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d. (Submarines only) Making available sufficient documentation of quality assurance for all Industrial
Activity work and testing to allow the TYCOM representatives to assess the material readiness of the
ship. Provide the CO a written statement per reference (c) certifying work within the SUBSAFE
boundaries has been satisfactorily completed.
e. (Submarines only) Reporting to the TYCOM and the Ship Program Manager, with an information copy
to the CNO, the Fleet Commander, the ISIC and the CO of the ship that the material condition of those
parts of the ship repaired and/or tested by the Industrial Activity are certified satisfactory for Fast
Cruise and Sea Trials. The CO of the ship must concur. Appendix E of this chapter provides a sample
message.
f. Reporting to the TYCOM the completion of Fast Cruise and the correction of all mandatory
deficiencies. Recommend commencement of Sea Trials with the CO's concurrence. Appendix Q of
this chapter provides a sample message.
g. Reporting to the Ship Program Manager or the TYCOM (PSA less than six months) that Sea Trials have
been completed, and for submarines, that the material condition of those parts of the ship installed,
prepared and/or tested by the Industrial Activity is satisfactory for URO to design test depth. Appendix
U of this chapter provides a sample message.
2.4.4 Deficiencies. The Supervising Authority's primary functions involve the building of ships and the
correction/resolution of deficiencies discovered during the building and trials portion of construction. Reference (g)
and locally generated Supervising Authority Instructions provide specific and detailed information pertaining to
deficiencies, their identification, tracking and resolution. Contact the Supervising Authority for more information.
Volume I, Chapter 5 of this manual also provides additional guidance.
2.5 IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR IN COMMAND. The ISIC is the TYCOM's delegate.
2.5.1 Pre-Commissioning. During the Pre-Commissioning period, the ISIC is responsible for the following:
a. Providing crew support prior to initial man-up. Personnel arriving prior to initial manning will be
tasked with coordinating with the Supervising Authority to start the necessary preparations for initial
man-up. Appendix AA of this chapter provides a checklist of areas that need to be addressed several
months before personnel start arriving.
b. Conducting an inspection approximately two months following the arrival of the first increment of the
crew at the building yard, using Volume I, Chapter 3, paragraph 3.3.1 of this manual as a guide.
c. Conducting periodic monitoring of ships per Volume I, Chapter 3, paragraph 3.3.2 of this manual to
include:
(1) Technical and/or administrative/training assistance visits (Tech Assists) directed toward
improvements in the management and conduct of maintenance and training tasks.
(2) Evaluation visits (Work-ups) to determine the state of administration and training.
(3) Spot checks (Monitor Visits) to monitor the progress and effectiveness in specific material,
training and administrative areas.
d. Coordinating with the Bureau of Personnel (BUPERS) to ensure personnel arrive in support of initial
crew man-up.
e. Conducting a Habitability Inspection when directed by the TYCOM. Volume I, Chapter 3, Appendix D
of this manual provides information concerning the Habitability Inspection and a sample Compartment
Surveillance Guide. Volume I, Chapter 3, Appendix E of this manual provides a sample check list.
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