Boatswain Mate Duties Flashcards
How often should you instruct new personnel in their duties so that they will fit into each phase of shipboard routine?
As often as it takes
Who functions as an assistant to the Officer of the (OOD)?
The Boatswain mate of the watch.
Who is responsible for the indoctrination of new crew members?
Deck petty officers, especially section leaders
What action should be taken ( in order to function properly as a Boatswain mate ) when carrying out dangerous seamanship evolutions?
Step back observe and direct
What is the primary reason a section leader must maintain accurate muster rolls?
This to account for all the personnel assigned to their section
Where will information about bunk and locker assignments be entered in the watch, quarter and stations bill?
a notebook
What useful purpose does the notes about bunk and locker assignments serve during daily inspections?
The identity of a sailor responsible for an unmade bunk or improperly stowed locker is readily apparent.
Why should section leaders maintain an account of all the equipage, such as life jackets, foul weather clothing and the like issued to personnel in their section?
For inventory purposes and for determining the serviceability of all the items and their need for replacement.
What is a watch and duty list?
a list the PO keeps of personnel assigned to his or her watch ( at sea, in port, lifeboat crew, security, etc )
Why does each PO maintain the watch and duty list?
Is is used for mustering personnel and quickly designating a substitute for any person not available for a watch because of leave, sickness, and so on.
