Surflot Afh Fgen Spt U Oic Temporary Ftrs

COMSURFLOT is delegated Full Command responsibility and Single Point of Accountability for the Force Generation of allsurface ships (QECLPDDD FFMCMV HM OPV P2000 PJOB vessels andtheFleet Diving Squadron)tomeet COMOPSschedule and hold Command responsibilities on behalf of the Fleet Commander include the professionaldevelopmentand provisionof GLAD to all under Administrative Authority. This responsibility includesassistanceto Commanding Officers with the implementation of new policy monitoring and maintenance of engineering standards and feedback on the support provided to vessels by local agencies.

From Q4 of 2023 the RN organisation previously known as the T23 refit support group (RSG) ceased to exist and was commercialised with the contract awarded to Babcock Marine and is now known as BM RSG. Because of this a 17-person unit was formed known as NAVY SURFLOT AFH SPT(U) a sub department of SURFLOT AFH who hold responsibility of upkeep and DRSO Units until regeneration is completed or handed to disposal ships (DRSO).

Purpose

• The organisation is Commanded by AFH Commander (E) to provide guidance leadership and direction (Glad) to Ships entering Devonport for upkeep/extended readiness or preparing to be handed over to DRSO at end of life.
• To provide L2 assurance of BM RSG.
• Manage CBRNDC and Seamanship departmental assets.
• Conduct CBRNDC Health checks for FT Units after extended periods alongside prior to formal FOST training or deployment

Superiors

NAVY SURFLOT AFH FGEN SPT(U) is answerable to Commander(E) and through him Captain AFH.

Authority

The OiC has authority over all Unit personnel

Primary Tasks

The primary tasks of AFH FGEN SPT(U) are:

• Lead and manageFGenEngSptacross HMNB(D) to ensuretimelyand effectiveEngSptworldwide with continuous analysis to improve availability.
• To hold Professional Command as Senior Naval Officer for Type 23s in upkeep or awaiting handover to DRSO as directed overseeing the upkeep for NCHQ.
• Liaise with all stakeholders to articulate FGen issues and to develop plans to deliver support that sustains programmed operations and taskings.
• Tobe responsible forthe delivery of RSG work package for the unmanned T23s in as FGA lead for all AFH FTSP Change Requests. OptimiseFGenEngSptto deliver maintenance programmes that meet the requirements of stakeholders.
• Assist DE&S to hold to account the T23 COM and Waterfront Service Provider for the delivery of T23 Upkeep Projects.
• Provide feedback to NC & FGA on the progress of T23 projects.
• Support Cdr E AFH to provide the environment for all staff to engage in activities that develop individual skills teamskillsand naval ethos.

The following tasks ensure the delivery of the primary role as a HoD

• To discharge sub command charge responsibility required of an XO.
• To coordinate and deliver support to T23 Upkeep Project key milestones including UPSD SSMOB RFSD CAD and on RFSD and FD activity in support of CaptainSupport. To attend or arrange representation at MSP readings for individual T23 Upkeep Projects and report shortcomings to CdrUpkeep.
• To support SS and coordinateSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)HAT CBRNDC activity in support of Type 23 regeneration from upkeep.
• To ensure theSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)UEL is filled with competent suitably qualified and experienced personnel (SQEP). To constantlymonitorthe output performance of the T23 RSG and amend the T23 UEL asrequired.
• To coordinate the recruitment of FTRSwhere no suitable RN active service personnel are available to fill posts.
• To chair jointly with other ship specific leadsSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)weekly planning meetings.
• To raise issues affecting the T23SURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)principal outputs withSURFLOT AFH CGACdrEngineering.
• Ensure all personnel within the Devonport T23SURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)are aware of and adhere to current Health and Safety and environmental protection regulations and how they apply to each T23 Upkeep project.
• Liaise directly with external authorities.
• Ensure all subordinatesmaintainthe highest standards of discipline dress and time keeping.
• During lulls in load ensure RN personnels skills are being effectively employed to either enhance the service delivered to ships visiting Devonport or progress the individuals professional development.
• To be a Divisional Officer 1RO or 2RO toSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)team members asrequired.
• Shape the environment for all staff to engage in activities that develop individual skills teamskillsand naval ethos. Navyfit is a way of life and is to be implemented through adventurous training challenging activitiessportand team develops battle-winning attributes such as fortitude rigour robustnessinitiativeand leadership.
• Provide oversight and guidance to theSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)DEPCOto ensure an up to date and effective Divisional structure ismaintainedwithin theSURFLOT FGEN SPT (U)