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CHAPTER 5

MILITARY REQUIREMENTS

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

State the requirements formilitary watch.

Describe the proceduresrelieving the watch.

Describe the procedurescorrecting the deck log.

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State the duties and responsibilities for the 9.junior officer of the deck (JOOD) in port.

State the security procedures to be followedfor casual visitors.

State the security procedures for personnel withand without visitor clearance.

Describe the security procedures for un-authorized visitors.

Describe the security watches required in U.S.and foreign ports.

State the duties and responsibilities of thesenior section leader and-the section leader.

The OOD (in-port) is that officer or pettyofficer on watch designated by thecommanding officer to be in charge of theunit. He/she is primarily responsible forthe safety and proper operation of the unit.

—Standard Organization andRegulations of the U.S. Navy,OPNAVINST 3120.32B.

This chapter will give you an overview of theduties, responsibilities, and organizationalrelationship of the officer of the deck (OOD) inport and the junior officer of the deck (JOOD)in port.

One of the most important watches you willstand as a senior petty officer is the in-port OOD.The in-port OOD, next to the captain and theexecutive officer, is the most important personaboard ship. As a direct representative of thecommanding officer, the OOD has all the

authority of command. The in-port OOD shouldcontinually supervise, inspect, control, maketimely and sound decisions, and be ready torespond quickly to a variety of situations. TheOOD should be ever mindful of the weather whenthe ship is anchored, moored, or secured to a pier.Security of the ship is one of the most importantduties of the ODD in port.

As a senior petty officer, knowing the dutiesand responsibilities of the OOD is as importantas knowing the duties and responsibilities of yourdivision officer. The following information willhelp you in your personnel qualification standards(PQS) for in-port OOD. (Two other excellentsources of information are Boatswain’s Mate 1& C, NAVEDTRA 10122-E, and the WatchOfficer, NAVEDTRA 10719-C.)

In the following paragraphs, we will coversome of the general duties of OOD and JOODwatch standers; how to prepare for a watch;relieving procedures; and duties, responsibilities,and authority.

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principles involved also apply to watchesashore.

PERFORMANCE OF DUTY ONWATCH

The following instructions paraphrase theStandard Organization and Regulations of theU.S. Navy (SORN), OPNAVINST3120.32B. TheSORN should be used as a general guide forstandards met by all watch standers, As a watchstander, you are responsible for the following:

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Proper performance of all duties prescribedor your watch. All persons in your chargewill be subject to your orders.Remain responsible for your watch andremain on station until properly relieved.You should require the same of all personson watch with you. You should instruct themas necessary in the performance of theirduties. Ensure that they are at their stationsand are attentive, alert, and ready for duty.You should train yourself and your subor-dinates to foresee situations that may ariseand take corrective actions as required.Conduct yourself in a smart and militarymanner at all times.Use phraseology that is customary to navalpersonnel when issuing orders and makingreports.Demand of yourself and others formalityin all relationships while on watch.Promptly inform appropriate persons ofmatters concerning your watch so they canproperly perform their duties.Make all required inspections and anyadditional inspections necessary to ensurethat the duties of the watch are properlyperformed.

PREPARATION FOR THE WATCH

There is a good deal of preparation requiredbefore the OOD assumes a deck watch in port.As a matter of routine, the relieving OOD shouldreview the Plan of the Day and local commandinstructions. This includes those of the seniorofficer present afloat (SOPA); and unit policyconcerning existing or special situations.Generally, all basic information needed by theOOD is contained in a folder that is kept on thequarterdeck.

Some of the most important aspects of thewatch that the in-port OOD should consider arelisted below. Based on the experience of the OODor under special circumstances, the OOD shouldalso consider other aspects not listed below.

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SETTING THE WATCH

Setting the watch occurs with a change ofwatch conditions within the ship. A watch is setupon getting underway, mooring, and changingthe conditions of readiness. Personnel assignedto watch stations are responsible for setting thewatch and for making the watch station ready tofunction as rapidly as possible. They are alsoresponsible for ensuring that necessary equipment,material, and personnel are on station.

RELIEVING THE WATCH

Relieving the watch is a controlled and precisefunction. Experience has shown that the ability

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to handle casualties and tactical decisions issignificantly reduced during the transition periodbetween watches. The following guidelines shouldbe followed when relieving the watch:

1. The relieving watch should be on stationin enough time to become familiar with equipmentconditions and the overall situation.

2. The relieving watch should make aninspection of all spaces and equipment, asrequired by the commanding officer, beforerelieving the watch.

3. The relieving watch should read thecommentary sections of the ship’s deck log fromthe last time he or she was on watch. If continuityhas been interrupted, the preceding three watchesare reviewed. The relieving watch should carefullynote unusual conditions, deviations from normalconditions, and other matters of importance anddiscuss them with the person being relieved.

