Surface_Force_Readiness_Manual.pdf

COMNAVSURFPACINST 3502.3/

COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3502.3

9 Mar 12

Chapter 1................................................................. 1-1

SURFACE FORCE READINESS CONCEPT......................................... 1-1

100. Purpose......................................................... 1-1

101. Surface Ship Readiness Strategy................................. 1-1

102. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)............................. 1-5

103. Qualifications and Certifications............................... 1-6

104. Sustainment of Certifications................................... 1-6

105. Variations to the FRTP.......................................... 1-7

106. Tracking and Reporting.......................................... 1-7

Chapter 2................................................................. 2-1

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS................................................. 2-1

200. Underway Steaming Requirements.................................. 2-1

201. Shipboard Training and PQS Program Policy....................... 2-1

202. Training Teams.................................................. 2-3

203. Management and Safety Afloat Programs.......................... 2-5

204. Ship Instructions, Notices, and Bills........................... 2-5

206. Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Program................ 2-6

Chapter 3................................................................. 3-1

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS..... 3-1

300. Purpose......................................................... 3-1

301. Overarching Guidance............................................ 3-1

302. Readiness Evaluations........................................... 3-2

303. Assessments..................................................... 3-2

304. FRP Certifications.............................................. 3-2

305. Inspections..................................................... 3-3

Chapter 4................................................................. 4-1

FLEET RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN PHASE REQUIREMENTS......................... 4-1

400. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)............................. 4-1

401. Sustainment Phase............................................... 4-3

402. Maintenance Phase............................................... 4-7

403. Shakedown Phase................................................. 4-9

404. Basic Phase.................................................... 4-13

405. Integrated / Advanced Phase.................................... 4-15

406. FRTP Variations................................................ 4-18

Appendix A................................................................ A-1

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS..... A-1

Appendix B................................................................ B-1

KEY REFERENCES.......................................................... B-1

Appendix C................................................................ C-1

ACRONYMS................................................................ C-1

Executive Summary

The Surface Force Readiness Manual (SFRM) provides the overarching strategy and policy required to generate and sustain surface ship materiel and operational readiness to perform operational tasking and reach expected service life. SFRM policy execution depends on the integration of manning, maintenance, training and sustainment throughout all Fleet Response Plan

(FRP) phases. It begins with meticulous maintenance planning to generate the materiel readiness required to support unencumbered, effective training and operational readiness that ultimately leads to a self-sufficient ship.

The fundamental tenets of the SFRM include the following:

Train the watchstander and maintainer

A standard, predictable path to readiness

Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, and Ordnance (PESTO pillars) exit criteria

Simple shipboard reporting across all PESTO pillars

A sequenced, building-block approach to readiness

Consistent material assessment standards among all assessment organizations

The SFRM defines a continual process that educates ships on what the standards are; determines where the ship is relative to standards; helps the ship achieve standards compliance through training, assessments, and maintenance actions; and circles back periodically to ensure the lessons and effects of this process endure. A ship readiness generation model supports this process by integrating maintenance and training into a coherent plan of mutually supportive events that provides ships sufficient time to properly maintain, operate, and employ ship systems safely and confidently. The goal of the process is that Sailors deploy with their ship at the peak of readiness, that they are properly prepared to overcome the challenges presented on deployment, and that they have been given the training to sustain a high level of readiness throughout deployment.

Maintenance

Material Readiness

Effective training

Knowledgeable watchstander

Knowledgeable watchteam

Mission accomplishment

Experience

Maintain

Train

Operate

Sustain

Self-sufficiency

Ownership

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Chapter 1

SURFACE FORCE READINESS CONCEPT

Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 3000.15, Fleet Response Plan

(b) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

(c) NRTP 1-03.5, Defense Readiness Reporting System-Navy Reporting

Manual

(d) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3504.1A, Redlines Implementing

Instructions

Encl: (1) Ship Exit Criteria Waiver Request

(2) ISIC Exit Criteria Waiver Request Endorsement

(3) Waiver Approval

100. Purpose. The Surface Force Readiness Manual (SFRM) provides a well-defined, prescriptive Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP) for surface ships to achieve Fleet Response Plan (FRP) readiness. Proper maintenance execution, coupled with foundational training that reinforces standards compliance, allows ships to enter the Basic Phase unencumbered by material deficiencies. The building block approach to training methodically builds proficiency at the Individual, Unit, and Group levels to support assigned mission objectives.

101. Surface Ship Readiness Strategy

1. Summary. The surface ship readiness strategy defines the education, training, and assessments required to produce readiness throughout the FRTP.

Traditionally, Basic Phase has been the logical starting point to discuss ship readiness generation (as defined in reference (a)). However, the SFRM model shifts the readiness generation starting point to the Sustainment Phase in support of the deliberate planning required to integrate maintenance and training for effective readiness. Having completed all requirements for deployment certification and at the height of deployment readiness, a ship in the latter stages of the pre-deployment Sustainment Phase will prepare for the next FRTP by completing material readiness assessments to form the basis of the Availability Work Package (AWP) for their upcoming CNO Availability

(see Figure 1-1). Additionally, several coordinated assessments, entitled

Readiness Evaluations (READ-Es), will be conducted throughout the FRTP to assess ship's materiel and training readiness to provide periodic feedback to

Immediate Superior in Command (ISIC)/Type Commander (TYCOM) and ensure the ship is ready to meet mission requirements.

