 –Unit Tactical

Validate

Integrated

Phase

Tier 3 –Group Tactical

Sustainment

Phase

AssessTrain

1.3

2.3

2.4

1.4

1.2

3.2

3.3

3.4

Tier

Mode

Group Tactical

2.0

1.0

Repetitive Exercises

X.0 Assist Ship in Preparation for Material Checks

X.1 Material Assessment

X.2 Theory and Fundamental

X.3 Individual and Watch Team Training

X.4 Certification/Qualification

Shakedown

Phase

2.2

2.1

1.1

2.1

Transition within the Tier

Transition between Tiers

Remediation

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material checks prior to the start of the Basic Phase. Identified material

deficiencies will be adjudicated by TYCOM prior to proceeding.

b. Once all material deficiencies have been adjudicated and appropriate

action taken, the ship will progress through the training continuum in the

sequenced steps.

c. Ships that do not satisfactorily demonstrate mission area proficiency

during the applicable Certification/Qualification (X.4) event will repeat the

event following remedial instruction.

d. Ships are required to perform a variety of exercises throughout the

FRTP in order to achieve certification and maintain proficiency. The three

types of exercises are described below. A detailed description and list of

exercises are provided in reference (a).

(1) Certification Exercises (CE). CEs are conducted in the Basic

Phase and are a prerequisite to mission area certification. ATG will assess

the ship‟s ability to successfully demonstrate these exercises.

(2) Advanced Exercises (AE). AEs are conducted following Basic Phase

completion. AEs are primarily accomplished during Group Sail; however, USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F (as applicable) may authorize conduct of these exercises any time

during the Integrated Phase. Exercises will be assessed by CSG/ARG staffs or

local training agencies (if resources are available). Not all ships will

perform all AEs; USFF FJO/C3F/C7F will select applicable AEs for each ship to

accomplish during the Integrated/Advanced Phase.

(3) Repetitive Exercises (RE). REs are conducted by ships following

Mission Area Certification in order to maintain proficiency in each mission

area. The ship will self-assess their ability to successfully demonstrate

these exercises.

401. Sustainment Phase

1. Focus. During the Sustainment Phase, ships will focus on maintaining

readiness across the full spectrum of mission areas in order to be ready to

conduct prompt and sustained combat operations. Additionally, due to the

long lead time required for Availability Work Package (AWP) development, this

is the time to conduct both internal (ship‟s force) and external material

assessments that will form the basis of the next Maintenance Phase.

2. Expectations. While on deployment, ships will focus on deployed

missions, while maintaining proficiency in all mission areas through

repetitive exercises in accordance with reference (a).

a. A TFOM of 80% in the Mobility Mission Areas shall be maintained at

all times.

b. Tactical Mission Areas will be sustained through training and

conducting deployed missions. Ships shall make all reasonable efforts to

maintain a TFOM of 80% in all tactical mission areas, however, when

operational requirements limit proficiency opportunities, training on the

mission areas required by the Operational Commander shall take precedence.

Some mission areas will be allowed to degrade and ships will report readiness

degradations of affected mission areas in accordance with governing

directives without the need for a mitigation plan during deployment.

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c. Ships will begin preparations for the upcoming CNO Availability

through critical self-assessment, clearly documented deficiencies, training,

and planning. Preparations for the Maintenance Phase must not interfere with

the ship‟s ability to meet operational commitments.

d. TYCOM shall coordinate focused training to ships outside the Basic

Phase on an as-needed basis as determined by unit self-assessment or ISIC/ATG

recommendation.

3. Notional Schedule. Figure 4-3 depicts the notional schedule for the

Sustainment Phase.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 4-3. Sustainment Phase Notional Schedule

4. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications and Inspections.

Throughout the Sustainment Phase, various evaluations and assessments will be

conducted to reinforce standards compliance. Events that require significant

coordination are outlined below; remaining events are listed in Appendix B.

a. Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 5. TSRA 5 is a two-week pre-

deployment combat systems material condition verification conducted by the

applicable Regional Maintenance Center (RMC). While it occurs before TSRA 1

in the Sustainment Phase (as illustrated in Figure 4-3 above), it is the

final TSRA event that prepares the ship for deployment. Scheduling of this

event should occur prior to the ship‟s pre-deployment leave and upkeep period

to provide sufficient time to correct critical deficiencies. The purpose of

TSRA 5 is to ensure combat systems equipment (including Ballistic Missile

Defense equipment) is operable for deployment. Deficiencies identified

during TSRA 5 will be prioritized and scheduled for repair based upon impact

and repair timeline.

b. Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 1. TSRA 1 is a two-week ship-

wide material condition assessment conducted by RMC and performed during the

pre-deployment Sustainment Phase to identify work items for an upcoming CNO

Availability. Scheduling of this event should occur early enough in the

Sustainment Phase to correct any critical deficiencies identified during the

assessment prior to deployment and without impact to the ship‟s operational

commitments. The purpose of TSRA 1 is to minimize growth and new work during

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a CNO Availability by conducting a comprehensive material condition

assessment in advance of AWP lock (see reference (b) for specific

milestones). Specific material checks conducted during TSRA 1 will include

Integrated Class Maintenance Plan (ICMP) tasks and specific items identified

in reference (c).

c. Readiness Evaluation 1. READ-E 1 is a ship self-assessment executed

during the Sustainment Phase, typically while the ship is on deployment. The

purpose of READ-E 1 is for the ship to perform a critical self-assessment of

their manning, material, schooling, and other requirements in order to gain

an assessment of their readiness to conduct the next FRTP cycle. Duration of

READ-E 1 is determined by the ship, but must be completed and findings

reported to ISIC/TYCOM at least four weeks in advance of READ-E 2 and READ-E

3. The requirements for READ-E 1 are provided in reference (d).

d. Readiness Evaluation 2. READ-E 2 is a TYCOM-led assessment of

material condition executed during the Sustainment Phase following READ-E 1.

It is conducted in conjunction with an underway period and must be completed

before the start of the Maintenance Phase. READ-E 2 replicates the

demonstrations and critical events that will be performed during the

Maintenance Phase TYCOM Sea Trials. Demonstrations are conducted during this

period to identify any material condition degradations that occurred during

the course of deployment and ensure that the ship maintains a constant focus

on material assessments and standards. Any deficiencies identified during

READ-E 2 shall be added to the ship‟s CSMP and considered for possible

inclusion into the CNO AWP, recognizing that work items may be growth or new

work. Every effort should be made to complete all demonstrations for the

applicable ship class. Ships shall coordinate with the appropriate Immediate

Superior in Command (ISIC)/Type Commander (TYCOM) to develop the schedule of

events (SOE) and reserve required services. A list of required

demonstrations and critical events is contained in reference (d).

(1) Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 2. TSRA 2 is a ship-wide

material condition assessment conducted by RMC in conjunction with READ-E 2.

RMC‟s participation will ensure appropriate technical representation is

available to document deficiencies, expedite maintenance planning, and

correctly prioritize maintenance action.

e. Readiness Evaluation 3. READ-E 3 is a TYCOM-led validation event

conducted during the Sustainment Phase. The event may be conducted in

conjunction with READ-E 2 and is comprised of three primary events: READ-E 1

Validation; Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) and Environmental Programs

Review; and the Command Readiness Assist Visit (CRAV).

(1) READ-E 1 Validation. During this period, the TYCOM will validate

the ship‟s self-assessment conducted during READ-E 1. In addition to an

assessment of manning (including NECs), material condition, schools plan, and

management programs, READ-E 1 will include a comprehensive assessment of the

proficiency of the crew across all mission areas. This mission area

proficiency assessment may be demonstrated via available onboard training

systems and the results of the assessment will be used to determine if

refresher training is required for the ship to remain a surge asset or to

help ISIC/TYCOM determine if Basic Phase should or can be tailored. The

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(2) SOH and Environmental Programs Review. TYCOM will validate the

effectiveness of SOH programs that will assist the ship in execution of the

Maintenance Phase. The details of this survey are provided in reference (e).

(3) CRAV. The ADCON ISIC will assess the various administrative

programs that comprise the CRAV. The details of this assist visit are

contained within reference (f).

5. Sustainment Phase Exit Criteria

a. Objective: Ready to enter Maintenance Phase.

b. Overall

(1) Conduct READ-E 1, READ-E 2, and READ-E 3

(2) Ships are proficient across the PESTO pillars in AT, FSO-M, MOB-

D, 3M, Supply, and Explosive Safety

c. Personnel Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Fill: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(2) Fit: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(3) Critical NEC: 1 each for all critical NEC (Some mission areas

may require more than one NEC (e.g., Strike (Tomahawk), BMD, & ASW) as

defined in the applicable mission area certification instructions)

d. Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Completion of Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 2

(2) Availability Work Package (AWP) definitization complete

e. Supply Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Ensure critical equipage inventories to include phased

replacement items are inventoried, assessed, and replacements ordered as

necessary.

(2) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) plans established; Integrated

Logistics Overhaul (ILO) or Phased Maintenance Review (PMR) arranged.

f. Training Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Basic Phase certification training POA&M complete and approved by

TYCOM

g. Ordnance Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Complete offload with the exception of AT requirements

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402. Maintenance Phase

1. Focus. The focus of the Maintenance Phase is to establish a material

foundation that will support Basic Phase training, subsequent operations, and

maintenance and modernization to meet the ship's Expected Service Life.

During this phase, ships must also strive to complete required schoolhouse

training in order to have the foundational knowledge to succeed in the

upcoming training cycle and, ultimately, deployment.

2. Expectations

a. Availability Maintenance Actions. All maintenance availability work

will be complete and certified through either RMC work certification

procedures or demonstrated performance during Contractor Sea Trials.

b. The ship will have satisfactorily demonstrated its ability to safely

operate the engineering plant and get the ship underway. Modernization

impacts on material readiness must be considered and addressed during the

Maintenance Phase to ensure no impediment to training exists.

c. School Requirements. Ships should make every attempt to complete all

required schoolhouse training during the Maintenance and Shakedown Phases.

In cases where schools cannot be completed during these periods, ships must

de-conflict Basic Phase training requirements with mandatory school

requirements. Ships should contact TYCOM via their chain of command as early

as possible to resolve shortfalls.

d. Training and PQS Programs. Training and PQS Programs must remain

fully established throughout the entire FRTP to validate watchstander

knowledge and proficiency. However, due to the crew turnover that typically

occurs following deployment, ships must ensure that appropriate PQS

assignments and training programs are established to support the WTRP for the

entire FRTP.

3. Notional Schedule. Figure 4-4 depicts the notional schedule for the

Maintenance Phase.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 4-4. Maintenance Phase Notional Schedule – 27 month FRP

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4. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications and Inspections.

Throughout the Maintenance Phase, various evaluations and assessments will be

conducted to reinforce standards compliance. Events that require significant

coordination are outlined below; remaining events are listed in Appendix B.

a. Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 3. TSRA 3 is a two-week ship-

wide assessment, focused primarily on ship‟s hull, mechanical, and electrical

(HM&E) components conducted by RMC. The purpose of TSRA 3 is to assist the

ship in executing the Engineering Light-off Assessment (LOA) and achieving

Maintenance Phase exit criteria. A list of material checks that will be

conducted during TSRA 3 are included in reference (c).

b. Readiness Evaluation 4. READ-E 4 is a TYCOM-led assessment of the

ship‟s readiness to exit the Maintenance Phase. READ-E 4 is conducted at the

end of the Maintenance Phase, nominally in the last three weeks. It is

comprised of five events: Light Off Assessment (LOA); Crew Certification;

Dock Trials/Fast Cruise; Navigation Assessment; and Contractor (KTR) Sea

Trials. Due to the scope of READ-E 4, TYCOM shall be responsible for de-

conflicting the various events. A nominal schedule for READ-E 4 is provided

in Figure 4-5.

Figure 4-5. READ-E 4 Optimal Schedule

(1) LOA. The LOA will be conducted by ATG Engineering Assessments

Atlantic/Pacific and the team may be augmented by the ADCON ISIC or TYCOM

Staff. The purpose of LOA is to ensure the ship is capable of safely

lighting off and operating its engineering plant prior to going to sea (Sea

Trials included) when exiting a CNO Availability or any significant

maintenance period (120 days or greater in length) or when the TYCOM deems it

necessary. LOA must be scheduled after the availability Production

Completion Date (PCD) as outlined in reference (b). All engineering programs

must be established and fully functional to support light off and all

Engineering damage control equipment in place and operational. The ship must

have an operational Repair 5 Allowance Equipage List (AEL) to support

demonstration of a Main Space Fire drill. LOA is conducted in accordance

with reference (d).