4. Both the relieved watch and the relievingwatch are responsible for seeing that the relievingwatch is aware of all unusual conditions. Theseinclude tactical situations, equipment out ofcommission, outstanding orders, deviations fromnormal plant or equipment lineup, forthcomingevolutions, and any other matters pertinent to thewatch.

5. The relief should be exercised smartly ineach case under the following guidelines:

a. The relief reports, ‘‘I am ready to relieveyou, sir or ma’am.”

b. The person being relieved gives a statusreport of the watch section.

c. The relief makes a tour of the watchstation.

6. The person being relieved completesbriefing of relief (including unexecuted orders andanticipated evolutions) and answers any questions.

7. The relief, when fully satisfied thatcomplete information on the watch has beenpassed, relieves the watch by saying, “I relieveyou, sir/ma’am.”

8. At this time responsibility for the watchstations shifts to the oncoming watch; and theperson being relieved will state, “I standrelieved.”

9. The log is completed and signed by theoffgoing OOD before leaving the watch station.

Another important aspect of relieving thewatch is determining what watches are beingmanned, who is manning them, and who theyreport to. Since watches are dispersed throughoutthe ship, this information is very important in the

smooth transition from watch to watch. Theoncoming OOD should be aware of the currentstatus of the watch bill, such as authorizedchanges, special watches, or conditions that aredifferent from those stated in the Plan of the Day.

THE OOD IN PORT

As stated in OPNAVINST 3120.32B, the in-port officer of the deck is an officer or pettyofficer on watch designated by the commandingofficer to be in charge of the unit. The OOD isprimarily responsible for the safety and properoperation of the unit.

A petty officer assigned as the in-port officerof the deck has the same status as a commissionedor chief warrant officer; therefore, the orders ofa petty officer assigned as OOD have the sameenforcement powers. The OOD is designated inwriting by the commanding officer. On most shipsthe OOD is required to complete the section ofthe surface warfare officers’ PQS that relates tothe OOD in port.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPOF THE OFFICER OF THE DECK

The in-port officer of the deck reports directlyto the commanding officer for the safety andgeneral duties of the ship. He or she reports tothe command duty officer in port (executiveofficer when a command duty officer [CDO] isnot assigned) for carrying out the ship’s routine.The CDO has the authority to relieve the officerof the deck when necessary for the safety of theship.

The following personnel report to the in-portofficer of the deck:

The junior officer of the watch (JOOW) forassigned duties and watch training.

The communications watch officer for theexpeditious transmission and receipt ofoperational and general messages.

The quartermaster of the watch for assignedduties.

The boat coxswains, or boat officers whenassigned, for the safe and proper operation ofship’s boats.

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DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ANDAUTHORITY OF THE OFFICEROF THE DECK

Your OOD duties will vary from ship to ship andstation to station. The type of command and yourcommanding officer will dictate modifications to theOOD orders. The following duties, responsibilities,and authorities are listed from the SORN. The OOD(in port) shall:

(1) Keep continually informed of the unit’sposition, mooring lines or ground tackle in use,tide and weather information, the status of theengineering plant, the status of the unit’sboats, and all other matters affecting the safetyand security of the unit; and take appropriateaction to prevent grounding, collision,dragging, or other danger in accordance withthe U.S. Coast Guard navigation rules of theroad and the orders of the commanding officerand other proper authority.

1 Reports directly to the OOD on generalinformation signals, absentee pennants,honors, ship movements, and other sight-ings. COMMANDING OFFICER

2 Report to the corporal of the guard onships having a Marine detachment. EXECUTIVE OFFICER

3 Those posted within a single departmentreport to cognizant department duty COMMAND DUTY OFFICER SENIOR WATCH OFFICERofficer or pety officer of the watchas specified in orders of the watch.

OFFICER OF THE DECK

COMMAND- - - - ADMINISTRATIVE JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE WATCH JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE DECK

COMMUNICATIONS WATCH OFFICER DEPARTMENT DUTY OFFICERS

1MESSAGE CENTER SIGNAL-BRIDGE WATCH RADIO WATCH DEPARTMENT WATCHES(Traffic)

BOAT COXSWAINS PETTY OFFICER QUARTERMASTER SGT. OF THE GUARD(boat off, when assigned) GANGWAY WATCH OF THE WATCH OF THE WATCH DUTY MAA (Marine department)

2QUARTERDECK WATCH BROW AND PIER ANCHOR WATCH SECURITY WATCHES BRIG SENTRIES,(Messengers, Talkers, and SIDE BOYS SENTRIES AND FOG LOOKOUTS AND PATROLS 3 GUARD, ORDERLIESBuglers)

Figure 5-1.—Watch Organization chart (in port).

