11/26/2014: Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship departs Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo for an inspection from the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).
INSURV inspections occur every five years to ensure mission readiness. Germantown is forward-deployed and currently underway in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.
Credit:USS Germantown:8/26/14
- In the second photo, Electrician’s Mate Fireman Apprentice Jomarwayne Ta’a, from Santa Clara, Calif., performs a circuit resistance test aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an inspection from the Navy,ƒÙs Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV).
- In the third photo, a member assigned to the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) inspects the material condition of inflatable life preservers aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). INSURV inspections occur every five years to insure mission readiness.
- In the fourth photo, Damage Controlman Fireman Apprentice Brett Calkins, from Muskegon, Mich., displays fire fighting equipment aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an inspection from the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) while moored at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo.
- In the fifth photo, Engineman 2nd Class Jonathan Nelson, from Ideal, Ga., tests an engine lube oil sample in the oil lab aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an inspection from the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) while moored at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo.
- In the sixth photo, Fireman Joseph Mansell, from Woodland, Calif., tests a fuel sample in the oil lab aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during an inspection from the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) while moored at Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo. INSURV inspections occur every five years to ensure mission readiness.
- In the final photo, Chief Warrant Officer Glen Spitinale, from Toledo, Ohio, assigned to the Navy’s Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), right, inspects Sailors donning self-contained breathing apparatus face masks aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42).
From the INSURV website:
Welcome to the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV). INSURV was established by Congress 130 years ago to inspect our Navy ships and to report on their readiness. It is a thorough inspection that examines navy standards to determine your readiness in myriad areas. The inspection is designed to be taken “in stride,” and it is an open-book test in that the standards are well-known beforehand.
While preparing for this inspection, you will have access to all details regarding the inspection events, the systems and gear that will be inspected, and what will be expected of your ship during this event. This website is designed to provide you with all the information you will need to ensure your ship is ready for the inspection. To begin preparations for your upcoming inspection, visit our “Inspection Resources” link located in the left navigation.
If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact our office. We are here to help you maintain and demonstrate your readiness. Bless you for your service to our navy and our great nation.
Very Respectfully,
RDML Jeff Harley, USN
http://www.public.navy.mil/fltfor/insurv/Pages/default.aspx