(2) Crew Certification. The ADCON ISIC will conduct Crew

Certification on all new construction ships and ships with maintenance

periods greater than or equal to 60 days. The purpose of Crew Certification

is to perform a thorough review of the ship's overall training program and an

assessment of their ability to provide an adequate number of qualified crew

members to support safe operations at sea, to include sea trials. This

determination will be based on accomplishing selected exercises, material

checks of key deck/navigation/safety equipment, and level of knowledge

testing of key watchstanders. The requirements of the event are provided in

reference (d).

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(3) Dock Trials and Fast Cruise. The ISIC will supervise the conduct

of Dock Trials and a Fast Cruise during a CNO maintenance availability in

accordance with reference (b). The overall objectives are to train the crew

and determine their ability to take the ship to sea safely in a peacetime

environment. Dock Trials is an opportunity to prove that equipment operates

within established standards, and Fast Cruise verifies the crew is ready and

qualified to take the ship to sea and simulates at-sea operating conditions.

Equipment should be energized and operated as much as possible; only items

that cannot be performed shall be simulated. Dock Trials and Fast Cruise

requirements are contained in reference (b), Appendices I and J, and further

amplified in reference (d).

(4) Navigation Assessment. The ADCON ISIC will conduct a Navigation

Assessment (also known as a “Nav Check Ride”) in conjunction with Contractor

Sea Trials. The details of the Navigation Assessment are provided in

reference (d) and (g).

(5) Contractor Sea Trials. Contractor Sea Trials are conducted in

accordance with reference (b), Appendix K.

5. Maintenance Phase Exit Criteria

a. Objective: Verify satisfactory completion of Maintenance Phase work

b. Overall

(1) Availability work certified by RMC

(2) Successful completion of all events in READ-E 4

403. Shakedown Phase

1. Focus. The focus of the Shakedown Phase is to verify the ship‟s material

condition is able to support Basic Phase training. Shakedown Phase begins

after successful completion of Contractor (KTR) Sea Trials and ends after

successful completion of TYCOM Sea Trials.

2. Expectations. The end of the Shakedown Phase indicates the ship‟s

readiness to commence Basic Phase training unencumbered by material

deficiencies.

a. Material Readiness. The primary goal of the Shakedown Phase is to

ensure that all systems, including training systems meet established material

condition standards to support Basic Phase training and follow-on operational

tasking.

3. Notional Schedule. Figure 4-6 depicts the notional schedule for the

Shakedown Phase.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

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Figure 4-6. Shakedown Phase Notional Schedule

4. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications and Inspections. The

Shakedown Phase consists of one event – READ-E 5.

a. Readiness Evaluation 5. READ-E 5 is a TYCOM-led assessment of the

ship‟s readiness to commence Basic Phase training. Its nominal duration is

one month. READ-E 5 is comprised of four events: TSRA 4; Tier 1 and Tier 2

Material Checks; a Continuing Maintenance Availability (CMAV); and TYCOM Sea

Trials. Due to the scope of READ-E 5, TYCOM shall be responsible for de-

conflicting the various events. A nominal schedule for READ-E 5 is provided

in Figure 4-7.

Figure 4-7. READ-E 5 Optimal Schedule

(1) Total Ship Readiness Assessment (TSRA) 4. TSRA 4 is a ship-wide

material condition assessment conducted by RMC to verify equipment condition

is sufficient to support training during the Basic Phase. A list of material

checks is provided with reference (c).

(2) Tier 1 and Tier 2 Material Checks. TYCOM, in conjunction with

ATG, will perform material checks to verify equipment condition is sufficient

to support training to ensure the crew will not be distracted by equipment

repairs during Basic Phase training. TYCOM shall adjudicate if an identified

discrepancy warrants immediate action, and if so, whether a subsequent Sea

Trials will be required to validate repairs; if the repair may be deferred to

a later maintenance period; or if no action is required. A list of material

checks is provided on the SFRM website.

(3) TYCOM Sea Trials. TYCOM Sea Trials are conducted following

Contractor Sea Trials and verify the ship‟s capability to satisfactorily

perform functions that support the ship‟s primary missions. The list of

demonstrations is in accordance with reference (d) and replicates those

conducted during READ-E 2. Demonstrations satisfactorily completed during

Contractor Sea Trials will not need to be re-performed. Discrepancies

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identified during TYCOM Sea Trials will be prioritized and considered for the

subsequent Continuing Maintenance Availability (CMAV). TYCOM shall

adjudicate if the discrepancy warrants immediate action, and if so, whether

additional Sea Trials will be required to validate repairs; if the repair may

be deferred to a later maintenance period; or if no action is required.

5. Shakedown Phase Exit Criteria

a. Objective: Ready to enter Basic Phase.

b. Overall

(1) Satisfactory completion of all events in READ-E 5

(2) Ships must maintain capability and proficiency across the PESTO

pillars in AT, FSO-M, MOB-D, 3M, Supply, and Explosive Safety

c. Personnel Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Fill: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(2) Fit: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(3) Critical NEC: 1 each for all critical NEC (Some mission areas

may require more than one NEC (e.g., Strike (Tomahawk), BMD, & ASW) as

defined in the applicable mission area certification instructions)

(4) Meet all Personnel Redlines (see reference (h))

(5) Critical schools 80% complete; 100% critical schools scheduled

d. Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Satisfactory completion of TYCOM Sea Trials

(2) Satisfactory completion of Tier 1 and Tier 2 material checks

e. Supply Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) elements (e.g., repair parts,

Maintenance Assist Modules (MAM), PMS, Test Equipment, Training, and Tech

Manuals) delivered for newly-installed, upgraded, or modified equipment

(2) Supply IT systems updated and online (R-Supply, Food Service

Management (FSM), Retail Operations Management „2‟ (ROM II), Automated

Military Postal System (AMPS), and Hazardous Information Control System

Windows (HICSWIN))

(3) All storerooms able to be secured

(4) All required repair parts stored aboard

(5) Shelf Life items inspected and Shelf Life program established for

periodic review

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(6) All major equipment must be operational (e.g., APC System,

Gaylord, Navy Cash, etc.) (See SFRM website for specific divisional

requirements.)

f. Training Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) The Relational Administrative Data Management (R-ADM) application

is established as the primary onboard personnel management system

(2) Watch Team Replacement Plan (WTRP) is established for each watch

team

(3) Approved watch bills for homeport AT

(4) Required watch teams (if applicable)

(a) Sea and Anchor, GQ, UNREP, & Flight Deck (1 team each)

(b) Condition III in CIC, Bridge, & Engineering (2 teams each)

(c) BMD and ASW (2 teams each; FFG - 1 Condition IIAS team)

(d) Strike (1 team)

(e) VBSS (14 team members: two teams of 6 with 2 alternates)

(f) Link Response Team

(5) All repair lockers and At Sea Fire Party PQS qualified

(6) All training teams able to be manned

(7) All ASA check sheets completed within the past 3 months

g. Ordnance Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Satisfactory completion of Magazine and Magazine Sprinkler

Assessment conducted by appropriate RMC; ADCON ISIC certification message or

letter filed in the Combat Systems Smooth Log

(2) Explosive Handling qualification/certification program effective

for all families of ammunition

(3) Ammunition onboard to support AT requirements and Basic Phase

live fire events

(4) Ammo inventory management process established

(5) All magazines able to be secured and Intrusion Detection Systems

(IDS) fully operational

(6) Weapons elevators fully operable; certifications within

periodicity in accordance with applicable NSTMs

(7) Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) and Material Handling Equipment

(MHE) certifications within periodicity

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(8) Letters of designation signed in accordance with NAVSUP P-724,

OPNAVINST 5530.13 (Series), and OPNAVINST 8023.24 (Series)

404. Basic Phase

1. Focus. The focus of the Basic Phase is to train and certify a ship in

all mission areas and be able to perform operations as an individual unit.

Basic Phase begins after a ship achieves Shakedown Phase exit criteria and

will be executed in two parts. Mobility (Tier 1) and Unit Tactical (Tier 2)

training will follow a five-step process that starts with material

assessment, training, develops individual and watch team skills, builds watch

team cohesion and proficiency, and concludes with qualification events for

each mission area. Shipboard training teams will also be trained throughout

the Basic Phase. Upon completion of all mission area certifications the

TYCOM will report Basic Phase Completion and the ship will transition to the

Integrated/Advanced Phase.

2. Expectations

a. Demonstrated Proficiency. The ship must be successful at the

qualification events across all Mobility (Tier 1) mission areas prior to

advancing to Unit Tactical (Tier 2) training. All Basic Phase training

qualification events will be completed (with a minimum passing score of 80%)

prior to advancing to Group Tactical (Tier 3) training.

b. Mobility (Tier 1) and Unit Tactical (Tier 2) training events are

sequenced to build upon each other such that each ship is competent in basic

mobility and communications prior to commencing single unit warfare

activities. When ships operate as a cohesive group, the combination of

capabilities is greater than the sum of its parts but is reliant on the

tactical competence of each unit. Therefore, each ship must master all

Mobility and Unit Tactical training events and exercises as specified in

reference (a).

3. Notional Schedule. Figure 4-8 depicts the notional schedule for the

Basic Phase.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 4-8. Basic Phase Notional Schedule

4. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications and Inspections.

Throughout the Basic Phase, various evaluations, assessments, and

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certifications will be conducted to reinforce standards compliance. Events

that require significant coordination are outlined below; remaining events

are listed in Appendix B.

a. Readiness Evaluation 6. READ-E 6 is a TYCOM-led assessment that

verifies the ship‟s readiness to transition from Tier 1 (Mobility) to Tier 2

(Unit Tactical). The assessment is comprised of a Material Inspection SOE

Rehearsal, an Industrial Hygiene (IH) Survey, Tier 2 Material Validation, and

a maintenance period. Duration of the event is ideally three weeks with 1.5

days underway. A nominal schedule for READ-E 6 is provided in Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9. READ-E 6 Optimal Schedule

(1) Material Inspection SOE Rehearsal. The first four days of READ-E 6

will be a Material Inspection SOE Rehearsal, regardless of whether the ship

is scheduled to have an INSURV MI or a TYCOM MI. The rehearsal will be

coordinated by TYCOM with assessment assistance from the ADCON ISIC and RMC.

Days 1 and 2 will be used to execute the underway portion of the SOE.

Following return to homeport, ships will continue with inport material checks

until complete.

(2) IH Survey. Following the SOE Rehearsal, the local Medical Training

Facility Industrial Hygienists will conduct a periodic IH Survey to identify

workplace hazards, characterize risk, and develop appropriate controls to

reduce hazards. The details of an IH Survey are contained in reference (e).

(3) Combat Systems Material Validation. Following the SOE rehearsal,

ATG will validate the combat systems material condition to ensure the

equipment can support Unit Tactical (Tier 2) training. To prevent

duplication of effort, only items not validated during TSRA 4 or the Material

Inspection SOE Rehearsal will be assessed during this period. A list of

material checks are provided on the SFRM website.

(4) Maintenance Period. A dedicated maintenance period is provided to

correct any remaining deficiencies to support Tier 2 training and prepare the

ship for the upcoming Material Inspection in the Integrated/Advanced Phase.

5. Basic Phase Exit Criteria

a. Objective: Ready to enter Integrated/Advanced Phase.

b. Overall

(1) Satisfactory completion of READ-E 6

(2) Maintain all Shakedown Phase exit criteria

c. Personnel Pillar Exit Criteria

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(1) Fill: COB = 93 Percent of BA

(2) Fit: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(3) Critical NEC: DRRS-N threshold

(4) Meet all Personnel Redlines (see reference (h))

(5) Critical schools 80% complete; 100% critical schools scheduled

d. Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Achieve and maintain equipment readiness as outlined on the

Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria matrix posted on the SFRM website

e. Supply Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Satisfactory completion of Supply Management Certification (SMC)

f. Training Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Achieve all applicable Mission Area Certifications by passing all

Certification Exercises (CE)

(2) All Command, Department, and Divisional Training Programs graded

as ”Effective”

g. Ordnance Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Conventional Ordnance Safety Review (COSR) successfully completed

(2) Ammunition onboard to support AT requirements plus all

Integrated/Advanced training requirements

405. Integrated / Advanced Phase

1. Focus

a. Integrated Phase. The focus of the Integrated Phase is to combine

individual unit warfare skill sets into a single cohesive strike group, ARG,

or mission-oriented deployable unit capable of operating within a

challenging, multi-warfare, joint, multinational, and interagency environment

and to take a tactical leadership role as a Task Force Commander, Task Unit

Commander, or Warfare Commander.

b. Advanced Phase. The focus of the Advanced Phase is to conduct

advanced core and mission specific training for units not assigned to a

strike group or ARG (i.e., Independent Deployers).

c. Material Readiness. Ships will undergo an INSURV or TYCOM Material

Inspection during each FRTP (approximately 6-8 weeks following Basic Phase

completion) in order to reinforce standards compliance and confidently

provide USFF FJO/C3F/C7F with ships that are materially ready to perform

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2. Expectations. Attain appropriate certification and meet TFOM of 80% in

all Tactical Mission Areas. Integrated/Advanced Phase will include Unit

Level Advanced Certification Events that will serve to build additional unit

Tactical Mission Area skills in addition to USFF FJO/C3F/C7F requirements.

