2/C MQS Chapter 4: Undersea Warfare

What are the 4 department heads?

1.) Engineer (ENG)

2.) Combat Systems Officer (WEPS)

3.) Navigator (NAV)

4.) Supply Officer (CHOP)

Engineer Officer (ENG)

DEP HEAD: Responsible to CO for all systems related to nuclear propulsion plant as well as auxiliary engineering systems

Electrical Assistant (EA)

DIV-O for the electricians (EMN) on board. Oversees the planning and execution of all electrical maintenance both nuclear/non-nuclear

Reactors Controls Assistance (RCA)

DIV-O for the nuclear Electronics Technicians (ETN).

-reactor plant protective equipment maintenance

Main Propulsion Assistant (MPA)

DIV-O for nuclear mechanics (MMN):

-propulsion turbines, steam systems, reactor plant fluid systems, flooding casualties

Chemistry and Radiological Controls Assistant (CRA)

DIV-O for Engineering Laboratory Technicians (RLT):

-manager for ships radiological control programs (CHEM Samples)

Damage Control Assistant (DCA)

DIV-O for Auxiliary Mechanics (MMA):

-proper operation of ships diesel generator

Navigator/Operations Officer ("NAV")

DEP HEAD- Safe navigation of the ship, and all navigation related systems

Communication Officer (COMMO)

DIV-O for radiomen and Electronic Warfare ITS:

-Approves all messages that leave the ship

-Electronic warfare, cryptologic systems, optical periscopes

Assistant Operations Officer (AOPS)

DIV-O for navigation Electronics Technicians (ETV):

-operational planning of ships missions and OPS brief

-Navigational system maintenance

Combat Systems Officer("WEPS")

DEP HEAD- weapons handing evolutions and ships tactical weapons systems

Assistant weapons officer (AWEPS)

DIV-O for sonar Techs, fire control techs, and torpedomen.

Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)

DIV-O for validating material and maintenance performed on submarine safe components

-highest quality workmanship and materials

Submarine Officer Pipeline

1.) NPS

2.) Nuclear power Training Unit (NPTU)

3.) Submarine Officer basic Course (SOBC)

4.) Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer (PNEO)

Naval Nuclear Power School (NPS)

Charleston, SC -24 Week graduate Level course

-Nuclear Propulsion, reactor dynamics

Nuclear Power Training Unit (NPTU)

"Prototype" - Charleston SC/ Ballston Spa NY- 26 week

-Hands on training with several operational reactor prototypes

-Qualify as a Engineering Officer Of The Watch

Submarine Officer Basic Course (SOBC):

New London, Conn - 12 week

-Submarine operations, damage control, seamanship, DIV-O

Prospective Nuclear Engineer Officer (PNEO)

Examination that gives an officer an opportunity to continue their career as a DEP Head and qualify as a Nuclear Engineer Officer

What are the future projects?

Columbia class to replace Ohio Class SSBN

-Take over the role of submarine presence in the US strategic nuclear force

-X-shaped stern, sail-mounted dive planes, electric drive