Escape

Question 1

1. Locate & Operate emergency telephones:
   What are the 3 modes of ops?

Answer 1

They are located:
Fwd: SOF , inboard of LES hatch
Aft: EES, aft & outboard of B2 switchboard.

Operation SOP is attached to the devices.
Each one has three (3) separate frequencies and three (3)
modes of operation:
a. T elephone: Voice
b. T elegraph: Morse code
c. Pinger: Ping noise.

Question 2

2. Locate & Operate pinger switch:

Answer 2

The switches’ failsafe is ON. If flooding, or damage is
present, they will activate. Typically isolated. Guides
LR5 (rescue vessel) to Upper Escape T ower Hatch.
They’re located on opposing sides of 72-76 Bulkhead:
Fwd: Stbd, outboard of LES hatch
Aft: Portside, outboard of tunnel door

Question 3

3. Locate & Describe function of guard book:

Answer 3

Located in each GXL. COB takes ownership.
132 Book
contains all essential information regarding DISSUB.

Question 4

4. Locate & Describe contents of Green Cross Lockers:

Answer 4

Location:
- Aft: Port, Fwd of PCC.
- Tunnel: Port, fwd.
- Fwd: UAS, Port, Aft

Contents:
● Absolute Pressure Gauge133
● Analox
● Anti-sea sickness tablets
● Guardbook
● HIS Adjusting tool
● Notebook, Pencils, sharpener & chinagraphs
● Cyalume light-stick & Pressure torch
● Situation report form134
● Sun Cream & drinking cups
● T ools (various)

In addition the Tunnel GXL has:
-Last man tape;
Last man lanyard;
Vent Cap &
Crowbar

Question 5

5. Locate & Describe submarine diving state boards:

Answer 5

Located in:
● Both EUWT
● ComCen door135
● Plot
● Co Cabin

Contains following information:
● Diving at
● Diving Until
● Check report interval
● Check-in due
● Personnel on board

Check report intervals:
● Check 18: Until Training
workups complete (12 hours)
● Check 36: Until operational
workups complete (24 hours)
● Nil checks: No checks required

Question 6

6. Locate & Describe use of Mk-11 suits:

Answer 6

Located in the tunnel. Bright orange. 67 onboard.

Question 7

7. Locate & Describe CDAU’s:

Answer 7

CDAU (Carbon Dioxide Absorption Unit) is used to keep
CO2 2 - 2.5%. They house the sofnolime canisters.
They are located:
a. Fwd of aft ACU’s (holds 5 Sofnalime canisters each)
b. Aft of fwd ACU (fwd of stores room), (holds 10
Sofnalime canisters)
There are 550 canisters both fwd and aft.

Question 8

8. Locate & Describe fwd CDAU
   emergency fan:

Answer 8

Only fwd. Powered by LP air. Isolated, as it will
switch on its maintenance on ACU. Deposits air
into LAS & DSS.

Question 9

9. Locate & Describe escape stores:

Answer 9

CCSM has the following escape stores on board:

● Oxygen Candles (MPOG)
● Sofnalime CO2 Canisters
● MPOG Igniter Lockers
● Atmosphere Monitoring
equipment
● Escape Rations
● Absolute Pressure gauges
● SEEPIRB
● PLB’s
● Escape Pyrotechnics stores

Question 10

10. Locate & Describe oxygen candles:

Answer 10

Oxygen Candles, or MPOG (multi-purpose oxygen
generator), are rectangular canisters, opened via a
specialised tool. Extreme precaution - as they reach
500℃. Special metal mesh holders located in TS, AMS1 &
MR. Before use, inspect the Serial number, & white/purple
seal-indicator. There are 96 fwd & aft. Used if oxygen
reaches 18% or below. Use 4 MPOGs simultaneously.

Question 11

11. Locate & Describe escape tower fittings:

Answer 11

● Upper hatch
● Lower Hatch & Shear Plates
● Flood Valves
● Vent Valves
● Drain Valve
● Hood inflation System
● HIS 5945-V43
● Tunnel & T ower lights
● Upper Hatch operating hand wheel
● BIBS Air supply 5945-V32 & 5945-V33
● BIBS Supply stop valve 5945-V34
● Depth Gauge stop valve 5940-V11
● T ower Pressure gauge stop valve 5940-V12
● Absolute Pressure Gauge
● Stole Charging Valve
● Tunnel Drains

Question 12

12. Locate & Describe three hull points to bang:

Answer 12

Places to bang are usually directly attached to the hull; or
provide structural integrity to the hull.
● Shaft
● Hatches and torpedo rear doors (except ET)
● Deep T frame
Don’t bang on SSE’s; Escape T ower hatch; or tunnel door.
Generally: Escape related items.

Question 13

13. Locate & Describe equipment for abandoning:

Answer 13

2x six (6) man liferaft & Sea Pack are both located
(together) in TES.
Sea pack includes a list of Immediate &
subsequent actions for abandoning.

Question 14

14. Locate & Describe how to change CO2 canister:

Answer 14

Once a sofnolime canister turns purple; remove the unit
and replace them with equal amounts. ACAU will not work
without a proper amount.

Question 15

15. Guard book Chapter Content:

Answer 15

PART ONE: DISSUB operations

1. Immediate Actions: Immediate EOPs
2. Subsequent Actions: Subsequent EOPs
3. Waiting Limits: Waiting limits until escape is necessary
4. General Instructions: Information for escape & rescue
5. SEEPIRB: When & how to fire SEEPIRB
6. Tower Escape: Use of tower for various scenarios
7. Emergency Provisions: Info on Water, food & waste
8. Stores: Stores in each Green Cross Lockers
9. Rescue Preparations: Operation of T ower for rescue
10. LR5 Operations & Communications: Self explanatory
11. Personal Locator Beacons: Stowage, use & activation
12. Subsunk Communication Codes: Self explanatory
13. Electrical Services: Isolate electricity where possible
14. SITREP Message Form: Self explanatory
15. Medical Triage: How to prioritise injured / dead personnel

PART TWO: Atmosphere control & monitoring:

A. atmosphere Monitoring Instructions: Self explanatory

B. Analox Sub Mk11 Operation: Detailed SOP for Analox

C. Atmosphere Control for O2 & CO2: Self explanatory

D. Record sheet & Graphs: Graphs to determine limits/time

E. Stowages for Sofnolime & MPOGs: Self explanatory