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AB WARFARE SPECIALIST (TSM) As a Royal Naval Rating. Unless In accordance with QRRN, RN Diversity Subtasks IAW Establishment
otherwise stated all performances are and Equality policy, JSP 375 MOD are colour list.
conducted at sea, in harbour and ashore Health and Safety Handbook, JSP 815 coded iaw
throughout the world, in all weather andDefence Environment and Safety TRS This rating will be
sea states, all CBRNDC states, ambient Management, Departmental and Unit shortfall under close
lighting conditions during night or day,Standing Orders, Law of Armed of from supervision until
wearing EBS in times of peace, conflict Conflict. Doctrine iaw current DIN / POPs Trg OPS is achieved
or war. Given CSS basic user skills RNTMs, relevant BRs / other Cat. and AB1 rank
publications and policy directives. All awarded.
Given sufficient underpinning knowledge actions undertaken are to be in the best
to be able to conduct the tasks interests of the Service and
articulated in this OPS. Given tools, demonstrate appropriate CLM
equipment, instruction, reference competencies, Character, Attitude and
material and levels of supervision. Effectiveness commensurate with Rate
as detailed in the ARFSD OPS
1 Act as Tactical
Picture
Operator
Operate the To be conducted from the control room. IAW FPN 015, TWOPS, TWIS, Local The rating will be
Submarine As directed and supervised by Orders, STOPS and FPN 409 supervised by a PO
Command / Command / OPSO. Making oral reports or LS TSM at all
1.1
Combat to the OOW through the OPSO times when
system employed on the
Command/Combat
system.
1.1.1 Conduct To be conducted at Pre-Sea, Daily User IAW TWOPS, TWIS and check lists
System / Confidence checks, initial closing up
3
Operator checks, long and short post diving
checks checks.
1.1.2 Analyse To carry out broadband and narrowband IAW FPN 001, 015, FPN 200 series and
contacts TMA on all new contacts immediately. 400 series
To amplify reports with presence of
bearing movement and initial course, 2
speed, range and distance off track. To
use all available manual and electronic
tools.
1.1.3 Classify To be given ELINT, ACINT and VISINT
contacts utilising own ship equipment information
2
supported by Electronic
warfare/intelligence reports and Sonar.
1.1.4 Conduct To include, but not be limited to ensure
Picture a valid FCS is held on all contacts, zig
Compilation drill, crossing drill, auto / manual track
3
management, danger safety areas,
relevant navigation areas, points and
datum's. To conduct housekeeping

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1.1.5 Conduct To include but not be limited to close
drills quarters, visual, target zig, ranging, 3
firing, fish vessel, periscope depth
1.1.6 Conduct To include, but not be limited to, IAW BRd 17 Ratings will be
Media initialising, resetting, monitoring and required to do this
recording input selection. 2 task with no
functions supervision from
joining.
1.1.7 Conduct To identify and reporting any reduction
breakdown in operability of equipment to command.
/ fallback To include, but not be limited to, system 3
drills functions, internal comms, SMCS and
system links.
1.1.8 Conduct To include given and receiving a
3
handover handover.
1.2 Operate the To be conducted on loss of the IAW FPN 001 and Local Orders An AB 2 will be
contact command system or as directed and supervised by a
evaluation supervised by OOW / OPSO. To be LS/AB 1 TSM while
plot given bearing rate computer, a hand operating the CEP,
held calculator and drill cards. Making an AB 1 will not be
oral reports to the OOW through the supervised,
OPSO. although the OOW
will superintend
CEP plotting.
1.2.1 Carry out To set up the CEP. IAW FPN 001
2
initial set up
1.2.2 Conduct To interact with all outstations to plot IAW FPN 001
CEP and annotate target and own ship 3
operations information.
1.2.3 Analyse To carry out broadband and narrowband IAW FPN 001, 015, FPN 200 series and
contacts TMA on all new contacts immediately. 400 series
To amplify reports with presence of
bearing movement and initial course, 3
speed, range and distance off track. To
use all available manual and electronic
tools.
1.2.4 Conduct To include but not be limited to close
drills quarters, visual, target zig, ranging, 3
firing, fish vessel, periscope depth,
1.2.5 Conduct To include given and receiving a
3
handover handover.
1.3 Operate To be directed by the OOW / OPSO. IAW FPN 001, Br 409 and obeying Controlled by the
Radar Making oral reports to the OOW through EMCON policy OPSO and
the OPSO. supervised by the
JWO/SR on the
plot. Directed by
the OOW/POOW(N).

