Gosnold Division and Training Ship Patriot States watch standing pages:

 

 

 

(This section was taken out of the RTC/NE (Recruit Training Command/New England) bible.)

 

Command Duty Officer (CDO) - Although an official watch stander, the CDO may be on duty for a period of several watches.  The CDO is eligible for command and is designated and empowered by the CO to advise, supervise and direct the Officer of the Deck in matters concerning the general operation and safety of the station.

 

Officer of the Deck (OOD) - The OOD is in charge of the station and is responsible to the CO for the safe and proper operation of the station.  This includes communications, routine tests and inspections, reports, supervision of the watch and carrying out the POD.

 

Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW) - The POOW is the principal assistant to the OOD.  Anyone making routine reports to the OOD normally makes them through the POOW.

 

Messenger of the Watch (MOOW) - The MOOW will stand the watch with the POOW and perform such duties as may be assigned.  MOOWs will be familiar with the Officer’s country and the proper procedures for entering an Officer’s cabin.

 

Security Watches and Patrols- Security watches and patrols are established to increase the physical security of the station.  Security watches and patrols are assigned at the discretion of the Commanding Officer.  Accordingly, watch personnel will have the responsibility for keeping the Commanding Officer informed through reports to the OOD.  Personnel assigned to security watches and patrols shall:

    maintain continuous patrols of the stations areas;

    be alert for thievery and fire hazards;

    protect the safety of personnel and material;

    know and carry out the provisions of the fire bill, emergency bill and barracks regulations;

    Maintain prescribed standards of order and discipline.

 

The security watch is a roving one and covers all decks and outside of the barracks.  You will report to the POOW after making each round.  Your report normally will be that all is secure but you must report all disturbances and any unusual circumstances, such as illness or accident.  You may also need to enforce Taps or hold Reveille.

 

Fire Watches – The fire watch may become dreary or boring, you must remain alert at all times.  Check the building carefully on each round you make.  Do not skylark; a fire can gain considerable headway if not noticed in time.  In the event of a fire your primary duties are to:

    Spread the alarm—pass the word. Fire! Fire! Fire! Ensure all personnel except fire parties are clear of area

    Report fire to the OOD.  Be as specific as possible as to where it is and how large it is.  If safely possible, try to determine the type of fire.  Do not endanger your lives or others to do this.

    If the fire is small enough and adequate equipment is at hand, extinguish the fire.  Do not attempt this until the building has been alerted of the hazard and do not endanger your own life.

    If you are trapped in a smoke filled area, drop to the deck and make your way out of the building as quickly as possible.

 

BE ALERT!  ACT QUICKLY!  DO NOT PANIC!

QUICK ACTIONS SAVES LIVES

 

Remarks in the logbook must be PRINTED AND IN BLACK INK only.  They also must be NEAT and LEGIBLE. Use only standard Navy terminology.  ERASURES are not permitted.  If you make a mistake, draw a single line through the error, make the correct entry and place your initials in the margin.  Use only a single line to cancel out your error.  It must still be legible after it is crossed out

 

Upon being relieved, record the time and sign your name and rate.  In using the logbook, remember two points:

    All entries must be clear, concise and accurate; and

    Every entry must be preceded by the time of its occurrence of when the information was reported.

 

In some instances, the OOD will tell you what to note and when, but normally you are expected to use your initiative and make proper entries without being told.  If you are in doubt weather an entry should be made, make it

 

A few events that are always recorded are:

    Convening of investigations or fact finding bodies,

    Inspections held, including administrative, material, personnel, or quarters;

    Injuries, accidents, and transports to hospitals;

    Official visits;

    Arrival and departures of the CO and XO and the location where they can be reached;

    All reports made to the OOD or POOW.

 

The Eleven General Orders:

1.     To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2.     To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on alert, and observing every thing that takes place within sigh or hearing.

3.     To repeat all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4.     To repeat all calls from the post more distance from the guard house than my own.

5.     To quit my post when properly relieved.

6.     To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, command duty officer, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch only.

7.     To talk to no one except on the line of duty.

8.     To give the alarm incase of fire or disorder.

9.     To call the Petty Officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers, and colors and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night, and during the time of challenging, to challenge any persons on or near my post, and allow no one to pass without proper authority.

 

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