1. Able Bodied Seaman Exam Equivalency
Center for Surface Operations
Able Bodied Seaman Exam Equivalency
LT William Hartman
MMR/USNR

2. Task Force EXCEL & The Revolution
The Task Force for Excellence through Commitment to Education and Learning is the catalyst for the revolution.
Revolutionize the way we train to win on the battlefield of tomorrow and to win the battle for people.
Navy Training focus on Sailors, and hardware.
Navy commitment to education and learning that will enhance Sailors ability to excel professionally and personally.

3. The Sailor Continuum
The Sailor Continuum is concerned with increasing combat capabilities through revolutionizing the training and education process.
The Continuum addresses professional and personal development, professional military education and leadership, certifications and qualifications, and performance as Sailors move through recruit, apprentice, journeyman, and master career phases.
Task Force EXCEL’s challenge is to identify and create a Sailor Continuum for all enlisted ratings and officer community career paths.

4. The 5 Vector Model
The 5 Vector Model is the tool that the Navy will use to identify knowledge, skills, and abilities that Sailors and the Navy needs for mission accomplishment.
Professional Development
Personal Development
Professional Military Education and Leadership
* Certifications and Qualifications
Performance

5. Navy Knowledge Online (NKO)
NKO will be the single access point for Sailors to manage their professional and personal development and access training and educational resources.
Each Sailor will have a personal 5 Vector Model on NKO to map and measure career progression; a Sailor’s resume.
“Sea Warrior” – Training, Assignments, Career Progression.
Sailors will have more control over their careers. Motivated Sailors will be able to accomplish more.

6. Center for Surface Operations San Diego, CA
Commanding Officer: CAPT Steve Johnson
Responsible for the development of Boatswains Mate, Quartermaster, and Seaman Apprenticeship Ratings. Signalman Rating absorption; NKO Surface Operations site.
Provide the opportunity for Sailors to earn USCG Merchant Marine Certifications
For more information on Task Force Excel and NKO:

7. MERPAC & USCG
STCW Basic Safety Training (BST) Equivalency based on completion of Navy Recruit Training.
STCW Rating Forming Part of a Navigational Watch (RFPNW) based on completion of Navy Lookout and Helmsman Final Qualification PQS.
* USCG Able Bodied Seaman (AB) Exam Equivalency based on completion of Navy Seaman Apprenticeship Training.

8. Able Bodied Seaman Exam Subjects
Cargo Stowage & Equipment Lifesaving
Seamanship * Pollution Prevention
Aids to Navigation ** Towing
Ground Tackle Lifesaving
Watchstanding Lifeboats
Compasses * Liferafts, Inflatable
Rules of the Road Abandon Ship Procedures
Firefighting * Knot Tying Practical
* Areas of Discussion
** Possible Gap Closing

9. Pollution Prevention
Seaman Apprenticeship students receive 2 hours of Hazardous Material Training: Lesson Topic 3.6
Included in Damage Control PQS and Maintenance and Material Management (3-M) PQS.
Included in the Fundamentals Portion of Messenger of the Watch 305 PQS.

10. Lesson Topic 3.6 Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
Enabling Objectives
9.1 IDENTIFY labels and categories of hazardous materials in accordance with the HAZMAT Manual.
9.2 RECOGNIZE safety precautions for Hazardous materials in accordance with the HAZMAT Manual.
9.3 RECOGNIZE information found on material safety data sheets in accordance with the HAZMAT Manual.

11. Damage Control PQS NAVEDTRA 43119-H
112 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND
MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS
Define and discuss the following:
112.1a Hazardous material
112.1b Hazardous waste
112.1c HM labeling requirements
112.1d HW labeling requirements
112.1e MSDS
112.1f DOD HMIS

12. Damage Control PQS NAVEDTRA 43119-H
112 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS
(Cont)
Explain where the following documents are located:
112.2a HMIS for MSDSs
112.2b SHML
112.2c List of authorized HM storage locations
112.2d Hazardous Material Inventory
112.2e HMUG

13. Damage Control PQS NAVEDTRA 43119-H
112 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS
(Cont)
Discuss the duties and responsibilities of the:
112.3a Safety Officer
112.3b HM Coordinator
112.3c Division Officer
112.3d Work Center Supervisor
112.3e Individual crew member

14. Damage Control PQS NAVEDTRA 43119-H
112 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT (HMC&M) PROGRAM FUNDAMENTALS
(Cont)
Discuss the procedures for disposal of hazardous waste.
What are the restrictions on the stowage of HM in spaces?
For individual crew members, what are the training requirements of the HMC&M Program?

15. Damage Control PQS NAVEDTRA 43119-H
214 INSTALLED DRAINAGE SYSTEM
Safety Precautions
What safety/environmental precautions must be observed when discharging fluids overboard?
What are the dangers of the improper operation of an installed eductor?

16. Maintenance and Material Management PQS NAVEDTRA 43241-H
301 MAINTENANCE PERSON
Tasks
Identify HAZMAT and demonstrate proper personal protective equipment/handling/disposal procedures IAW HMUG/MSDS.