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The officer, petty officer, or JOOD (in port) in

chargeof the gangway watch for the maintenance of

a properly posted and alert watch on the crew’s

brow or accommodation ladder.

The petty officer of the watch supervises the

quarterdeck watch, anchor watch, fog look-outs,

brow and dock sentries. When there is no Marine

Detachment assigned, and security watches and

patrols are also under the control of the in-port

OOD.

The duty Master-at-Arms for maintenance of good

order and discipline and the security and processing

of prisoners.

The sergeant of the guard for direction of the guard

in performing their duties (in ships having a Marine

Detachment).

The in-port watch organization chart, shown in

figure 5-1, shows the relationship of the OOD to

the in-port watch.

(2) Ensure that required reports to theOOD (in port) concerning tests andinspections and the routine reports ofpatrols, watches, and sentries are promptlyoriginated and that the quarterdeck watch,lookouts, anchor watch, and other sentriesor patrols are properly posted and alert.

(3) Ensure all required entries aremade in the deck log, and sign the log atthe conclusion of the watch.

(4) Carry out the routine as publishedin the Plan of the Day, ensuring theexecutive officer, CDO (in port), anddepartment heads are informed of circum-stances which require changes in routineor other action on their part.

(5) Initiate and supervise unit’s evolu-tions or operations as necessary.

(6) Attend one of the unit’s gang-ways, and supervise watch personnelassigned to attend other gangways.

(7) Supervise the operations of theunit’s boats in accordance with the boatschedule published by the executive officerand the orders of the commanding officerand other proper authority.

(8) Ensure that boats are operatedsafely and all boat safety regulations areobserved. Give particular attention tochanges in wind or sea conditions andnotify the in-port CDO when the suspen-sion of boating is advisable. Ensure thatboats are not overloaded, and reduce theallowed loading capacity when weatherconditions require caution. Recommenduse of boat officers to the CDO whenweather or other conditions warrant.Require boat passengers to wear lifejackets when conditions are hazardous;ensure that all boats assigned trips are fullyequipped, manned, fueled, and in workingorder; provide harbor charts to boatcoxswains; give boat coxswains trip ordersand orders to shove off.

(9) Supervise the general announcingsystem, the general and chemical alarms,and the whistle, gong, and bell inaccordance with the orders of thecommanding officer and U.S. CoastGuard navigation rules of the road.

(10) Permit no person to go aloft onmasts or stacks or to work over the sideof the ship except when wind and seaconditions permit, and then only when allsafety precautions are observed.

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(11) Display required absenteepennants, colors, and general informationsignals, and supervise the rendering ofhonors.

(12) Make all required reports to theCDO (in port), executive officer, andcommanding officer as directed by stand-ing orders to the OOD.

(13) Supervise and conduct on-the-jobtraining for the JOOW, the JOOD, andenlisted personnel of the quarterdeckwatch.

(14) Assume other responsibilities asthe commanding officer may assign.

(15) Supervise striking of the ship’sbell to denote the hours and half-hoursfrom reveille to taps, requesting permissionof the commanding officer to strike eightbells at 0800, 1200, and 2000.

Apprehension and Restraint

As the officer of the deck, you need to knowthe difference between APPREHENSION andthe three degrees of RESTRAINTS: (1) restrictioninstead of arrest, (2) arrest, or (3) confinement.At any time during the watch, you may have totake custody of personnel charged with mis-conduct. All officers, petty officers, andnoncommissioned officers of any service haveauthority to apprehend offenders who are subjectto the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

APPREHENSION. —Apprehension is theequivalent of an arrest in civilian life. It is thetaking of a person into custody. An apprehensionis made by clearly notifying the person beingapprehended that he or she is in custody. Thenotice can be given orally or in writing. Theperson making the apprehension may only usesuch force and means as is reasonably necessaryto affect the apprehension. Apprehension con-tinues until the person is delivered to properauthority. Aboard ship, the authority is the OOD.

RESTRAINT. —Restraint is the moral orphysical restraint on a person’s liberty. It mayconsist of restriction in lieu of arrest, arrest, orconfinement.

Restriction in Lieu of Arrest. —Restriction inlieu of arrest is the restraint of a person by an oralor written order directing the person to remainwithin specified limits of an area. A restrictedperson, unless otherwise directed, performs fullmilitary duties while restricted.

Arrest. —Arrest is the restraint of a person byan oral or written order, not imposed aspunishment, directing the person to remain withinthe specified limits of an area. A person in thestatus of arrest may not be required to performfull military duties. The person may be relievedof such duties as supervising personnel, servingas a guard, or bearing arms. A person in arrestmay do ordinary cleaning or policing or take partin routine training and duties.

