Figure 1-4.-Format for a functional guide.When the type commander (TYCOM) decides it isnecessary, the Standard Organization and Regulationsof the U.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32B, issupplemented by department and division organizationmanuals. These manuals contain organization chartsand functional guides through all supervisory levels.Where appropriate, functional guides are also providedfor watch standers.The engineer officer and engineering divisionofficers are responsible for issuing and maintainingtheir respective department or division organizationmanuals. The CO must approve the engineeringdepartment organization manual when it is issued. Theengineer officer must approve any division organizationmanual issued for divisions under his control.OPNAVINST 3120.32B contains detailed instructionson the preparation of department and divisionorganization manuals.Every officer in the engineering department mustensure the operational readiness of the department andthereby the operational readiness of the ship. Morale,training of personnel, and maintenance of materials areessential for readiness. Proper administration of thedepartment promotes and sustains these factors.Effective administration demands planning, organizing,commanding, and controlling. Of all the elements ofadministration, organization (the machinery ofadministration) is the most important. The effectivenessof the engineering department organization dependsupon the following principles: (1) unity of command,(2) homogeneity of assignment, (3) span of control, and1-5
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