Figure 1-1. Maintenance Phase Planning

DeploymentSustainment

Phase

Sust

Phase

80%

AWP lock

50%

AWP lock

Material

Assessment

100%

AWP lock

Plan for next

Maintenance Phase

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2. Focus on Deployed Readiness. This strategy features baseline training across all mission areas with focused attention and additional specific training for mission areas expected during the scheduled deployment.

3. Sequenced Readiness. Training a ship‟s crew to execute a maintenance availability, perform routine operations in and around homeport, and conduct sustained combat operations requires a sequenced and coordinated maintenance and training effort. This strategy is ship-focused and synchronizes training among multiple readiness stakeholders (e.g., TYCOM (including Port

Engineers), SEA 21, Regional Maintenance Centers (RMCs), Naval Education and

Training Command (NETC), Afloat Training Group Pacific/Atlantic (ATGP/L), Expeditionary Warfare Training Group Pacific/Atlantic (EWTGP/L), Commander, Strike Force Training Pacific/Atlantic (CSFTP/L), Tactical Training Group

Pacific/Atlantic (TTGP/L), etc.). The transition from Basic to

Integrated/Advanced Phase will reinforce Individual, Unit, and Group level training to support mission accomplishment.

4. Readiness Progression. Surface ships will progress through eight steps to achieve peak readiness as illustrated in Figure 1-2.

Figure 1-2. Readiness Progression

Readiness is based upon a foundation of solid materiel condition that supports effective training; each step builds upon the previous step to generate readiness for each mission area. The purpose and standard of each step is as follows:

AWP

Development

Self- Assessment and Validation

Maintenance Preparations

Maintenance

Mobility

Unit Tactical

Group Tactical

Sustain

Material assessment and correction of critical materiel issues

Standard:

Identify CNO availability requirements

Standard:

Shortfalls identified

Standard:

Readiness to commence

CNO

Availability

Standard:

Material readiness

Standard:

“Operate, Navigate, Communicate”

Standard:

Maneuver and tactically employ weapons and sensors

Standard:

Integrate into

ARG/CSG;

Ready for

Deployment

Standard:

Sustain

MSO-MCO

proficiency

Preparations and individual training

Warfare Training

Prioritized, integrated multi-platform, multiple warfare area training

Preparations and training to commence maintenance

Core skill training

Training prior to, during, and post-deployment

Self-assessment and external organization validation

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a. Availability Work Package (AWP) Development. Material assessment and correction of critical materiel issues. Standard: Identification and documentation of all CNO Availability requirements.

b. Self-assessment and Validation. Self-assessment and external organization validation. Standard: Shortfalls identified.

c. Maintenance Preparations. Preparations and training to commence maintenance. Standard: Readiness to commence CNO Availability.

d. Maintenance. Material readiness, preparations, and individual crewmember pipeline and critical schools training during the Maintenance

Phase. Standard: Material Readiness.

e. Mobility (Tier 1). Core skills training in Engineering, Navigation, Seamanship, Damage Control, Maintenance and Material Management (3M), Supply, Anti-terrorism (AT), Aviation, Search and Rescue, Communications, Explosive

Safety, and Medical. Standard: Operate, Navigate, Communicate.

f. Unit Tactical (Tier 2). Unit warfare training in Air Warfare (AW), Amphibious Warfare (AMW), Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD), Surface Warfare

(SUW), Undersea Warfare (USW), Strike Warfare (STW), Electronic Warfare (EW), Mine Warfare (MIW), Information Operations (IO), Intelligence (INT), and

Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure (VBSS) as applicable. Standard: Maneuver and tactically employ ownship weapons and sensors as a stand-alone unit in single and multi-warfare scenarios.

g. Group Tactical (Tier 3). Group integrated, multi-platform, multi-warfare area tactical training. Standard: Integrate into an Amphibious

Ready Group/Carrier Strike Group or other higher level organization; act as a

Search and Attack Unit Commander (SAUC), Surface Action Group Commander

(SAGC), Warfare Area Commander; attain required skills for deployment/major combat operations.

h. Sustainment. Unit level training and operations conducted to sustain proficiency in each warfare area. Standard: Sustain proficiency in Mobility and Tactical mission areas.

5. Phased Approach to Education, Training, Assessment, and Certification.

The surface ship readiness strategy follows a process that educates, trains, assesses, and certifies a ship‟s crew to conduct either integrated or independent operations. The phased approach to readiness supports standardization of training and ensures ships are prepared to accomplish their assigned mission by building proficiency through repetition of fundamentals, exercised in a variety of training scenarios that build in complexity. Once watch teams demonstrate sufficient proficiency, they will proceed to the phase qualification event. The ship must meet the requirements of each phase in order to proceed to the next phase.

a. Educate. This strategy relies on educating Sailors on standards

(clearly demonstrating “what right looks like” and how to make it right).

Naval Education and Training Command (NETC) will assist ATG in curriculum development and providing training to ensure theory taught in the classroom transitions to deckplate proficiency.

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Ships must meet exit criteria across all PESTO pillars in order to transition to the next phase.

b. Train. The training process is based upon Navy Mission Essential

Tasks (NMETs) and trains individuals and watch teams to perform Navy Tactical

Tasks (NTAs) in required conditions, to a measurable standard. Training starts with theory and fundamentals followed by practical, hands-on scenarios with over-the-shoulder training.

c. Assess. The ship must pass a comprehensive assessment in each mission area to validate material readiness and watchstander proficiency standards.

d. Certify. The TYCOM will certify ships in assigned mission areas upon completion of required pre-deployment training and successful completion of various end of Tier assessments conducted by TYCOM and/or designated supporting commands. U.S. Fleet Forces Deputy Commander for Fleet and Joint

Operations (USFF FJO), Commander, U.S. THIRD Fleet (C3F), or Commander, U.S.

