principles  involved  also  apply  to  watches ashore. PERFORMANCE OF DUTY ON WATCH The following instructions paraphrase the Standard Organization and Regulations of the U.S. Navy (SORN), OPNAVINST3120.32B.  The SORN should be used as a general guide for standards met by all watch standers, As a watch stander, you are responsible for the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Proper performance of all duties prescribed or your watch. All persons in your charge will be subject to your orders. Remain responsible for your watch and remain on station until properly relieved. You should require the same of all persons on watch with you. You should instruct them as necessary in the performance of their duties. Ensure that they are at their stations and are attentive, alert, and ready for duty. You should train yourself and your subor- dinates to foresee situations that may arise and take corrective actions as required. Conduct yourself in a smart and military manner at all times. Use phraseology that is customary to naval personnel when issuing orders and making reports. Demand of yourself and others formality in all relationships while on watch. Promptly inform appropriate persons of matters concerning your watch so they can properly perform their duties. Make all required inspections and any additional inspections necessary to ensure that the duties of the watch are properly performed. PREPARATION FOR THE WATCH There is a good deal of preparation required before the OOD assumes a deck watch in port. As a matter of routine, the relieving OOD should review the Plan of the Day and local command instructions. This includes those of the senior officer present afloat (SOPA); and unit policy concerning  existing  or  special  situations. Generally, all basic information needed by the OOD is contained in a folder that is kept on the quarterdeck. Some of the most important aspects of the watch that the in-port OOD should consider are listed below. Based on the experience of the OOD or under special circumstances, the OOD should also consider other aspects not listed below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. Anchor in use and scope of chain Depth of water and type of bottom Lines in use, if alongside Anchorage bearings, if at anchor Weather  conditions  expected  and preparations for them State of tide Boiler and auxiliaries in use SOPA and other ships present Location of the flag officer (if any), captain, executive officer, and depart- ment heads Senior officer aboard and senior duty officer Number of boats in the water, their locations, and boat officers available Absentees, prisoners, and duty lists General appearance of the ship Orders for the day and special orders Liberty sections, time liberty expires, and approximate number of personnel ashore Guard ships Status of planes, if any Work or drills in progress or scheduled Visitors on board or expected and any orders concerning them Workers or other authorized civilians on board If at night, designated ready lifeboat and any morning orders for the anchor watch Boat schedule SETTING THE WATCH Setting the watch occurs with a change of watch conditions within the ship. A watch is set upon getting underway, mooring, and changing the conditions of readiness. Personnel assigned to watch stations are responsible for setting the watch and for making the watch station ready to function as rapidly as possible. They are also responsible for ensuring that necessary equipment, material, and personnel are on station. RELIEVING THE WATCH Relieving the watch is a controlled and precise function. Experience has shown that the ability 5-2