MM1 · E-6 BIBLIOGRAPHY · MARCH 2027 EXAMActive duty & FTS

MM E-6 Bibs · March 2027

Machinist's Mate (Surface) · Effective October 2026 · 36 references on the Regular exam

  1. COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3540.3B(WITH CHANGE-1)
    ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT ORGANIZATION AND REGULATIONS MANUAL
  2. COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME V(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)
    JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME V QUALITY MAINTENANCE
    PART I, CHAPTER 1, I, CHAPTER 11, I, CHAPTER 14
  3. COMUSFLTFORCOMINST 4790.3, VOLUME VI(REVISION-D)(WITH CHANGE-5)
    JOINT FLEET MAINTENANCE MANUAL (JFMM) VOLUME VI MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
    Ch 19
  4. NAVEDTRA 14104A
    FIREMAN
    Ch 2Ch 3Ch 10
  5. NAVEDTRA 14150B
    MACHINIST'S MATE (MM)
  6. NAVEDTRA 14256A
    TOOLS AND THEIR USES
  7. NAVSEA S0400-AD-URM-010 TUM(REVISION-8)
    TAG-OUT USERS MANUAL
  8. 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 46
  9. NAVSEA S9086-CZ-STM-010(CHAPTER-090)(REVISION-3)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 090 INSPECTIONS, TESTS, RECORDS, AND REPORTS
  10. NAVSEA S9086-G9-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-231)(REVISION-10)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 231 PROPULSION AND SSTG STEAM TURBINES
    Sec 2Sec 3Sec 6
  11. NAVSEA S9086-GX-STM-020(VOLUME-2)(CHAPTER-220)(REVISION-15)
    BOILER WATER/FEEDWATER TEST AND TREATMENT
  12. NAVSEA S9086-GY-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-221)(REVISION-8)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 221 BOILERS
  13. NAVSEA S9086-H7-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER 262)(REVISION-12)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 262 LUBRICATING OILS, GREASES, SPECIALTY LUBRICANTS, AND LUBRICATION SYSTEMS
    Sec 2Sec 3Sec 4Sec 5
  14. NAVSEA S9086-HK-STM-010(CHAPTER-241)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIPS TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 241 PROPULSION REDUCTION GEARS, COUPLINGS, CLUTCHES, AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS
    Sec 4Sec 5
  15. NAVSEA S9086-HY-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-254)(REVISION-7)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 254 CONDENSERS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, AND AIR EJECTORS
  16. NAVSEA S9086-HZ-STM-020(VOLUME-2)(CHAPTER-255)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 255 - VOLUME 2 FEEDWATER SYSTEM AND APPARATUS - DEAERATING FEED TANKS
  17. NAVSEA S9086-RH-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-503)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIP'S TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 503 PUMPS
    Sec 2
  18. NAVSEA S9086-RK-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-505)(REVISION-6)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 505 PIPING SYSTEMS
    Sec 7
  19. NAVSEA S9086-RQ-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-510)(REVISION-7)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 510 HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR SURFACE SHIPS
  20. NAVSEA S9086-RW-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-516)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 516 REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS
    Sec 1Sec 2Sec 3Sec 4Sec 5Sec 8
  21. NAVSEA S9086-S2-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-554)(REVISION-1)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 554 FORCED-DRAFT BLOWERS
  22. NAVSEA S9086-S3-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-555)(REVISION-17)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 555 - VOLUME 1 SURFACE SHIP FIREFIGHTING
    Sec 2
  23. NAVSEA S9086-S4-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER- 556)(REVISION-10)
    HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT POWER TRANSMISSION AND CONTROL
  24. NAVSEA S9086-SC-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-531)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 531 DESALINATION VOLUME 1 LOW-PRESSURE DISTILLING PLANTS
  25. NAVSEA S9086-SC-STM-030(VOLUME-3)(CHAPTER-531)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 531, VOLUME 3 DESALINATION - REVERSE OSMOSIS DESALINATION PLANTS
  26. NAVSEA S9086-SE-STM-010(CHAPTER-533)(REVISION-4)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 533 POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS
    Sec 1Sec 2
  27. NAVSEA S9086-SN-STM-010(CHAPTER-541)(REVISION-11)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 541 SHIP FUEL AND FUEL SYSTEMS
    Sec 1Sec 3Sec 4Sec 10
  28. NAVSEA S9086-SY-STM-010(VOLUME-1)(CHAPTER-551)(REVISION-6)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 551, COMPRESSED AIR PLANTS AND SYSTEMS
    Sec 1Sec 2Sec 4
  29. NAVSEA S9086-T8-STM-010(REVISION-8)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 593 POLLUTION CONTROL
    Sec 4Sec 5Sec 6Sec 8Sec 9
  30. NAVSEA S9086-TA-STM-010(CHAPTER-562)(REVISION-2)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 562 SURFACE SHIP STEERING SYSTEMS
    Sec 4Sec 5Sec 6Sec 7
  31. NAVSEA S9086-TL-STM-010(CHAPTER-572)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 572, SHIPBOARD STORES AND PROVISION HANDLING
    Sec 2
  32. NAVSEA S9086-ZN-STM-010(CHAPTER-772)(REVISION-5)
    NAVAL SHIPS' TECHNICAL MANUAL CHAPTER 772 CARGO AND WEAPONS ELEVATORS
    Sec 4
  33. NAVSEA S9587-B1-MMA-010(REVISION-12)
    CATAPULT STEAM SUPPORT SYSTEMS FOR CVN 68 CLASS SHIPS
    Ch 2
  34. NAVSEA T9640-AC-DSP-010/HAB(REVISION-1)
    SHIPBOARD HABITABILITY DESIGN CRITERIA AND ACTICES MANUAL (SURFACE SHIPS) FOR NEW SHIP DESIGNS AND MODERNIZATION
    Ch 2
  35. NAVSEAINST 4790.8D
    SHIPS MAINTENANCE AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT MANUAL
  36. OPNAVINST 5100.19F
    NAVY SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM MANUAL FOR FORCES AFLOAT
    Ch B2Ch B3Ch B4

Exam topics

7 topics · 24 subtopics

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

AC&R System OperationsAir Conditioning Systems · Refrigeration Systems
Auxiliary Equipment OperationsCatapult Operations · Compressed Air Systems · Hotel and Supply Services · Hydraulic Systems
Basic Engineering FundamentalsEquipment · Laws, Theories, & Principles · Systems · Tools & Their Uses
Boiler OperationsFundamentals · Main Propulsion Boiler · Support Equipment
Engineering Administration & ProgramsEPA Laws & Regulations · Maintenance · Management Programs · Safety
Main Propulsion OperationsCondenser & Heat Exchangers · Distilling Units · Main Space Plant · Turbines, Reduction, Gears, & Shafting
Oil Laboratory OperationsFuel Oil Systems · Fuel Oil/Lube Oil Testing · Water Testing & Controls
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  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.
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  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.
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Source: the official March 2027 E-6 bibliography on Navy COOL (effective October 2026).