sector just above the horizon. Then, shift your gazeupward about 10°, and search back to the starting point.Repeat this process until the zenith is reached; then restyour eyes for a few seconds before starting over.When searching at night, keep your eyes moving.Try to adhere to (stay with) the sector scan (and upwardshift) even though the horizon may not be visible. If youspot a target (or even think you have), don’t stare at it.Instead, look slightly to either side.REPORTSEvery object sighted should be reported, no matterhow insignificant it may seem to you. The initial reportconsists of two basic parts—what you see and its bearing(direction) from the ship. Aircraft sighting reports alsoinclude altitude (position angle). Report the contact assoon as you see it, then follow with an amplifying report.Include the object’s identity (destroyer, periscope, log,and so on) and direction of travel (closing, crossing, andso on). Refer to the ships SOP on reporting procedures.REVIEW 2 QUESTIONSQ1. Describe how bearings are measured?Q2. List the three different types of bearings.a.b.c.Q3. Explain the difference between reportingbearing angles and position angles.Q4. You are using your hand as an aid to determinethe position angle of an aircraft. What is theapproximate width of a closed fist (in degrees)?Q5. If the binocular IPD is adjusted properly, whatwill you see when viewing through them?a. One circleb. Two separate circlesc. Two circlesQ6. List the three adjustments that must be madewhen using binoculars.a.b.c.Q7. The improvement of vision in dim light is knownas—Q8. How many minutes will it take for you to reachyour best night vision?Q9. Explain the difference between the method usedfor a day lookout and a night lookout.SUMMARYIn this chapter, you learned about the basicfundamentals of the watch organization and some of theprocedures associated with standing a proper watch. Wealso covered the importance of communications inrelation to watch-standing duties. Having well-trainedand competent watch standers would be useless without3-18Student Notes:
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