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1.3.1 Setup To include main and slave displays. To
RADAR for include but not be limited to system
3
operational operator checks, switching on and
use report checks to command.
1.3.2 Make To the OOW on the bridge surfaced and
RADAR OOW through the OPSO when dived to 2
reports include all control words.
1.3.3 Input To be conducted as directed by the
guards and OOW / OPSO. 4
sectors
1.3.4 Track
3
Targets
1.3.5 Provide To include but not be limited to fix data,
navigation PIs and index error. 3
data
1.4 Operate To be conducted from the EW / Radar IAW CB 08820 (2), 09466, CBd 05027, AB 2 will double
Electronic office. Unsupervised unless stated and and.DCAG bank an AB 1 until
Warfare as directed by the OOW / OPSO given OPS is reached
equipment equipment drill cards and Athena laptop and onboard
computer. Making oral reports to the endorsement
OOW through the OPSO. received.
1.4.1 Setup EW To include but not be limited to system
equipment operator checks, switching on and
for report checks to command. 3
operational
use
1.4.2 Install To be conducted as required.
4
software
1.4.3 Compile To be conducted as required. Ratings will be
library 4 supervised at all
times.
1.4.4 Classify To use available mission libraries and
4
rackets data sources.
1.4.5 Make To the OOW through the OPSO. IAW green papers and BR 409
3
reports
1.4.6 Conduct IAW DCAG
data
3
logging /
recording
1.4.7 Conduct IAW green papers and BR 409
Warner 3
drills
1.4.8 Conduct To report failures to the OPSO.
breakdown
4
/ Fallback
Drills

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1.4.9 Operate
the EW
3
laptop
computer
1.4.10 Compile To be given current intelligence and
threat OPORDS as directed. 4
material
1.4.11 Conduct To include given and receiving a
3
handover handover.
1.5 Assist with To be conducted and supervised as IAW BRd 17 and FPN 001
the records required.
organisation
1.5.1 Complete IAW NO orders
Control 4
room log
1.5.2 Prepare
4
Media
1.5.3 Annotate
Recorded 4
Media
1.5.4 Annotate
DBF and 4
Tallies
1.6 Operate To be conducted as required and where MTE varies
MTE fitted. between
submarines
therefore it can only
be trained onboard.
1.6.1 Carry out
System
5
Operator
Checks
1.6.2 Operate
5
system
1.7 Assist with To include the security of TS IAW JSP 440
security department equipment, materials and
measures publications. To be directed as
required.
1.7.1 Muster
Protectively
4
Marked
Media
1.7.2 Assist in To assist a TS SR.
4
Destruction

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1.7.3 Control To be given an access list.
access to
4
Classified
Media
2 Act as POOW(N) IAW BR 45 and NO orders
Assistant
2.1 Assist in To be supervised by the POOW(N).
Navigation
2.1.1 Assist with To be directed by the POOW (N). To
surfaced include but not be limited to assist
navigation reading and recording data from
3
navigation aids. To annotated control
room and navigation logs. To
operate equipment as required.
2.1.2 Pass To be directed by OOW through the
shipping SCOOW. 4
report
2.2 React to To be conducted unsupervised upon IAW EOPS / SOPS
MOB the MOB alarm being raised.
2.2.1 Conduct To be conducted on Command and
MOB navigation systems. 3
procedures
3 Conduct bridge To include, but be not limited to, look- IAW BR 1043 Vol 1 and without error AB 2 will double
lookout outs in fog and for survivors. To stand bank until onboard
evolutions watch within earshot of the bridge endorsement is
comms and alarm and with an achieved.
unobstructed view.
3.1 Act as a
bridge
lookout
3.1.1 Transit the To obtain permission from the OOW
tower and through the SCOOW transit through
4
Fin the conning tower while running open
up or shut down.
3.1.2 Determine To including type, range and bearing
position of and supervised by the OOW.
an object in 3
relation to a
vessel
3.1.2.1 Give the
range of an
object with
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3.1.2.2 Give the
bearing of an
object with
relation to
vessel
3.1.3 Make
reports to 3
OOW
3.1.3.1 Report visual To include but not limited to flashing
signals light, emergency signals, flags and
hoists.
3.1.3.2 Report sound
signals
3.1.3.3 Use
communications
equipment
3.1.4 Search To use visual search techniques
assigned and as directed by the OOW. 4
arc of vision
3.1.4.1 Search arc To ensure binoculars are set
using binoculars correctly.
3.1.4.2 Search arc
using eyes
3.1.5 Conduct To be supervised by the OOW.
3
Handovers
3.1.5.1 Receive
Handover
3.1.5.2 Compile
Handover
3.1.5.3 Deliver
Handover
3.2 Conduct IAW H & S and manual handling
bridge regulations
surfacing /
diving
routine
3.2.1 Assist in To include opening up and shutting
conning down the conning tower as directed
3
tower by Command and or OOW.
preparations
3.2.2 Assist in To include rigging the bridge for
bridge surface operations and de-rigging
3
preparations the bridge prior to diving as directed
by the OOW.