At the conclusion of the Integrated/Advanced Phase, USFF FJO/C3F/C7F (as

applicable) with CNSP/CNSL recommendation will grant Deployment Certification

in accordance with reference (i). Each unit will also complete either INSURV

or a TYCOM Material Inspection during this phase.

3. Notional Schedule. Figure 4-10 depicts the notional schedule for the

Integrated/Advanced Phase.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the

events are conducted.

Figure 4-10. Integrated/Advanced Notional Schedule

4. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications and Inspections.

Throughout the Integrated/Advanced Phase, various evaluations, assessments,

certifications, and inspections will be conducted to reinforce standards

compliance. Events that require significant coordination are outlined below;

remaining events are listed in Appendix B.

a. Integrated Phase training synthesizes unit tactical skills into

single cohesive teams capable of delivering in challenging warfare

situations. Each event builds upon the last not unlike the approach taken in

Mobility and Tactical training. At sea and classroom training includes the

following events as wells as specific events identified in applicable

Operational Orders (OPORDS):

(1) Warfare Commanders Course(s) (WCC)

(2) Integrated ASW Course (IAC) Phase I

(3) Group Commander Training (GCT)

(4) Fleet Synthetic Training – Warfare Commander / Group Commander /

Joint / Fleet (FST-WC / FST-GC / FST-J / FST-F)

(5) Group Sail

(6) IAC Phase II

(7) Monthly Inport Exercises (MITE)

Maintenance

Phase Int / Adv

Phase

Basic

Phase

(Tier 1)

Sustainment

Phase

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

Basic

Phase

(Tier 2)

Shake-

down

Phase

Int /

Adv

Phase

0

Int / Adv

Phase

7

8

9

10

11

Int / Adv

Phase

READ-E 7

TYCOM / INSURV

Material Inspection

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(8) Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX)

(9) Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX)

(10) Certification Exercise (CERTEX) for ARG/MEU

b. Readiness Evaluation 7. READ-E 7 is a one month period allotted to

the ship in order to prepare for and conduct an INSURV or TYCOM Material

Inspection (MI). It is comprised of two distinct periods: MI Preparation

Time and the actual MI. Ships will not be available for tasking by the USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F during READ-E 7. A nominal schedule for READ-E 7 is provided in

Figure 4-11.

Figure 4-11. READ-E 7 Optimal Schedule

(1) MI Preparation (Prep) Time. MI Prep Time is a TYCOM-led

assessment and repair period leading up to an INSURV and TYCOM MI. A

combination of MI SOE Rehearsals, maintenance periods, and other assist team

visits may be scheduled depending each ship‟s readiness for MI. TYCOM will

coordinate with the ISIC and ship to determine the appropriate course of

action for each ship; external organizations will not be able to conduct ship

visits during this period without prior approval from TYCOM.

(2) Material Inspection. The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV)

will conduct Material Inspections in accordance with references (b) and (j).

COMNAVSURFPAC will conduct TYCOM Material Inspections in accordance with

reference (k), and COMNAVSURFLANT will conduct TYCOM Material Inspections in

accordance with reference (l).

5. Integrated/Advanced Phase Exit Criteria

a. Objective: Ready to enter Sustainment Phase. The goal of

Integrated/Advanced phase training is to synthesize unit/staff actions into

coordinated strike group operations in a challenging, multi-warfare

operational environment.

b. Overall

(1) Attain Deployment Certification in accordance with reference (i)

(2) Maintain all Basic Phase exit criteria

(3) Complete TYCOM or INSURV Material Inspection

c. Personnel Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Fill: COB = 95 Percent of BA

MI

4 weeks

MI Prep Time

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(2) Fit: COB = 90 Percent of BA

(3) Critical NEC: DRRS-N threshold

(4) Meet all Personnel Redlines (see reference (h))

(5) Complete all critical schools

d. Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Achieve and maintain equipment readiness as defined by the

Equipment Pillar Exit Criteria matrix posted on the SFRM website

e. Supply Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Sustainment (i.e., spares, consumables, provisions, etc.) load

out and stowage plans established and promulgated. Sustainment levels will

be at/exceeding Type Commander (TYCOM) goals and/or Fleet Commander

operational requirements.

(2) Afloat Recreation Fund Inspection complete

(3) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) audit complete

f. Training Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) Complete applicable AEs

(2) Satisfactory complete mission area (Performance and Readiness

Review) PARR, if tasked

g. Ordnance Pillar Exit Criteria

(1) 100% Shipfill to supports AT requirements and all deployment

requirements

406. FRTP Variations

1. One of the primary goals of this strategy is for each ship to have a

standard, predictable training path throughout the FRTP. This predictability

is necessary in order to synchronize the various maintenance, training, and

operational requirements. Circumstances may require deviations from the

notional FRTP cycle outlined in reference (i). Although a range of

possibilities exist, three primary variations are described below.

a. Full Basic Phase. Ships that conduct a scheduled CNO Availability

and have sufficient training time available before the next deployment will

execute the established training and certification plan.

b. Abbreviated Basic Phase. When a ship is not allotted sufficient time

to complete a full Basic Phase following a CNO Availability, a tailored

training plan will be established based upon the results of READ-E 3. This

tailored plan will provide training in those mission areas assessed by the

TYCOM as below minimum acceptable standards.

c. Certification Extension. Ships without a dedicated CNO Availability

between scheduled deployments remain in sustainment and will execute a

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Certification Validation to support certification extension. The

Certification Validation will be a comprehensive assessment of all assigned

warfare area certifications. Mission Areas validated below certification

criteria will receive additional training in order to maintain certification.

Figure 4-12 gives an example of each variation.

Figure 4-12. Variations to the FRTP and Training Cycle

2. Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF)

a. FDNF ships‟ high operational tempo (OPTEMPO) and frequent tasking in

support of national objectives requires these ships always be prepared to

execute complex operations. This demand for continuous readiness requires a

policy that ensures FDNF ships do not lapse in training, readiness, material

condition, or manning.

b. FDNF ships do not execute the notional FRTP cycle in Figure 4-1. To

maintain the necessary training flexibility, mission area certifications will

not expire when the ship enters an extended maintenance period as described

in Section 104. Instead, mission area certification is set at a 24 month

periodicity. Mission areas may be recertified at any point within that 24-

month periodicity. Ships, ISICs and ATG will sequence the prescribed

training, assessments, and evaluations, in accordance with Appendix A, with

the ship‟s operational and maintenance schedules in order to maintain

certification periodicity.

c. An individual mission area certification may require a full series of

training and assessments, or may only require some minimal training and then

a certification. The ISIC, working with the ship and ATG, shall be

responsible for determining the level of training required prior to a

certification event.

d. The ship shall report to the NFC and TYCOM, via the ISIC, info their

local ATG, if they are unable to re-certify any mission areas within the 24

month requirement. This report will include a risk assessment and mitigation

plan.

Deploy

again this

FRTP?

Maintenance

Availability

Ship proceeds to

Integrated /

Advanced Phase

Full

Basic Phase

(All Mission Areas)

Time for

Full Basic

Phase?

Maintenance

Availability

Tailored

Basic Phase

(All Mission Areas)

Certification

Validation

x.4

Mission

Area

Certification

Event

READ-E 3

Tailor

Mission Area

training as needed

Yes

No

Yes

Fail Pass

Extended FRTP Cycle - Certification Extension

Abbreviated FRTP Cycle - Abbreviated Basic Phase

Notional FRTP Cycle - Full Basic Phase

Ship returns

from

deployment

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3. Hull Swaps/Crew Exchange

a. In cases where crews move from one ship to another, the general rule

is that mission area certifications move with the crew and both crews will be

fully certified on their current hulls.

b. Since certifications will follow both crews to their new hulls, post

hull swap training will highlight the differences between the two ships and

provide specific mission area verification. The primary focus of mission

area verification will be in the following areas:

(1) Navigation (MOB-N)

(2) Seamanship (MOB-S)

(3) Engineering (MOB-E)

(4) Damage Control (MOB-D)

(5) Anti-Terrorism (AT)

(6) Search and Rescue (SAR)

(7) Medical (FSO-M)

(8) Explosive Safety (EXPSAF)

(9) Amphibious Warfare (AMW)

(10) Aviation (AIR)

(11) Communications (CCC)

c. Consideration for additional mission area validations will be

determined based on USFF FJO/C3F/C7F operational guidance in support of

future operations required of either or both hulls. Crew Certification shall

be conducted over a 3-5 day period as required.

4. New Construction Shakedown Training

a. The purpose of shakedown training is to ensure a ship is safe to

operate. Shakedown training occurs between initial sail-away from the

building yard until completion of the Obligation Work Limiting Date (OWLD).

It forms the first step in the basic unit level training process leading to

operational employment for new construction ships.

b. Shakedown training will comprise unit level training in the following

areas:

(1) Damage Control (MOB-D)

(2) Navigation (MOB-N)

(3) Seamanship (MOB-S)

(4) Engineering (MOB-E)

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(5) Communications (CCC)

(6) Medical (FSO-M)

(7) Aviation (AIR)

(8) Anti-Terrorism (AT)

(9) Explosive Safety (EXPSAF)

c. Shakedown training is the responsibility of the ISIC or TYCOM as

appropriate with support from ATG and other training commands. The specific

shakedown training syllabus will be determined during crew certification.

For a new construction ship the ATG on the coast where the ship will be

homeported will provide training as requested by the Commanding Officer.

d. Crew certification is required for all new construction ships. The

difference between crew certification for new construction ships and ships in

commission is one of depth, detail and time. New construction crew

certification will be conducted as a two-phase event. The first event will

be conducted one to two months before LOA to ensure the ship has properly

identified the manning and training necessary to take the ship to sea. The

second event will mirror the crew certification event conducted by ships

already in commission.

5. Rotational Crews (with the exception of LCS)

a. Rotational Crew Certification. The ADCON ISIC serves as the Class

Advocate while the TYCOM serves as the mission area certification authority

for CONUS rotational crews during their FRTP process. CONUS rotational crews

use the FRTP process and exit criteria in accordance with metrics, timelines,

and protocols established by the TYCOM, ATG, and ADCON ISIC. The general

rule is that certifications move with the rotational crew. In those cases

where there are significant material elements in the certification (i.e.,

supply inventories and fiscal accountability), those elements must be

verified by the ADCON ISIC and the incoming/outgoing Commanding Officers as

being satisfactory incident to crew turnover.

b. Rotational Crew Concept. CONUS and Bahrain-based ships/crews use a

rotational crew concept that fundamentally complicates the scheduling of

required maintenance intensive events (i.e., TSRAs and Material Inspections)

and necessitate some local tailoring to the nominal FRTP scheduling process

to accommodate the right mixture of training-to-certification fidelity,

duration, and frequency for each rotational crew. In these instances, the

ADCON ISIC will take the lead in coordinating with USFF FJO/C3F/C7F, TYCOM,

and ATG as necessary to accommodate various live, synthetic, and simulator

training scheduling priorities; and if necessary, facilitate hull cross-

decking, in order to ensure training-to-certification venues remain robust

and current, while simultaneously supporting necessary deployment rotation

sequence.

c. Rotational Crew FRTP. The notional FRTP for rotational crews varies

based upon the ship class. A description of the notional FRTP for Mine

Countermeasure (MCM) and Patrol Coastal (PC) ships is provided below.

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(1) MCM Rotational Crew FRTP. The notional FRTP is modified for MCM

rotational crews in order to match their fixed 30 month rotation cycle (12

months CONUS, 6 months deployed, 6 months CONUS, 6 months deployed), and is

based on the crew employment, not the hull. The MCM rotational crew FRTP has

only three CONUS training-to-certification phases: Basic, Integrated/

Advanced, and Sustainment. Basic Phase Tier 2 consists of MIW, SUW, and INT

and culminates into IURFT certification. Basic Phase Tier 2 may be combined

with, or proceed into, an Integrated/Advanced Phase MCM Exercise (MCMEX)

which culminates in Deployment Certification. MCM rotational crews will

conduct two deployments within a single FRTP, and will therefore execute a

tailored refresh period during the Sustainment Phase between the two

deployments. The extent of the refresh period will be determined by the

results of a READ-E 3. Figure 4-13 outlines the MCM FRTP.