SEVENTH Fleet (C7F) will certify ships for deployment in accordance with reference (b) based in part upon TYCOM assessment of PESTO pillars.

6. Predictable Path. One of the primary goals of the readiness strategy is for each ship to have a standard, predictable path throughout all FRTP phases. Necessarily, a predictable path will also mean less scheduling flexibility for ships and training/certification organizations. TYCOMs and

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F will, to the maximum extent possible, ensure training entitlements as outlined in reference (b) are available for all units during the Basic and Integrated/Advanced Phases of the FRTP. The intent of the

Basic Phase entitlement is to provide units with an unencumbered block of time; however, the Basic Phase may be compressed, extended or interrupted if conditions warrant, and is further addressed in Chapter 4 of this instruction.

7. Exit Criteria. Each ship must achieve prescribed standards in material readiness and demonstrated proficiency prior to advancing through the FRP.

It is critical for each ship and applicable chain of command to recognize early and report any risk of not completing milestones in time to meet operational commitments. By frontloading risk assessment, supporting organizations have a better chance to assist the ship in meeting prescribed standards. Chapter 4 provides exit criteria for each phase. TYCOM will determine if the ship has achieved the required exit criteria to advance to the next phase using all available resources to determine the ship‟s readiness.

8. Waivers. In circumstances when exit criteria have not been met, the ship will initiate a waiver via naval message through the administrative chain of command and submit to TYCOM for approval. The waiver shall include a description of the circumstances leading up to the ship‟s inability to meet specific exit criterion, current efforts to correct the deficiency, and anticipated date that the criterion will be satisfied. An example of a waiver request, waiver request endorsement, and waiver request approval is provided in enclosures (1), (2), and (3) respectively. TYCOM shall confer with USFF FJO/C3F/C7F prior to approving any Basic Phase exit criteria request.

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Transition to the next phase is driven by proficiency and material readiness, not the calendar.

102. Fleet Response Training Plan (FRTP)

1. The FRTP is aligned with the FRP and consists of five phases:

Sustainment, Maintenance, Shakedown, Basic, and Integrated or Advanced.

While reference (a) identifies the Basic Phase as the start of the FRP cycle, a more appropriate starting point to better integrate maintenance and training and for the purposes of this manual, is the beginning of the

Sustainment Phase. During the start of the cycle, a prioritized, comprehensive AWP is developed to satisfactorily execute the upcoming

Maintenance Phase. The work package must be closely managed and coordinated throughout the Sustainment and Maintenance Phases to successfully complete the availability on time. In addition to the maintenance actions, training is an important part of the Maintenance Phase as ships will be educated on the standards and how to achieve the required material condition to support follow-on training. Platform-specific, unit-level training and certification is performed throughout all phases of the FRP. Integrated Phase training combines the multitude of naval warfare capabilities of the various units into a single cohesive Strike Group, Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), or mission-oriented deployable unit/staff. Advanced Phase training includes advanced core and mission specific training for non-strike group or ARG units. The Sustainment Phase, and specifically the ship‟s deployment, is the culmination of the FRTP cycle and focuses on maintaining the group or unit‟s proficiency to support operational requirements.

2. FRTP Phases. The FRTP Phases described below detail the path to deployed readiness. To ensure readiness for scheduled deployments, external assessments and inspections will validate proficiency and satisfactory material condition as the ship progresses through the FRTP.

a. Sustainment Phase. The Sustainment Phase begins after USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F certifies individual units at the designated deployment certification level and ends when the ship meets the exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4. During the Sustainment Phase, a ship will maintain and improve

PESTO pillar readiness. Ship and external organization material assessments conducted during this phase are the basis for an AWP that supports successful completion of the Maintenance Phase.

b. Maintenance Phase. The Maintenance Phase begins at the start of a

CNO Availability and ends after the ship successfully meets the exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4. During the Maintenance Phase, the ship will improve

PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in the Basic Phase.

Specifically, the ship will strive to complete all required schoolhouse training identified in Fleet Training Management and Planning System

(FLTMPS), ensure installed systems are fully operational, and verify training and qualification programs are fully established.

c. Shakedown Phase. Although not an official FRTP phase in accordance with reference (a), the Shakedown Phase begins upon successful completion of

Contractor Sea Trials and ends after the ship successfully meets the exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4. During the Shakedown Phase, the ship will validate its readiness to begin Basic Phase training.

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d. Basic Phase. The Basic Phase begins after the ship successfully exits the Shakedown Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4. During the Basic Phase, a ship will conduct unit level training and improve PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in the

Integrated/Advanced Phase.

e. Integrated Phase. The Integrated Phase starts at the completion of

Basic Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4, typically upon completion of the Group Tactical training syllabus and designation of the strike group as Major Combat Operations – Surge (MCO-

Surge) or Major Combat Operations – Ready (MCO-Ready). During the Integrated

Phase, a ship will conduct multi-unit, multi-platform training and improve

PESTO pillar readiness to be able to perform in a Strike Group or ARG. USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F will certify strike groups, ARGs, or mission-oriented deployable units/staffs for deployment per reference (b).

f. Advanced Phase. The Advanced Phase starts at the completion of Basic

Phase and ends when the ship meets exit criteria detailed in Chapter 4, typically upon completion of a certification exercise and designation as MCO-

Ready, or at which level the certification authority designates. During the advanced phase, a ship may conduct unit required training with an ARG or CSG during the group's integrated phase as directed by USFF FJO/C3F/C7F. USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F will certify ships for deployment in accordance with reference

(b).

