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Civil Engineer Support Equipment

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• COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1, Equipment Management (Red Book)

• NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)

• NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling Equipment Maintenance and Certification.

Reference

Overview

• Civil Engineer Support Equipment key management indicators

• CESE Condition Codes

• Crane teams and safety requirements

CESE

PQS QUESTION 108.1 Describe Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE) key management indicators and how they are utilized.

Reference: COMSECONDNCB/COMTHIRDNCBINST 11200.1, Equipment Management (Red Book)

Management Indicators

• Long Term– Maintain readiness while training– Provide construction capability

• Short Term– Maintain availability at or near 90%– Keep deadline below 5%– PM to Interim ration 3 to 1– CESE to Mechanic ratio of 6 to 1

BEEP

• The purpose of the Battalion Equipment Evaluation Program (BEEP)

• Pass on all special knowledge of CESE maintenance and operation techniques

• Provide the relieving battalion with a realistic and in-depth condition evaluation of the CESE allowance, facilities, tools and materials

BEEP

• Use the full expertise and efforts of the two equipment forces to provide the relieving battalion and detachments with the best Alfa Company operation possible

• Provide the Brigade Equipment Office with up to date condition codes for scheduling timely CESE replacements.

CESE Visit

• The CESE visit from the SECONDNCB or THIRDNCB Equipment Office is to evaluate the effectiveness of the Alfa company operations and maintenance.

CESE

• PQS QUESTION 108.2 Describe the CESE condition codes.

• Reference: NAVFAC P-300, Management of Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE)

CESE Codes

Code-A

SERVICEABLE new, used, repaired, or reconditioned material which is without qualification serviceable to all customers without limitation or restriction. Includes material with more than 6 months shelf life remaining.

CESE Codes

Code-B

SERVICEABLE, new, used, repaired, or reconditioned material which is with qualification.Serviceable for its intended purpose but which is restricted from issue to specific units, activities, or geographical areas by reason of its limited usefulness or short service life expectancy. Includes material with 3 through 6 months shelf life remaining.

CESE Codes

Code-C

SERVICEABLE Priority items which are serviceable to selected customers, but which must be issued before Condition A and B material to avoid loss as a usable asset. Includes material with less than 3 months shelf life remaining.

CESE Codes

D SERVICEABLE Test/ serviceable material which requires test, alterations or modification. This does not include items which must be inspected or tested immediately prior to issue.

E UNSERVICEABLE Material which involves only limited expense or effort to restore to serviceable condition which is accomplished in

the storage activity where the stock is located.

CESE Codes

F UNSERVICEABLE Economically repairable material which requires repair, overhaul, or reconditioning includes repairable items which are radioactively contaminated.

G UNSERVICEABLE Material requiring additional parts or components to complete the end item prior to issue.

CESE Codes

H UNSERVICEABLE Material which has been determined to be unserviceable and does not

meet repair criteria, includes condemned items which are radioactively contaminated.

S UNSERVICEABLE Material that has no value except for its basic material

(SCRAP) content.

CESE

• PQS QUESTION 108.3 State the members of a crane team and describe their individual safety requirements.

• Reference:

NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling Equipment Maintenance and Certification.

CRANE TEAM

The crane team consists of:

Crane Operator Rigger-in-Charge

Crane Riggers Crane Walkers

The rigging supervisor shall designate the rigger-in-charge (team leader), crane riggers, and crane walkers. The size of the team will vary to suit the job as determined by the rigger supervisor.

Rigger-in-Charge

• The rigger-in-charge has overall control of the operation including: planning all aspects of the lift; determining the weight of the load to be lifted; establishing the appropriate method of communication with the operator; ensuring the load is properly rigged; ensuring the crane operating envelope remains clear of all obstructions;

Rigger-in-Charge

• Providing signals to the operator; and conducting the operation in a safe manner. The rigger-in-charge shall coordinate the activities of other crane team members.

Crane Rigger

• The crane rigger is responsible for carrying out the assignments from the rigger-in-charge or the rigging supervisor, including: assisting the crane operator in performing his pre-use inspection of the crane; proper gear selection and inspection prior to use; safe rigging of the load; and keeping the rigger-in-charge informed of questionable conditions associated with the operation.

Crane Walker

• Crane walker responsibilities include: assisting the rigger and operator in the pre-use inspection of the crane; and ensuring the safe travel of the crane by observing for potential obstructions, properly aligning crane rail switches, and being in a position to immediately notify the operator to stop operations should a potential problem arise.

Crane Operator

• The primary responsibility of the operator is the safe operation of the crane. Operator responsibilities include: performing a pre-use inspection of the crane at the start of the shift; fully understanding the lift prior to starting, including participating in pre-lift briefings; maintaining communication with the rigger-in-charge or designated rigger throughout the operation.

Crane Operator

• Further operator responsibilities include making movements only when given the signal to do so; and refusing to operate the crane when there are concerns about the safety of the operation.

Crane Team

The concept of effective teamwork shall be stressed by management. Team members shall work together to ensure the safety of crane operations. While each member of the team has defined responsibilities, everyone is responsible for recognizing potential problems and making all team members aware of them. Any crane team member shall stop the job any time unsafe conditions are found and report to supervision problems that cannot be resolved by the team.