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The Commanding Officer Flashcards

1
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Should you permit Dealers, Tradesmen, or Business Agents within a command?

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Not typically, no.

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Discuss the requirement for a Commanding Officer to maintain when delegating his/her authority to subordinates.

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“Such delegation of authority shall in no way relieve the CO of continued responsibility for the Safety, Well-Being, and Efficiency of the entire command.”

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If the CO and XO are both absent, who do the duties devolve to next?

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The officer next in rank and eligible to succeed to command who is attached to and present in the command

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What kind of changes can someone make when acting as a temporary CO?

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No changes to the existing organization and should endeavor to maintain as close to normal routine as possible

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Should the CO issue out orders herself?

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Generally no. Orders should normally be issued via the XO.

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List the events in the CO relief process.

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(1) inspect the command
(2) GQ and general drills
(3) identify defects or peculiarities of the command
(4) deliver all unexecuted orders, and regulations/orders in effect
(5) deliver all magazines and other keys
(6) COMSEC inventory
(7) officer FITREPs, log books, and journals signed
(8) call all hands to muster, read the orders, turn over the command, read orders of relief, and assume command

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What should be listed on the CO’s turnover report?

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Any unsatisfactory conditions with the command having the potential to affect adversely (1) safety, (2) well-being, (3) readiness, (4) fiscal integrity, or (5) command performance and the POAM for correction.

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Who are zones to be inspected by?

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Department heads, or other responsible officers. CO shall personally inspect at least one zone, rotating zones to inspect the entire command.

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When may personnel inspections be held?

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Should be held on weekdays. Saturday inspections may be held at sea and, inport, with personnel in duty status. Not on holidays or weekends.

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If someone, not a U.S. servicemember, is found under incriminating circumstances, what should be done?

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(1) If found not to be a fugitive from justice, nor committed an offense, they shall be released
(2) If found to commit an offense punishable under the authority of the CO, she shall take action as necessary.
(3) If a fugitive from justice, or has committed an offense beyond the authority of the CO, the person shall be delivered to proper civil authority

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If a person is not a citizen of the US and is to be released somewhere in U.S. jurisdiction, where should they be released to?

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The Federal immigration authorities

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If a person is to be released in a territory not under US jurisdiction, where/when should they be released?

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Do not release without permission from the territory unless person is a citizen of that territory.

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If it appears that a deficit or excess exists in public money or property, what should be done?

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  • -Preliminary inquiry to determine whether a criminal investigation is warranted
  • -Notify appropriate authorities and CoC
  • -Convene an admin fact-finding body
  • -(if loss/excess of property) convene a Board of Survey
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Who is the only volunteer society authorized by the Government to render medical and dental aid to the armed forces?

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The American National Red Cross

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Under what circumstances may units, aircraft, or troops be deployed on Sunday?

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By reason of necessity

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What pubs should be made available to all personnel per Navy Regulations?

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  • -Complete text of the UCMJ
  • -Manual for Courts Martial
  • -Navy Regulations
  • -Manual of the JAG
  • -MILPERSMAN
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What is the requirement for the presence of an officer eligible to command at each unit?

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At least one officer, whether in command or eligible to succeed to command, shall be present and ready for duty.

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What is the purpose of the Command Duty Officer?

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An officer detailed for a day’s duty for the purpose of assuming the CO’s duties in the absence of the CO

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Your WEPS is the CDO. The CSO outranks him and all other officers minus the CO/XO. An explosion happens and the CO/XO die. CSO walks onboard. Who takes over as command? WEPS or CSO?

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CSO. He is senior in rank.

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Is the CO authorized to qualify as CDOs any enlisted personnel or officers not eligible for command (like SUPPO)?

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Yes

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Discuss “Effective Organized Force Always Present”

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Under no circumstances shall any ship or station be left without an organized force that will be effective in any emergency, and, consistent with existing requirements, capable of ensuring satisfactory operation.

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As CO, what are you required to do if a Sailor of yours has custody of a deficit or an excess of public money or property?