Figure 4-13. MCM FRTP Notional Schedule

(2) PC Rotational Crew FRTP. The notional FRTP is modified for PC

rotational crews in order to match their rotation cycle (8-9 months CONUS, 6

months deployed), and is based on the crew employment, not the hull. The PC

rotational crew FRTP requires the three CONUS training-to-certification

phases; Basic, Integrated, and Sustainment; be completed within the 8-9 month

inter-deployment CONUS period. Basic Phase Tier 2 may be combined with, or

proceed into, an Integrated Training Phase, and subsequently culminates in

Deployment Certification. The PC Crew warfare area certifications follow a

24 month periodicity with a potential 3 month extension waiver as required.

BASIC PHASE

Tier 1

BASIC PHASE

Tier 2

MIW ADV

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(DEPLOY)

MCM FRTP # 1

MCMFRTP # 2

READ-E 1 READ-E 2/3

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(DEPLOY)

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(CONUS)

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(DEPLOY)

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(DEPLOY)

SUSTAINMENT

PHASE

(CONUS)

READ-E 1

BP #2

READ-E 2/3READ-E 1 READ-E 1

BP #3

BASIC PHASE

Tier 2

MIW ADV

BASIC PHASE

Tier 1

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Appendix A

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS

SECTION 1

GENERAL

Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4790.1 (Series)

(b) COMNAVSURFORINST 3700.1 (Series)

(c) OPNAVINST 3120.28 (Series)

(d) OPNAVINST 3120.35 (Series)

(e) NAVAIRINST 3120.1 (Series)

(f) COMPACFLTINST 9830.1 (Series)

(g) OPNAVINST 8000.16 (Series)

(h) NAVAIR 19-25D-20

(i) COMNAVSURFORINST 3500.4 (Series)

(j) COMNAVAIRFORINST 3500.51 (Series)

(k) CMFC ORDER 3500.2 (Series)

(l) MARFORPACO 3501.3 (Series)

(m) NAVAIRINST 13800.17 (Series)

(n) COMNAVSURFORINST 8023.1 (Series)

(o) COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (Series)

(p) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3361.1 (Series)

(q) OPNAVINST 9410.5 (Series)

(r) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.11 (Series)

(s) HQMC POE 4000 (Series)

(t) USFF OPORD 3300

(u) COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.1 (Series)

(v) COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.2 (Series)

(w) Aegis BMD Readiness Assessment Plan, NSWC PHD Jul 05

(x) EKMS 3C

(y) SECNAVMAN 5510.3 (Series)

(z) USSAN 1-07 April 5, 2007

(aa) SWE/NAE CBRD Support Policy August 22, 2007

(ab) COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 (Series)

(ac) OPNAVINST 9220.3 (Series)

(ad) NAVSEATECHMAN 221

(ae) OPNAVINST 5090.1 (Series)

(af) NAVSEAINST 9593.2 (Series)

(ag) NOSSAINST 8023.12 (Series)

(ah) COMNAVSURFOR 8023.6 (Series)

(ai) OPNAVINST 5100.19 (Series)

(aj) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 6000.2 (Series)

(ak) COMFLTFORCOMINST 6600.1 (Series)

(al) BUMEDINST 6470.22 (Series)

(am) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 6320.2 (Series)

(an) COMNAVSURFORINST 6320.1B (Series)

(ao) NAVMED P-5055

(ap) OPNAVINST 6530.4 (Series)

(aq) NAVMED P-5010

(ar) NAVMED P-5052

(as) OPNAVINST 6210.2 (Series)

(at) BUMEDINST 6250.14 (Series)

(au) AFIP PAM 40-24

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(av) NAVMED P-5132

(aw) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANT/COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVAIRPACINST

3530.4 (Series)

(ax) NAVSEAINST 9420.4 (Series)

(ay) COMNAVSURFORINST 3130.2 (Series)

(az) COMNAVSURFORINST 5040.1 (Series)

(ba) OPNAVINST 1710.9 (Series)

(bb) BUPERSINST 1710.16 (Series)

(bc) NAVSUP P-485

(bd) COMTHIRDFLT message DTG 210200ZMAY10

(be) SECNAVINST 7510.7 (Series)

(bf) COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.1 (Series)

(bg) COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.3 (Series)

(bh) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 9093.2 (Series)

(bi) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1 (Series)

(bj) LCAC SEAOPS (S9LCA-AA-SSM-040)

(bk) OPNAVINST 2400.20 (Series)

(bl) NAVSEA S9040-AA-GTP-010/SSC

(bm) COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 3500.3 (Series)

(bn) Applicable OPORD

(bo) DoD Directive 8530.1 (Series)

(bp) DoD Directive 8530.1-M (Series)

(bq) NAVSEAINST 8370.2 (Series)

(br) WFIP Number 75 Part 2H

(bs) OPNAVINST 3130.6 (Series)

(bt) COMNAVSURFPACINST 4730.2 (Series)

(bu) COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4730.2 (Series)

(bv) COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLT message DTG 282138ZJAN11

(bw) COMTHIRDFLT message DTG 010020ZAUG09

A-101. General. SFRM policy execution depends on the integration of

manning, maintenance, training and sustainment throughout all Fleet Response

Training Plan (FRTP) phases. Integrated readiness depends on a coherent plan

of mutually supportive events that provides ships sufficient time to properly

maintain, operate, and employ ship systems safely and confidently. The goal

of the process is that Sailors deploy with their ship at the peak of

readiness, that they are properly prepared to overcome the challenges

presented on deployment, and that they have been given the training to

sustain a high level of readiness throughout deployment. This appendix

delivers the details of the integrated readiness plan by capturing in a

single document all of those events required to ensure the ships of the

Surface Force are combat ready.

A-102. Appendix Organization. Each event listed herein supports both a

phase of the FRTP and a specific mission area.

1. Section 2, Mission Area Certification Dependencies, tabulates the events

that must be current in order for the ship to be certified in each mission

area. This provides Commanders, Commanding Officers, and their command

leadership teams a tool that clearly illustrates the sequence and composition

events necessary to succeed in the Basic Phase and throughout the FRTP.

Specific timing of an event within the designated period may vary based on a

number of factors but an understanding of the preparations required by phase,

the relative impact on departments and divisions and the ship as a whole, and

the internal and external planning requirements should ensure optimal

execution of each event.

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2. Section 3, Mandatory SFRM Events by Mission Area, provides a convenient

view to departmental or division leadership, as well as some external

activities, to identify the events that must be conducted throughout the

FRTP. A program of rigorous self-assessment and continuous identification of

manning, training, and materiel requirements by every ship across the FRTP is

essential to maintain self-sustaining readiness. However, each mission area

has specific materiel and training events designed to bring the best

expertise available to the ship to educate, train, assess, and certify the

ship in that mission area.

3. Section 4, As Required SFRM Events, provides a list of additional events

that may be requested by Commanding Officers or required for specific ships

by TYCOM or ADCON ISIC.

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SECTION 2

MISSION AREA CERTIFICATION DEPENDENCIES

Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Aviation

(AIR)

Aviation Facilities Certification (AVCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

Prior to ARQ

b, c, d, e, f

NAVAIR

Air Traffic Controller Certification

(LHA / LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance/

Basic

b

CNSP/CNSL/

TACRON

Oxygen Nitrogen Inspection

(O2 N2)

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Basic

g, h

NAVAIR

Precision Landing System Certification

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

Prior to AVCERT

m

NAVAIR

Communications

(CCC)

EKMS A&A

Once per FRTP

Basic

x

EKMS A&A Team

EKMS Inspection

Once per FRTP

(not to exceed 27 months)

Situational

x

ISIC

Network Readiness Assessment (Phase II) Blue Team

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

NIOC

Damage Control

(MOB-D)

CBR Installed Equipment Readiness Assist Visit

(CBR RAV)

> 90 - 120 days prior to deployment

> Prior to INSURV

Situational

aa

NAVSEA

Damage Control Material Assessment

(DCMA)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

Prior to LOA

r

ATG

Engineering

(MOB-E)

LOA

When exiting a CNO Availability or maintenance period (120

days or greater in length) or when the TYCOM deems it

necessary

Maintenance

READ-E 4

ab

ATG/ EAP/EAA

Diesel Engine Inspections

(except LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

> Every 18-24 months

> Post-overhaul

Periodic

ab, ac

RMC

Diesel Formal Periodic Assessment

(LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

Every 18 months

(not to exceed 24 months)

Periodic

ab,ac

RMC

Steam Generating Plant Inspection/Boiler Inspection

18-24 months

Periodic

ab, ac, ad

RMC

Explosive Safety

(EXPSAF)

Conventional Ordnance Safety Review

(COSR)

Every 24 months

(waiverable up to 27 months)

Periodic

r, ag, ah

ESSOPAC/LANT

Small Arms Readiness Review

(SARR)

None specified; part of Class Maintenance Plan

Basic

READ-E 5

bq, br,

MIP

7611/001

MRC AP-1

NAVSEA

Navigation

(MOB-N)

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT Verification Test)

> In support of Tomahawk At-sea Alignment Tests (TSAT)

> May be conducted following baseline change

> May be conducted following refurbishment during a

restricted availability

Situational

ax

SSC

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT End-to-End Test)

> Every other Maintenance Phase

(not to exceed every 5 years)

> Following maintenance periods greater than 6 months

> Following Navigation System install

Maintenance

Prior to

Squadron/Group

Staff Navigation

Assessment

("Nav Check Ride")

ax

SSC

Squadron/Group Staff Navigation Assessment

("Nav Check Ride")

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

aw

ISIC

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Seamanship

(MOB-S)

UNREP Ship's Qualification Trials (SQT)

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

(conducted within 4 weeks of DPMA/PMA)

Shakedown

READ-E 5

r

Air Warfare

(AW)

Aegis Light Off Assessment (ALO)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

ab

ISEA

Tactical Data Link Operational Verification

Every 36 months

Periodic

READ-E 6

q

SSC

Ballistic Missile

Defense

(BMD)

Aegis Light Off Assessment (ALO)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

ab

ISEA

BMD Material Certification

(BMD MATCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 5

u

NSWC

Mine Warfare

(MIW)

MCM Structural Wood Survey

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

PSNS

Directive

NAVSEA

Strike Warfare

(STW)

BMD Material Certification

(BMD MATCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 5

u

NSWC

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT Verification Test)

> In support of Tomahawk At-sea Alignment Tests (TSAT)

> May be conducted following baseline change

> May be conducted following refurbishment during a

restricted availability

Situational

ax

SSC

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT End-to-End Test)

> Every other Maintenance Phase

(not to exceed every 5 years)

> Following maintenance periods greater than 6 months

> Following Navigation System install

Maintenance

ax

SSC

Undersea

Warfare (USW)

Surface Ship Radiated Noise Measurement

(SSRNM)

Once per FRTP

Basic

NUWC

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SECTION 3

SFRM REQUIRED EVENTS

Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Air Warfare

(AW)

Aegis Light Off Assessment (ALO)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

ab

ISEA

AW 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

Conducted during

FST-U

r

ATG

Tactical Data Link Operational Verification (TOV)

> 24 months

> Following an upgrade

Periodic

q

SSC

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(GCCS)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Amphibious

Warfare

(AMW)

Landing Craft Air Cushioned Well Deck Certification (LCAC

CERT)

Once per FRTP

Basic

bj

Naval Beach Group

AMW Crane Audit

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

Naval Beach Group

AMW 2.4

(AMW Certification)

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

MOGAS Certification

D-365

(within 12 months of last MOGAS certification )

Situational

s

N46/Naval Ship’s

Support Activity

(NSSA)

Anti-Terrorism

(AT)

AT 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

Force Protection Exercise

(FPEX)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

t

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F

Aviation

(AIR)

Aviation Facilities Certification (AVCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

Prior to ARQ

b, c, d, e, f

NAVAIR

Precision Landing System Certification

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

Prior to AVCERT

m

NAVAIR

Air Traffic Controller Certification

(LHA / LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance/

Basic

b

CNSP/CNSL/TACRON

AIR 1.4

(Air Certification (ARQ))

