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: l l l l l l l l 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 4-9