Arrest. —Arrest is the restraint of a person by an oral or written order, not imposed as punishment, directing the person to remain within the specified limits of an area. A person in the status of arrest may not be required to perform full military duties. The person may be relieved of such duties as supervising personnel, serving as a guard, or bearing arms. A person in arrest may do ordinary cleaning or policing or take part in routine training and duties. Confinement. —Confinement is the physical restraint, imposed by order of competent autho- rity, depriving a person of his or her freedom pending the disposition of offenses. No person may be ordered into confinement except for probable cause. Probable cause exists when there is a reasonable belief that 1. an offense triable by court-martial has been committed, 2. the person confined committed it, and confinement is required by the circum- stances. Only  a  commanding  officer  to  whose authority a civilian or an officer is subject may order restraint of the civilian or officer. When a person is placed under restraint, that person should be informed of the nature of the offense that is the basis for such restraint. Granting Asylum and Temporary Refuge As the in-port OOD, you may be the first person contacted by someone seeking asylum or temporary refuge aboard your commend. You should be aware of your authority to provide assistance and protection to these people. You should also know what your responsibilities are if foreign authorities request their return. Be sure to check your command’s instructions on pro- cedures to follow if someone seeks asylum or temporary refuge. The following is paraphrased from article 0939 of United  States  Navy Regulations. HIGH SEAS AND U.S. TERRITORIES. — On the high seas or territories under exclusive United States jurisdiction, persons should be received on board at their request. Under no circumstances should the person be surrendered to foreign jurisdiction or control, unless directed by the Secretary of the Navy or higher authority. The person should be afforded every reasonable care  and  protection  permitted  by  the circumstances. FOREIGN TERRITORIES. —In territories under foreign jurisdiction, refuge should be granted for humanitarian reasons only in extreme or exceptional circumstances where life or safety of the person is in imminent danger. When refuge is granted, such protection should only be terminated when directed by the Secretary of the Navy or higher authority. If foreign authorities request return of the person, it should be reported to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO). The foreign authorities should be informed that the case has been referred to higher authorities. If temporary refuge is terminated by higher authority, the person should be released only to the  authority  designated  in  the  message authorizing release. Permanent asylum cannot be granted. Foreign nationals requesting political asylum in the United States should be advised to contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate. You should never directly or indirectly invite persons to seek asylum or temporary refuge. The Deck Log (In Port) The basic requirements for maintaining the ship’s deck logs are contained in the SORN and U.S. Navy Regulations. OPNAVINST 3100.7B, Preparing, Maintaining and Submitting the Ship’s Deck Log, provides detailed guidance in preparing the ship’s deck log. All U.S. Navy ships in commission and other designated craft are required to maintain a ship’s deck log. The deck log is the official daily record of a ship, by watches. Every circumstance and occurrence of importance or interest that concerns the crew and the operation and safety of the ship or that may be of historical value is described in the deck log. The deck log is a chronological record of events occurring during the watch. Accuracy in describing events recorded in a ship’s deck log is essential. Deck log entries often constitute important  legal  evidence  in  judicial  and administrative fact-finding proceedings arising from incidents involving the ship or its personnel. Information in the ship’s deck log is For Official Use Only. The ship’s deck log is prepared in duplicate. The original copy is submitted monthly to the Chief of Naval Operations for permanent retention. The copy is retained on 5-6