Once per FRTP

Basic

AIR 1.4A: inport

crash/smash

AIR 1.4B: Helo Day

b

ATG

Oxygen Nitrogen Inspection

(O2 N2)

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

Basic

g, h

NAVAIR/PMA 259

Aviation Ordnance Safety Assessment

(LHD/LHA/LPD only)

Once per FRTP

(FDNF ships - every 18-24 months)

Integrated/

Advanced

During COMPTUEX

n

CNSP/CNSL/

NAVAIR

Aviation Maintenance Inspection

(LHA/LHD only)

Every 18 months

Periodic

NLT D-60

o

CNAF

Aviation Maintenance Program Assistance

Every 18 months

Periodic

NLT D-180

o

CNAF

Aviation Logistics Readiness Plan

(LHA/LHD/LPD only)

Continuous Process from D-300 to D+200

Situational

i, j, k, l

CNSP/CNSL

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Ballistic Missile

Defense

(BMD)

BMD Material Certification

(BMD MATCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 5

v

NSWC

Aegis Light Off Assessment (ALO)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

ab

ISEA

BMD 2.4

(BMD Certification)

Once per FRTP

Basic

v

ATG

Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise (BMDEX)

Every 6 months following BMD Mission Area Certification

(excluding deployment)

Periodic

bd

TACTRAGRU

BMD Readiness Assessment (BMDRA)

Sustainment

TSRA 5

w

RMC / NSWC

Communications

(CCC)

Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CSICP)

Phase 1

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

bv

ISIC

CCC 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

EKMS A&A

Once per FRTP

Basic

x

EKMS A&A Team

Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CSICP)

Phase 2

Once per FRTP

Basic

bv

NCF

Cyber Security Inspection and Certification Program (CSICP)

Phase 3

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bv

NCF

Network Readiness Assessment Red Team

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

During COMPTUEX

bo, bp, bv

NIOC

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(Link, Comms, VISEX)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

NATO Secret Control Inspection

Yearly

Periodic

z

ISIC

EKMS Inspection

Once per FRTP

(not to exceed 27 months)

Situational

x

ISIC

Information Security Assessment

Yearly

Situational

D-365

y, bo, bp

ISIC

Cryptology

(CRY)

CRY 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

During FST-U

r

ATG

Cryptologic Knowledge Reporting Challenge (CKRC) Exercise

(C3F ships only)

Periodic

bw

C3F

Cryptologic Stimulator Exercises (CSE)

(applicable CNSL ships only)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Damage Control

(MOB-D)

Damage Control Material Assessment

(DCMA)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

Prior to LOA

r

ATG

LOA

When exiting a CNO Availability or maintenance period (120

days or greater in length) or when the TYCOM deems it

necessary

Maintenance

READ-E 4

ab

ATG/ EAP/EAA

MOB-D 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

ATG

CBR Individual Protective Equipment, Readiness

Improvement Program

(CBR IPE RIP)

90 - 120 days prior to deployment

Situational

READ-E 4

aa

NAVSEA

CBR Installed Equipment Readiness Assist Visit

(CBR RAV)

> 90 - 120 days prior to deployment

> Prior to INSURV

Situational

READ-E 4

aa

NAVSEA

CBR-D Training

Once per FRTP

Sustainment

Prior to

deployment

r

ATG

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Electronic

Warfare

(EW)

EW 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

During FST-U

r

ATG

Electronic Warfare Training and Readiness Review (TRE)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(EW)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Joint Tactical Terminal Monthly Inport Training Exercise

(JTT MITE)

(applicable CNSP ships only)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Electro-Magnetic Interference Certification (EMI)

EMC Cert is scheduled at or about the ship’s Target

Configuration Date (TCD)

(after major availability; approximately every 2.5 years)

Situational

bj, bk

NSWCDD

Inter-Modulation Assessment (IMI)

EMC Cert is scheduled at or about the ship’s Target

Configuration Date (TCD)

(after major availability; approximately every 2.5 years)

Situational

bj, bk

RMC

Engineering

(MOB-E)

Oil Pollution Abatement and Oil Water Separator

Certification

> Maintenance Phase preceding INSURV MI

(not to exceed every 5 years)

> Following Ship Change Document (SCD) completion

Maintenance

ab, ae, af

RMC

Pre-Deployment/Pre-Availability Gas Turbine Inspections

Two CMAVs prior to deployment

(not to exceed every 24 months)

Maintenance

READ-E 4

ac, NAVSEA

Tech Bulletins

RMC

MOB-E 1.4

(Engineering Certification)

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG/ EAP/EAA

Gas Turbine Inspection

(Gas Turbine ships only)

Prior to planned depot-level maintenance availabilities, >

Prior to deployment (operational commitments of 90 days or

greater)

Situational

ab

RMC

Diesel Engine Inspections

(except LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

Every 18-24 months, post-overhaul

Periodic

ab, ac

RMC

Diesel Engine Inspections

(except LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

Every 18-24 months, post-overhaul

Periodic

ab, ac

RMC

Diesel Formal Periodic Assessment

(LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

Every 18 months

(not to exceed 24 months)

Periodic

ab, ac

RMC

Diesel Formal Periodic Assessment

(LSD-41, LPD-17 classes)

Every 18 months

(not to exceed 24 months)

Periodic

ab, ac

RMC

Steam Generating Plant Inspection/Boiler Inspection

18-24 months

Periodic

ab, ac, ad

RMC

Explosive Safety

(EXPSAF)

EXPSAF 1.4

(Explosive Safety (EXPSAF) Assessment)

Once per FRTP

Basic

ah

ATG

Small Arms Readiness Review

(SARR)

None specified; part of Class Maintenance Plan

Basic

READ-E 5

bq, br,

MIP

7611/001

NAVSEA

Conventional Ordnance Safety Review

(COSR)

Every 24 months

(waiverable up to 27 months)

Periodic

r, ag, ah

ESSOPAC/LANT

Intelligence

(INT)

INT 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

During FST-U

r

ATG

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(INT)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Maintenance and

Material

Management

(3M)

3M 1.4

(3M Certification (3MC))

Once per FRTP

Basic

a

ATG

3M Mid-Cycle Assessment (MCA)

13-17 months after successful 3MC

Situational

a

ATG

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Medical

(FSO-M)

FSO-M 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

ATG

Dental Readiness Inspection

Twice per FRTP

Sust/Basic

ak

TYCOM

Medical Readiness Inspection

Twice per FRTP

Sust/Basic

aj

ISIC/RMR

BMET Equipment Checks

Every 6 months

Periodic

av

ISIC/RMR/MTF

Laboratory Assessment; Clinical Laboratory Improvement

Program (CLIP) (Amphibs only)

Annually

Periodic

au

Lab Officer (MTF)

Performance Assessment and Improvement (PA&I) Monthly

IDC Review

Monthly

Periodic

an

Physician

Supervisor/ISIC/

RMR

Performance Assessment and Improvement (PA&I)

Quarterly Medical Officer Review

Quarterly

Periodic

am

Physician

Supervisor

Radiation Health Audit (External)

Annually

Periodic

ao

Radiation Health

Officer (MTF)

Radiation Health Performance Survey

Every two years

Periodic

al

Radiation Health

Officer (MTF)

SSCE/SSC

(Formerly DRAT)

Every 6 months (Days before deployment)

Periodic

aq, ar, as, at

EPMU/PMT

Blood Bank Certification

Prior to deployment and annually

Situational

ap

Lab Officer (MTF)

Mine Warfare

(MIW)

MCM Structural Wood Survey

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

PSNS

Directive

NAVSEA

MIW 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

MCM SQQ-32 Conditional Assessment and Repair

Evaluation (CARE)

Every 6 months

Periodic

MCMRON 2/

ISEA initiative

NSWC

Navigation

(MOB-N)

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT End-to-End Test)

> Every other Maintenance Phase (not to exceed 5 years)

> Following maintenance periods greater than 6 months

> Following Navigation System install

Maintenance

Prior to

Squadron/Group

Staff Navigation

Assessment

("Nav Check Ride")

ax

SSC

Crew Certification

Maintenance Phase

Maintenance

READ-E 4

r, ab, aw

ISIC

Squadron/Group Staff Navigation Assessment

("Nav Check Ride")

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 4

aw

ISIC

MOB-N 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

Seamanship

(MOB-S)

UNREP Ship's Qualification Trials (SQT)

(LHA/LHD only)

Once per FRTP

(conducted within 4 weeks of DPMA/PMA)

Shakedown

READ-E 5

r

ATG

MOB-S 1.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

Strike Warfare

(STW)

Aegis Light Off Assessment (ALO)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

ab

ISEA

Cruise Missile Material Certification

(MATCERT)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

READ-E 5

u

NSWC

Certification of Navigation Systems

(NAVCERT End-to-End Test)

> Every other Maintenance Phase (not to exceed 5 years)

> Following maintenance periods greater than 6 months

> Following Navigation System install

Maintenance

ax

SSC

Naval Surface Fire Support

(NSFS)

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

EWTG

PAC/LANT

STW 2.4

(Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification (CMTQ))

Once per FRTP

Basic

u, be

ATG

SLAMEX

Quarterly in Sustainment Phase

Sustainment

be

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Supply

(SUP)

SUP 1.4

(Supply Certification (SMC))

Once per FRTP

(not to exceed 27 months)

Basic

r, ay

ATG

Field Exam Group Audit

Every 12 - 18 months

Periodic

bb, bc, bd

Military Pay and

Personnel Field

Examination Group

Afloat Recreation Fund Inspection

18 months for CONUS ships

12 months for OCONUS ships

Periodic

az, ba

CNIC

Surface Warfare

(SW)

SW 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

During FST-U

r

ATG

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(GCCS)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Undersea

Warfare

(USW)

Surface Ship Radiated Noise Measurement

(SSRNM)

Once per FRTP

Basic

NUWC

USW 2.4

(USW Certification)

Once per FRTP

Basic

p, bf

ATG

ASW Performance and Readiness Review

(PARR)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

CTF-20/C3F

Message

NMAWC

Monthly Inport Training Exercise (MITE)

(ASW)

Monthly

Periodic

r

ATG

Visit, Board,

Search and

Seizure (VBSS)

VBSS 2.4

Once per FRTP

Basic

r

ATG

Various

CSOSS Validation

Maintenance Phase

Maintenance

bi

NAVSEA

SISCAL

Maintenance Phase

Maintenance

ab

NSWC

Total Ship Readiness Assessment 3 (TSRA 3)

Once per FRTP

Maintenance

bh

RMC / NSWC

Total Ship Readiness Assessment 4 (TSRA 4)

Once per FRTP

Shakedown

bh

RMC / NSWC

FST-U

Once per FRTP

Basic

BM

ATG

Pre-Integrated Readiness Assessment

(CNSL ships only)

Once per FRTP

Basic

USFF FJO

Industrial Hygiene Survey

Once per FRTP

Basic

READ-E 6

ai

EPMU

Group Sail

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

CSFTP/L

Integrated ASW Course (IAC)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

CSFTP/L

Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) Material

Inspection

60 months

(conducted every other FRTP cycle)

Integrated/

Advanced

ab

Board of Inspection

and Survey

COMPTUEX

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

CSFTP/L

Deploying Group System Integration Test (DGSIT)

Once per FTRP for deploying CSG/ARG

Integrated/

Advanced

COMNAVCYBERFOR

Independent Deployer Academic Training (IDAT)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

PHIBRON / MEU Integration Exercise (PMINT)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

FST-GC

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bm

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

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Mission Area

Event

Periodicity

FRP Phase

Readiness

Eval

Scheduling

Considerations

Reference

Assessor

Various

FST-J

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bm

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

FST-WC

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bm

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

Independent Deployer Certification Exercise (ID CERTEX)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

JTFEX

(CSG)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

Certification Exercise(CERTEX)

(ARG/MEU)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

TACTRAGRU

CSFTP/CSFTL

Koa Kai

(MPSC ships only)

Once per FRTP

Integrated/

Advanced

bn

TACTRAGRUPAC

CSFTP

TYCOM Material Inspection

Every other FRTP

(opposite cycle from INSURV MI)

Integrated/

Advanced

bt, bu

TYCOM

CRAV

Once per FRTP

Sustainment

a

ISIC

Total Ship Readiness Assessment 1 (TSRA 1)

Once per FRTP

Sustainment

bh

RMC / NSWC

Total Ship Readiness Assessment 2 (TSRA 2)

Once per FRTP

Sustainment

bh

RMC / NSWC

Total Ship Readiness Assessment 5 (TSRA 5)

Once per FRTP

Sustainment

bh

RMC / NSWC

Safety Survey

Every 2 years

Periodic

ai

Navy Safety Center

Combat Systems Alignment Verification (CSAV)

> Every 4 years

> Following dry docking or other ship structure altering event

Situational

bl

NAVSEA

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SECTION 4

SFRM EVENTS (AS REQUIRED)

Mission Area

Event

Purpose

Reference

Assessor

Aviation (AIR)

Aviation Assist Visit

Preparation visit for ARQ/Air Cert

b

ATG

Air LTT

Preparation visit for ARQ/Air Cert

b

ATG

Damage Control (MOB-D)

Damage Control Readiness

Improvement Program(CNSL)/

Damage Control Material

Readiness Assist Visit (CNSP)

Pre-LOA stand alone event to conduct material checks on

installed DC equipment

r

ATG

Engineering (MOB-E)

ERAT (Engineering Readiness

Assist Team)

Subject Matter Experts conduct on-site assistance/training on

identifying and correcting material/operational discrepancies

ERAT

Explosive Safety (EXPSAF)

Small Arms Assessment

bq

NSWC Crane

Maintenance and Material

Management (3M)

3M Snapshot

Short Notice (less than 24 hr) look by 3M experts on TYCOM

staff to provide COs with perspective on their ship’s 3M

program

a

TYCOM

3M LTT

Supplemental 3M training during existing ATG/ISIC visits.

