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WATCH, QUARTER, AND STATION BILL - 12018_95
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Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
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The SPECIAL SEA DETAIL is manned whenever the ship leaves and enters port. Because of the critical nature of mooring or anchoring, getting under way, and maneuvering  in  restricted  waters,  only  the  most experienced persons are assigned to these details. You can expect to be assigned to a station, however, so that you can learn what to do and how to do it. The remaining columns of the WQS bill (except the last one) show assignments to the ship’s emergency bills.  Always  be  prepared  to  man  your  emergency station and know where to get the equipment you may be required to provide. For a MAN-OVERBOARD situation, you go to quarters or some other designated place of muster if you are not assigned a specific detail. The final column is for assignments  to  such  miscellaneous  details  as  mess cooking, MAA duty, and side boys. Responsibilities It is your responsibility to check the WQS bill daily. You  should  check  for  any  changes  made  in  your assignments  and  to  refresh  your  memory  for assignments to seldom-used details (such as to a prize crew). When abandon ship drill is held, for instance, you should not have to take time to find out what your station is and where it is located. A shipmate’s life may depend on you to be where you’re assigned to be. WATCHES Most of the watches in the Navy are of 4 hours duration. Time off between watches depends on the number of sections and the number of personnel in each station. Normally, watches start on the even hours, such as 0400, 0800, or 1200. However, you should arrive at your station   at least 15 minutes ahead of time   to receive any pertinent information from the person you are relieving. Regardless of the type of watch you stand, observe  proper  military  bearing.  Proper  grooming standards and uniform appearance is a must. Stand your watch in strict adherence to the eleven general orders of the sentry (covered later in this chapter). Know the chain of command as it relates to watch standing. If there is an emergency, it’s important to know who and when to call. 3-3 Student Notes: Figure 3-1.—Watch, quarter, and station bill.







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