A4. The three basic components of the Department
of the Navy are
a. Navy Department
b. Operating forces
c. Shore Establishment
A5. The U.S. Coast Guard operates under the
following two departments:
a. WartimeDepartment of the Navy
b. PeacetimeDepartment of Transportation
REVIEW 2 ANSWERS
A1. Aboard ship, the ships organization and
regulations can be found in a publication known
as the Shipboard Organization and Regulations
Manual, which is based on the
Standard
Organization and Regulations of the U.S.
Navy.
A2. Some aspects of a ships organization covered by
the Shipboard Organization and Regulations
Manual include
a. Units admin organization, including
watches
b. Coordination of evolutions and emergency
procedures
c. Conduct of personnel
REVIEW 3 ANSWERS
A1. The two elements of a ships organization are
the
a. Battle organization
b. Administration organization
A2. The information contained in the
a. Battle organization includes the numbers
and specialties the unit needs to fulfill its
wartime missions
b. Administration organization makes sure the
ship can fight or carry out its mission;
training, maintenance, and routine
operations are covered
A3. The responsibilities of the departments are
a. NavigationSafe navigation and piloting
of the ship
b. OperationsIn charge of all radar, sonar,
and communications equipment on the
ship. Operations collects and evaluates
combat and operational information and
conducts electronic warfare
c. E n g i n e e r i n g O p e r a t i o n , c a re , a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e o f a l l p ro p u l s i o n a n d
auxiliary machinery
d. SupplyOperates the general mess and
ships store; manages clothing and small
stores issue room; maintains pay records;
and orders and receives general stores,
supplies, spare parts, and ships equipment
e. Weapons/Deck/Combat SystemsRespon-
sibilities depend on type of ship.
1) Weapons department or combat systems
departmentOperation, care, and
maintenance of ships armament and
weapons fire-control equipment
2) Deck departmentResponsible for deck
functions
A4.
The Navy Regs has an entire chapter covering
commanding officer duties.
A5.
Aboard ship, the commanding officer is
responsible for the safe navigation of the ship,
the condition of the ship, and the appearance of
material and personnel.
A6. A CO has authority equal to responsibility,
i n c l u d i n g t h e p ow e r t o i m p o s e l i m i t e d
punishment. This power cant be delegated.
A7.
The senior enlisted person transmits ideas and
recommendations directly to the CO.
A8. Duties of the XO include
a. Arranging and coordinating ship/s work,
d r i l l s , e x e rc i s e s , a n d p o l i c i n g a n d
inspecting the ship
b. Investigating matters affecting crew
d i s c i p l i n e
a n d
c o n d u c t .
M a k i n g
recommendations to CO on these matters
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