103. Qualifications and Certifications

1. Qualification. A qualification is an event conducted to support a mission area certification. Qualifications can be awarded by schools or ATG.

For example, Cruise Missile Tactical Qualification (CMTQ) is a specific qualification event, conducted by ATG, that supports the larger Strike

Mission Area Certification. Passing the qualification event is a prerequisite for mission area certification.

2. Dependency. An event conducted by an external organization whose periodicity must be current for mission area certification. For example, Aviation Facilities Certification (AVCERT) is a dependency for Aviation

Mission Area Certification.

3. Mission Area Certification. A mission area certification is awarded by the TYCOM after a ship has completed the Basic Phase training requirements in that particular mission area.

4. Basic Phase Completion. The TYCOM will certify a ship has completed the

Basic Phase when all mission area certifications have been achieved.

5. Deployment Certification. Deployment Certification is granted by USFF

FJO/C3F/C7F when a ship successfully completes the Integrated/Advanced Phase of training.

104. Sustainment of Certifications

1. Ships will be certified across all mission areas as part of the phased approach and will retain all certifications throughout deployment and the post-deployment Sustainment Phase.

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2. Upon entering the Maintenance Phase, deployment certification and all mission area certifications expire with the exception of those that will be executed during the Maintenance Phase. (Note: TYCOM may direct that some certifications that would normally expire remain in effect.) Mission area certification sustainment requirements will be tailored to match the conditions that the ship will be in during the CNO Availability. The following is a list of mission areas that must maintain proficiency throughout the Maintenance and Shakedown Phases:

a. AT (Standard: Comply with Maintenance Phase force protection requirements)

b. Mobility – Damage Control (MOB-D) (Standard: Conduct damage control in a shipyard environment)

c. 3M (Standard: Maintain equipment in a shipyard environment)

d. Fleet Support Operations – Medical (FSO-M) (Standard: Maintain medical readiness in a shipyard environment)

e. Supply (Standard: Provide logistics support for Maintenance Phase requirements)

f. Explosive Safety (EXPSAF) (Standard: Safely store and properly account for ammunition needed for the AT mission in a shipyard environment)

105. Variations to the FRTP

1. Circumstances may arise that require a deviation from the notional FRTP cycle outlined in reference (b). While the ship is responsible for the overall schedule, FRTP variations provide flexibility to the administrative and operational chains of command that ensure the ship is fully qualified to execute assigned missions. Additional details on FRTP variations are provided in Chapter 4, Section 406.

106. Tracking and Reporting

1. While all certifications remain valid until the ship enters the

Maintenance Phase, circumstances may develop whereby the ability of the ship to perform a mission has either been severely compromised or eliminated altogether. These circumstances can arise from the loss of critical personnel (P), equipment casualties (E), logistics shortfalls (S), loss of proficiency (T), or lack of required ordnance (O).

2. Ships will report their readiness in DRRS-N for each PESTO pillar

(Personnel, Equipment, Supply, Training, Ordnance) in accordance with reference (c). Report mission area degradations in accordance with DRRS-N

(reference c) and Redlines (reference d) requirements.

a. Personnel. Personnel shortfalls, including critical NEC and school deficiencies are reported in FLTMPS. FLTMPS updates DRRS-N bi-weekly.

b. Equipment. Equipment and material discrepancies are documented in the Current Ship‟s Maintenance Project (CSMP), tracked in authoritative Fleet material readiness databases, and reported to DRRS-N.

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c. Supply. Unit supply status, requests, and shortfalls are reported in the Continuous Monitoring Program (CMP). CMP updates DRRS-N daily underway and monthly when inport.

d. Training. Training status is reported through the Training and

Operational Readiness Information Services (TORIS). Each training tier will have standardized events and grading criteria. TORIS is designed to streamline reporting and minimize the time required to update the ship‟s status. However, while tracking and reporting is simplified, training is evaluated to the same rigorous standards as defined in governing instructions such as Navy Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (NTTP); Naval Ships‟

Technical Manuals (NSTM); Navy Warfare Training Plans (NWTPs); Navy Mission

Essential Task List (NMETL); Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRC); or other technical standards.

e. Ordnance. Ordnance status is reported through the Ordnance

Information System program. Ordnance criteria, type, and quantity are established for each tier of training.

3. Accurate tracking and reporting of proficiency and mission readiness is essential to support decision making by the Commanding Officer and administrative and operational commanders.