Confinement. —Confinement is the physicalrestraint, imposed by order of competent autho-rity, depriving a person of his or her freedompending the disposition of offenses. No personmay be ordered into confinement except forprobable cause. Probable cause exists when thereis a reasonable belief that

1. an offense triable by court-martial has beencommitted,

2. the person confined committed it, andconfinement is required by the circum-stances.

Only a commanding officer to whoseauthority a civilian or an officer is subject mayorder restraint of the civilian or officer. When aperson is placed under restraint, that personshould be informed of the nature of the offensethat is the basis for such restraint.

Granting Asylum and TemporaryRefuge

As the in-port OOD, you may be the firstperson contacted by someone seeking asylum ortemporary refuge aboard your commend. Youshould be aware of your authority to provideassistance and protection to these people. Youshould also know what your responsibilities areif foreign authorities request their return. Be sureto check your command’s instructions on pro-cedures to follow if someone seeks asylum ortemporary refuge. The following is paraphrasedfrom article 0939 of United States NavyRegulations.

HIGH SEAS AND U.S. TERRITORIES. —On the high seas or territories under exclusiveUnited States jurisdiction, persons should bereceived on board at their request. Under nocircumstances should the person be surrenderedto foreign jurisdiction or control, unless directedby the Secretary of the Navy or higher authority.

The person should be afforded every reasonablecare and protection permitted by thecircumstances.

FOREIGN TERRITORIES. —In territoriesunder foreign jurisdiction, refuge should begranted for humanitarian reasons only in extremeor exceptional circumstances where life or safetyof the person is in imminent danger. When refugeis granted, such protection should only beterminated when directed by the Secretary of theNavy or higher authority. If foreign authoritiesrequest return of the person, it should be reportedto the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). Theforeign authorities should be informed that thecase has been referred to higher authorities.

If temporary refuge is terminated by higherauthority, the person should be released only tothe authority designated in the messageauthorizing release.

Permanent asylum cannot be granted. Foreignnationals requesting political asylum in the UnitedStates should be advised to contact the nearestAmerican Embassy or Consulate. You shouldnever directly or indirectly invite persons to seekasylum or temporary refuge.

The Deck Log (In Port)

The basic requirements for maintaining theship’s deck logs are contained in the SORN andU.S. Navy Regulations. OPNAVINST 3100.7B,Preparing, Maintaining and Submitting the Ship’sDeck Log, provides detailed guidance in preparingthe ship’s deck log.

All U.S. Navy ships in commission and otherdesignated craft are required to maintain a ship’sdeck log. The deck log is the official daily recordof a ship, by watches. Every circumstance andoccurrence of importance or interest that concernsthe crew and the operation and safety of the shipor that may be of historical value is described inthe deck log.

The deck log is a chronological record ofevents occurring during the watch. Accuracy indescribing events recorded in a ship’s deck log isessential. Deck log entries often constituteimportant legal evidence in judicial andadministrative fact-finding proceedings arisingfrom incidents involving the ship or its personnel.

Information in the ship’s deck log is ForOfficial Use Only. The ship’s deck log is preparedin duplicate. The original copy is submittedmonthly to the Chief of Naval Operations forpermanent retention. The copy is retained on

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board for 12 months and then destroyed. All entries inthe ship’s deck log are made in black ink with a ball-point pen. All remarks should be neat and legible.Only standard Navy phraseology should be used.

No erasures are permitted in the deck log. If youmake a mistake, draw a single line through theoriginal entry (so that it remains legible). Insert the

correct entry in such a manner as to ensure clarityand legibility, and place your initials in the margin.Corrections, additions, or changes are made only bythe person required to sign the record for the watch.Figures 5-2 and 5-3 show a ship's deck log.

SHIP’S DECK LOG • TITLE PAGE IF CLASSIFIED STAMPOPNAV 3100/98 (Rev 7-84) S/N 0107•LF-031-0498 SECURITY MARKING HERE

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

SHIP’S DECK LOGOF THE

U.S.S.(hull number)

DIVISION SQUADRON

ATTACHED TO GROUPFLEET

COMMENCING ,19(zone time and date)

AT(location)

ENDING ,19(zone time and date)

AT(location)

EXAMINED ANDCERTIFIED TO BE CORRECT

(name, grade and signature) NAVIGATOR

APPROVED BY(name, grade and signature) COMMANDING

TO BE COMPLETED FOLLOWING CHANGE OF COMMANDDATE OF CHANGE OF COMMAND

APPROVED BY

name, grade and signature of Relieving Commanding Officer) COMMANDING

FORWARD DIRECT TO THE CHIEF OF NAVAL OPERATIONS AT THE END OF EACH MONTH

REPORT SYMBOL IF CLASSIFED STAMP REVIEW/DECLASSIFICATION DATE HERE IF CLASSIFIED STAMPOPNAV 3100 • 10 SECURITY MARKING HERE

Figure 5-2.—Ship’s Deck Log.5-7

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Figure 5-3.—Ship’s Deck Log Sheet.

