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EM E-5 Bibs · March 2027

Electrician's Mate · Effective October 2026 · 32 references on the Regular exam

  1. COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3540.3B(WITH CHANGE-1)
    ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS MANUAL
    Ch 2
  2. COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME V(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)
    JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME V QUALITY MAINTENANCE
    Ch 1
  3. COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME VI(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)
    JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME VI MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
    Ch 12
  4. NAVAIR 51-50ABA-1(2022)
    OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS WITH ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN VISUAL LANDING AIDS ON AIR CAPABLE SHIPS
    Sec 3
  5. NAVEDTRA 14173A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 1- MATTER, ENERGY, AND DIRECT CURRENT
  6. NAVEDTRA 14174A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 2 -ALTERNATING CURRENT AND TRANSFORMERS
  7. NAVEDTRA 14175A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 3--CIRCUIT PROTECTION, CONTROL, AND MEASUREMENT
  8. NAVEDTRA 14176A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 4-ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS, WIRING TECHNIQUES, AND SCHEMATIC READING
  9. NAVEDTRA 14177A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 5 -- GENERATORS AND MOTORS
  10. NAVEDTRA 14179A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 7-SOLID-STATE DEVICES AND POWER SUPPLIES
  11. NAVEDTRA 14185A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 13--INTRODUCTION TO NUMBER SYSTEMS AND LOGIC CIRCUITS
  12. NAVEDTRA 14188A
    NAVY ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRONICS TRAINING SERIES MODULE 16- TEST EQUIPMENT
  13. NAVEDTRA 14344A
    ELECTRICIAN'S MATE (EM)
  14. NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010 TUM(REVISION-8)
    TAG-OUT USERS MANUAL
  15. NAVSEA S9086-CN-STM-030(VOLUME-3)(CHAPTER-079)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 079 - VOLUME 3 DAMAGE CONTROL ENGINEERING CASUALTY CONTROL
    Sec 47
  16. NAVSEA S9086-CZ-STM-010(CHAPTER-090)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 090 INSPECTIONS, TESTS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
  17. NAVSEA S9086-HD-STM-010(CHAPTER-235)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 235 ELECTRIC PROPULSION INSTALLATIONS
    Sec 1Sec 2Sec 4
  18. NAVSEA S9086-K9-STM-010(CHAPTER-330)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 330 LIGHTING
  19. NAVSEA S9086-KC-STM-010(CHAPTER-300)(REVISION-11)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 300 ELECTRIC PLANT - GENERAL
  20. NAVSEA S9086-KE-STM-010(CHAPTER-302)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 302 ELECTRIC MOTORS AND CONTROLLERS
  21. NAVSEA S9086-KN-STM-010(CHAPTER-310)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 310 ELECTRIC POWER GENERATORS AND CONVERSION EQUIP
  22. NAVSEA S9086-KY-STM-010(CHAPTER-320)(REVISION-6)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL FOR ELECTRIC POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS CHAPTER 320
  23. NAVSEA S9086-Q5-STM-010(CHAPTER-491)(REVISION-1)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 491, ELECTRICAL MEASURING AND TEST INSTRUMENTS
    Sec 4
  24. NAVSEA S9086-QN-STM-010(CHAPTER-475)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 475 MAGNETIC SILENCING
  25. NAVSEA S9086-T8-STM-010(REVISION-8)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 593 POLLUTION CONTROL
    Sec 2Sec 8
  26. NAVSEA S9086-TA-STM-010(CHAPTER-562)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 562 SURFACE SHIP STEERING SYSTEMS
    Sec 3Sec 4
  27. NAVSEA S9086-TX-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-583)(REVISION-9)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 583 - VOLUME 1 BOATS AND SMALL CRAFT
    Sec 4
  28. NAVSEA S9086-TX-STM-020(VOLUME-2)(CHAPTER-583)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 583 VOLUME 2 - HANDLING AND STOWING BOATS AND SMALL CRAFT
    Sec 15
  29. NAVSEA S9086-V4-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-655)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 655 SHIPBOARD LAUNDRY
    Sec 1
  30. NAVSEAINST 4790.8D
    SHIPS MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL
  31. NAVSSES EUG/0001/062024
    ENGINEERING OPERATIONAL SEQUENCING SYSTEM (EOSS) USER'S GUIDE
  32. OPNAVINST 5100.19F
    NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FORCES AFLOAT
    CHANGE 5Ch 2

Exam topics

8 topics · 33 subtopics

What this exam covers, from the official topics list published with the bib.

DegaussingComponents · Operations
Electrical AuxiliariesBatteries · Compressors · Deck Equipment · Galley · Laundry · Small Craft · Steering · Vent Fog Precipitator
Electrical FundamentalsAmplifiers and Logic Circuits · Electrical Theory · Generators · Motors · Schematics and Wiring Diagrams · Transformers
Electrical Power Distribution SystemsBus Transfer Devices · Installed Electrical Equipment · Power Conversion Systems
Engineering Operations & AdministrationElectrical Safety · EOSS · Logs and Records · Maintenance · Tag Out
Motor ControllersFunctional Characteristics · Operations And Troubleshooting
Rotating Electrical MachineryComponents · Propulsion · Voltage, Frequency, and Speed Regulation
Shipboard LightingAlarms and Indicators · General Lighting · Navigation/Signal · Visual Landing Aids
Official notes and source
  1. Reference links previously provided on this site have been permanently removed to comply with DoD security policies.
  2. This BIBLIOGRAPHY is provided by NAC to document the REFERENCES used by a subject matter expert (a Navy Chief in the rating) as the basis for writing the questions on the REGULAR Navy Advancement exam that will be given to ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL in March 2027. All exam questions are developed by rating subject matter experts utilizing the latest Occupational Standards provided by NAVMAC.
  3. The questions for your exam are based on the references listed in this bibliography. If a reference has been updated since the exam was created and differs from the reference listed here, the information in the updated reference will be considered when the exam is scored.
  4. The Professional Military Knowledge (PMK) references are no longer listed as part of this document, since PMK questions are no longer part of the Navy-Wide Advancement Exam (NWAE). PMK knowledge will be measured through the separate Professional Military Knowledge Eligibility Exam (PMK-EE) and details on administration of this exam can be found in the current cycle NAVADMIN.
  5. If you have questions, e-mail NETPDC_NAVY_ADVANCEMENT@navy.mil.

Source: the official March 2027 E-5 bibliography on Navy COOL (effective October 2026).