Enclosure (1)

SHIP EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST

FM USS SHIP

TO ADCON ISIC

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

COMAFLOATRAGRUPAC/LANT (as appropriate)

COMNAVCYBERFOR

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

BT

UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

SUBJ/USS SHIP "PHASE" EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST//

REF/A/DOC/CNSP-CNSLINST 3502.3/DDMMMYY//

AMPN/SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM)//

POC/OPS/LCDR/SHIP/-/EMAIL:OPS@SHIP.NAVY.(SMIL.)MIL/TEL:XXX-XXX-XXXX//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, WAIVER REQUEST SUBMITTED TO EXIT THE

SUSTAINMENT/MAINTENANCE/SHAKEDOWN/BASIC/INTEGRATED/ADVANCED PHASE WITH THE

FOLLOWING DEFICIENCIES:

2. EXIT PHASE DEFICIENCIES:

2.A. DEFICIENT EXIT CRITERION:

2.A.1. CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO INABILITY TO ACHIEVE CRITERION:

2.A.2. CURRENT EFFORTS TO CORRECT DEFICIENCY:

2.A.3. ANTICIPATED DATE CRITERION WILL BE SATISFIED:

2.B. DEFICIENT EXIT CRITERION:

2.B.1. CIRCUMSTANCES LEADING TO INABILITY TO ACHIEVE CRITERION:

2.B.2. CURRENT EFFORTS TO CORRECT DEFICIENCY:

2.B.3. ANTICIPATED DATE CRITERION WILL BE SATISFIED:

3. COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AS REQUIRED//

BT

Enclosure (2)

ADCON ISIC EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST ENDORSEMENT

FM ADCON ISIC

TO USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

COMAFLOATRAGRUPAC/LANT (as appropriate)

COMNAVCYBERFOR

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

BT

UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

SUBJ/USS SHIP "PHASE" EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST ENDORSEMENT//

REF/A/DOC/CNSP-CNSLINST 3502.3/DDMMMYY//

REF/B/MSGID:GENADMIN/SHIP/DTG//

AMPN/REF A IS SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM). REF B IS SHIP “PHASE”

EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST//

POC/TRAINO/LT/ISIC/-/EMAIL:TRAINO@NAVY.(SMIL.)MIL/TEL:XXX-XXX-XXXX//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, ISIC ENDORSES AND RECOMMENDS PHASE EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER

APPROVAL FOR USS SHIP PER REF B.

2. IMPACT TO TRAINING AND/OR OPERATIONS:

3. COMMENTS: ADDITIONAL COMMENTS AS REQUIRED//

Enclosure (3)

WAIVER APPROVAL

FM USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

TO SHIP

INFO USFF/CPF

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL (as appropriate)

STRIKE GROUP COMMANDER (as appropriate)

ISIC

CNRMC

APPLICABLE REGIONAL MAINTENANCE CENTER

BT

UNCLAS

MSGID/GENADMIN/SHIP/MMM//

SUBJ/USS SHIP "PHASE" EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER APPROVAL//

REF/A/DOC/CNSP-CNSLINST 3502.3/DDMMMYY//

REF/B/MSGID:GENADMIN/SHIP/DTG//

REF/C/MSGID:GENADMIN/ADCON ISIC/DTG//

AMPN/REF A IS SURFACE FORCE READINESS MANUAL (SFRM). REF B IS SHIP “PHASE”

EXIT CRITERIA WAIVER REQUEST. REF C IS ADCON ISIC “PHASE” EXIT CRITERIA

WAIVER APPROVAL.//

POC/NAME/LCDR/N7/-/EMAIL:NAME@NAVY.(SMIL.)MIL/TEL:XXX-XXX-XXXX//

RMKS/1. IAW REF A, USFF FJO/C3F/C7F/CNSP/CNSL APPROVES PHASE EXIT CRITERIA

WAIVER FOR USS SHIP PER REF B AND C.

2. COMMENTS: AS REQUIRED//

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Chapter 2

SUPPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Ref: (a) COMUSFLTFORCOM memo 5000 Ser N00/C013 of 09 Dec 09 / COMPACFLT memo

5000 Ser N00/C1360 of 14 Dec 09

(b) OPNAVINST 3500.34F, Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)

Program

(c) NAVEDTRA 43100-1, PQS Unit Coordinators Guide

(d) OPNAVINST 3120.32C, Change 7, Standard Organization and

Regulations of the U.S. Navy

(e) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.11, Surface Force Exercise

Manual

(f) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(g) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

200. Underway Steaming Requirements

1. In order to effectively train and maintain proficiency, surface ships must be allocated underway steaming days during all phases when not deployed.

These underway steaming days are required in order to perform a variety of functions and missions (e.g., achieve qualification, demonstrate proficiency, etc.). The minimum amount of underway training steaming days for each phase is provided in reference (a).

201. Shipboard Training and PQS Program Policy

1. General. Effective command training and Personnel Qualification Standard

(PQS) programs are critical to the ship‟s ability to perform its assigned missions. Commanding Officers will develop and implement command-wide training and PQS programs that meet the requirements set forth in references

(b), (c), and Chapter 8 of reference (d). Afloat Self-Assessment (ASA) checksheets are available to assess training and PQS compliance for both of these programs (https://atg.surfor.navy.mil/toolbox/private/). Additional details on the ASA checksheets are provided in reference (e).

