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This pamphlet was written to be used by graduates of the Naval Reserves Officers' Training Corps, Georgia School of Technology, as a brief guide and ready reference for their conduct when first reporting for duty on board a naval vessel or at another naval activity. It should be retained and referred to until the officer has been fully indoctrinated into the customs and habits of the ship or station to which he has been attached.
It must be realized that some differences will be found in the degree of formality that exists between the officers in individual ships. This will depend primarily on the size of the ship and the policies of its commanding officer. It will therefore be well to preserve this pamphlet indefinitely for frequent reference and study.
"SHIPBOARD ETIQUETTE" was first used by the class of 1941, and its use is being continued at this unit. It is further being used in the indoctrination of newly commissioned officers of the E-V(S), U.S.N.R., at the Naval Reserve Officers' Training School, Georgia School of Technology, July-August, 1941.
Copies of the first edition were widely distributed to naval activities, especially to battleships and cruisers, with request for comment and criticism. Many helpful suggestions were received and have been incorporated in this second edition. Grateful acknowledgment is made to those who contributed their interest and valuable criticism, thereby making it possibly to bring this work up to date and more in agreement with actual conditions existing afloat.
Acknowledgment is made to the U.S. Naval Institute and the authors of Naval Leadership for the material taken therefrom. Naval Leadership is used as a text at the institution. It should be used as a reference in connection with the use of this pamphlet. Every officer should have a copy.
On receipt of your orders to report for duty, examine them carefully, noting all the details. Refer to Page 14 of the pamphlet "The Naval Reserve of the United States Navy" for necessary endorsements. Your first endorsement should be the hour and date of your receipt of the orders. About 25 extra copies of your orders should be mimeographed and certified. They will be used in the taking up of your accounts, etc.
This wording designates how much delay you may have before starting travel for your new duty. You are allowed the normal railroad travel time from your home to the place where you are to report plus delay as follows:
The following is an example of how to compute date to report upon the receipt of "proceed" orders which authorize a delay in reporting. Take the date on which the 4-day allowance would have expired and add to it the number of whole days travel time. This will give the date on which the officer would report without any authorized delay. To this add the authorized delay, which will give you the latest day to report.
Your orders may read to report at a certain station by a certain time and date, and in this case there is no question of delay. You must reach your destination by that time. It might happen, however, due to delay in mails or other circumstances, that it is impossible for you to reach your destination by the date required. In this case address a straight telegram to the Bureau of Navigation, Navy Department, Washington, D.C. Refer to your orders, state reasons for being unable to comply and request authority to delay in reporting until the date by which you can reach your destination. Only a short delay
In certain cases, for reasons of security, the Bureau may word your orders such that the location of your ship would not be divulged. Officers may be ordered to report to a district or operating base commandant for further directions as to how to proceed. In such cases the commandant will endorse your orders and give you instructions.
If your first to report to a shore station, it is well to report during the forenoon, preferably about 0900. For example, suppose that you have orders to report to the Commandant of the Fifth Naval District, Naval Operating Base, Norfolk, Virginia, for further transfer to the U.S.S. New York. You should preferably arrive in Norfolk the evening before the date you are required to report. Inquire in the city as to the best method of reaching the Naval Operating Base, and as to the time required to reach the Base from where you remain overnight. Report in the morning with your orders and ask the sentry at the gate where you may find the Officer of the Day or Personnel Officer. If you are not wearing your uniform, have it with you in your hand baggage. When you report to the Officer of the Day you may find that it is not necessary for you to report in uniform, or if it is necessary, he should be able to provide you with a place in which you can change. On large stations when you will remain only as a transient, it may not be necessary for you to report to any other officer, but the Officer of the Day (or Personnel Officer) will inform you as to what is expected of you. Temporary quarters may be available for you at the Base. You may inquire as to this, and will of course ask for all necessary instructions. If you are reporting to a small station, such as a school, the Officer of the Day or Duty Officer will take you in to see the Executive Officer immediately.
Let us now take a specific case. You have orders to report to the U.S.S. Colorado at San Francisco, California, on June 22. If you have arrived in the city the night before you will have time to look around and obtain information as to the Navy Landing and where the Colorado is anchored. Several means of finding this out are available, first by contacting the 12th Naval District Headquarters which are located in the city; second, from the city Police Department; third, from Shore Patrol if patrol is ashore; fourth, but least satisfactory - from taxi drivers. Assuming you have located the officers' boat landing, report at this landing before 0800. Many ships may not have an officers' boat scheduled to run after 0730 until 1000, or even later. The Beach Master should have [a] copy of your
ship's boat schedule. Ask to see it and make your plans accordingly. You may, of course, report on board at any time during the day before the day your are required to report. It is very desirable to report the day before, going out to the ship in the late afternoon or early evening. This will give you a little more time in which to orient yourself. You may take your hand bags out in an officers' motor boat, but leave trunks on the dock requesting the beach guard to look out for them, with the understanding that you will request the O.O.D. to send in a boat for them. It is well to have had your trunks or boxes of clothes plainly marked with your name and rank and tagged for the "U.S.S. _______________". All baggage should be taken on board when reporting for duty.
If there are other officers in the boat it is proper to introduce yourself. If you note the presence of an officer your senior, salute him. When the boat comes alongside the Colorado allow any officer in uniform to precede you in order to take side honors. Seniors always disembark first.
Ascend the ladder and upon reaching the top grating, face aft in a military manner and salute the colors (you should be wearing a hat); then turn, facing smartly and salute the Officer of the Deck saying "Ensign _______________ reporting on board for duty, sir", and present him with a copy of your orders. He will send down for your bags and will furnish a messenger to guide you to the Executive Officer's office or stateroom. Uncover when passing through the Officer's country and when entering the Commander's (Executive Officer's) stateroom. You will be announced and invited in; stand at attention and say, "Ensign __________ reporting for duty, sir", giving him your orders. Continue to stand at attention until invited to sit.
It is usual that your arrival will have been anticipated. However, if your room is not made up, ring the bell marked "pantry" and when the watch boy reports, tell him to have your room boy make up the room. By this time the O.O.D. will probably have had your luggage delivered. Start unpacking and shift into the uniform of the day, usually blue service with white cap.
The Executive Officer's Office will send you notification as to your assignment to a Ship's Department, a Division, and as to your watch, quarter and station bill duties (which assigns you your various emergency stations). These latter details may be assigned by your Division Officer. On some ships the Head of Department makes the division assignment.
Locate your Division Officer and inform him that you have been assigned to his division. He will take a personal interest in you and will assist you in becoming acquainted with the ship. He is your immediate superior and will assign you your special duties. Officers are usually given sufficient time, however, to become settled and orientated before any special responsibilities are required of them.
The Executive Officer will have notified you as to the time when you should make your call on the Commanding Officer. Report promptly at the stated time, send in your card by the Captain's orderly and you will be announced and invited in. Uncover when entering the cabin. The Captain will usually ask you to be seated and will converse with you for five or ten minutes, welcoming you to the ship. Make the call brief. The Captain will give you opportunity to bow out gracefully.
You will be shown your place at the wardroom mess table. Always be on time for meals. Most Executive Officers require you to be there several minutes beforehand. Appear neatly dressed, immaculate as to uniform and linen. Your neighbors at the table will give you needed information. Experienced officers are glad to advise and be of help to the newcomer.
Generally, keep your wits about you, your eyes and ears open, and your sense of good manners active and you will be received cordially as a brother officer. Don't be afraid to ask questions - sensible ones; try to find out what are your mess neighbors' duties and lead them on to talk shop - they all love their profession. Don't advance your opinions too brashly - let the others do most of the talking.
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