General

Question 1

What is Navy’s Mission

Answer 1

To prepare naval power in order to enable the integrated force in competition and conflict

Question 2

How long do you keep the issue of authorisation form for?

Answer 2

Seven years

Question 3

How often is a FAT trial

Answer 3

The Frequency Accuracy Trial remains valid for 5 years

Question 4

What are the likelihood parameters used in preparing a HRA

Answer 4

Rare
Improbable
Occasional
Probable
Almost Certain

Question 5

What are the triggers for a new DMA Cycle

Answer 5

Crew being alongside for 90 - 120 days
30% crew change in between 90-120 days and a 50% command team change between 90-120 days

Question 6

What are the WEE specific requirements for WE departmental duties

Answer 6

1. Configuration control coordinator
2. Publications coordinator
3. Departmental Safety coordinator
4. Software coordinator
5. Security coordinator
6. Planned maintenance coordinator
7. Test equipment coordinator

Question 7

What does a DMA achieve

Answer 7

The outcome of the DMA is evidence that departments individually are effectively managed and maximise likelihood achieving sea release

Question 8

What form is used to grant authorisations

Answer 8

Issue of authorisation form, normally includes justification that the member is competent

Question 9

What is a DMA?

Answer 9

A DMA is an assurance procedure accesses People and Process IAW AFGO 302

Question 10

What is a FAT

Answer 10

A frequency accuracy trial is to access the accuracy of through-air transmissions

Question 11

What is a short cast

Answer 11

The XO will issue temporary orders titled short cast and will forecast the following week

Question 12

What is a SWMA

Answer 12

A swMA provides a mechanism with a repeatable and suitable process for assessing the material state of a system. (Seaworthiness Material Assessment)

Question 13

What is a TH118

Answer 13

TH118 is the Hull structural Maintenance certification

Question 14

What is a TM194

Answer 14

Planned Maintenance Deficiency Report

Question 15

What is direct supervision

Answer 15

Supervision which requires constant intervention

Question 16

What is DMA

Answer 16

Departmental Management Audit

Question 17

What is EDMAT

Answer 17

DMA generates OQE which receives and stored the data.

Question 18

What is engineering authority

Answer 18

An individual who is assigned engineering authority is delegated authority to make technical decisions or provide advice concerning ADF maritime materiel

Question 19

What is ERUS

Answer 19

ERUS is Engineering Ready Use Stores. The holdings of ERUS is discouraged - however during deployments ERUS can be approved - must be visible for CASMAT routines

Question 20

What is Executive Authority

Answer 20

Executive Authority, in the context of materiel engineering and maintenance, to refer to an individual with authority to authorise the design, procurement, modification, maintenance and use of materiel, and the commitment of enabling resources.

Question 21

What is FTA(H)

Answer 21

The FTA Harbour Phase is an assessment of engineering plant and personnel. It provides an extensive Class-specific assessment on the material condition of systems, equipment, and compartments and functional performance of equipment and systems that can be operated in harbour. The SwMA and Harbour Acceptance Trial (HAT) procedures are used to evaluate each DE. It additionally evaluates competencies of qualified engineering watch keeping personnel through review and examination.

Question 22

What is limited supervision

Answer 22

Occurs when work is carried out with little face-to-face supervision or intervention

Question 23

What is routine supervision

Answer 23

Occurs when work is carried out with minimal intervention from the supervisor

Question 24

What is the basin trial

Answer 24

The basin trial is a class specific assessment that includes the operation of the entire marine engineering plant to evaluate if it can be safely operated in harbour.

Question 25

What is the Hierarchy of Controls

Answer 25

Elimination Substitution Isolation Engineering Controls Administration Controls PPE

Question 26

What is the long cast

Answer 26

The long cast is issued by a CO and will forecast the next 12 months

Question 27

What is the severity parameters when preparing a HRA

Answer 27

Minor Moderate Major Critical Catastrophic

Question 28

What levels of supervision are normally granted to authorisations

Answer 28

Limited supervision Routine supervision Direct supervision

Question 29

What policy is the DMA held IAW

Answer 29

AFTP 1(D)

Question 30

What WEE inspections (tests and trials) occur and why

Answer 30

Topside Visual Inspection - to ensure all upper deck structures have the correct earthing and bonding configuration - prior to RADHAZ survey - every 2 years Frequency Accuracy Trial - are used to check the accuracy of emitters. Occurs every 5 years or change out of equipment RADHAZ Survey - measures occupational and non occupational distances for RF Emmiters.. concentrated on RERAD - every 2 years EMSEC - looks for transient emanations - every year IFF All ships fitted with IFF are to conduct an approved test and calibration procedure GMDSS Radio Survey - by a class approved surveyor - every year Series Inspections - Inspection of the FBL and PBL of the gun assembly: 600 EFC or annually STFZ - improve engagement risks to personnel and equipment - every 2 years, change system components, change of configuration and loss of confidence in equipment

Question 31

What’s SMGA

Answer 31

Subordinate Material Goverment Authroity have been given limited administration authority to conduct - government and assurance - sponsorship of documentation - conduct of peer review of technical advice

Question 32

When is a SwMA conducted

Answer 32

1. Post corrective maintenance 2. CO/HOD direction 3. EMP - if a system or compartment is on the MWL 4. Prior to a system layup of EMP 5. Fleet or Force commander direction 6. Annual Expiry

Question 33

Who conducts the DMA

Answer 33

The DMA is a Departmental Management Audit which is coordinated by the Force or the Group IAW AFGO 302

Question 34

Who conducts the FTA

Answer 34

Fleet Command Engineering Division