2. Relationship between Training and PQS Programs. Training and PQS, while two distinct programs, are fundamentally linked since PQS is the basis of a command training program in accordance with reference (d) and both programs enable effective Watch Team Replacement Plan (WTRP) management.

a. The entry point of the shipboard training and qualification process is the WTRP. It should identify watchstations that will need to be filled due to either rotation or upward progression, and identify the Sailor intended to fill that watchstation in accordance with reference (d). These fills can come either from Prospective Gains (PG) or from existing crewmembers. In the case of a PG slated to fill a WTRP gap, an analysis of required schools and/or NECs for the watchstation should take place and the ship, working early in the process with Navy Personnel Command (NPC) should initiate those required adjustments to the training track of the PG. Navy

Personnel Command (NPC), for their part, must provide the receiving unit with viable alternatives to ensure units are gaining members with required training and/or NECs. Once the PG reports, or in the case of an existing crewmember, the WTRP coordinator should create a PQS assignment for that

Sailor, with a qualification goal date early enough to meet the need identified in the WTRP. That PQS assignment should then trigger the scheduling of the supporting training lectures (reference (b) requires that https://atg.surfor.navy.mil/toolbox/private/ https://atg.surfor.navy.mil/toolbox/private/

2-2 divisions develop a lecture for every 100 and 200 series PQS line item for their in-rate PQS). Training Teams must also ensure those individuals working on a PQS assignment are offered opportunities to perform the 300 series tasks during Training Team evolutions. These steps will ensure that all Sailors receive the necessary training in support of their qualification goals. See Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. Integration of PQS and Training

3. PQS Requirements. All watchstations that are listed on the Watch, Quarter and Station Bill or any other watch bill require the use of PQS for qualification. If there is no PQS for the watchstation, the ship will develop a Job Qualification Requirement (JQR).

a. Tailoring. Ships shall tailor PQS books to meet their unique requirements. Tailoring includes deletion, addition, or modification of PQS line items to accurately reflect each ship‟s equipment, systems, and system configurations. Prerequisites may also be tailored to match local conditions. Tailoring includes determining the proper Final Qualification

Authority and whether a performance test, written exam, and/or oral exam is required for qualification. Commanding Officers will sign a letter for each

PQS standard that reflects the tailoring of that standard. These tailoring letters must be issued to crew members with the PQS to ensure consistency in the qualifications.

b. PQS Qualifiers. PQS Qualifiers are acknowledged experts in a specified area of qualification. Qualifiers are entrusted with protecting the integrity of the PQS system by guiding trainees to references, and not giving away answers or signatures. Qualifiers will normally be E-5 or above and fully qualified on the watchstation they are authorized to sign.

However, Commanding Officers should use a conservative approach in designating qualifiers. Interim qualified personnel shall not be designated as PQS Qualifiers. Additional guidance regarding PQS qualifiers is provided in reference (c).

c. Requalification. Each individual shall go through a requalification process when they transfer to a new command; when revised PQS is received and changes to the standard, in the Commanding Officer‟s judgment, warrant

WTRP

Adjust track of PG get required school(s)

PQS assignments &

PQS POA&M

Qualified watchstander

Division Training Program 100/200 series lectures

Training Team evolutions 300 series tasks

Prospective Gain (PG)

Crew

WTRP finds gaps that must be filled

Fill the gap

PG

reports aboard

PQS assignments trigger the scheduling of lectures and events to support qualification on time to meet WTRP needs

2-3 requalification; or upon Commanding Officer‟s discretion. In each of these cases, a decision is required to determine if the individual should complete the entire PQS, complete a tailored qualification program, or accept the previous qualification.

(1) PQS generally presumes a person beginning qualification has very little understanding of the applicable watchstation requirements. The standard, therefore, includes signature requirements for basic principles that a more experienced service member may have already learned. A tailored accelerated qualification program may be appropriate for these more experienced individuals.

(2) It is the responsibility of the Final Qualification Authority

(FQA) in conjunction with the Department Head, Division Officer, Leading

Chief Petty Officer, and Leading Petty Officer to determine the entry level of each person. This determination is used to decide what line items are required for requalification.

(3) Using this procedure will reduce the requalification process to the minimum required for each individual. For example, an experienced Sailor may be able to complete in one week the requalification requirements that a less experienced person may take several months to finish.

4. PQS Management

a. Relational Administrative Data Management (R-ADM). R-ADM, if installed, shall be used to manage PQS and Training Programs. R-ADM is designated as the authoritative database for afloat activities with the Naval

Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS) suite to capture individual level unit training, including PQS, qualifications, and certifications. As such, PQS program elements such as PQS POAM development, tracking of progress, interim qualifications, and the recording of final qualification will all use

R-ADM. In addition, all watchbills will be created, managed, and maintained in R-ADM or another program that pulls data directly from the R-ADM database.

For the shipboard training program, R-ADM will be used to track the appropriate training exercises required by reference (d).

b. Ships that do not have R-ADM may choose their method of tracking PQS.

202. Training Teams

1. Training Team Policy

a. An effective training program is based on a logical continuum of training that provides watch teams the opportunity to mature as a cohesive entity. The goal is for the ship‟s training teams to attain self-sufficiency and maintain watch team proficiency by conducting challenging training using realistic and progressive scenarios designed to meet specific training objectives. To be effective, training must be scheduled and conducted throughout the entire operating cycle.

b. Training teams should include a core group of the most knowledgeable and experienced personnel who bring enthusiasm to the training process. No particular team size is directed. The size of the crew, number of qualified personnel, complexity of the exercise, and safety requirements will influence the size of the team. In addition, some training objectives for a particular event may not require the stationing of a full training team.

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c. When feasible, ships may use a 2-section training team program in which a training team will be formed from one watch section to train the other and vice versa. In the case of the Damage Control Training Team

(DCTT), the ship may use selected members of one repair locker to train and assess other repair lockers. Assigning training teams in this manner eliminates the requirement to have dedicated training team members, eliminates confusion on assignments during actual battle or damage control events, and enhances watchstander skills by increasing training opportunities. However, this model may not work for all cases. For example, there will be certain drills that require a dedicated training team other than the watch teams (i.e., Condition I drills, such as MSFD, MOB-D Major

Conflag, etc.).

