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CLEANING PROCESS - 14325_514

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) Revised Edition
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CHAPTER 18 SURFACE PRESERVATION Just about everyone has been involved in cleaning, preserving, and maintaining something. Painting the family home or washing and waxing your car are good examples. What you did was to protect a surface from the effects of weather or exposure, to extend its lifetime, and to improve its appearance. The U.S. Navy has a far greater problem because all Navy ships operate in a much harsher environment than your  home  or  car.  Constant  exposure  to  the  sea  and saltwater  corrosion  can  quickly  turn  the  exterior  of  a ship  into  a  mass  of  rust.  Interior  spaces  have  their problems as well. Constant changes in the weather and in the surrounding water temperature cause moisture, humidity, and chemical reactions that affect electrical systems  and  machinery.  To  overcome  these  harsh conditions,  the  Navy  expends  a  great  deal  of  time, effort, and money applying surface preservatives. These preservatives range from detergent and fresh water to paint and lubricants. How well these preservatives work depends on you. CLEANING Learning Objectives:  When  you  finish  this  chapter, you will be able to— Recognize   the   purpose   of   cleaning   and preserving. Identify the cleaning bill. Recall  the  purpose  of  compartment  cleaning, sweepers, cleaning process, field day, and zone inspections. Maintaining  clean  conditions  aboard  ship  and ashore is an important job. Cleaning involves practically every  member,  from  the  compartment  cleaner  to  the inspecting officer. Navy life requires each of us to have a personal  interest  in  our  living  and  working  areas,  not only for the sake of appearance but for our health and safety as well. THE CLEANING BILL Each  area  of  the  ship  is  divided  into  various departments  for  upkeep.  The  Cleaning,  Preservation, and Maintenance Bill describes these areas and outlines the department that is responsible for them. This bill is carefully  planned  to  make  sure  all  interior  areas  and exterior areas of the ship’s hull are assigned to personnel for upkeep and that no areas overlap or are left out. Each division within the department assigns its personnel to the spaces it’s responsible for. Division personnel carry out the duties of cleaning, preserving, and maintaining. COMPARTMENT CLEANING The term compartment cleaner generally applies to persons   assigned   to   clean   living   or   berthing compartments  or  spaces,  such  as  passageways  and heads. If you are assigned compartment cleaner duties, you will be responsible for keeping your spaces clean, preserved, and in good order. Newly assigned personnel are  closely  supervised  to  make  sure  they  understand what  to  clean  and  how  to  clean  it.  Items,  such  as electrical and mechanical devices, might be unfamiliar to you. These types of items are located in almost every space aboard ship. With this in mind, caution must be observed at all times. Ask your supervisor to point out any hazardous items located in your compartment and observe all special cleaning instructions. Cleaning gear is stocked in and issued from the first lieutenant’s  storeroom.  Each  division  is  periodically issued  cleaning  gear  and  is  then  responsible  for  its proper stowage and care. Because cleaning compounds and solvents are often  flammable or toxic, or both, they must  never  be  left  unattended  or  improperly  stowed. You should always read warning labels and follow their directions  carefully.  Gear,  such  as  brooms  and  swabs (mops), must be cleaned after each use and placed in their stowage racks. Gear adrift, such as rags, clothing, or personal gear, must be “policed up” immediately. If left adrift, these items are a tripping or fire hazard—or 18-1 Summer seas and a good ship—life has nothing better. —Mark Twain







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