of paramount importance. This is particularly true when
to the ACC over digital data lines that connect the digital
casualties might affect propulsion power, steering, or
transmitter circuits with the digital receiver circuits in
the ACC. This EPCC output data consists of address
electrical power generation and distribution. If
information for both input and output data transfers and
casualties associated with these functions are allowed to
digital data that drives the DDIs on the ACC.
increase, they may lead to serious damage to the
engineering plant. When possible risk of permanent
We have now discussed the CCS operations for
damage exists, the commanding officer has the
DD-963, DDG-993, CG-47, and FFG-7 class ships. If
responsibility of deciding whether to continue operation
you have questions concerning the basic operation of
of the affected equipment under casualty conditions.
any of the consoles, we suggest you review the
appropriate sections. For detailed information on any of
Although speed in controlling a casualty is essential,
these consoles, you should consult the appropriate
corrective actions should never be undertaken without
EOSS and technical manuals.
accurate information; otherwise, the casualty may be
mishandled, and irreparable damage and possible loss
ENGINEERING CASUALTY CONTROL
of the ship may result. Speed in the handling of
casualties can be achieved only by a thorough
The mission of engineering casualty control is to
knowledge of the equipment and associated systems and
maintain engineering services in a state of maximum
by thorough and repeated training in the routines your
reliability under all conditions of operation. In the CCS,
ship requires to handle specific predictable casualties.
casualty control includes both machinery and electrical
casualty control. Efficient CCS casualty control is the
result of effective personnel organization and training.
SUMMARY
Remember, your ability to detect and identify signs of
initial trouble in your ship's engineering equipment is
This chapter has provided you with a variety of
based on how well you have familiarized yourself with
information you can use to become an efficient gas
engineering plant operations.
turbine specialist. In this chapter, we discussed various
The details on specific casualties that can occur in
engineering control system operations found on the
the CCS of a gas turbine-powered ship are beyond the
DD-963, DDG-993, CG-47, DDG-51, and FFG-7 class
scope of this TRAMAN. For detailed information on
gas turbine-powered ships. We described the methods
casualty control, you should refer to the engineering
these systems use to exchange and process the
operational casualty control (EOCC) portion of the
information necessary to control a gas turbine
EOSS. The EOCC contains information you can use to
engineering plant. This chapter also discussed some
recognize casualty symptoms and identify their
basic operational procedures performed at the consoles
probable causes and effects. The EOCC contains
located in the CCS.
information on the actions you can take to prevent a
A s you advance in the GS rating, your
casualty and the specific procedures your ship should
responsibilities for the engineering control system and
use to control single- and multiple-source casualties.
The EOCC manuals are available at each watch station
its operation will increase. The information provided in
in the CCS for self-indoctrination. These manuals
this chapter should help you further understand the
contain official documentation to assist engineering
electrical and electronic interfaces provided by the
personnel in developing and maintaining maximum
engineering control systems. In this chapter, we also
proficiency in controlling casualties to the ship's
referred you to other publications that will give you a
propulsion plant.
more in-depth explanation of the material we have
covered. You should study them to become a more
In the CCS, the speed with which a corrective action
proficient and reliable technician.
can be applied to an engineering casualty is frequently
