NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND WASHINGTON NAVY …

1 DEPARTMENT OF THE navy NAVAL SEA SYSTEMS COMMAND 1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE WASHINGTON navy YARD DC 20376-0001 In reply refer to: NAVSEAINST SEA 04RM November 13, 2003 NAVSEA INSTRUCTION From: Commander, NAVAL Sea SYSTEMS COMMAND Subj: SHIPS MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT (3-M) MANUAL Ref: (a) OPNAVINST Series (b) CINCLANTFLT/CINCPACFLT Series, The Joint Fleet Maintenance Manual.

2 (c) NAVOP 009/98 (CNO 252203 ZSEP98) (d) NAVOP 010/98 (CNO 151947 ZOCT98) 1. Purpose. To issue a revised Ships Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) Manual which incorporates new and updated maintenance management policy. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety. 2. Cancellation a. NAVSEAINST b. NAVSEAINST 3. Scope. This instruction incorporates the requirements of references (a) and (b) and is applicable to all ships and shore station equipment under the cognizance of NAVAL Sea SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA). a. It does not apply to SYSTEMS and equipment under the cognizance of Nuclear Power Directorate (NAVSEA 08), Director of Strategic SYSTEMS Program (DIRSSP) and aeronautical support equipment covered in the NAVAL Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP).

3 Ships, service craft and small boats manned by civilian crews are also exempted from this instruction unless approved by the Chief of NAVAL Operations (CNO) as specified in reference (a). b. In addition to the change in appearance of this maintenance manual, there are significant changes in content to NAVSEAINST 2comply with OPNAV policy, references (c) and (d) concerning shipboard maintenance. c. Common support equipment used by both ship s force and NAVAL aviation units shall have Planned Maintenance system support in accordance with this instruction. d. Management of shipboard PMS and corrective maintenance is the responsibility of the Commanding Officer.

4 It is imperative that Commanding Officers maintain a comprehensive program within their COMMAND to monitor the health of their maintenance system . To this end, an aggressive spot check/self assessment/evaluation program is vital to ensure quality maintenance is being performed. The number of spot checks required each week will vary between units and will be determined by the COMMAND s 3-M Manager. Periodic self-assessments/evaluations should be conducted by each Commanding Officer to determine the exact state of their programs. 4. Background. 3-M is designed to provide ships and applicable shore stations with a simple and standard means for planning, scheduling, controlling, and performing maintenance on all shipboard SYSTEMS and equipment.

5 The primary objective of 3-M is to manage shipboard maintenance in a manner, which will ensure maximum equipment and system operational readiness. Reference (a) contains OPNAV policy regarding 3-M and assigns responsibilities to NAVSEASYSCOM Field Activities, SYSTEMS Commands (SYSCOMS) and the NAVAL Medical COMMAND for providing support. 5. Introduction. This manual has been developed in accordance with reference (a) and is designed to provide the user with a ready reference for all aspects concerning shipboard maintenance. It is divided into the following four sections: a. Section I (1) Chapter 1 Planned Maintenance system (PMS).

6 (2) Chapter 2 Initial Maintenance system Installation and Upgrade During Overhaul. (3) Chapter 3 Organizational Level Maintenance Data system (MDS) Interface. (4) Chapter 4 Ship Inactivation, Reactivation, Strike, or Transfer to Foreign Navies. b. Section II NAVSEAINST 3 (1) Chapter 1 In-Service Inspections (INSURV) Procedures. (2) Chapter 2 Assist Visits and TYCOM Assessments. (3) Chapter 3 Submarine Performance Monitoring Team (PMT) Maintenance and Inspection Procedures. c. Section III (1) Chapter 1. Reports and Services Available from NAVSEALOGCEN. d. Section IV (1) Chapter 1.

7 3-M Training e. Appendices: A. Data Element Descriptions and Validation Specifications B. Ships' 3-M Form Preparation Instructions C. 3-M Automated Periodic Maintenance Program D. 3-M Forms and Management Tools E. List of Acronyms F. Ships 3-M Points of Contact G. Manual Preparation of PMS Schedules H. Assignment of Responsibilities for the Planned Maintenance system I. Alteration Management J. Reliability-Centered Maintenance Certification Program 6. Submission of Changes to this Manual. Chief of NAVAL Operations (CNO) (N43) has final approval for all changes, corrections, or deviations made to this instruction (Ships' 3-M Manual).

8 NAVAL Sea SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVSEA 04RM) is responsible for the management of these changes with NAVAL Sea Logistics Center (NAVSEALOGCEN) Mechanicsburg assisting with the research, coordination, and consolidation of all change recommendations. NAVAL Sea Logistics Center (NAVSEALOGCEN) Mechanicsburg, Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), and NAVAL Education Training COMMAND (NETC), when necessary, shall provide to NAVSEA 04RM periodic updates of those portions of this manual under their cognizance to keep the manual current. Space and NAVAL Warfare SYSTEMS Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Norfolk and NAVAL Sea Logistics Center (NAVSEALOGCEN) Mechanicsburg, when requested by NAVSEAINST 4 NAVSEASYSCOM, shall assist with changes affecting the system software, processing, or storage.

9 A. Manual Advance Change Notice (MACN): A change issued to correct policy or procedure, which severely affects maintenance, equipment, readiness, or ship/personnel safety. An approved MACN will be issued immediately by message without waiting for the next routine manual change. MACNs remain in effect until incorporated into the next routine manual change. A sequential number identifying the MACN, followed by the calendar year ( , MACN 1-00, MACN 2-00, MACN 3-00), will be assigned to each MACN issued. b. Routine Manual Change: A change issued to enhance and correct policies and procedures not considered urgent.

10 Changes in format or composition, changes made to clarify text, correct punctuation or spelling, update figure examples, or change codes are other examples considered routine. When approved and issued, a routine manual change cancels effective MACNs and consolidates them with routine change recommendations. These changes will be incorporated in the electronic document posted on the Web site ( ) and will be distributed via the next PMS Force Revision CD-ROM. c. Urgent Change Recommendations: Any individual or activity having knowledge of a situation, policy, or procedure adversely affecting critical functions in the ships' 3-M Manual shall report this information by message to NAVSEASYSCOM (NAVSEA 04RM) and the chain of COMMAND with information copies to CNO (N43) and NAVSEALOGCEN Mechanicsburg.