1. NSCC SEAMAN MODULE ONE WATCHES
This presentation is developed from Chapter 1 of Seaman Training Manual (NAVEDTRA 14067), and is designed for use either with the course, or independently from it.
By ENS MATTHEW LANDRY, NSCC
USS JOSEPH P KENNEDY, JR (DD 850) DIVISION
FOR USE WITH NAVEDTRA 14067

2. Enabling Objectives Identify types of watches aboard ship
Identify readiness conditions aboard ship
Explain duties and watches of a messenger
Describe the duties of underway bridge team members

3. 1. Watches
When assigned to a watch, you are responsible for proper performance of all duties
Remain alert
Be prepared for emergency
Require all subordinates to be attentive
Inform the Officer of the Deck (OOD), Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch (BMOW) or the petty officer of the watch (POOW) of matters about the watch

4. Watches, ctd. You may decline to relieve the watch
Only if you feel it is justified
Report this to the OOD
Do not leave your post until relieved or secured by proper authority

5. Types of Watches Designed to keep the ship operational 24 hours a day
Most watches are 4 hours long
0000 – 0400: MIDWATCH
0400 – 0800: MORNING WATCH
0800 – 1200: FORENOON WATCH
1200 – 1600: AFTERNOON WATCH
1600 – 1800: FIRST DOG WATCH
1800 – 2000: SECOND DOG WATCH
2000 – 2400: EVENING WATCH
Dog watches permit rotation of watches, and relief of personnel to eat the evening meal

6. Duties of a Watchstander
Report to watch 30 minutes before it begins
You can receive information and/or instructions from the person on watch
For night lookouts, this allows the oncoming person to adjust to night vision
“I AM READY TO RELIEVE YOU.”
The person then passes on any information or instructions
Reports to the OOD, asking permission to be relieved

7. 2. Conditions of Readiness
Six conditions of readiness govern the type of watch aboard ship

8. 3. Duties of a Messenger
Most messenger duties are as messenger to the OOD
You must exactly know:
Where to go
What to say
Repeat the message exactly
Carry messages quickly and directly
Messages for the captain or admiral should be delivered to his/her orderly, if assigned
Report delays and reasons for delay, to the OOD

9. General Rules for a Messenger
Be in the prescribed uniform of the day at all times.
Be attentive to all calls
Deliver messages directly and quickly. Return at once to the sender and report the delivery of the message
If unable to deliver a message, report this fact at once to the sender
If you are sent to an officer's or chief petty officer's room, knock. Do not enter until you are told to do so

10. General Rules for a Messenger
Before going to meals or to the head, obtain permission from the petty officer of the watch
Unseamanlike conduct, skylarking, or other such behavior is never permitted
Remain covered in officer country. Salute the officer to whom a message is addressed
Uncover before entering the wardroom or chiefs mess unless you are on watch and wearing the duty belt
Uncover if you enter any area where a meal is in process, even if you are wearing the duty belt

11. In-Port Watches Messenger of the Watch
Underway: Stationed on the bridge
In port: Stationed on the quarterdeck

12. Telephone Procedures Answer the phone quickly
Speak immediately to the person calling
Identify your command
Identify yourself
Identify your position
Inform the person that the line is UNSECURED
Eliminates uncertainty
Do not keep other conversations during a phone call
Discourteous
Information heard this way could be damaging to national security

13. Side Boys
Stand watch from 0800 to sunset except mealtime and general drills
Wear a clean dress uniform of the day and keep neat in appearance
Keep close to the quarterdeck at all times (to hear side boy’s call
Follow proper procedure

14. Security Watches May be assigned at the discretion of the CO
Keep OOD informed by hourly reports
Maintain continuous patrols above and below decks
Check classified stowage
Be alert for evidence of sabotage, theft and hazard
Check security of weapons magazines
Inspect damage control closures
Check disbursing office and spaces containing public funds
Check ship’s store and storerooms

15. 4. Shipboard Underway Watches
Personnel assigned to watch-standing duties are entrusted with the safety and proper operation of the ship
Watchstanders who fail to understand responsibility have caused collision, grounding and loss of ship
Watchstanders who DO understand responsibility have saved serious damage and loss of life

16. OFFICER OF THE DECK (OOD)
Designated by the CO to be in charge of the ship
Reports directly to the CO for safe navigation and general operation
Reports to XO for ship’s routine
Reports to the Navigator on sighting landmarks and course/speed changes

17. JUNIOR OFFICER OF THE DECK (JOOD) AND CONNING OFFICER
Principal assistant to the OOD
Stands watch in the pilothouse
May be stationed in the open bridge during complex maneuvers

18. Boatswain’s Mate of the Watch (BMOW)
Assist the OOD in carrying out the ship’s routine
Supervises the watch team
Ensures all deck watch stations are manned
All previous watches are relieved
Oncoming watch is in proper uniform
Stands watch on the bridge

19. Quartermaster of the Watch (QMOW)
Reports to the OOD
Changes in weather
Temperature and barometer readings
Must be qualified helmsman
Assists OOD in navigation
Enters data in ship’s log
Executes sunrise/sunset procedures

20. Helmsman
Must complete personnel qualification standards (PQS) for helmsman and be qualified by the Navigator
Repeat orders word-for-word
Report when you have carried out an order

21. Lee Helmsman Qualified stand-by who regularly relieves the helmsman
Stands watch at the Engine Order Telegraph (EOT)
Rings up Conning Officer’s orders to the engine room

22. Other Underway Watches
Fog Watch
Stationed in fog or reduced visibility
Stood in locations where approaching ships can be best seen or heard (forecastle all the way forward)
Lifeboat Watch
Lookout/Sound-powered phone talker watch
Relieved hourly
Trained by the CIC officer, supervised by the OOD

23. Questions?