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USS Shoup Undergoes First INSURV

Navy NewsStand

Story Number: NNS080206-04
Release Date: 2/6/2008 1:44:00 PM

By Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (AW/SW) Natalie Johnson, Fleet Public Affairs Center, Pacific

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- USS Shoup (DDG 86) completed her first day of a material readiness inspection by the Navy's Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) team, off the coast of San Diego, Feb. 4.

The inspection, conducted every three to five years for all Navy ships, is the first for Shoup after her commissioning in 2002. Shoup's crew conducted several exercises for the INSURV team, demonstrating their capabilities and knowledge of the ship's equipment.

Every department was involved in the inspection, completing navigation checks, an electrical walk-through, full-power runs, damage control equipment assessments and fresh water and aqueous firefighting foam scrubs on the flight deck.

"It's important to know what's broke and how to fix it, so we can use the ship tactically as it is intended," said Cmdr. Mark Johnson, Shoup's commanding officer.

Shoup's crew prepared for the INSURV inspection months in advance, trying to eliminate the smallest discrepancies while completing everyday duties.

"We have been doing a lot of cleaning and inventory," said Electrician's Mate Fireman Jayme Toliver, Shoup engineering department. "The big shift for us was from just doing preventive maintenance checks to fixing all the (most minor) discrepancies we found during those checks."

Ultimately, Shoup and her crew benefit from such a thorough inspection.

Lt. Cmdr. JoJo Abaya, a senior damage control officer with the INSURV team, said while the team inspects, they also train crew members on proper procedures and preventing mistakes.

"It is a good learning experience for my technicians," Johnson added. "They learn while they are being inspected."

Shoup is expected to complete the INSURV inspection Feb. 8.

INSURV is a survey team established by Congress to assess Navy ships and ensure they are properly equipped for prompt, reliable and sustained mission readiness at sea. The inspection results are given to fleet commanders and then to the Chief of Naval Operations for review.

For more news from Navy Region Southwest, visit www.navy.mil/local/cnrsw/.