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show a ship’s deck log title page and sheet withsample entries.

The deck log includes, as appropriate, dataand information regarding the following:

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Orders under which the ship is operatingand the character of duty in whichengagedSignificant changes in the state of the seaand weatherDraftSoundingZone descriptionParticulars of anchoring and mooringChanges in the status of ship’s personnelor passengersDamage or accident to the ship, itsequipage, or cargoDeath or injuries to personnel, passengers,visitors, longshoremen, harbor workers,or repairmenMeeting and adjourning or recessing ofcourts-martial and other formal boardsArrests, suspensions, and restorations todutySuch other matters as maybe specified bycompetent authority

Ships may be exempt from recording entriesin the deck log daily by watches only under thefollowing circumstances:

The Chief of Naval Operations, throughthe fleet or force commander, may direct thatdeck log entries for ships engaged in specialoperations be limited to the nonoperational data,such as that required by the preceding paragraph.Entries may be made upon occurrence of note-worthy events rather than by daily watches. Theoperational data for ships so directed should berecorded in a manner prescribed by the CNO.

Ship’s undergoing a scheduled period ofregular overhaul, conversion, or inactivation may,during that period, make log entries upon occur-rence of noteworthy events rather than dailywatches.

Occasionally, information may be receivedafter later events have already been recorded. Inthis case, make a late entry as follows: In the left-hand margin corresponding to where the entryshould have been recorded, place an asterisk (*).Enter the late entry on the next available line andplace another asterisk in the left-hand margin.

Sometimes the commanding officer will directa change or addition to one of the foregoingrecords. When this happens you should complyunless you believe the proposed change oraddition to be incorrect. In this event, thecommanding officer enters your remarks on therecord over his or her signature as appropriate.No change maybe made in a log after it has beensigned by the commanding officer without thepermission or direction of the commandingofficer.

The officer of the deck supervises the keepingof the ship’s deck log. The OOD ensures alloperational and navigational data and all otherrelative information, including exact times, areentered accurately and chronologically as eachevent occurs.

The petty officer of the watch or otherdesignated watch personnel should write the logof the watch legibly. Each event should berecorded at the time it happens or as directed bythe officer of the deck.

The navigator examines the ship’s deck logdaily and ensures it is properly kept. After eachmonth’s log is complete, the navigator certifiesthe correctness of its contents. The navigator thensubmits the deck log to the commanding officerat the end of each month for the CO’s signature.

JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE DECKIN PORT

Depending on the size of the ship, you couldbe assigned as the junior officer of the deck(JOOD) in port. The JOOD is assigned as theprincipal assistant to the OOD. The JOOD isgenerally assigned to the crew’s brow or gangwayand performs such duties as the OOD may direct.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPSOF THE JUNIOR OFFICER OFTHE DECK

The JOOD in port reports to the following:

1. The OOD (in port) for the performance ofthe watch.

2. The navigator, through the senior watchofficer, for training and assignment towatches.

The following personnel report to the JOOD:

1. Members of the brow or gangway watchregarding their duties.

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2. Other members of the watch as the in-portOOD directs.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, ANDAUTHORITY OF THE JOOD

As the JOOD, you are responsible to theOOD, and duties may vary from ship to ship andstation to station. The JOOD has the followingduties and responsibilities as outlined in theSORN:

(1) Be in charge of the crew’s brow organgway.

(2) Maintain a properly posted and alertwatch at the brow or gangway.

(3) Ensure that all personnel leaving the unithave the authority to leave and are properlyattired.

(4) Maintain a record of all personneldeparting or returning from leave.

(5) Keep the OOD (in port) informed of anyactions and decisions.

(6) Perform other duties as the OOD (in port)directs.

Commanding officers are responsible forthe control of visitors to their commandsand shall comply with the relevantprovisions of the Information andPersonnel Security Program Regulation,OPNAVINST 5510.1H, and otherpertinent directives.

— United States NavyRegulations

SHIP’S SECURITY

One of the primary responsibilities of theOOD and the watch is to ensure the security andsafety of the ship. In port a ship can be threatenedin many ways. Threats to the ship may be natural,in the form of storms, or accidental, in the caseof fire or collision. A ship may also be threatenedfrom an almost limitless range of deliberatehuman actions.

