The evaluation of a readiness inspection is based
upon how well the ship’s personnel and material are
ready to carry out the ship’s mission. The senior
observer for each department recommends a tentative
overall grade for the department. The type commander
or his designated subordinate awards a final grade that
aims at uniformity for the type. The grading system is
as follows:
Outstanding
(95.0 - 100)
Excellent
(88.0 - 94.9)
Good
(75.0 - 87.9)
Satisfactory
(62.0 - 74.9)
Unsatisfactory
(0.0 - 61.9)
No superior ships in the type to the
knowledge of the inspector.
Few minor deficiencies. So markedly
above the required minimum
standards as to be among the few
best.
Some minor deficiencies, but above
required minimum standards.
At required minimum. Capable of
performing assigned functions.
Below required minimum due to a
vital or critical deficiency or a
culmination of minor deficiencies.
In the following paragraphs, we’ll discuss each of
the three types of inspections: administrative, material,
and operational readiness.
Administrative Inspection
An administrative inspection evaluates how well a
ship implements prescribed administrative procedures.
Consult current type commander directives when
preparing an administrative inspection. An
administrative inspection reviews the general
administration of the ship as a whole.
An administrative inspection of the engineering
department is primarily an inspection of the
departmental paper work. This includes publications,
bills, tiles, books, records, and logs. However, the
inspection will also include other items such as the
cleanliness and preservation of machinery and
engineering spaces, the training of personnel, the
assignment of personnel to watches and duties, the
proper posting of operating instructions and safety
precautions, the adequacy of warning signs and guards,
the marking and labeling of lines and valves, and the
proper maintenance of operating logs. The following
items will be graded for the engineering department:
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Cleanliness, sanitation, smartness, and
appearance of the department
Appearance, bearing, and smartness of personnel
Adequacy and condition of clothing and
equipment of personnel
General knowledge of personnel in regard to the
ship’s organization, orders, and administrative
procedures
Dissemination of all necessary information
among the personnel
Indoctrination of newly reporting personnel
General educational facilities for individuals
Comfort and conveniences of living spaces,
including adequacy of light, heat, ventilation, and
fresh water, with due regard for economy
Material Inspection
A material inspection evaluates the actual material
condition of a ship, including the proper functioning of
all equipment, machinery, and fittings. The inspection
helps to determine whether proper procedures have
been followed. If the inspection shows a need, the
inspecting team will recommend repairs, alterations,
changes, or developments that will ensure the material
readiness of the ship.
The type commander’s material inspection will be
similar to that made by the INSURV board discussed
later in this chapter. The inspection should be thorough
and searching, and it should cover detailed maintenance
and repair rather than general appearance. There should
be little duplication of effort between the administrative
inspections and material inspections. The maintenance
records and reports should show the current data and
history the inspection team needs to understand the
condition of machinery and equipment.
The following paragraphs contain a brief listing of
the requirements for material readiness that should be
evident to the inspection team through records or direct
observation.
. Establish routines according to type
commanders’ instructions for inspections and tests,
schedules for preventive maintenance, and a system for
timely and effective repairs.
. Keep adequate material maintenance records
according to current directives; these should show the
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