an example. The CSTOM is organized into
volumes and chapters as shown below:
VOLUME l–COMBAT SYSTEM
DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1–Introduction
Chapter 2–Combat System Descriptions
Chapter 3–Combat System Operational
Description
VOLUME 2–OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES
Chapter 4–Operational Procedures
VOLUME 3–COMBAT SYSTEM READINESS
Chapter 5–Readiness Assessment
Chapter 6–Fault Detection and Impact
Evaluation
Chapter 7–Fault Isolation
VOLUME 4–CAPABILITIES AND
LIMITATIONS
Chapter 8–Ship Mission Capabilities and
Limitations
Chapter 9–Detection Capabilities and
Limitations
Chapter 10–Threat Processing Capabilities
and Limitations
Chapter 11–Threat Evaluation and Weapon
Assignment Capabilities and
Limitations
Chapter 12–Engagement and Engagement
Assessment Capabilities and
Limitations
Chapter 13–Cover, Deception, and Emission
Control Capabilities and Limitations
Chapter 14–Communications Capabilities and
Limitations
Chapter 15–Introduction to Navigation
Capabilities and Limitations
Chapter 16–Introduction to Underway
Replenishment Capabilities and
Limitations
SHIP ELECTRONICS READINESS
TEAM (SERT)
Recall that the CSTOM assigns to the SERT the
responsibility for maintaining on-line combat system
readiness. Administratively, the SERT reports to the
system testing officer (STO). The STO, in turn, reports
to the combat system officer (CSO) as shown in figure
4-5. In the following paragraphs, we will discuss the
SERT somewhat in detail, both what it is and what it
does. If your ship has a SERT, the discussion will help
Figure 4-5.–Combat system department organization.
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