17. Deck Watches In-Port PQS NAVEDTRA 43397-D
102 WATCHSTANDING (BASIC) FUNDAMENTALS
State your watchstation responsibilities during the following:
102.5.o Environmental pollution

18. Deck Watches In-Port PQS NAVEDTRA 43397-D
113 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FUNDAMENTALS
Discuss the regulations/requirements/procedures and reports for the following in-port conditions:
113.1a Pumping bilges/operating an eductor
113.1b Blowing tubes
113.1c Dumping trash
113.1d Oil Spill
113.1e Noise regulations and limitations
113.1f Boilers smoking due to improper combustion
113.1g Pumping CHT

19. Deck Watches In-Port PQS NAVEDTRA 43397-D
305 MESSENGER OF THE WATCH
Emergencies
Oil Spill

20. Towing
Seaman Apprenticeship graduates who report to ships receive towing training every months in the form of objective based training.
Afloat Training Group (ATG) is mandated by Surface Force Training Manual (SURFORTRAMAN) to certify every months that each Navy vessel can tow, and be towed. This certification includes actual hook-up with a sea-going tug or other Naval vessel, and is conducted during the ship’s training cycle.

21. Surface Force Training Manual COMNAVSURFORINST 3502.1A
TAB P TO SECTION 4
SEAMANSHIP (MOB-S) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
6. Seamanship Training Objectives: The ship shall complete the following applicable objectives and tasks prior to the end of basic phase training.
Towing.
7. Seamanship SURFORTRAMAN Exercises:
MOB-S-12-SF, Tow and be Towed – 12, 18, and 24 month periodicity.

22. Towing Gap Closing (If Requested)
Summarize Towing instruction, Chapter 9 – Pages , from Military Sealift Command’s Able Seaman Up-Grade Student Manual, and include in Seaman Apprenticeship student text NAVEDTRA

23. Liferafts, Inflatable
Seaman Apprenticeship students receive 1 hour of Survival Training including instruction on the Mark 6 Liferaft.
Afloat Training Group (ATG) is mandated by Surface Force Training Manual (SURFORTRAMAN) to certify every months that each Navy vessel can prepare to abandon ship. This certification includes review of abandon ship procedures and is conducted during the ship’s training cycle.

24. Lesson Topic 3.12 Survival Training
Enabling Objectives
13.1 RECOGNIZE proper procedures to follow when abandoning ship in accordance with Basic Military Requirements.
13.2 RECOGNIZE proper procedures to follow maintenance and donning a CO2 inflatable life preserver in accordance with Basic Military Requirements.
13.3 RECOGNIZE proper procedures to follow while in lifeboats in accordance with Basic Military Requirements.

25. Lesson Topic 3.12 Survival Training
Enabling Objectives
(Cont)
13.4 RECOGNIZE proper procedures to follow to enhance survival in accordance with Basic Military Requirements.
13.5 RECOGNIZE proper procedures to follow when in the water (man overboard) in accordance with Basic Military Requirements.

26. 25 Person Liferaft CAPACITY CYLINDER RAIN CATCHER TUBE SEA ANCHOR
RAIN CATCHERS
SURVIVAL
GEAR BAG
17’- 8’- 4’
21’- 1/4’
38 - 1/2’
37 - 1/2
RAIN CATCHER TUBE
CYLINDER POCKET
SEA ANCHOR
INFLATION HOSE

27. Surface Force Training Manual COMNAVSURFORINST 3502.1A
TAB P TO SECTION 4
SEAMANSHIP (MOB-S) CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
5. Seamanship Ready to Train Goals (Completed prior to CART II):
(j) UNREP, Man Overboard, Towing and Abandon Ship Bills.
7. Seamanship SURFORTRAMAN Exercises:
MOD-S-7-SF, Preps for Abandon Ship – 12, 18, and 24 month periodicity.

28. Knot Tying Practical
Seaman Apprenticeship students receive 3 hours of Knots, Splices, and Knot Tying Instruction: Lesson Topic 1.13.
Students are required to demonstrate random knot tying to instructors.

29. Training Record Book (TRB)
Provides a comprehensive record of a Sailor’s training, certification, and professional experience.
Provides a means for Sailors to document progress towards earning USCG Merchant Marine Certifications.
Assessment by Commanding Officer and Senior Watch Officer upon reporting, detaching, and at least semiannually.

30. Future Equivalency Requests
* Advanced Firefighting
* ECDIS
OINCW
BRM
ARPA
Radar Observer Certification
Flashing Light Certification

31. Goals
Establish an efficient line of communication between the Navy and NMC via MERPAC for future equivalency requests.
TRB endorsement letter from NMC.
Inform Regional Exam Centers.

32. Questions? LT William Hartman TEL: (619) 556-6637
Center for Surface Operations FAX: (619)
3975 Norman Scott Road CELL: (619)
Suite DSN:
San Diego, CA