Embark in a quiet, orderly manner and move as
far forward as possible. Once embarked, stay in
place. Keep all parts of your body in the boat; do
not perch on the gunwales.
Don’t engage in horseplay.
Never needlessly distract the attention of crew
members from their duties.
Don’t sit on life jackets—to do so mats the filler
and reduces buoyancy.
When told to do so, don your life jacket
immediately.
Don’t smoke in a boat.
During heavy weather, boat loads must be
reduced.
If told not to embark or requested to disembark,
do so without argument
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Student Notes:
Figure 7-9.—Boats and service craft of the U.S. Navy.
