(a) The tactical requirement of aircraft in operations and exercises against submarines, particularly when surface forces are also involved.
(b) Tactical and technical matters concerning the use by aircraft of underwater weapons and sensors but see sub-regulation (5).
(2) He is responsible to the Commander (Air) for: -
(a) The supply to and from, and arming up and disarming of aircraft with underwater weapons and sonobuoys, and their final preparation on the aircraft, (see regulation 2138, Regulations for the Navy Part I and duties of Weapons Maintenance officer).
(b) The material efficiency of aircraft equipment to which underwater weapons and sonobuoys are attached or connected, and of airborne sensors, in conjunction, as necessary, with the Gunnery officer and the appropriate Air Electrical officer.
(c) Technical advice to the Squadron Commander on the ASW requirements of airborne weapons sights and detection equipment.
(d) Advising and assisting Squadron Commander, jointly with Squadron Air Warfare Instructors where appropriate, in ASW training and tactics and in the organisation and conduct of ASW exercises and practices.
(e) Recording and analysing underwater weapons practices and airborne sensor exercises with the appropriate squadron officers.
(3) In connection with clauses (a) and (b) of sub-regulation (2) his responsibilities will be subject to the responsibilities of the appropriate Fleet Air Arm officers for the airworthiness of the aircraft and for the co-ordination of aircraft servicing and maintenance, See regulation 2102 (1) (b) and instructions to Air Engineer officers.
(4) In the event of an aircraft returning to the ship or air station with ASW explosives in an abnormal condition, and when an aircraft carrying ASW explosives is involved in an accident, the ASW officer is responsible as detailed in regulation
2136.
(5) Advice to the command on the air aspects of weapons tactics is the responsibility of the Fleet Air Arm officers (Chapter 21).
1103. Material (other than aircraft equipment). (1) The Anti-Submarine Warfare officer is responsible to the Captain of the ship, base, or air station for the efficiency and preparation for use of all ASW equipments mentioned in regulation 101, and for ensuring that they ae at the required notice for service. He shall report any departure from this notice, which is necessary for maintenance, repair or training.
He shall report any departure from this notice, which is necessary for maintenance, repair or training. He shall co-ordinate the maintenance and repair of these equipments by the Weapons Maintenance officer/Electrical officer (SDAE) nominated Air Engineer officer to meet operational and training requirements.
(2) He shall arrange with the technical officers referred to in sub-regulation (1) for routines and functional tests which can be conducted without skilled technical knowledge to be done by appropriate ASW sailors. These sailors should be made available to assist the weapons Maintenance officer/Electrical officer (SDAE) nominated Air Engineer officer staffs in periodical inspections, overhauls and skilled repair work. See regulation 0619. (Dismantling of Electrical Equipment).
(3) He may delegate his responsibility for the co-ordination of day-to-day maintenance and repair of ASW equipment to the Weapons Maintenance officer/electrical officer (SDAE) nominated Air Engineer officer in accordance with the particular instructions.
(4) He is responsible for the watertight integrity of openings in the hull in connection with detecting apparatus and underwater weapons, particularly when the ship undocks, except when the openings are under repair by the dockyard or contractors (regulation 0521); this does not apply in submarines, where the Engineer office is the responsible officer.
(5) He shall take charge of all diving, clearance diving and underwater weapons disposal equipment if no diving officer is borne (see regulation 1105) and of all minesweeps.
(6) He is responsible for ensuring that all ASW naval armament stores, demolition stores and spare equipment are maintained in an efficient condition and in the quantities laid down.
(7) He is responsible for ensuring that the stowage, conveying and handling arrangements for ASW weapons and equipment are kept in an efficient state.
(8) He is responsible to the Executive officer: -
(a) For the custody, maintenance, examination, embarkation, disembarkation, handling, fuzing and preparation for service of all explosive components of ASW weapons and equipments and demolition stores in IN ships and establishments including air station
(b) For ensuring that the magazine log is kept up to date with regard to ASW explosives.