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Watchstanding Principles

Terms in this set (8)

Watchstanding Principle 1
Watchstanders will receive sufficient training to perform the duties of the watch station prior to assignment
Watchstanding Principle 2
Be fully attentive to the duties and responsibilities of the assigned watch station
Watchstanding Principle 3
Frequently review all of the emergency procedures of their watch station in order to be ready to execute emergency procedures without delay
Watchstanding Principle 4
Not leave their watch station unless properly relieved or so ordered by the officer in charge of the watch station
Watchstanding Principle 5
Know whom to report to in the watch organization and all watch standers who shall report to them
Watchstanding Principle 6
Not be assigned or assume any other duties which may distract them from their watch function
Watchstanding Principle 7
Shall report all violations of the unit's regulations, directives, and other breaches of good order and discipline; shall try to the uptmost to suppress such violations; shall report any known or probable violation of safety precautions or violations and other malpractice which may endanger the safety or security of a naval unit and its personnel
Watchstanding Principle 8
If authorized to carry arms, shall be instructed on the following orders to sentries and the circumstances under which a weapon may be fired. Watches requiring the carrying of arms will be assigned only to persons who have been trained in the firing of the weapon assigned
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