FLASH articles from December 2001

FLASH archives from December 2001

Editor's thought.
December 1, 2001... I have a few questions for all the chief petty officers and above in the fleet. Do you allow your Sailors to use extension cords, power strips, or any other electrical modification in berthing? If you are on a 688, can you have a locker...

Pyro-ammo locker flood system.(submarines)
December 1, 2001... Once again I've found evidence of leaking pyrotechnic and ammunition (pyro/ammo) locker flood valves during our safety surveys. One boat's pyro/ammo lockers were dry, but there were water and salt deposits at the leak-off line. Another boat...

Why does my back hurt?(back pain)
December 1, 2001... Back pain is the fifth most common reason for visiting the doctor. It is second only to the common cold when it comes to the leading causes of lost workdays in the U.S. Submariners are definitely not immune to back pain. But, what causes back...

Innerspring mattress covers (interim solution).(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... COMNAVSEASYSCOM Washington DC 050558Z DEC 01 (NOTAL) and readdressed as COMNAVSAFECEN Norfolk Va 072040Z DEC 01 advise about the availability of flame-resistant mattress covers for the innerspring mattresses distributed throughout the fleet....

Submarine Hazardous Material Inventory & Management System (SHIMS).(submarines)
December 1, 2001... COMSUBLANT and COMSUBPAC requested a standardized HMC&M tool be developed to help submarines meet the CNO/NAVSEA/TYCOM requirements. The submarine hazardous material inventory and management system (SHIMS) is the software tool designed by...

Ready, set, grease? (Incorrect pneumatic grease guns).
December 1, 2001... Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) 021340Z NOV 01 (NOTAL) advises of an incorrect style of pneumatic grease gun inlet regulator (NSN 9C-4820-01-250-8597) in the supply system. I've seen several boats in the Atlantic and Pacific fleets...

Non-diving supervisor 2002 course dates.
December 1, 2001... The following are scheduled class convening/graduation dates for the non-diving supervisor (CIN A-433-0029) courses in Groton, Ct and Pearl Harbor, Hi: Non-Diving Supervisor (Pearl Harbor) Convening Date Graduation Date 11...

Chlorate candle flood system.(submarines)
December 1, 2001... Never heard of this system? Let me start out by saying that 688-class submarines do not have this system. But, for both Trident and Seawolf classes, it's a whole different story. The chlorate candle flood system works identical to the...

Welcome aboard.
December 1, 2001... Welcome aboard to FTCM(SS) Chris Clements. Master Chief Clements reported to the Submarine Safety Division as one of our safety analysts. His previous duty stations include: USS Shreveport (LPD 12); USS Tucson (SSN 770); Commander Submarine...

The Chickenhead Award.
December 1, 2001... Since this is the end of 2001 and beginning of 2002 let's do something different. This issue is dedicated to some of the many photos taken during our 2001 travels. See anything familiar? Unapproved Power Strip Permanent Bilge...

In the news again? (Tactical vest update).(submarines)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2001... Two submarines recently equipped their topside and security forces in the tactical vest after COMSUBLANT 061709Z DEC 01 (NOTAL) said the tactical vest "may be used for ballistic protection." The tactical vest was never certified to be used...