Emphasize the linkage of 3M to training / readiness

r

ATG/ISIC

Medical (FSO-M)

Technical Assist Visit (TAV)

The TAV is considered an informal review of the Medical

Department

ak

ISIC/RMR

Audio Booth Calibration

Maintain and ensure proper calibration of sound level

ai

Industrial Hygiene

Officer (MTF)

measuring equipment

JBAIDS Hood Certification

Certify the bio-hood is functioning correctly

MIP 6521/367-15

Contractor

Anesthesia Machine Calibration

Certify the anesthesia machine is functioning correctly

MIP 6521/420

Contractor

Search and Rescue (SAR)

SAR LTT

Additional SAR Training / Prep for Cert

r

ATG

Undersea Warfare (USW)

ASW MTT

Conduct Basic Training

TBD

TYCOM

Visit, Board, Search and Seizure

(VBSS)

VBSS LTT

Initial assessment/ training of shipboard NC-VBSS program to

prepare for certification

r

ATG

Various

INSURV Readiness Assist Team

(IRAT)

INSURV Preparations

IRAT

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Appendix B

KEY REFERENCES

This appendix provides overarching guidance and lists key readiness

references, by PESTO pillars, which support SFRM execution. Additional

references reside on the ATGPAC and ATGLANT websites.

Personnel Related Guidance. Manning, NECs, and shipboard programs (not

covered in other PESTO certifications or inspections)

1. ENLISTED MANNING POLICY AND PROCEDURES (COMFLTFORCOM/COMNAVPERSCOMINST

1300.1 (Series)). Promulgates enlisted manning policy and procedures for

U.S. Navy sea and shore activities.

2. FLEET TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SYSTEM (FLTMPS). Part of the

NTMPS system, integrates Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education data

into a single reporting system. Provides a list of critical NECs.

3. COMMAND READINESS ASSIST VISIT (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 1300.1

(Series)). Specifies procedures and requirements for Immediate Superior in

Command (ISIC) to assess LANT and PAC surface ship programs.

4. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE QUALIFICATION PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3361.1 (Series)). Specifies manning and NEC requirements

for the Anti-Submarine Warfare Qualification (ASWQ) program for DDG, CG, and

FFG Class ships equipped with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems.

5. BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE QUALIFICATION (BMDQ)(COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.2

(Series)). Specifies procedures and manning and NEC requirements for

qualification of Naval Surface Forces ships equipped with Aegis Ballistic

Missile Defense (BMD) Systems.

6. CRUISE MISSILE QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST

8820.1 (Series)). Specifies procedures and manning and NEC requirements for

certification and tactical qualification of Surface Force Ships equipped with

Tomahawk and Harpoon cruise missile systems.

7. ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3300.1

(Series)). Specifies AT policy, procedures, and manning and NEC

requirements.

8. NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (SOH) PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FORCES

AFLOAT (OPNAVINST 5100.19 (Series)). Specifies SOH requirements for afloat

commands.

9. OPERATIONS SECURITY (OPSEC) (OPNAVINST 3432.1 (Series)). Specifies OPSEC

policy, procedures, and responsibilities.

10. COMNAVSURFLANT INFORMATION ASSURANCE (IA) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFLANTINST

5239.1 (Series). Specifies COMNAVSURFLANT IA requirements.

11. MEDICAL READINESS INSPECTION (MRI) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST 6000.2

(Series)). Specifies afloat MRI program requirements.

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12. SHIPBOARD MEDICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL (COMNAVSURFORINST 6000.1 (Series)).

Specifies shipboard medical procedures for afloat ships.

13. REDLINES IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST

3504.1 (Series)). Specifies guidance, policy, and a structured process to

report minimum standards for getting underway and conducting operational

tasking.

14. NAVY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM (OPNAVINST 5100.12 (Series)). Specifies

traffic training requirements for afloat commands.

15. NAVY ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANUAL (OPNAVINST

5090.1 (Series)). Specifies environmental training requirements for afloat

commands.

Equipment-Related Guidance (Maintenance)

1. TRIALS AND MATERIAL INSPECTIONS OF SHIPS CONDUCTED BY THE BOARD OF

INSPECTION AND SURVEY (OPNAVINST 4730.5 (Series)). Specifies policy for

trials and material inspections (MI) of U.S. Naval vessels conducted by the

Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).

2. WATERFRONT ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL AUTHORITY (NAVSEAINST 5400.95

(Series)). Specifies engineering and technical authority policy for naval

Shipyards, Supervisors of Shipbuilding (SUPSHIP), Regional Maintenance

Centers (RMC) and other Fleet activities.

3. MAINTENANCE POLICY FOR UNITED STATES NAVY SHIPS (OPNAVINST 4700.7

(Series)). Specifies policy and responsibility for the maintenance of U.S.

Navy Ships.

4. JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) (COMFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3 (Series)).

Provides a standardized, basic set of minimum requirements to be used by all

TYCOMs and subordinate commands. Provides clear, concise technical

instructions to ensure maintenance is planned, executed, completed, and

documented within all Fleet commands. Sets Regional Maintenance policies

across all platforms. Provides process descriptions for use by schools such

as Surface Warfare Officer School (SWOS), Senior Officer Ship Maintenance and

Repair Course (SOSMRC), Engineering Duty (ED), Technical Training, etc.

5. SURFACE FORCE MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (3M) ASSESSMENT AND

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4790.1 (Series)).

Specifies 3M program certification requirements.

6. TOTAL SHIPS READINESS ASSESSMENT (TSRA). (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1 (Series)). Specifies policy, procedures,

expectations, and responsibilities for TSRA planning and execution.

7. TYCOM MATERIAL INSPECTION (TMI) PROCESS. (COMNAVSURFPACINST 4730.2

(Series)). Specifies Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet

Material Inspection processes.

8. COMNAVSURFLANT MATERIAL STANDARDS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.

(COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4730.2 (Series)). Specifies Commander, Naval Surface

Force Atlantic Material Inspection preparation processes.

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9. AVIATION READINESS QUALIFICATION (ARQ), AVIATION FACILITY CERTIFICATION

(AVCERT) AND AVIATION (AIR) CERTIFICATION OF COMNAVSURFOR SHIPS

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3700.1 (Series)). Specifies ARQ, AVCERT, and AIR

certification policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

10. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE QUALIFICATION (ASWQ) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3361.1 (Series)). Specifies ASWQ material checks

requirement for DDG, CG, and FFG Class Ships equipped with ASW systems.

11. BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE QUALIFICATION (BMDQ) (COMNAVSURFORINST 8820.2

(Series)). Specifies BMD material check requirements and procedures for

ships equipped with Aegis BMD Systems.

12. IMPLEMENTATION AND UTILIZATION OF THE COMBAT SYSTEM OPERATIONAL

SEQUENCING SYSTEM (CSOSS) (COMNAVSURFORINST 4790.9 (Series)). Specifies

CSOSS requirements and program responsibilities.

13. ZONE INSPECTIONS (COMNAVSURFORINST 3120.1 (Series)). Specifies Zone

Inspection procedures and responsibilities.

14. COMBAT SYSTEMS, COMMAND, CONTROL, COMMUNICATIONS AND COMPUTER READINESS

ASSESSMENT (C5RA) (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 9093.2 (Series)).

Specifies TYCOM C5RA policies, procedures, and guidance.

15. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ELECTRONIC CHART DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM

(ECDIS-N) CERTIFICATION PROCESS (OPNAVINST 9420.2). Specifies ECDIS-N policy

and certification requirements.

16. C5ISR MODERNIZATION POLICY (COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 4720.3

(Series)). Specifies policy for modernization of all Command, Control,

Communications, Computer, Combat Systems, Intelligence, Surveillance and

Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems.

18. REDLINES IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTNST

3504.1 (Series)). Specifies guidance, policy, and a structured process to

report minimum standards for getting underway and conducting operational

tasking.

19. NAVY ENVIRONMENTAL AND NATURAL RESOURCES PROGRAM MANUAL (OPNAVINST

5090.1 (Series)). Specifies environmental training requirements for afloat

commands.

SUPPLY Related Guidance

1. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION (SMC) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST 5040.1

(Series)).

2. SURFACE FORCE SUPPLY PROCEDURES (COMNAVSURFORINST 4400.1 (Series)).

Specifies surface ship supply policy and procedures.

3. SUPPLY GUIDANCE FOR BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE HULL, MECHANICAL AND

ELECTRICAL STOREROOM ITEMS, MAINTENANCE ASSISTANCE MODULE AND ONBOARD PACK UP

KIT (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4040.4 (Series)). Specifies policy for

shipboard management of BMD storeroom repair parts, Maintenance Assistance

Modules (MAM), and Pack Up Kits (PUK).

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TRAINING Related Guidance

1. Overarching Training Guidance

a. SURFACE FORCE EXERCISE MANUAL (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST

3500.11 (Series)). The Exercise Manual will provide exercise-specific

requirements to Surface Ships across all phases of the FRP.

b. FLEET TRAINING MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SYSTEM (FLTMPS). Integrates

Manpower, Personnel, Training and Education data into a single reporting

system. Provides a list of critical and essential schools.

c. FLEET TRAINING CONTINUUM INSTRUCTION (COMPACFLT/COMUSFLTFORCOMINST

3501.3 (Series)). Provides the framework for Fleet training to Navy

Component Commanders (NCC), USFF FJO/C3F/C7F, Type Commanders (TYCOM), and

subordinate Commander Staffs.

e. REDLINES IMPLEMENTING INSTRUCTIONS (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTNST

3504.1 (Series)). Specifies guidance, policy, and a structured process to

report minimum standards for getting underway and conducting operational

tasking.

f. FLEET SYNTHETIC TRAINING PROGRAM (COMUSFLTFORCOM/COMPACFLTINST 3500.3

(Series)). Provides USFF FJO/C3F/C7F, Force Commanders, Type Commanders

(TYCOM), subordinate Commanders, and Systems Commands with policy and

specific guidance for Fleet Synthetic Training (FST).

g. NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (SOH) PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FORCES

AFLOAT (OPNAVINST 5100.19 (Series)). Specifies SOH training requirements for

afloat commands.

2. 3M Guidance

a. SURFACE FORCE MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (3M) ASSESSMENT AND

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4790.1 (Series)).

Specifies 3M program certification requirements.

3. AVIATION (AIR) Guidance

a. AVIATION READINESS QUALIFICATION (ARQ), AVIATION FACILITY

CERTIFICATION (AVCERT) AND AVIATION (AIR) CERTIFICATION OF COMNAVSURFOR SHIPS

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3700.1 (Series)). Specifies ARQ, AVCERT, and AIR

certification policies, procedures, and responsibilities.

4. AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE (AMW) Guidance

a. WET WELL OPERATIONS MANUAL (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3340.3

(Series)). Specifies Wet Well operations requirements.

b. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR RAIDING CRAFT (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3000.15 (Series)). Safe Engineering and Operating

Procedures for Landing Craft Air Cushion (OPNAVINST 3120.42B). Standardizes

and enhances Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) training, qualification, and

operations, including casualty control procedures.

