COMDTINST 3142.1
(1) The XBT systems on Coast Guard cutters are Navy-supported. Commandant receives
funding annually for system maintenance and distributes these funds to MLC
commanders through the CG-4144 process, "Operating Guide Summary of Budget
Estimates."
(2) Norfolk Naval Shipyard, Portsmouth, VA has been designated as the primary source
for SSQ series XBT system repair. Equipment requiring repair should be shipped
with a DD-1149, "Requisition and Invoice/ Shipping Document" to Code 966. Code
213 handles repairables. Before shipping equipment to the shipyard, make
arrangements by phone (804) 396-7513.
Note:
The MK2A XBT system, currently installed on Coast Guard cutters, is no longer in
production. The U.S. Navy is in the process of procuring replacement systems for its
fleet and the Coast Guard's. Commandant (G-TES) is the point of contact for
replacement systems. Replacements are not expected soon, but a schedule will be
promulgated when available. In the meantime, the existing system will be supported to
the extent feasible.
b.
Consumables.
(1) AR-4 XBT chart paper (for use with T-4 probes) may be requisitioned from: Supply
roll.
(2) Probes should be ordered well in advance of anticipated usage. No stock number is
necessary. For special cruises (see paragraph 4) XBT probes will be supplied by the
sponsoring organization; or, arrangements may be made to draw probes from the
cutter's current stock, with replacement to be made by the sponsoring organization at
a later date. XBT probes for special projects may be purchased directly from the
manufacturer: Sippican Ocean Systems, Inc., 7 Barnabas Road, Marion, MA 02738;
(617) 748-1160. T-4 XBT probes may be obtained at no cost by letter or telephone
request to:
Commanding Officer
Fleet Numerical Oceanography Center
Monterey, CA 93940
Telephone: (408) 647-4451
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