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  • Immediately set a Preliminary Inquiry and informed NCIS
  • Notify CNO and Navy Accounting/Finance
  • Recommend or convene a fact-finding body / JAGMAN
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23
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If Red Cross personnel come into contact with your command, how must they be treated?

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They shall be considered to have the status of commissioned officers

24
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Discuss divine services on Sunday.

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They shall be conducted if possible. A suitable space shall be designated and quiet shall be maintained throughout the vicinity during divine services.

25
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What is the CO’s requirement for Article 137 of the UCMJ?

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Ensure all servicemembers receive training on the articles enumerated within Article 137:

  • Upon entry to Naval Service
  • Again, after completion of 6 months of Active Duty
  • Again, upon the occasion of each reenlistment

Post this listing in a conspicuous place or places readily accessible to all personnel of the command

26
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What articles are enumerated within Article 137?

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Basically the whole UCMJ. Ugh

27
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What documents must be furnished immediately to any Sailor asking for them?

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  • UCMJ
  • MCM
  • US Navy Regulations
  • Manual of the JAG
  • Military Personnel Manual
28
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What does the US NAVY REGS 1990 state about delivery of personnel to civil authorities and service of subpoenas?

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  • Do NOT delivery any person in the naval service to civil authorities except as provided by the Manual of the JAG
  • COs are authorized to permit the service of subpoenas or other legal processes per the Manual of the JAG
29
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What is the CO’s responsibility regarding your ship’s effectiveness for service?

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Exert every effort to maintain the command in a state of maximum effectiveness for war

Make yourself aware of the progress of any repairs, status of spares, repair parts, personnel readiness or other factors that could lessen the effectiveness of my command, and report such instances to my ISIC!

30
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Discuss the CO’s responsibility regarding searches by Foreign Authorities.

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Do NOT permit a ship under my command to be searched on any pretense whatsoever by any person representing a foreign state, nor permit any personnel within my ship to be removed by any such person.

If force is used against my ship, then resist that force to the absolute utmost of my power.

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What are your obligations upon taking or receiving Prisoners of War?

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  • Treat them with humanity.
  • Preserve and protect their personal authority
  • Treat them for their health
  • Supply them with proper food
  • Guard them against escape and revolt
32
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What is your responsibility should you capture an adversarial vessel?

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  • Adopt all possible measures to prevent recapture
  • Secure and preserve all confidential documents, charts, maps, ordnance, etc.
  • Secure enemy personnel
33
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What must a CO immediately report casualty and damage?

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  • Ship touches the ground in any circumstance (excl. subs and amphib LCACs, etc.)
  • Any collision or serious accident
  • Aircraft under my command is involved in an accident
  • Personnel casualty
34
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On a deployment, who can you authorize passage onboard your ship for?

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Persons I judge necessary in the public interest or in the interest of humanity

35
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Can you take disciplinary action against non-naval-service passengers onboard your ship?

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No, other than authorized by law.

36
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Can you restrain a non-naval-service passenger onboard your ship?

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Yes, if necessary for safety of the ship and crew

37
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If you have other military organizations, including foreign organizations, onboard your warship, are they under your direct orders?

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Yes, but tread carefully. Treat them with due regard for their customs and traditions.

38
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Can the CO perform a marriage ceremony onboard his or her ship?

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No

39
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Can the CO permit a marriage ceremony to occur onboard his or her ship?

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Yes – if in the US. If outside the US, then it must be IAW local laws and the laws of the state — unless in the presence of a diplomatic or consular official of the US.

40
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What 3 logs is the Captain REQUIRED to maintain onboard for the life of the ship?

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Deck with Compass Log
Engineering with Bell Log
Bearing Book

41
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What is the responsibility of the CO regarding magazines for ordnance and sprinklers?

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CO has custody of the keys but may delegate them to someone else with the right authority
Flooding and sprinkling systems are ready for use at all times

42
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Describe your responsibility, as the Captain, for Action with the Enemy.