The security of the ship is the responsibilityof all hands. Everyone aboard ship should beaware of security and be alert for any signs of

danger. The security of the ship is alwaysparamount and should be of constant concern tothe in-port OOD. No matter how quiet anduneventful a watch may seem to be, the OODshould never allow security of the ship to berelaxed.

VISITOR CONTROL

All Navy ships are required to have a generalvisiting bill, which provides for the control,identification, and supervision of visitors. AVISITOR is any person who is not a member ofthe unit’s company or is not a member of a staffusing a ship as a flagship.

Casual Visiting

CASUAL VISITING refers to visits on boardby individuals or specific groups, as differentiatedfrom the general public. In general, casual visitsshould be approved in advance by thecommanding officer. Persons included in suchvisits include specifically invited guests, membersof the U.S. Armed Forces, close relatives of theunit’s personnel, and other persons on legitimatebusiness.

General Visiting

GENERAL VISITING refers to specificallyauthorized occasions when the unit acts as hostto the general public, which will normally beconducted between the hours of 1300 and 1600.An important point to keep in mind when visitorsare aboard is that visiting is done on anunclassified basis. This means that no classifiedareas or information should be shown or givento the general public. The visiting bill shows theareas that are open for general visiting anddescribes the safeguards that must be observed.

Any visitor who is authorized access toclassified information should present adequateidentification at the time of the visit. In briefingescorts, the OOD should ensure they understandwhat spaces are not open to visitors. The OODshould ensure access to spaces containingclassified or sensitive equipment is denied, unlesssuch equipment has been concealed or adequatelyprotected. Personnel from each departmentshould be detailed to act as guides to conducttours. One person should be assigned to eachgroup of visitors (15 people per group). Sentriesshould be stationed to assist visitors and to keepthem from tampering with equipment.

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One-half hour before the scheduled com-mencement of general visiting, sentries and guidesshould be mustered, inspected, and instructed bythe chief master-at-arms. Additional messengersand qualified swimmers should be stationed atgangways, if necessary, to assist visitors in andout of boats and onto accommodation ladders.The medical officer should provide first-aidpersonnel during general visiting. Visitorsrequiring first aid should be escorted to sick bay.The command duty officer should be notifiedwhenever a visitor is injured or requires first aid.Visitors requiring first aid should be escorted tosick bay. The command duty officer should benotified whenever a visitor is injured or requiresfirst aid. Personnel should be detailed to maintaina count of general visitors coming aboard andleaving the ship. At the conclusion of visitinghours, a search of the ship should be made toensure all visitors have departed.

The general visitor bill is based on the probablepresence of foreign agents among the visitors. Youshould be on the alert for any visitor whoexpresses an unusual interest in unauthorizedinformation. You should also be suspicious of anyvisitor who expresses feelings that are hostile,unfriendly, or not in the best interest of the UnitedStates. All suspicious actions should be reportedimmediately to the security officer or securitymanager or, if necessary, directly to thecommanding officer.

Visitors with a legitimate reason to board theship should be received politely. Every visitorcoming on board, including those in uniform oron official business, should present properidentification at the time of each visit.

Entertaining Guests

Officers are permitted to have personal guestsduring visiting hours, between the hours of 1600and 2200 daily, and at other times with theapproval of the executive officer. The guestsshould be escorted at all times, and it is theindividual officer’s responsibility to ensure theyare not shown spaces that might embarrasspersonnel attached or endanger the securityclassification of any material on board.

Chief petty officers are permitted to entertainguests in their messroom and lounge after 1100and until the expiration of visiting hours onSundays and during general visiting. Guestsshould be escorted by the OOD messenger fromthe quarterdeck to the CPO messroom if notaccompanied by a chief. Guests are not permittedin any part of the CPO quarters.

Enlisted members may entertain members oftheir families in the crews’ lounge and messingspaces when general visiting is permitted. Theyare not permitted in other areas of the ship exceptthose authorized for general visiting. Enlistedmembers may, with permission of the OOD,entertain guests in designated areas outside ofworking hours and at times other than generalvisiting hours.

Visits by Foreign Nationals

Unclassified controlled visits by foreignnationals may be authorized by the commandingofficer, subject to local restrictions established byhigher authority. Classified visits should beauthorized by the CNO, and then only with theapproval of the commanding officer. Whenforeign nationals are approved for visiting, theyshould be constantly escorted and only allowedto visit those parts of the ship specificallyauthorized.

VISITORS WITH AND WITHOUTVISIT CLEARANCE

Visits by individuals who have access toclassified information should be preceded byapproval of the visit request by the commandingofficer unless a day-to-day working relationshiphas been established and the visitor’s clearancestatus is personally known to members of the unit.

Shipyard personnel are allowed on boardduring assigned availabilities without receivingduty officer approval provided an authorizedaccess list is available and appropriateidentification is presented and checked against theaccess list. At all other times, the visit clearanceprocedures should be followed.

