becomes exposed to moist air and a green coppercarbonate may develop. This is especially trueif the salt content of the air is high. To removethis green carbonate, gently rub the buttons withan acetic acid or a solution containing aceticacid, such as vinegar or Worcestershire sauce.Commercial products are also available for thispurpose. After rubbing with acetic acid solution,thoroughly wash the buttons with clean water. Tokeep your embroidered insignia clean and bright,occasionally scrub it with a nail brush and adiluted solution of ammonia. You should do thisas soon as tarnish or corrosion appears, as onceit has gained a foothold, the device may not berestorable.Gold bullion lace tarnishes rapidly and maydeteriorate when placed in contact with, or hungnear, any substance containing sulphur. Someitems that may contain sulphur are rubber andordinary manila or kraft paper. Gold bullionshould be cleaned by an experienced tailor. If youclean it yourself, you can use commercial non-toxic preparations and liquid cleaners. For bestresults when using these commercial preparationsor cleaners, follow the manufacturer’s instructionson the label.Clean gold-filled and sterling silver rhodiumfinished parts of the metal insignia by washingwith soap and water.SUMMARYThis chapter began with a review of the watch,quarter, and station bill. Your responsibilitiesconcerning making assignments to and updatingthe watch, quarter, and station bill were alsodiscussed.Drill and formation was a review of basic drillcommands you need to know when presenting thedivision during inspection. The procedure usedin presenting the division during inspections,quarters, and ceremonial events was reviewed.Watch standing outlined your responsibilitieswhen standing divisional duty officer or officerof the deck (in port).Command general advisory presented thebasic function, purpose, and membership of boththe command mess advisory board and the messaudit board.The chapter concluded with a review of CPOuniform history and requirements and how tomaintain your uniform.REFERENCESDrill and Ceremonies Manual and Interior GuardManual; Promulgation of, SECNAVINST5060.22, Office of the Secretary of the Navy,Washington, D.C., 1986.Personnel Qualification Standard for DeckWatches in Port, NAVEDTRA 43397A, Chiefof Naval Education and Training, Pensacola,Fla., 1987.Standard Organization and Regulations of theNavy, OPNAVINST 3120.32B, Office of theChief of Naval Operations, Washington,D.C., 1986.Surface Warfare Division Officer Course, CIN4-AHA-0118, Volume 27, Chief of NavalEducation and Training, Pensacola, Fla.,1990.U.S, Navy Regulations, 1990, Office of theSecretary of the Navy, Washington, D.C.,1990.United States Navy Uniform Regulations, NAV-PERS 15665G, Naval Military PersonnelCommand, Washington, D.C., 1988.7-26
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