Specifications

Chapter 5 – Operational Guidelines
Section A. Operating Parameters
Introduction
The readiness of Defender Class boats shall be continuously monitored to
ensure that they are capable of unrestricted operations. This monitoring is
accomplished through a variety of programs, including daily boat checks, the
boat preventive maintenance system (PMS) schedule, engineering
inspections, and ready for operation (RFO) evaluations.
Operating parameters for Defender Class boat crewmembers include the
following areas:
• Disabling Casualties
• Restrictive Discrepancies
• Major Discrepancies
• Minor Discrepancies
• Responsibilities
• Environmental Limits
A.1. Disabling
Casualties
Disabling casualties are those that make the boat not serviceable. Appendix
D contains a listing of disabling casualties. If a disabling casualty is
identified, the boat shall not get underway until the casualty is corrected, and
command notifications are made.
Disabling casualties shall be reported immediately to the CO/OIC. The boat
shall be immediately placed in “Charlie” status and repaired. If the casualties
cannot be repaired within 48 hours, a casualty report (CASREP) shall be sent
within 24 hours of the casualty.
A.2. Restrictive
Discrepancies
Restrictive discrepancies are those that restrict the operations of the boat such
that it can perform some, but not all, missions safely. Appendix E contains a
listing of restrictive discrepancies.
A.2.a. Reporting
Restrictive
Discrepancies
Restrictive discrepancies shall be reported to the CO/OIC if the discrepancy
cannot be repaired within 1 hour. The boat shall be immediately placed in
“Charlie” status and shall not get underway until the discrepancy is
corrected, or a waiver has been received. If the discrepancy cannot be
repaired within 48 hours, a CASREP shall be sent within 24 hours of the
discrepancy. The CO/OIC is responsible for monitoring the progress of
repairs to these discrepancies.
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