JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL

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5.2 DEFICIENCY CORRECTION. Deficiencies are addressed in terms of three general categories. The procedure
for initiating corrective action for a deficiency is determined by the category.
5.2.1 Government Responsible Items. The obligation and work limiting date for all shipbuilding programs under
the SCN appropriation will normally be at the end of the 11th month following completion of the fitting out period.
For submarines, the fitting out period ends at delivery. Government responsible work accomplished in support of a
new construction ship and funded under SCN is limited to work which can be completed prior to the end of this 11
month period. Authorization for correction of non-reactor plant government responsible deficiencies is provided by
the Ship Program Manager based on a priority assignment by the ship and recommendations from the Type
Commander (TYCOM). Authorization for correction of reactor plant government responsible deficiencies is
provided by NAVSEA Nuclear Propulsion Directorate (08).
5.2.2 Shipbuilder Responsible Items. Construction contracts with private industrial activities contain a guarantee
clause. The rights of the government concerning deficiencies identified during the guarantee period are set forth in
the contract. Deficiencies must be identified and reported to the shipbuilder and cognizant government agencies
prior to the end of the guarantee period in order for corrective action to be established. Correction of deficiencies
designated shipbuilder responsible can be accomplished during any subsequent period that the ship is made available
to the shipbuilder. Availability of the ship is usually limited to the Post Shakedown Availability (PSA), except
under special circumstances when immediate corrective action prior to PSA is required to permit the ship to meet
operational commitments. The ship may also be made available to the shipbuilder after PSA to permit follow-up
corrective action on shipbuilder responsible deficiencies identified during the guarantee period but not satisfactorily
corrected during PSA.
5.2.3 Recommended Changes in Characteristics, Design Specifications, or Plans. Improvements to the ship
recommended by INSURV will be investigated by the Ship Program Manager. Action, as appropriate, will be
initiated by a government approved change. This change may be in the form of a Field Modification Request
(FMR), Headquarters Modification Request (HMR), Ship Alteration (SHIPALT), Ordnance Alteration (ORDALT),
Strategic Systems Programs Alteration (SPALT), Service Change, Machinery Alteration (MACHALT) and Field or
Engineering Change Proposal. Changes of this nature usually have application to more than one ship of the class.
Improvements to the ship recommended by Ship's Force should be forwarded by the CO in accordance with Volume
VI, Chapter 3 of this manual to the Ship Program Manager via the Supervising Authority.
5.3 REQUIRED REPORTS. The responsibility for ensuring deficiencies are corrected rests jointly with the CO,
the Supervising Authority and the Ship Program Manager. The method of corrective action varies with the type of
deficiency and may involve the coordinated action of several activities. In order to effectively prosecute each
deficiency, special reporting and handling procedures are necessary. The Ship's Maintenance Data System shall be
implemented not later than delivery in accordance with reference (a). This will provide a smooth transition into the
Maintenance Resources Management System (MRMS) and permit Maintenance and Material Management (3-M)
documentation of all INSURV deficiencies for use with the Consolidated Report. The Consolidated Report provides
follow-up action on all deficiencies and minimizes administrative effort.
a. Consolidated Report. A Consolidated Report, compiled by the Ship Program Manager, combines into
one document the screening actions, reports of completed actions and significant information as listed
below (as applicable):
(1) AT/CT INSURV Report.
(2) FCT/GMI INSURV Report.
(3) Post Delivery Deficiency Items (PDDI).
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