2. Required Training Teams. The following training teams will be established:

a. Anti-Terrorism Training Team (ATTT)

b. Combat Systems Training Team (CSTT)

c. Engineering Training Team (ETT)

d. Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)

e. Seamanship Training Team (STT)

f. Aviation Training Team (ATT) (LHA/LHD/LPD only)

g. Medical Training Team (MTT)

h. Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure Training Team (VBSSTT) (if applicable)

i. Integrated Training Team (ITT)

3. Training Team Designation. Training team members must be designated in writing by the Commanding Officer. Designation may be accomplished by separate instruction, letter, or watchbill signed by the Commanding Officer

(CO). The minimum qualification requirement is that the training team member must be qualified on the watchstation being observed.

4. Transition from ATG to Training Teams. The focus of the training strategy is to have external trainers (ATG, School House, etc.) train the watchstanders and then hand over the responsibility of maintaining proficiency to the ship‟s training teams. For the majority of the mission areas, ATG will develop the training scenarios, execute the scenario for the watchstanders, and assess the event. However, drill hot check verification and any required equipment operation will be conducted by qualified ship‟s force personnel.

a. Prior to entering the Basic Phase, the ship shall be able to man all required training teams.

b. All training team members will receive the same Theory and

Fundamental, Individual, and Watch Team training that all watchstanders receive. Training Team proficiency is expected to improve during this progressive training and training teams will be certified prior to exiting

2-5 the Basic Phase. Training Team certification will be recommended by ATG and granted by TYCOM.

203. Management and Safety Afloat Programs

1. Ships must maintain a variety of management programs to ensure the ship is able to meet mission requirements. Management and Safety Afloat Programs include, but are not limited to, Tag Out, Electrical Safety, 3M, and Hearing

Conservation. The standard for these programs is outlined in each mission area‟s ASA checksheets and must be routinely assessed by ship‟s force throughout the FRP.

2. Management and Safety Afloat Programs will be assessed by external organizations throughout the FRTP. Specific grading criteria for management programs are provided in reference (f).

204. Ship Instructions, Notices, and Bills

1. There are numerous instructions, notices, and bills required to establish proper procedures. Many of these documents can be incorporated into the ship‟s SORM and signed under a single cover letter by the Commanding Officer or his designated representative with “By Direction” authority. The following documents must be signed by the current Commanding Officer within

90 days of assuming command:

a. Battle Orders

b. Standing Orders

c. Navigation Bill

d. Cruise Missile Doctrine (if applicable)

e. Force Protection In-Port Security Plan (ISP)

f. Temporary Standing Orders

g. Deranged Equipment Bill

205. Synthetic Training. Synthetic training systems and devices, both platform-based and shore-based, are critical to the readiness strategy.

Simulation-based training provides individual watch standers and watch teams the opportunity to conduct training in a synthetic environment when safety, range access, realistic opposition forces (OPFOR), environmental considerations, and resource constraints make live exercises impractical.

Furthermore, reference (g) states that "training simulators should be used to replace live training to the maximum extent possible where training effectiveness and operational readiness are not compromised." By optimizing the use of synthetic trainers, crews are better prepared, achieve exercise objectives faster, and perform at higher levels. Therefore, the ability to maintain, configure, and employ a ship's synthetic training capability is integral to ship readiness and will be assessed throughout the FRTP.

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206. Maintenance and Material Management (3M) Program. The 3M Program is designed to identify and correct material deficiencies by ship‟s force through periodic and situational equipment assessments. While not all equipment can be fully assessed through the ship‟s 3M Program, a well-executed program will reduce the amount of growth and new work and maintain a higher level of readiness throughout the entire cycle.

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Chapter 3

READINESS EVALUATIONS, ASSESSMENTS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND INSPECTIONS

Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(b) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1 Total Ships Readiness

Assessment (TSRA)

(c) COMFLTFORCOMINST 3501.3C, Fleet Training Continuum

(d) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3B, Change 4, Joint Fleet Maintenance

Manual

(e) OPNAVINST 4730.5Q, Trials and Material Inspections (MI) of Ships

Conducted by the Board of Inspection and Survey

(f) COMNAVSURFPAC 4730.2, TYCOM Material Inspection (TMI) Process

(g) COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4730.2, Material Standards Assessment Program

300. Purpose. Periodic assessments validate ship readiness to execute mission requirements. Due to the unique capabilities of each ship class, numerous organizations provide assessments, evaluations, certifications, and inspections. These organizations will use established, common standards for material readiness and training in order to eliminate duplicity of checks and assessments. Additionally, these organizations will schedule and conduct periodic assessments where they fit best to improve ship readiness throughout the FRP and deliver ships to USFF FJO/C3F/C7F at their peak level of readiness. The notional schedule for the 27 month FRP is provided in Figure

3-1.

Note: The order of events is more important than the month in which the events are conducted.

Figure 3-1. 27 Month FRP Notional Schedule

301. Overarching Guidance

1. Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications, and Inspections. A complete list of authorized readiness evaluations, assessments, certifications, and inspections is provided in Appendix A and supported by applicable instructions listed in Appendix B.

