The NAVINSGEN exercises broad supervision,
general guidance, and coordination for all DON
inspection, evaluation, and appraisal organizations to
minimize duplication of efforts and the number of
inspections. NAVINSGEN has unrestricted access, by
any means, to any information maintained by any naval
activity, unless specifically restricted by SECNAV.
THE BOARD OF INSPECTION AND
SURVEY
The Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) was
established to advise SECNAV in matters concerning
the acceptance of newly commissioned ships and the
suitability of active fleet units for further service.
Additionally, the board has been tasked with keeping the
CNO informed of the material condition of the operating
forces. That is done through appropriately scheduled
ship inspections.
The president of the Board of Inspection and Survey
is assisted by such officers and such permanent and
semipermanent boards as may be designated by the
Secretary of the Navy. The president performs the
following functions:
Conducts acceptance trials and inspections of all
ships and service craft before their acceptance for
naval service
Conducts acceptance trials and inspections of
one or more aircraft of each type or model before
final acceptance for naval service
Examines at least once every 3 years, if
practicable, each naval ship to determine its
material condition; if found unfit for continued
service, reports it to higher authority
Performs such other inspections and trials of
naval ships service craft and aircraft as may be
directed by the CNO
THE NAVAL COMMAND INSPECTION
PROGRAM
The purpose of the Naval Command Inspection
Program is to conduct periodic inspections of
subordinate commands. The program ensures the
readiness, effectiveness, and efficiency of commands
and units. It also assesses the quantity, quality, and
management of resources available to commands to
perform their assigned missions.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING
INSPECTIONS
The immediate superior in command (ISIC) or the
immediate unit commander (IUC) is responsible for
conducting the inspections. When both administrative
and operational commanders are involved, the
administrative ISIC or IUC is responsible for the
inspections.
Immediate Superior in Command
The immediate superior in command (ISIC) serves
as the immediate unit commander of commissioned
ships, aircraft squadrons, and designated fleet staffs
subordinate to type commanders. Fleet commanders in
chief (FLTCINCs) determine which commanders below
type commander level will be designated as immediate
unit commanders (ship group commanders; ship
squadron commanders; ship development groups;
numbered fleet air wings; functional air wings; and
construction brigades, battalions, and regiments).
Immediate Unit Commander
An immediate unit commander (IUC) is the next
senior officer to the ship or aircraft squadron
commanding officer in the operational or administrative
chain of command. Normally, the IUC is the reporting
senior of the ship or aircraft squadron commanding
officer or staff commander. However, extended
operational assignments may require the temporary
operational immediate superior to perform the role of
the IUC.
Use of Personnel as Inspectors
Inspecting commands normally use personnel
within local commands or local areas to conduct
inspections. ISICs and IUCs can only request the
minimum number of people actually required for
out-of-area manpower to conduct inspections.
When out-of-area personnel are required for
specific inspections, the inspecting command submits
the request to the appropriate bureau, command, office,
or agency. The NAVINSGEN coordinates and resolves
any conflicts in schedule or in the allocation of
out-of-area manpower requested by an ISIC or IUC. As
prescribed by FLTCINCs, IUCs may selectively use
personnel from “sister” units (ships and aircraft
squadrons) as inspectors.
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