NSTM | Maintenance Plan | Cable/Harness | Ferrule End Faces | Pierside Connectivity

Naval Ships' Technical Manual (NSTM)

Subject: Fiber Optic Topology, Operation, Maintenance and Repair.
Description: Chapter 408 describes the operation and maintenance of fiber optic systems. It has been prepared for the training of and use by both user and installation personnel. Information provided on operation, maintenance, and installation is descriptive and procedural, and pertains to fiber optic systems aboard all U.S. Navy ships.

This document has restricted distribution, therefore, a request for this document must first be submitted to Navy Shipboard Fiber Optics for review. To be considered, each document request must contain the following information: Full Name, Company, Phone Number, Program or Project, Document Title, and Justification. To submit a request, simply click .

Maintenance Plan

Subject: Cable, Fiber Optic, Topology (FOCT) Maintenance Plan.
Description: The Department of the Navy currently operates with three levels of maintenance (organizational, intermediate, and depot) for repairable/replaceable items. Each level of maintenance may perform the maintenance actions designated as applicable. In some cases, alternative maintenance concepts may be appropriate, but shall be supported by a Level of Repair Analysis (LORA) conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-1390B.

This Maintenance Plan designates the applicable levels and parts for repair action.

This document has restricted distribution, therefore, a request for this document must first be submitted to Navy Shipboard Fiber Optics for review. To be considered, each document request must contain the following information: Full Name, Company, Phone Number, Program or Project, Document Title, and Justification. To submit a request, simply click .

Cable and Harness 

Subject: Approaches to Fiber Optic Cable/Harness Replacement/Repair
Description: This document (6 pgs., 642k) addresses the guidelines to be used for determining the applicable approach to replacement or repair of fiber optic cables and harnesses. The intent of this document is to specify policy or define the approaches along with guidance for the selection. [96315/021 1 APR 2003]

Ferrule End Faces, Connectors and Termini

Subject: Approaches to Cleaning Ferrule End Faces, Fiber Optic Connectors and Termini
Description: This document (9 pgs., 1241k) addresses the guidelines for cleaning of the ferrule end face on fiber optic connectors and termini. The intent of this document is to define the approaches along with guidance for the selection. [96315/038 13 JUN 2003]

Pierside Connectivity

Subject: Outstanding Fiber Optic Issues for Pierside Connectivity Applications
Description: This document (1 pgs., 296k) addresses three outstanding topics for pierside connectivity with enclosures to provide details for each topic. [96315/054 28 APR 2000]

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