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c. SAFE ENGINEERING AND OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR LANDING CRAFT AIR

CUSHION (OPNAVINST 3120.42 (Series)). Standardizes and enhances Landing

Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) training, qualification, and operations, including

casualty control procedures.

d. EMPLOYMENT OF AMPHIBIOUS ASSAULT VEHICLES (MCWP 3-13 (Series)). The

publication provides information for consideration in the planning and

employment of Amphibious Assault Vehicles in combat operations and military

operations other than war.

e. AMPHIBIOUS WARFARE EXERCISES (FXP 5). Provides exercises that will

support the training of units in each of their naval warfare mission areas

and required operational capability/ projected operational environment (ROC/

POE) statements as outlined in OPNAVINST C3501.2.

f. SAFE ENGINEERING AND OPERATIONS (SEAOPS) MANUAL FOR LANDING CRAFT,

AIR CUSHION (LCAC) WELL DECK OPERATIONS (S9LCA-AA-SSM-040). Contains

information on craft systems, operating procedures, emergency and casualty

control procedures, standards, training and administration, cargo handling,

performance data, well deck ship operations, alternate missions, and mission

planning required for safe and effective LCAC operations and training.

g. SHIP TO SHORE MOVEMENT (NWP 3-02.1). Discusses the doctrine, command

relationships, techniques, and procedures for planning and executing the

ship-to-shore movement during the assault phase of amphibious operations.

5. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE (ASW) Guidance

a. ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE QUALIFICATION PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3361.1 (Series)). Specifies requirements for the Anti-

Submarine Warfare Qualification (ASWQ) program for DDG, CG and FFG Class

Ships equipped with Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) systems.

b. Applicable War Fighting Improvement Program (WFIP) messages.

Available for download at https://www.surfor.navy.mil/wfip.

c. SHIPBOARD AIR CONTROLLER QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

(COMNAVAIRFOR/COMNAVSURFORINST 1211.2 (Series)). Specifies the minimum

training requirements for the designation, continuation of qualifications,

and proficiency of U.S. Navy shipboard air controllers.

d. SURFACE SHIP SILENCING (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST C9073

(Series)).

6. ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) Guidance

a. SMALL ARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3591.1 (Series)). Specifies TYCOM policy and requirements

for individual small arms and crew served weapons proficiency,

qualifications, and sustainment training.

b. ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3300.1

(Series)). Specifies AT policy, procedures, and manning and NEC

requirements.

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c. LASER HAZARD SAFETY CONTROL PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFLANTINST 5100.27

(Series)). Outlines the Laser Safety Program and Admin Laser Safety Officer

(ALSO) graduate requirements for CNSL commands.

d. CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT (COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4400.5 (Series)).

Establishes standards for the receipt, inventory control, and disposal of

materials identified as Controlled Equipage (CE) for CNSL commands.

7. AIR WARFARE (AW) Guidance

a. SHIPBOARD AIR CONTROLLER QUALIFICATION AND REQUIREMENTS

(COMNAVAIRFOR/ COMNAVSURFORINST 1211.2 (Series)). Establishes the minimum

training requirements for the designation, continuation of qualifications and

proficiency of U.S. Navy shipboard air controllers.

b. NAVY INTEROPERABILITY REQUIREMENTS, CERTIFICATION AND TESTING OF NAVY

TACTICAL C4ISR SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTING PROCEDURAL INTERFACE STANDARDS (OPNAV

INSTRUCTION 9410.5 (Series)). To provide guidance to Echelon I-III commands

related to maintaining interoperability, certification of and testing for

naval Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence,

Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems which implement procedural

standards.

8. BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE (BMD) Guidance

a. BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE QUALIFICATION (BMDQ) (COMNAVSURFORINST

8820.2 (Series)). Specifies procedures for qualification of Naval Surface

Forces ships equipped with Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) Systems.

b. INTEGRATED AND ADVANCED PHASE BALLISTIC MISSILE DEFENSE TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS (BMDEX) (COMTHIRDFLT msg 210200Z MAY 2010). Specifies the

requirements, structure and guidance for execution of the BMD exercise

program required for all BMD capable surface combatants.

9. COMMUNICATIONS (CCC) Guidance

a. FLEET COMMUNICATIONS (NTP 4). Provides details of required

information that must be included in naval messages, provides equipment

check-off sheets and periodicity guidance.

b. ALLIED COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATION COMMUNICATION INSTRUCTIONS -

(RADIOTELEPHONE PROCEDURES) (ACP 125). Provides a standardized way of

passing speech and data traffic as securely as possible consistent with

accuracy, speed, and the needs of command and control.

c. C4I INFRASTRUCTURE (NTTP 6-02). Defines the command and control,

battle management, sensor data dissemination, and situational awareness data

requirements that ensures the ability to provide robust, reliable

communication to all nodes, based on their varying information requirements

and capabilities.

d. NAVY-WIDE STANDING OPTASK COMMS. Provides a template of required

information fields for construction of individual theater OPTASKS.

e. NCF INFORMATION ASSURANCE HANDBOOK. Establishes Information

Assurance (IA) techniques and procedures that utilize policies for people,

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processes, strategy, and technology for protecting Information Technology

(IT) and information.

10. CRYPTOLOGY (CRY) Guidance

a. Navy-Wide Standing OPTASK Cryptology. Provides guidance for U.S.

Navy units conducting cryptologic operations in support of Naval, Joint, and

combined operations.

b. COMUSFLTFORCOM OPORD 2000-11 Appendix 1 to Annex B. Provides

background for consideration when planning cryptologic operations.

c. SHIPS SIGNAL EXPLOITATION EQUIPMENT INCREMENT E (SSEE INC E) TACTICAL

EMPLOYMENT GUIDE (NTTP 3-51.3.2). Contains information about SSEE Inc E

capabilities and limitations, specific mission planning guidelines, and

tactics and techniques for accomplishing the mission.

11. CYBER SECURITY Guidance

a. Department of the Navy Information Security Program (SECNAVINST

M5510.36 (Series))

b. Department of the Navy Information Assurance Policy (SECNAVINST

5239.3 (Series))

c. Information Assurance and Computer Network Defense Volume I -

Incident Handling Program (CJCS Manual 6510.01 (Series))

d. Information Assurance (DOD Directive 8500.1 (Series))

e. DOD INFOCON System (USSTRATCOM Strategic Directive 527-1 (Series))

12. DAMAGE CONTROL (MOB-D) Guidance

a. SURFACE SHIP SURVIVABILITY TRAINING REQUIREMENTS (OPNAVINST 3541.l

(Series)). Specifies ship survivability training requirements.

b. STANDARD REPAIR PARTY MANUAL FOR NAVAL SURFACE FORCE

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3541.1 (Series)). Provides standardized policy and

guidance for shipboard damage control parties.

c. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS MANUAL

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3540.3 (Series)). Specifies requirements for Engineering

Department organization and operation.

13. ELECTRONIC WARFARE (EW) Guidance

a. Applicable War Fighting Improvement Program (WFIP) messages.

Available for download at https://www.surfor.navy.mil/wfip.

14. ENGINEERING (MOB-E) Guidance

a. ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS MANUAL

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3540.3 (Series)). Specifies requirements for Engineering

Department organization and operation.

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15. INTELLIGENCE (INT) Guidance

a. JOINT AND NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT TO MILITARY OPERATIONS (JP

2-01). Provides doctrine for joint and national intelligence products,

services, and support to joint military operations.

b. NAVAL INTELLIGENCE (NDP 2). Articulates naval doctrine and provide

the foundation for the development of intelligence tactics, techniques, and

procedures.

c. INTELLIGENCE SUPPORT TO OPERATIONS AFLOAT (NWP 2-01). Provides

guidance for conducting intelligence operations in afloat ships to include

collection, analysis, and dissemination principles.

d. FLEET INTELLIGENCE COLLECTION MANUAL (FICM) ONI-1200-001-04.

Governs Intelligence Information Report (IIR) reporting procedures.

e. MARITIME OPERATIONS CENTER (MOC) (NTTP 3-32.1). Describes the

Maritime Operations Center (MOC) philosophy and organization at the

Operational Level of War.

f. JOINT INTELLIGENCE PREPARATION OF THE OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (JP 2-

01.3). Describes the process in which the adversary and other relevant

aspects of the operational environment are analyzed to identify possible

adversary courses of action and to support joint operation planning,

execution, and assessment.

g. NAVY SURFACE WARFARE MANUAL (NWP 3-20). Provides doctrine,

philosophy, tactics, techniques, and procedures across the spectrum of Navy

Surface Warfare.

16. MEDICAL (FSO-M) Guidance

a. MEDICAL READINESS INSPECTION PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST 6000.2

(Series)). Specifies afloat MRI program requirements.

b. SHIPBOARD MEDICAL PROCEDURES MANUAL (COMNAVSURFORINST 6000.1

(Series)). Specifies shipboard medical procedures requirements.

c. HEALTH CARE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT AND IMPROVEMENT (PA&I) PROGRAM

(COMNAVSURFORINST 6320.1 (Series)). Defines a comprehensive health care

performance assessment and quality improvement program applicable to all

SURFOR units.

d. HEALTH SERVICES CREDENTIALS REVIEW/PRIVILEGING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

PROGRAMS (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 6320.2 (Series). Promulgates the

health services credentials review and privileging and quality assurance

policy and procedures for health care professionals assigned to ships and

units of CNSP/CNSL.

e. INDIVIDUAL MEDICAL READINESS (IMR) (DoDI 6025.19). Implements

policy, assigns responsibilities, and prescribes procedures to improve

medical readiness through monitoring and reporting on IMR.

f. TRAINING, CERTIFICATION, SUPERVISION PROGRAM, AND EMPLOYMENT OF

INDEPENDENT DUTY CORPSMEN (IDC) IN CNSP AND CNSL (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 6400.1 (Series)). Defines the surface force policy for

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training, certifying, supervising, and employment of IDC‟s.

g. DENTAL STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES FOR OPERATION UNITS

(COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 6600.1 (Series)). Provides guidance for the

administrative and clinical operations of shipboard dental facilities.

h. DENTAL READINESS INSTRUCTION (COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 6600.42 (Series)).

Provides a checklist of Dental Department inspection items and related

grading criteria.

17. METEOROLOGY (METOC) Guidance

a. U.S. NAVY MANUAL FOR SHIP'S SURFACE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

(COMNAVMETOCCOMINST 3144.1 (Series)). Specifies afloat requirements for

observing, recording, and encoding surface marine weather observations.

b. MISSIONS, FUNCTIONS AND TASKS OF THE NAVAL METEOROLOGY AND

OCEANOGRAPHY COMMAND (NAVMETOCCOMINST 5450.9 (Series)). Defines the mission

and responsibilities of Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command.

c. METEOROLOGICAL AND OCEANOGRAPHIC (METOC) SERVICES (COMUSFLTFORCOM

OPORD 2000-07, Annex H). Provides guidance for all METOC processes and

procedures.

d. U.S. NAVY METEOROLOGICAL & OCEANOGRAPHIC SUPPORT MANUAL

(NAVMETOCCOMINST 3140.1 (Series)). Directs all USN and USMC METOC activities

supporting aviation operations to conduct a surface observation program.

18. MINE WARFARE (MIW) Guidance

a. MAGNETIC AND ACOUSTIC SIGNATURE CONTROL FOR MINE WARFARE (OPNAVINST

C8950.2 (Series)).

19. NAVIGATION (NAV) Guidance

a. SURFACE SHIP NAVIGATION DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS

MANUAL (NAVDORM)(COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVAIRPAC/COMNAVAIRLANT/COMNAVSURFLANTINST

3530.4 (Series)). Specifies TYCOM minimum navigation policies, procedures,

and organizational standards.

b. NAVIGATION SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION (NAVCERT) (NAVSEAINST 9420.4

(Series)). Describes the navigation suites' material certification process,

to include tripwires and requirements for the Combat Systems (End-to-End

Test) Navigation Certification and the ECDIS-N Verification Test.

c. NAVIGATION SEAMANSHIP SHIP HANDLING TRAINING (NSST)(COMNAVSURFOR

INSTRUCTION 3505.1 (Series)). Specifies NSST facilities, Bridge Resource

Management (BRM), Basic Shiphandling Training (BST), and Special Evolutions

Training (SET) requirements.

d. U.S. NAVY MANUAL FOR SHIP'S SURFACE WEATHER OBSERVATIONS

(COMNAVMETOCCOM INSTRUCTION 3144.1 (Series)). Specifies ship requirements

for observing, recording, and encoding surface marine weather observations.

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e. COMUSFLTFORCOM OPORD 2000-11 Appendix 3 of the Annex H. Specifies

LANT ship weather observation collection and submission requirements while

underway.

f. PACFLT OPORD-201 Appendix 2 to Annex H. Specifies PAC ship weather

observation collection and submission requirements while underway.