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4 Act as IAW
Navigators Establishment list.
Yeoman To be conducted
when assigned to
the NY billet.
4.1 Assist in the To be directed by the Navigating
maintenance Officer.
of the chart
outfit
4.1.1 Update To be directed by the NO. To
charts include updating paper and 3
electronic charts.
4.1.2 Update To be directed by the NO. To
navigation include updating paper and 3
publications electronic media.
4.1.3 Update To be directed by the NO.
navigation 3
logs
4.1.4 Clean To clean off pencil marks only and
3
charts as directed by the NO.
4.1.5 Stow charts
3
after use
5 Conduct IAW BR 67 and BR 2000(20)
Seamanship
Duties
5.1 Prepare To be supervised by the CASO /
P.O.S. For 2nd Coxn.
Entering /
Leaving
Harbour
5.1.1 Fake out To be conducted prior to evolutions.
wires and 4
ropes
5.1.2 Rig / de-rig To include but not be limited to
casing bollards, bullrings and capstans
4
fittings given casing keys and capstan
keys.
5.1.3 Prepare To include but be not limited to axe,
3
safety tools maul and chopping block.
5.1.4 Erect / To be conducted when and as
dismantle directed.
Jack and 4
Ensign
Staffs

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5.1.5 Prepare
position for 5
gangway
5.1.6 Rig / de-rig To be conducted alongside, at a
pilot ladder buoy, in sheltered waters or
5
underway for boat operations (if
required).
5.1.7 Rig / de-rig To be rigged every time cable is
sea secured for sea. To be rigged to 5
lashings cable through eyebolt.
5.1.8 Rig / de-rig To include but not be limited to
Rope Man-Made Fibre Cordage, check 3
Stoppers and chain stoppers
5.1.9 Rig / de-rig To be conducted as directed or as
upper deck required. 5
lifelines
5.1.10 Stow ropes To include but be not limited to
and lines coiling, cheesing and faking down a
rope on completion of any 5
evolution. To be stowed neatly and
in their correct stowage's.
5.1.11 Prepare To ensure free running of heaving
heaving line line when thrown.
For 3
Throwing &
Stowing
5.1.12 Rig / de-rig To include but not be limited to
Ceremonial nameplates, bell and crest. 4
fittings
5.2 Contribute At harbour stations.
To Berthing
Evolutions
5.2.1 Throw 3
heaving line
5.2.2 Attach To berthing hawser using bowline 3
heaving line only.
5.2.3 Bring ropes To ensure a minimum of 3 turns.
and wires to Personnel to be standing out of line 4
capstan of recoil and 2 m away from drum.
5.2.4 Take turns To ensure a minimum of 3 turns.
on bollards / Personnel to be standing out of line 3
cleats of recoil and 2 m away from drum.
5.2.5 Apply Rope To ensure figure of eight turns are
3
stoppers used, as many as required.

