Combat systems recurring deficiencies.

Each year we, at the Naval Safety Center (NSC), have the misfortune of reviewing the statistics, and write about the year in review as it pertains to reoccurring deficiencies. Sadly one of our top combat systems deficiencies has been on this list for greater than five years. Let's take a look at the top three.

* Forty percent of the submarines are failing to have complete Otto fuel spill kits available. Solution: Refer to NAVSEA OD 44979 Vol. 4 Appendix C for the specific requirements of both spill kits. Additionally, MRC 7500/ADC-C3 R-5**(for scheduling purposes only) and MRC 7500/R48-C3 R-5** have you inspect the condition of and inventory the Otto fuel spill kit …