attention. They then develop programs and orderpriorities to resolve those problems through the best useof all headquarters and field resources.NAVSEC and its field divisions use their expertisein every step of the fleet support process, and aNAVSEC engineer visiting a ship may be the first toreceive a problem. Ships nearly always need NAVSECtechnical assistance to investigate, evaluate, and definethe problems. Under NAVSEA direction, NAVSECengineers often develop and become managers of largeand small programs to solve the operators’ materialproblems.AFLOAT STAFFSA fleet is usually divided into forces, flotillas,squadrons, groups, and wings for administrativepurposes. Forces are called type commands(TYCOMs). For example, the COMMANDERSURFACE FORCE shown in figure 7-1 is a TYCOM.The TYCOM is responsible for all of the ships withinhis force, which may include flotillas, squadrons,groups, and wings. This general organizationalstructure applies to both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets,but may vary from staff to staff.Service squadrons under the surface forcecommander handle the mobile supply and logisticsresponsibilities for the surface and submarine forces. Tohelp you better understand a TYCOM organization, weFigure 7-1.-A fleet-type organization.will discuss the TYCOM’S responsibilities in thefollowing section.RESPONSIBILITIES OF TYPECOMMANDERSTYCOMs issue any necessary instructions for theoperation, maintenance, and administration of ships ofthe type. These instructions amplify manuals,regulations, and other directives issued by higherauthority. TYCOMs exercise operational control ofships and units until they assign control to othercommanders. They also maintain standards by holdingadministrative, operational readiness, and materialinspections.TYCOMs supervise the allowance of personnelwithin the type, and they plan and recommendpersonnel policies to the fleet commander. Theyestablish training requirements in the offensive anddefensive use of all armament and equipment for shipsand aircraft within the type.TYCOMs are responsible for material matterswithin their commands. In logistic matters, they areresponsible for all areas of readiness and performanceof their forces. However, the service squadron, airforce, marine force, and sea frontier commands havespecial overall logistic responsibilities.The Atlantic and Pacific Fleets respectively issueregulations that explain the TYCOM’s general andspecific ship maintenance responsibilities. Theregulations of both fleets are similar, but not identical.In general, the TYCOM’s have the followingresponsibilities:l Ensure the material readiness of ships assignedto them. Maintain the ship’s hull, propulsion machinery,guns, and other equipment so the ship can carry out anyassignment within its capacity.. Hold material inspections of ships under theTYCOM’s administrative command; use personnel whoarc not attached to the ship being inspected for thispurpose. The ship disassembles a large amount ofmachinery for this inspection to give the inspectors anin-depth look at conditions.. Establish effective procedures and programs forprogressive self-maintenance, and enforce compliance.Hold special inspections of specific machinery orequipment, prepare routine maintenance checkoff lists,monitor all material failures to detect possible troubleareas and take corrective action, review routine reports,7-3
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