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5.2.6 Apply To man-made fibre cordage
racking stopper only. Attached to berthing 3
hawsers through eyebolt
5.2.7 Position To ensure gangway is positioned to IAW Port Authority/ Base Standing
5
gangway allow for tidal stream. Orders.
5.2.8 Position a
Nuclear 5
Fender
5.2.9 Attach tug's To use bollard, strop and slip when
towlines not in HM Dockyard. Otherwise 4
just bollards or cleats.
5.2.10 Slip tug's To be conducted when directed.
4
towlines
5.2.11 Place To ensure when turning-up on
hawsers on bollards a figure-of-eight is used.
3
bollards /
cleats
5.2.12 Loop
hawser onto
bollard by 3
'dipping the
eye'
5.2.13 Use safety IAW H & S regulations.
4
equipment
5.3 Rig / De-Rig To include, guard-rail stanchions
Guard Rails and guard rails as directed.
4
and
Riggings
5.3.1 Rig / de-rig
Guard rail 4
Stanchions
5.3.2 Rig / de-rig
the Guard 4
rails
5.3.3 Rig / de-rig As directed by SF teams. IAW FPN 014.
Special
4
Operations
Rising
5.3.4 Rig/de-rig As directed by SF teams. IAW FPN 014.
Special
Operations 4
Casing
Snag Lines
5.3.5 Rig / de-rig To be conducted on the brow or as
side directed. 3
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5.4 Rig / De-Rig To be conducted as directed or as BRd 67, BR2000(20), SSEL and
SOW required. To be supervised by the latest signals.
Equipment 2nd Coxn or CASO.
5.4.1 Handle To ensure it is attached from roller
3
SOW line on waist to swimmer using bowline.
5.4.2 Rig / de-rig To be conducted as directed or as
temporary required. 3
guard rail
5.4.3 Prepare
MOB 3
stretcher
5.4.4 Use safety
3
equipment
5.5 Recover
SOW and
MOB From
the Water
5.5.1 Handle To ensure a minimum of 2 handlers
3
SOW line are used on the swim line
5.5.2 Control
MOB 3
stretcher
5.6 Conduct To be conducted as directed or as BRd 67 and BR 2000(20)
Boat required. To be supervised by the
Transfers 2nd Coxn or CASO.
5.6.1 Rig / Derig To be given casing keys and
4
Bollards capstan keys.
5.6.2 Rig Pilot / To be conducted as directed or as
4
rope Ladder required.
5.6.3 Rig / Derig To be conducted as directed or as BRd 67, BR2000(20), SSEL and
SOW required. latest signals. 3
Equipment
5.6.4 Handle Boat To be rigged prior to sailing and de-
Rope rigged only when alongside for a
3
prolonged period. To be attached
to marked cleat.
5.6.5 Use safety
3
equipment
5.7 Assist in To be conducted when coming to a
Coming to / buoy, in harbour or sheltered waters
Slipping only. To ensure safety equipment is
worn that includes HDLJ, Multifab,
from a Buoy rigging set, safety helmet and goggles.
To be carrying buoy jumpers bag at all
times. Buoy jumper to remain in boat
when cable is not being worked. To be
supervised by the CASO or 2nd Coxn.

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5.7.1 Attach / To be conducted when ordered 4
remove attaching to the main ring of the
picking-up buoy.
rope
5.7.2 Attach / To reducing link. 4
remove
bridles
5.7.3 Rig slip To reattached to ship through main 4
rope ring of buoy.
5.8 Act as the IAW terms of
Swimmer of reference.
the Watch Training to be
conducted when
required.
5.8.1 Prepare for To be conducted as quickly and
MOB safely as possible without
recovery endangering life. To wear SOW 3
clothing and use equipment
correctly.
5.8.2 Advance to To be conducted as quickly and To be a strong swimmer
MOB safely as possible without demonstrating instinctive actions 3
endangering life and as directed. when called upon.
5.8.3 Recover To be a strong swimmer
MOB demonstrating instinctive actions 3
when called upon.
5.8.4 Re-Embark To be conducted as quickly and
submarine safely as possible without 3
endangering life and as directed.
6 Act as a BR 2170 (4) To attend
member of the NBCD12 SMQ /
CBRNDC NBCD12R SM
organisation course
7 Act as a To be directed by the OOD or
member of the CPOOD through the DSR and or
duty watch DLH.
7.1 Act as an IAW upper deck trot OPS IAW upper deck
upper deck trot OPS
trot
7.2 Act as a IAW Lower deck trot OPS IAW Lower deck
lower deck trot OPS
trot
8 Act as a IAW SPF team member OPS IAW SPF team
member of the member OPS
SPF
9 Act as a Naval IAW ARFSD OPS IAW ARFSD OPS
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10 Act as a IAW SMQ OPS IAW SMQ OPS
submariner
Training Category Definitions Training Risk
1 By the end of the formal training course the trainees will Operational
have performed the whole task several times, to the full job Capability will be
standard, and under realistic scenarios and conditions in impaired to a
which the operational physical, functional and environmental critical extent or a
fidelities were accurately reproduced. The trainee will be threat to life and
able to perform the task competently immediately on arrival limb exists
in the operational workplace.
2 By the end of the formal training course the trainee will have Operational
performed the whole task at least once to full job standards, Capability will be
under realistic physical, functional and environmental impaired to a
conditions and in a realistic scenario. The trainee should be significant extent
able to perform the task on arrival in the operational or a threat to
workplace. health exists
3 By the end of the formal training course the trainee will have Operational
performed the whole task in a training environment to a Capability will be
lesser standard than required in the job (safety standards to impaired to a
be met in full). limited extent or a
threat to morale
exists
4 By the end of the formal training course the trainee will have Operational
demonstrated an adequate level of underpinning knowledge Capability will not
and principles required but will not have applied it to develop be impaired
the skills required to perform the task.
5 All formal training delivered in , or under the auspices of, the
workplace.
6 Trainees do not require any formal training.

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