The captain, sitting at his desk, can dictate letters to his yeoman seated opposite. He can discuss any questions with his heads of departments without their leaving their desks, and can obtain their views IMMEDIATELY instead of as now, with our oldfashioned push-the-button-and-wait system. How much time do you suppose is wasted daily in the entire fleet, waiting for some one who has been sent for? All records and correspondence are immediately available, with the certainty that they are all there and not scattered through two or three other offices, as is possible at present with the separate office system. The general office spells co-ordination, team-work, and speed, without which complete success can never be attained. This system is the antithesis of the "one-man-shop." ROUTINE INSPECTIONS The following synopsis explains the details of the system of inspections: "Inspections required by the Naval Regulations, Fleet Regulations, and Ship's Regulations, will be carefully made and logged in the proper records." "In order to eliminate the possibility of overlooking any inspections, all have been arranged in groups." The requirements regarding each inspection are recorded on separate cards (standard 3-inch by 5-inch size), and each card numbered consecutively in its own group. Thus, while the weekly inspections are allotted numbers 10 to 40, up to the present time the cards are only up to and including number 29. The groups given below are recorded on a standard 3-inch by 5-inch card in tabular form. Alongside of each group is entered in pencil the number of the highest card in that group. This synopsis of inspection cards will be found of assistance in several The following copy of routine inspections listed by the above synopsis, shows the cards in my tickler. If each is copied on a standard sized card, they will be ready for tickler file. SMOKELESS POWDER. I DAILY. Examine all powder samples of all indexes daily in a good light without MESS GEAR. DAILY. Mess gear inspected by petty officer in charge. Reported to executive if unsatisfactory regarding cleanliness, quantity, or if broken. (Ship.) MONDAY HAMMOCKS, BEDDING. WEEKLY. Bedding aired from 8 a. m. to I p. m. twice weekly. Hammocks inspected. While airing, hammock nettings thoroughly cleaned out. Owners of dirty hammocks or bedding restricted pending their cleaning. Inspection made by O. O. D. and P. O.'s of divisions. Logged in deck log. Fleet Regs., 1917, Art. 403. I I AUXILIARY MACHINERY. WEEKLY. All auxiliary machinery inspected and tested weekly. To be made by chief engineer and executive, assisted by C. M. M.'s, C. W. T., C. G. M., and C. C. M., respectively. Results to be logged in engineering and deck log books, respectively. All auxiliary machinery to be moved by hand daily, and once weekly by steam. N. I. 3045, 3046. STOREROOMS, HOLDS. 12 WEEKLY. Storerooms, holds, etc., will be inspected weekly. Made by first lieutenant and medical officer, assisted by the C. P. O.'s of departments and storeroom keepers. Results to be logged in weekly hull book, accompanied by recommendations for necessary corrections or improvements. N. I. 2702 (2) and 2115. TUESDAY 13 ELECTRIC PLANT. WEEKLY. To be thoroughly tested once weekly. Test to be made by electrician under supervision of chief engineer. Log results in steam log book. Log results in chief gunner's under supervision of ordnance officer. mate's inspection book, and in deck log book. Any losses or defects to be noted. Survey prepared immediately to cover necessary parts. (Ship.) DRAINS, VALVES, MECHANICAL DEVICES. 15 WEEKLY. All drains, strainers, cocks, valves, water-tight doors, hatches, slides and all mechanical devices for safety or handling of ship will be inspected and tested weekly. Made by executive and chief engineer, assisted by C. P. O.'s of various departments. Results to be logged in deck and engine-room logs, weekly hull book. N. I. 2506, 2605, 2622, 3042-44, 3054, 3102, 3106, 3107, 2702. SAFETY VALVES. 16 WEEKLY. Safety valves will be lifted on cold boilers by hand once weekly, and will be tested on other boilers. Careful inspection to be made of hand lifting gear, etc. Made by chief engineer, assisted by C. W. T. Log results in egine-room log. N. I. 3073. PRIMERS, DETONATORS. WEDNESDAY WEEKLY. Inspect magazines, primers, detonators, and smokeless powder samples weekly. Made by ordnance officer, assisted by C. G. M. Log results in C. G. M.'s inspection book and deck log. R. 2027; N. I. 2311, 2628, 2811. FLOOD COCKS. 18 WEEKLY. Flood cocks will be tested weekly. Made by ordnance officer, assisted by C. G. M. Results logged in deck log book and C. G. M.'s inspection book. N. R. 2027. 19 SEARCH-LIGHT. WEEKLY. Search-light inspected and tested weekly. Best done during daylight hours when load is small on machine. Inspect circuit, carbons, mirror, and lenses, to insure readiness for immediate use. Log results in engineer's log book. COLLISION MAT AND GEAR. 20 WEEKLY. All collision gear will be inspected weekly after collision quarters, and defects repaired. Made by executive and divisional officer handling mat. (Ship.) DECK, CHESTS, BOAT BOXES. THURSDAY WEEKLY. To be inspected weekly by officer of the deck, assisted by C. B. M., C. G. M., and others having deck chests. Boat boxes to be inspected by officers in charge of boats, assisted by coxswains. Any omissions, losses, etc., to be noted. Prepare survey for missing articles. Log in deck log. (Ship.) NOZZLES, FIRE HOSE, SPANNERS. 22 WEEKLY. All fire hose, nozzles, spanners, and other fire fighting gear to be inspected weekly by executive, assisted by the divisional officers and C. P. O.'s. Log inspection and any losses or defects in deck log. Prepare survey for missing articles. (Ship.) WHEEL ROPES, STEERING Gear. 23 WEEKLY. Wheel ropes, steering gear, hand gear, relieving tackles, etc., to be inspected weekly by navigator, assisted by C. Q. M., and other Q. M.'s. Log inspection and results in deck log." Inspected weekly. Clothes mended, brushed, and cleaned. Any man with soiled clothing in bag to be restricted till cleaned. Inspection by division officer. Fleet Reg., 1917, Art. 403. 26 BILGES. WEEKLY. Pumped, cleaned, and inspected. Then inspect pump strainers, bilge suctions, etc. Made by executive and chief engineer, assisted by the storeroom keepers and C. P. O.'s of various departments. Storeroom keepers keep bilges clean under their storerooms. (Ship.) BATTERY. 27 WEEKLY. Inspect and overhaul battery weekly. Ordnance officer and G. M.'s guns' crews assisting. Any defects or losses logged in deck log book and C. G. M.'s inspection book. Prepare survey for any parts missing or broken. HULL INSPECTION. SATURDAY WEEKLY. Weekly Hull Board inspections can be made any time during the week. Results will be logged in the hull book by each officer. Book to be checked weekly by executive and submitted to captain by noon Saturday. N. I. 2701 (4), 2702, 2703, 2704, 2705 (2). 29 SHIP AND CREW. WEEKLY. By captain, executive, chief engineer, ordnance officer and first lieutenant. Log results in deck and engineer's log books. 41 SMOKELESS POWDER. FORTNIGHTLY. The powder in one or more charges of each index is visually inspected for signs of decomposition or change of appearance. S. O. 22. 46 LEAD LINES, LOG, SOUNDING MACHINE. MONTHLY. Check accuracy of lead lines. Inspect patent log and sounding machine monthly. Made by C. Q. M. under navigator's supervision. Log inspection in deck log book. Made and logged the first day of the month. I. 1605. |