The number of uncleared visitors allowed onboard should be held to a minimum. When onboard, uncleared visitors should be constantlyescorted by a member of the unit. The followinguncleared visitors are authorized to visit afterapproval of the duty officer:

1. Close relatives of unit personnel.2. Service personnel of the U.S. Armed

Forces desiring to visit the unit on a not-to-interfere basis. Such personnel shouldbe accompanied by a member of the unit.

3. Any exceptions to the preceding should beapproved in advance by the commandingofficer or executive officer. Should the dutyofficer be unable to obtain this authorization

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in advance and further believes that the bestinterest of the Navy or unit would be served bypermitting a certain visit, approval may begranted. However, the duty officer should notifythe commanding officer of the circumstances assoon as practical.

NOTE: UNCLEARED VISITORS MAYNOT ENTER NUCLEAR ENGINEERINGSPACES OR ANY OTHER LIMITED OREXCLUSION AREA.

SECURITY FROM UNAUTHORIZEDVISITORS

Situations could occur in which an un-authorized person (such as a commercial agent,occupant of a pleasure boat, or a member of anonmilitary organization) would attempt to boardthe unit for various reasons, including mischief,revelry, or political purposes. Such boardingsshould be prevented, and steps should be takento deal with the offender(s). In a U.S. port,violators should be taken into custody andimmediately delivered to federal law enforcementofficers. In a foreign port you should immediatelynotify local law enforcement agencies of anywillful or attempted violation of security orders.Violators should NOT be taken into custodyunless it is necessary to maintain the unit’s safetyand security.

SECURITY WATCHES IN U.S. ANDFOREIGN PORTS

The unit’s security watch bill is designed toprovide the maximum security of the unitconsistent with the performance of assignedmissions and routine functions. You shouldalways be alert to detect personnel attempting toboard other than at the brows, sea ladders, orother normal access areas.

When anchored or moored, the ship has thefollowing watches:

Command duty officer (CDO)

Officer of the deck (OOD)

Petty officer of the watch (POOW)

Security patrol (SP)

Cold iron watch—in engineering spacesnot otherwise occupied

The following watches are manned if requiredby local conditions:

Pier security (if moored to a pier)

Forecastle and fantail sentries (continuouswatch in foreign ports; from sunset tosunrise in U.S. ports)

Signal watch

The OOD is directly responsible to thecommanding officer for the posting of all securitywatches and sentries. Security is obtained byalertness, position, and mobility. When ships aresecured to piers or moored in crowded harbors,they are particularly vulnerable. Any person whohas reason to believe the ship is in danger ofsabotage should notify the OOD immediately. Thepossibility of floating mines or an attempt toattach limpet mines to the side of the ship isalways present where hostile or subversiveelements exist. If, while standing the OOD, youare required to be armed, the pistol should becarried unloaded. Two loaded clips should becarried in the belt. Pistols should be used only incase of emergencies or when the security of theship is threatened. You should never remove thepistol from the holster except to resist forcefulentry to the ship or to make the inspectionrequired when relieving the watch. The followingsafety precautions should be strictly adhered towhile inspecting the pistol before relieving thewatch:

1. Keep the pistol pointed upward to 45° andon a clear bearing during inspection.

2. Make sure that the magazine is removed.3. Open the slide and lock it open,4. Visually inspect the breech, chamber, and

barrel.5. Close the slide.6. Lower the hammer to release tension on the

hammer spring.

Pier Security Patrol

Pier sentries stand 4-hour watches armed witha rifle. They patrol that portion of the pierbetween the bow and the stern of the ship toprevent unauthorized persons from approachingthe vicinity of the ship. They allow no one toboard or leave except by the brow and to preventloitering on the dock near the ship.

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Forecastle and Fantail SecurityWatch

When these watches are posted, they arearmed with a rifle, a belt, 30 rounds ofammunition, a police whistle, and a flashlight.They should not leave their posts until properlyrelieved. Upon being relieved they should reportthis fact to the OOD. They should preventunauthorized persons from approaching orcoming on board the ship. Should any boat orperson closely approach the ship, they shouldchallenge the boat or person and positivelyidentify them before directing them to pro-ceed to the gangway. The boat or personshould be kept under surveillance until theOOD at the gangway has been notified andtaken charge. If the challenge is not answered,it should be repeated; and then if no answeris received, the whistle should be sounded tocall for assistance. The watch should be pre-pared to use the rifle as necessary to preventthe approach.

If the watch believes that the advancingperson or boat is going to cause seriousbodily harm or death, and all other meansfail or cannot be reasonably exhausted intime, the use of deadly force becomes neces-sary. The use of deadly force should bethoroughly understood by all personnel underarms as outlined in SECNAVINST 5500.29A(Use of Force by Personnel Engaged in LawEnforcement and Security Duties).

