SYSCOM project team reach milestone

By CMDR Bob Horsnell

CMDR Bob Horsnell holds the proof copy of the new manual. L-R: John Olds, Bob Horsnell, Kevin Black (Jacobs Sverdrup Australia) and Tony Treadwell who with John Olds will complete the final preparations for publication.

A small project team within Systems Com­mand recently achieved a major milestone in the development and implementation of the Navy Technical Regulatory System with the release of ABR 6492 - the Navy Technical Regulations Manual.

This manual provides long awaited guidance for all those involved in the design, construction and maintenance of ADF maritime materiel.

Navy command, engineering and technical personnel are encouraged to become familiar with the new ABR as soon as possible, as the principles and methodology set out in ABR 6492 provides guidance on respective responsibilities for the technical integrity of Navy platforms and systems.

Copies on CD will be distributed shortly but for those keen to get a sneak preview, a released version of the manual will appear shortly on DTR-N’s website at:

http://defweb.cbr.defence.gov.au/navysyscom/dtr/default.htm

Feedback on the utility of the manual is particularly welcome.

With this milestone met, DTR-N will focus on implementation of the regulatory system, including development of training packages and strategies to achieve cultural change in the regulation of Naval engineering.

DTR-N is also facilitating the rewrite of other naval engineering related manuals and documents, including ABR­5230, which is expe­cted to be re-issued in December this year.

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