20. ORDNANCE HANDLING SAFETY/EXPLOSIVE SAFETY Guidance

a. SURFACE FORCES PERSONNEL AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES HANDLING

QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION (QUAL/CERT) PROGRAM STANDARDIZED TRAINING

REQUIREMENTS (COMNAVSURFORINST 8023.6 (Series)). Specifies policies and

procedures for the management and administration of the Surface Forces

Ammunition and Explosives Handling QUAL/CERT Program Standardized Training

Plan.

b. Applicable War Fighting Improvement Program (WFIP) messages.

Available for download at https://www.surfor.navy.mil/wfip.

21. SEAMANSHIP (MOB-S) Guidance

a. NAVIGATION SEAMANSHIP SHIP HANDLING TRAINING (NSST)

(COMNAVSURFORINST 3505.1 (Series)). Specifies NSST facilities, Bridge

Resource Management (BRM), Basic Shiphandling Training (BST), and Special

Evolutions Training (SET) requirements.

b. UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT (NWP 4-01.4). Standardizes procedures,

furnishes rig make-up guidance, and provides continuity in application and

use.

c. FLEET UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT GUIDE (COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST

3180.2 (Series)). Provides Replenishment At Sea (RAS) rig alignment and

location for all classes of surface ship.

22. SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) Guidance

a. SURFACE FLEET SEARCH AND RESCUE (SAR) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST

3130.2A). Specifies SAR policies, procedures, training and evaluation

criteria.

b. SAR STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM (OPNAVINST 3130.6 (Series)). To

implement standardization in naval search and rescue (SAR) policies,

procedures, training and evaluation programs.

c. SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL (NTTP 3-50.1). Provides guidance to units

assigned SAR responsibilities. It is intended to promote and maintain

standardization of SAR procedures, equipment, and techniques within the U.S.

naval forces.

23. STRIKE WARFARE (STW) Guidance

a. CRUISE MISSILE QUALIFICATION/CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST

8820.1B). Specifies procedures for certification and tactical qualification

for ships equipped with Tomahawk and Harpoon systems.

24. SURFACE WARFARE (SUW) Guidance

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a. NAVY SURFACE WARFARE MANUAL (NWP 3-20). Provides doctrine,

philosophy, tactics, techniques, and procedures across the spectrum of Navy

Surface Warfare.

25. SUPPLY Guidance

a. SUPPLY MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATION (SMC) PROGRAM (COMNAVSURFORINST

5040.1 (Series)). Specifies SMC policies and procedures.

b. SURFACE FORCE SUPPLY PROCEDURES (COMNAVSURFORINST 4400.1 (Series)).

Specifies supply policy and procedures for surface ships.

26. VISIT, BOARD, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE – NON-COMPLIANT (NC-VBSS) Guidance

a. SMALL ARMS TRAINING AND QUALIFICATION (COMNAVSURFPAC/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3591.1 (Series)). Specifies TYCOM policy and requirements

for individual small arms and crew served weapons proficiency,

qualifications, and sustainment training.

b. CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT (COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4400.5 (Series)).

Establishes standards for the receipt, inventory control, and disposal of

materials identified as Controlled Equipage (CE) for CNSL commands.

ORDNANCE Related Guidance

1. NAVY PERSONNEL AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES HANDLING QUALIFICATION AND

CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (OPNAVINST 8023.24 (Series)). Provides Navy policy and

promulgate the responsibilities and procedures for developing, implementing,

and maintaining a qualification and certification (QUAL/CERT) program. Also

provides requirement for periodic Conventional Ordnance Safety Reviews

(COSR).

2. NAVAL SURFACE FORCES CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE MANAGEMENT MANUAL

(COMNAVSURFORINST 8010.1 (Series)). Provides a stand-alone document that

contains clear and concise guidance for management of conventional ordnance

within the Surface Force. Conventional Ordnance includes ammunition,

weapons, explosive safety, and night vision.

3. SURFACE FORCES PERSONNEL AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES HANDLING QUALIFICATION

AND CERTIFICATION (QUAL/CERT) PROGRAM STANDARDIZED TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

(COMNAVSURFORINST 8023.6 (Series)). Specifies policies and procedures for

the management and administration of the Surface Forces Ammunition and

Explosives Handling QUAL/CERT Program Standardized Training Plan.

4. AMMUNITION AND EXPLOSIVES SAFETY AFLOAT (NAVSEA OP4). Specifies

requirements during handling, stowage, use and transfer of ammunition and

explosives.

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Appendix C

ACRONYMS

3M

Maintenance and Material Management

ABS

American Bureau of Ships

ADCON

Administrative Control

AEL

Allowance Equipage List

AIR

Aviation

ALSO

Admin Laser Safety Officer

AMPS

Automated Military Postal System

AMW

Amphibious Warfare

APC

Aqueous Potassium Carbonate

ARG

Amphibious Ready Group

ARQ

Aviation Readiness Qualification

ASA

Afloat Self-Assessment

ASFP

At Sea Fire Party

ASW

Anti-Submarine Warfare

ASWQ

Anti-Submarine Warfare Qualification

AT

Anti-Terrorism

ATF

Amphibious Task Force

ATGPAC/LANT

Afloat Training Group Pacific/Atlantic

ATT

Aviation Training Team

ATTT

Anti-Terrorism Training Team

AVCERT

Aviation Certification

AVDET

Aviation Detachment

AWP

Availability Work Package

BA

Billets Authorized

BMD

Ballistic Missile Defense

BMDEX

Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise

BMDQ

Ballistic Missile Defense Qualification

BRM

Bridge Resource Management

BST

Basic Shiphandling Training

C3F

Commander, U.S. Third Fleet

C5I

Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communication, Computers and

Information Systems

C5ISR

Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communications, Computers,

Information, Surveillance & Reconnaissance

C5RA

Combat Systems, Command, Control, Communications, and Computers

Readiness Assessment

C7F

Commander, U.S. Seventh Fleet

CBR-D

Chemical, Biological, Radiological - Defense

CCC

Communications

CERTEX

Certification Exercise

CIC

Combat Information Center

CMAV

Continuing Maintenance Availability

CMP

Continuous Monitoring Program

CNIC

Commander, Navy Installations Command

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CNSL

Commander, Naval Surface Force Atlantic

CNSP

Commander, Naval Surface Force Pacific

CO

Commanding Officer

COMPTUEX

Composite Training Unit Exercise

Condition IIAS

Condition II Anti-Submarine

CONOPS

Concept of Operations

CONUS

Continental United States

COS

Chief of Staff

COSAL

Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List

COSR

Conventional Ordnance Safety Review

CRAV

Command Readiness Assist Visit

CREWCERT

Crew Certification

CSFTP/L

Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific/Atlantic

CSG

Carrier Strike Group

CSMP

Current Ship's Maintenance Plan

CSOSS

Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System

CSTT

Combat Systems Training Team

DCTT

Damage Control Training Team

DLQ

Deck Landing Qualification

DOD

Department of Defense

DRRS-N

Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy

EAP/A

Engineering Assessments Pacific/Atlantic

ECDIS-N

Electronic Chart Display and Information System-Navy

ED

Engineering Duty

ESSOPAC/LANT

Explosives Safety Support Office Pacific/Atlantic

ETT

Engineering Training Team

EWTGP/L

Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific/Atlantic

EXPSAF

Explosive Safety

FCC

Fleet Cyber Command

FCT

Final Contract Trials

FDNF

Forward Deployed Naval Forces

FEG

Field Examination Group

FLTMPS

Fleet Training Management and Planning System

FQA

Final Qualification Authority

FPA

Full Power Alignment

FRP

Fleet Response Plan

FRTP

Fleet Response Training Plan

FSM

Food Service Management

FSO-M

Fleet Support Operations - Medical

FST-GC

Fleet Synthetic Training - Group Commander

FST-F

Fleet Synthetic Training - Fleet

FST-J

Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint

FST-WC

Fleet Synthetic Training - Warfare Commander

FTC

Fleet Training Continuum

GCT

Group Commander Training

GQ

General Quarters

GTRR

Gas Turbine Readiness Review

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HICSWIN

Hazardous Information Control System Windows

IA

Information Assurance

IAC

Integrated ASW Course

ICMP

Integrated Class Maintenance Plan

IDS

Intrusion Detection Systems

ILO

Integrated Logistics Overhaul

ILS

Integrated Logistics Support

INFOCON

Information Control

INSURV

Board of Inspection and Survey

INT

Intelligence

IO

Information Operations

ISIC

Immediate Superior in Command

ISP

In-Port Security Plan

IURFT

Independent Unit Ready for Tasking

JFMM

Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual

JQR

Job Qualification Requirement

JTFEX

Joint Task Force Exercise

KTR

Contractor

LCAC

Landing Craft Air Cushioned

LCS

Littoral Combat Ship

LHRS

Launch, Handling, and Recovery System

LOA

Light Off Assessment

MAM

Maintenance Assist Module

MCO-Ready

Major Combat Operations - Ready

MCO-Surge

Major Combat Operations - Surge

METOC

Meteorological

MEU

Marine Expeditionary Unit

MEU

Mission Essential Unit

MHE

Material Handling Equipment

MI

Material Inspection

MIDPAC

Middle Pacific

MIW

Mine Warfare

MM

Mission Module

MOB-D

Mobility - Damage Control

MOB-E

Mobility – Engineering

MOB-N

Mobility – Navigation

MRC

Maintenance Requirement Card

MSFD

Main Space Fire Drill

MSFD

Main Space Fire Doctrine

MSO-R

Maritime Security Operations – Ready

MSS

Maritime Security Surge

MTT

Medical Training Team

MWR

Morale, Welfare, and Recreation

NC-VBSS

Non-Compliant Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure

NCF

Navy Cyber Forces

NDP

Naval Doctrine Publication

NEC

Navy Enlisted Classification

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NETC

Naval Education and Training Command

NIOC

Naval Information Operations Command

NLT

No Later Than

NMET

Navy Mission Essential Task

NMETL

Navy Mission Essential Task List

NOSSA

Naval Ordnance Safety and Security Activity

NPC

Navy Personnel Command

NSFS

Naval Surface Fire Support

NSST

Navigation Seamanship ship Handling Training

NSTM

Naval Ships' Technical Manual

NTA

Navy Tactical Task

NTCSS

Naval Tactical Command Support System

NTTP

Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures

NWTP

Navy Warfare Training Plan

OCONUS

Outside Continental United States

OHE

Ordnance Handling Equipment

OHSAT

Ordnance Handling Safety Assessment Team

OPORD

Operational Orders

OPSEC

Operational Security

OPTEMPO

Operational Tempo

OWLD

Obligation Work Limiting Date

PARR

Performance and Readiness Review

PCD

Production Completion Date

PESTO

Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance

PG

Prospective Gain

PIA

Pre-INSURV Assessment

PMR

Phased Maintenance Review

POA&M

Plan of Action and Milestones

PQS

Personnel Qualification Standards

R-ADM

Relational Administrative Data Management

RAS

Replenishment At Sea

READ-E

Readiness Evaluation

RMC

Regional Maintenance Center

ROM II

Retail Operations Management '2'

SAGC

Surface Action Group Commander

SAR

Search and Rescue

SAUC

Search and Attack Unit Commander

SET

Special Evolutions Training

SFRM

Surface Force Readiness Manual

SMC

Supply Management Certification

SOE

Schedule of Events

SOH

Safety and Occupational Health

SORM

Ship‟s Organization and Regulations Manual (OPNAVINST 3120.32)

SOSMRC

Senior Officer Ship Maintenance and Repair Course

STT

Seamanship Training Team

STW

Strike Warfare

SUPSHIP

Supervisors of Shipbuilding

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SUW

Surface Warfare

SWOS

Surface Warfare Officer‟s School

TBD

To Be Determined

TDL

Tactical Data Link

TFOM

Training Figure of Merit

TMI

TYCOM Material Inspection

TORIS

Training and Operational Readiness Information Services

TOV

Tactical Data Link Operational Verification

TSRA

Total Ship Readiness Assessment

TTGP/L

Tactical Training Group Pacific/Atlantic

TYCOM

Type Commander

ULT

Unit Level Training

UNREP

Underway Replenishment

USFF FJO

USFF Deputy Commander for Fleet and Joint Operations

USW

Undersea Warfare

VBSS

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure

VBSSTT

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Training Team

WCC

Warfare Commanders Course

WESTPAC

Western Pacific

WFIP

War Fighting Improvement Program

WTRP

Watch Team Replacement Plan

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