Section 36 Vulnerability qualification

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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Submarine Assurance Framework, July 2022 - Volume 1 Submarine Assurance - Part 4 Whole Boat Requirements - Chapter 2 Transverse Criteria - Section 36 Vulnerability qualification

Section 36 Vulnerability qualification

36.1 Functional objective

36.1.1 The submarine, systems, equipment and components shall be able to operate when exposed to the range of military threats which can be experienced by a submarine, for all foreseeable operating conditions.

36.2 Performance requirements

36.2.1 The military threat conditionsshall be defined throughout the submarine for defined threat levels in accordance with Vol 1, Pt 4, Ch 8 Survivability.

36.2.2 The submarine, systems, equipment and components that are required to operate in normal and abnormal operating conditions that are susceptible to a particular threat environment,are to be identified. The level of performance required during and after the threat event is to be defined. They shall be able to operate to the levels defined or be fitted with suitable protection measures.

36.2.3 Capability shall be determined in accordance with a recognised standard.

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