5-10 ultimately your shipmates are relying on you, while you are on watch, to keep the command safe. Security In recent years we have increased security in the Navy because of an upswing in terrorism and the success by some countries to obtain our secrets. It is estimated that Russia has more than 4,000 intelligence officers gathering information. These Russian officers work hard and   are   dedicated   to   obtaining   our   secrets   and undermining our armed forces. How can you do your share to prevent security breaches from happening within your unit? It is not an easy job. All hands have to take an active part, or the efforts are wasted. When you stand duty as the POOW, you play an important part in the security of your ship or unit. A list of personnel who are authorized to work in the various departments is kept in the quarterdeck area. These  people  may  be  shipyard  personnel,  civilian vendors, or even personnel attached to a repair facility. Limiting access on a need-to-know basis is the key to security, whether aboard a ship or at a shore station. With people going and coming all the time, it is hard to keep track of them. Some people require escorts and some do not. What and who determine the rules? This decision is governed by instructions and is enforced by the OOD or the security force. The level of security of the command is determined by the sensitivity of various parts of the command and/or the state of prevention, such as sabotage, attacks by terrorists, and so forth. It was mentioned earlier in this chapter that the quarterdeck area should be clear of extra people all the time. This effort will cut down on the opportunity for unauthorized persons to come aboard. Watch standers have the responsibility to account for all personnel who cross the quarterdeck. All persons coming aboard your unit should show proper identification. If they do not have proper identification, deny them access and contact the OOD for guidance. OPNAVINST 5510 series gives further details dealing with security. What should you do when an unauthorized person gains entrance to your ship or unit? You should sound the   proper   alarm   and   pass   the   word   following instructions concerning unauthorized visitors aboard your unit or ship. Remember, if you are in doubt as to whether or not to sound an alarm and pass the word, do it. The unauthorized person may be a terrorist or an enemy agent. There are some areas of your ship that you cannot watch; watching these areas is the job of the security patrol or roving patrol. These patrols watch for fires, out-of-the-ordinary    happenings,    and    unauthorized personnel.  If  an  unauthorized  person  is  found  who cannot account for being in a space or tries to leave the area, an alarm should be sounded and appropriate action taken to apprehend the person. This action is a function of the Security Alert Team (SAT) aboard your ship. In security matters we must always be alert for things that may not look just right. Stay alert and watch for  anything  that  may  threaten  the  lives  of  your shipmates; their lives are in your hands while you are on watch. Small Arms and Ammunition Weapons in the hands of inexperienced or careless persons are largely responsible for the saying, “It's always the unloaded gun that kills.” A number of duty assignments in the Navy may require you to be armed with a rifle or pistol. Examples of shipboard duty assignments where you may be armed  include  the forecastle, fantail, and pier security watches; examples of ashore assignments are base security forces and the duties of Seabee personnel. Although none of these assignments may be included in your normal watch standing duties, you may be required to support these or other security forces at any time. That is why you must be familiar with the proper use of small arms and their safety  precautions  as  discussed  in  Basic  Military Requirements, NAVEDTRA 12018. WATCH STANDING WEAPON SAFETY.— The following safety rules should never be forgotten when you are standing any kind of watch with a pistol: 1. Keep the pistol in its holster except when the watch is relieved or circumstances require you to use the pistol. NEVER engage in horseplay with any weapon— it can be deadly and always must be treated as such. 2. Never surrender your pistol to any unauthorized person. 3. The pistol normally is carried unloaded aboard ship with one or more loaded clips (magazines) in pouches attached to the pistol belt. Leave the clips in