SECTION LEADERS

The senior section leader in the division usuallydirects duty section policy implementation andsees that everyone is treated fairly on the divisionwatch bill. The senior section leader makesdecisions involving the operation of the division’sduty sections and evaluates, supervises, and trainsthe division’s section leaders.

The duty section leader is the division’sranking representative while in a duty status (afternormal working hours) and is thus “senior” toall other members of the division (except thedivision officer and the senior section leader). Inorder for section leaders to carry out their militaryand professional responsibilities, they must begiven authority that is commensurate with their

assigned duties. They are in charge of their dutysections and are responsible for the conduct ofthe duty section. Because of their position, dutysection leaders can demonstrate and develop theirabilities as leaders. This opportunity is especiallyvaluable for senior petty officers who would nototherwise have the chance to display or developthese skills. The most important job sectionleaders perform is seeing that the members of theirsections are able to do any job that may berequired of them. This will involve a great dealof work from everyone concerned to attain thenecessary degree of proficiency.

Depending upon the size or class of ship, eachdivision has a duty section leader who is the seniorpetty officer in each duty section. Therefore, beingassigned as a section leader depends upon the sizeof the command and the number of personnel inyour duty section.

As a section leader you will have things toreport. Always use the chain of command. Duringnormal working hours you should report to yourleading petty officer (LPO).

The LPO will in turn report to the leadingchief petty officer (LCPO) or the division officer.After normal working hours you report to yourdepartment duty officer, who reports to thecommand duty officer.

When you are assigned as a section leader, youassume additional responsibilities for the work,conduct, appearance, and welfare of the per-sonnel in your section. Along with theseadditional responsibilities, you are grantedadditional authority to properly carry out yourduties.

The section leader is the first step up the ladderof naval authority. You may be the supervisor forall the routine and special activities of the peoplein your section, including reveille, quarters formuster, observance of the proper uniform of theday, and for items listed in the Plan of the Day.Also, you are responsible for the damage controlfunctions of your duty section after normalworking hours.

When your duty section is being relieved,you should pass on to your relief any in-formation regarding the section. This couldrange from safety hazards to the cleanliness ofthe ship.

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The example division organizational chart (fig.5-4) shows the relationship of the senior sectionleader and section leader within the division.

SUMMARY

As a senior petty officer, one of the duties youare in line for is the officer of the deck and theorganizational relationship with other membersof the watch team. It is important that you knowhow to prepare for the watch, set it, and relieve it.

Also, you should know the correct procedurefor keeping the deck log, as it is a chronologicalrecord of all events occurring during your watch.

You should know the different types ofrestraint in the event a member of your commandis apprehended and returned.

You should also know what to do if someoneseeks asylum or temporary refuge aboard yourship or station. The information given in thischapter should give you an excellent foundationfor standing the OOD watch.

Security, as well as safety, is the responsibilityof all hands. Increased awareness of all aspectsof security should be added to your list of

responsibilities as a senior petty officer. Yourship’s visitors bill provides you with informationon general visiting, how to handle visitors withand without clearances, and what to do if anunauthorized visitor attempts to board your ship.You should also know what watches are requiredin U.S. and foreign ports.

Another responsibility of a senior petty officeris the senior section leader and section leader. Youwere introduced to both of these important duties.

Remember, no matter what duties you areassigned as a senior petty officer, dedication,pride, and professionalism are what being a pettyofficer is all about.

REFERENCES

Department of the Navy Information andPersonnel Security Program Regulation,OPNAVINST 5510.1H, Office of the Chiefof Naval Operations, Washington, D.C.,1990.

Manual for Courts-Martial United States, 1984,Office of the Secretary of Defense,Washington, D.C., 1984.

Figure 5-4.—Example of division organizational chart.

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Preparing, Maintaining and Submitting the Ship’sDeck Log, OPNAVINST 3100.7B, Office ofthe Chief of Naval Operations, Washington,D.C., 1986.

Standard Organization and Regulations of theU.S. Navy, OPNAVINST 3120.32B, Office ofthe Chief of Naval Operations, Washington,D. C., 1986.

United States Navy Regulations, 1990, Office ofthe Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C.,1990.

DOG WATCH

Dog watch is the name given to the 1600-1800and the 1800-2000 watches aboard ship. The1600-2000 4-hour watch was originally split toprevent men from always having to stand the samewatches daily. As a result, sailors dodge the samedaily routine, hence they are dodging the watchor standing the dodge watch.

In its corrupted form, dodge became dog andprocedure is referred to as “dogging the watch”or standing the “dog watch.”

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