FATHOMFathom, an afloat safety review magazine, shownin figure 1-2, is published quarterly by the Naval SafetyCenter. Its articles pertain to safety issues concerningsurface and submarine forces and it is distributedprimarily to these forces.ASHOREAshore,a shore safety review periodical inmagazine format, is published quarterly by the NavalSafety Center. Ashore is an official publication,approved for distributing safety-related information toinform naval personnel on current safety concerns andemerging developments within their areas of expertise.A l t h o u g h t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h i s p e r i o d i c a l a r einformative, they are not directive. Ashore presentsgood articles and is a beneficial addition to anyshore-based Fire Controlman’s reference library.Figure 1-3 illustrates a front cover of an Ashoremagazine.TECHNICAL MANUALSThroughout your training you have becomefamiliar with technical manuals. They are a keyingredient in understanding and maintaining yourequipment. Every system in the Navy has its own set oftechnical manuals that explain its operation in detail.The technical manuals for your equipment will includediagrams for various voltages and computer signalsthat are important to your system’s operation. Most ofthese diagrams will give you enough information tofollow the flow of these voltages and signals, onlyidentifying circuit cards or assemblies that directlyeffect the operation of your system. They are not trueschematics in that they do not identify everycomponent in every assembly. In addition to technicalmanuals, each system will have some type ofnewsletter or bulletin published on a regular basis thatgives you helpful information about your system. Thisnewsletter may be published monthly, quarterly, or asfunds allow for the publisher. It will contain technicalarticles and information to help you in trouble shootingand maintaining your gear. It is well worth your time toread the newsletter that applies to your equipment.Q4. What source should you contact first to obtain acopy of the Ships’ Safety Bulletin that your workcenter does not have?Q5. Afloat safety advisories are published in whatformat?1-5Figure 1-2.—Fathom magazine.Figure 1-3.—Ashore magazine.
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