2. Modifications to the Authorized List of Readiness Evaluations, Assessments, Certifications, and Inspections. No external activity shall

READ-E 1

Maintenance

Phase

Int / Adv

Phase

Basic

Phase (Tier 1)

DeploymentSustainment

Phase

Sust

Phase

100% AWP lock

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

50% AWP lock

80% AWP lock

READ-E 3 READ-E 4READ-E 2

TSRA 1 TSRA 5 TSRA 2 TSRA 3

READ-E 6

LOA

Crew Cert/

Fast

Cruise

Nav

Assess/

KTR Sea

Trials

3 weeks

Tier 1 and Tier 2

Material Checks

CMAV

TYCOM

Sea

Trials

TSRA 4

3-5 weeks

MI SOE

Rehearsal

Tier 2 Mat’l Validation CMAV

3-4 weeks

Basic

Phase (Tier 2)

Shake-down

Phase

TSRA 4

MI

4 weeks

Int /

Adv Phase

READ-E 5

READ-E 7

MI Prep Time

TYCOM / INSURV

Material Inspection

IH

Survey

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3-2 schedule an event that is not identified in Appendix A. External activities that desire to add, alter, or delete events contained in Appendix A must coordinate with respective authority (COMNAVSURFPAC and COMNAVSURFLANT for

Sustainment, Maintenance, Shakedown, and Basic Phases; CSFTP and CSFTL for

Integrated/Advanced Phase). The Chiefs of Staff are the approval authority for any changes to Appendix A.

3. Changes to Qualification, Certification, or Exercise Standards. Changes to Basic Phase qualification, certification, and exercise standards are subject to TYCOM N7 Configuration Control Board approval before implementation.

302. Readiness Evaluations. Throughout the FRP, multiple, complementary assessments will be consolidated into distinct evaluation periods entitled

Readiness Evaluations (READ-Es) as outlined in reference (a). READ-Es will assess, validate, or certify ship readiness. Because each evaluation may have several components, one organization shall be designated as the lead organization for each READ-E and is responsible for coordination with the ship and other assessment teams. The duration of the READ-E varies based upon scope, ship class, and other scheduling considerations.

303. Assessments

1. Assessments that are not part of the Readiness Evaluations discussed in

Section 302 are scheduled as independent events throughout the FRP. Where possible, these assessments have been aligned to the notional cycle, rather than a standardized periodicity (e.g., “conducted during pre-deployment

Sustainment Phase” vice “conducted every 2 years”) in order to provide ships a predictable and logical readiness assessment periodicity. In addition, these independent assessments have been scheduled with the following additional goals:

a. Reinforce common standards

b. Consolidate assessments when logical

c. Maximize use of subject matter experts

d. Eliminate redundancy

A complete list of assessments is provided in Appendix A.

2. Total Ship Readiness Assessments (TSRA) are material assessment packages coordinated by the Regional Maintenance Centers (RMC) designed to improve maintenance availability planning and Current Ship‟s Maintenance Project

(CSMP) management, repair equipment, support system light off, and provide over-the-shoulder training to ship‟s force maintenance personnel. The assessments are conducted by the RMC and serve to increase ship‟s force awareness of material standards and educate maintenance personnel on troubleshooting and repair processes. Details of the TSRA process are provided in reference (b).

304. FRP Certifications

1. Per reference (c), there are two fundamental milestones required by ships to progress through the FRP. Basic Phase Completion and Deployment

Certification are granted to ships following successful completion of

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2. Basic Phase (Unit Level) Completion. Basic Phase Completion is a TYCOM report that identifies the ship as an Independent Unit Ready for Tasking

(IURFT). Basic Phase Completion is based upon successful completion of all mission area certifications.

a. Mission Area Certifications. Mission area certifications are granted by TYCOM, relying upon assessments conducted by ATG Pacific/Atlantic

(ATGP/ATGL), Engineering Assessment Pacific/Atlantic (EAP/A), or other assessment organizations.

b. A complete list of mission area certifications is included in

Appendix A.

3. Deployment Certification. Deployment Certification is granted by the

USFF FJO/C3F/C7F (as applicable) as outlined in reference (c).

305. Inspections

1. Material Inspections. Part of the strategy to maintain equipment at a higher level of readiness and reinforce standards compliance includes more frequent material inspections. By conducting a material validation every FRP cycle, ships will better understand their equipment status and capabilities and reduce the premium costs associated with late-identified work.

Furthermore, USFF FJO/C3F/C7F will have confidence in the material condition of surface ships as they transition into the Integrated/Advanced Phase and then onto Sustainment Phase and deployment.

a. INSURV Trials and Material Inspections. The Board of Inspection and

Survey (INSURV) will conduct Acceptance Trials (AT), Final Contract Trials

(FCT), Material Inspections (MI), and Decommissioning Surveys in accordance with references (d) and (e).

b. TYCOM Material Inspections. In FRP cycles that do not include one of the INSURV inspections in the paragraph above, TYCOM will conduct an MI in accordance with applicable TYCOM instruction (reference (f) or (g)). These inspections will be notionally scheduled six to eight weeks following Basic

Phase completion.

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Chapter 4

FLEET RESPONSE TRAINING PLAN PHASE REQUIREMENTS

Ref: (a) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.11, Surface Force Exercise

Manual

(b) COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3B, Change 4, Joint Fleet Maintenance

Manual

(c) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 4700.1, Total Ships Readiness

Assessment (TSRA)

(d) COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3500.10, Readiness Evaluations

(e) OPNAVINST 5100.19E, Navy Safety and Occupational Health

(SOH) Program Manual for Forces Afloat

(f)…