Quarters Quarters is a little more informal than an inspection. You still need to have the division fall in to ranks of two or four. When the division officer approaches, have the division come to “Attention.” Salute the division officer and greet him or her with “Good morning sir/ma'am.” The division officer will then return your salute. You will then inform the division officer of the disposi- tion of the division, and he or she will sign the muster report. The division officer will then pass on any word received at officer’s call. At this time, if he or she desires to inspect the division, you should call the division to “Attention.” Give the command to “Open Ranks,” then “Uncover,” and "Two" (if required). You should follow the division officer during the inspection and record any deficiencies he or she may notice. At the conclusion of the inspection, give the commands “Cover, “   “ T w o ,”   and  “Close  Ranks.”  If  the division officer desires, he or she may go over the discrepancies. At the conclusion of quarters give the command “Dismissed.” Ceremonies Covering every type of ceremonial presentation you may make is outside the scope of this text. You can, however, review the specific ceremony in Drill and Ceremonies Manual and Interior Guard Manual, SECNAVINST  5060.22.  There are a few general guidelines you can follow. Your division should fall in to formation just as they are to be inspected. Your department head will generally be out in front of the formation and require a report. The department head will call the department to Attention and say “division officer’s report.”  At the appropriate time you should salute and reply with ‘‘ division, no authorized absences (or the number of absentees), ” The department head will return your salute. The department head will also place the department “At Ease,” “Parade Rest,” or “Attention” at the appropriate times. At ceremonial events the national anthem is usually played, You will place the division at “Attention” (if not already at “Attention”) and salute the flag on the first note of the anthem. WATCH  STANDING Your  watch  standing increase upon advancement responsibilities  will to chief petty officer. You will be responsible for the overall operation of  your  division  or  department.  This  section describes the additional responsibilities you will have when standing divisional duty officer and officer of the deck (in port). DIVISIONAL DUTY OFFICER The divisional duty officer is responsible for representing the division officer and the function of  the  division  during  the  division  officer’s absence. Basic duties and responsibilities include the following: • • • • Fulfilling the function of division officer during his or her absence Frequently inspecting divisional spaces to ensure physical security and good order and discipline Making eight o’clock reports to the depart- ment head Performing other duties as required by your division and command OFFICER OF THE DECK IN PORT The officer of the deck (OOD) in port is an officer or petty officer who has been designated by the commanding officer to be in charge of the command. When standing OOD, you can be relieved by the command duty officer (CDO) if he or she deems it necessary for the safety of the com- mand. The chain of command is twofold. First, the OOD reports directly to the commanding officer for the safety and general duties of the command. Second, the OOD reports to the CDO for carrying out the ship’s routine. The following personnel report directly to the OOD: • • • • 7-7 The junior officer of the watch for training and assigned duties The communications watch officer for transmission and receipt of operational and general messages The quartermaster of the watch for assigned duties The boat coxswains or boat officer for the safe and proper operation of ship’s boats