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  • If possible, report your plans for battle or action to your operational commander prior to entering battle.
  • Station the XO where he/she can best aid the Captain, and where the XO can escape the effects of a casualty disabling the Captain
  • Do not break off enemy action in combat to assist a disabled ship or take possession of a captured one
  • Immediately after battle, repair all damage so far as possible and report it to your operational commander
43
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Describe your responsibility, as the Captain, for the loss of your warship.

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  • Be the last one to leave.
  • Take every effort to save all government material as possible
  • Attempt to save the Deck Log and other valuable papers
  • Take all precautions to save all crewmembers
  • Report to nearest US military command and request SAR
44
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Discuss what happens with your chain of command and your crew following loss of your ship.

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All Sailors under your charge shall remain in full force as your crew until the crew is regularly discharged or reassigned.

45
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A Navy hospital ship must maintain a non-combatant status. Are they allowed to arm crews for self defense or defense of the sick and wounded?

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Yes. This does not constitute changing status to a combatant warship.

46
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Discuss Pilotage in relation to the Commanding Officer.

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Having a pilot onboard in no way relieves the Commanding Officer or any subordinate from his or her responsibility for the proper performance of the duties in which he or she may be charged concerning the navigation and handling of the ship.

Exception: dead stick into/out of drydock, and Panama Canal pilotage where the pilot fully takes control

47
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Are you allowed to change the ship’s lighting scheme during flight operations at any time?

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Only if:

  • In armed conflict
  • An exercise simulating armed conflict
  • Authorized law enforcement activity
48
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What must you do if you need to pull your warship into a port not designated or authorized by HHQ?

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Immediately inform ISIC and operational commander, and report to them when you will be able to leave.

49
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What flag must you fly in port if there is a possible disease onboard and you need to quarantine?

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QUEBEC (yellow flag)

50
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Does the Commanding Officer have the authority to bring his/her ship to a port or area with other ships/aircraft where quarantine conditions exist or the port is suspected to have disease spreading?

A

Fuck no.

51
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The US government informs you that a US Customs Officer will be boarding your warship for inspection. What are your responsibilities?

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  • Any cargo you’re carrying for private commercial account is subject to inspections.
  • Any cargo that is government-owned must be reported but is not permissible for inspection.
  • Do not allow anyone to confiscate government-owned stores and cargo in any Search and Seizure.
52
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Who is responsible for the safe execution of work performed on your warship if your ship is in the shipyard or at the Naval Station?

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The CO of the station or shipyard

53
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Whose responsibility is it to request services necessary to ensure the safety of the ship at a pier?

A

Yours, as the Captain

54
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If your ship is not under power, whose responsibility is it to transport your ship safely (drydock, etc.)?

A

The pilot

55
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If your ship is under power and you’re driving it to a Drydock, explain who has responsibility of the safety of the ship.

A

You as the CO, when transiting and upon arrival to the Drydock.

When your bow or stern breaks the threshold of the Drydock, the responsibility shifts to the Docking Officer.

This process works in reverse when leaving the Drydock.

56
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What is a major concern for your ship if it’s in Drydock?

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Ensuring that all openings in the bottom of the hull are SHUT when not being actively worked on!

57
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(Essay) If your orders have you taking over as the Commanding Officer of a ship that has not yet been commissioned, what must you do?

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  • Train your crew to effectively and efficiently take over the warship upon receipt to the Navy
  • Prepare the ship’s organization alongside the XO
  • Ensure that requisitions are submitted for articles to outfit the ship which are not otherwise being provided
  • Procure fo the commander of the shipyard or shipbuilding supervisor the general arrangement plans of the ship, and all pertinent information relative to the general condition of the ship and the work being undertaken on the hull, machinery and equipment, upon reporting for duty
  • Inspect the ship ASAP after reporting for duty, and frequently thereafter, IOT remain informed of the state of her preparation for service. Report unsafe deficiencies to your boss, the shipyard CO or shipbuilding supervisor
  • Always know the progress of the ship in the commissioning pipeline
  • Before departure for sea, ensure the officers and crew have been properly organized, stationed, and trained to cope effectively with any emergency that might arise in the normal course of scheduled operations

Section 2--Command Management (16 decks)

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