Watch Standing Principles

Question 1

1st watch standing principle

Answer 1

Receive sufficient training to perform the duties of the watch station prior to the assignment

Question 2

2nd watch standing principle

Answer 2

Be fully attentive to the duties and responsibilities of the assigned watch station

Question 3

3rd watch standing principle

Answer 3

Frequently review all of the emergency procedures of their watch station in order to be ready to execute emergency procedures without delay

Question 4

4th watch standing principle

Answer 4

Not leave their watch station unless properly relieved or so ordered by the officer in charge of the watch station

Question 5

5th watch standing principle

Answer 5

Know whom to report to in the watch organization and all watch standers who shall report to them

Question 6

6th watch standing principle

Answer 6

Not be assigned or assume any other duties which may distract them from their watch function

Question 7

7th watch standing principle

Answer 7

Shall report all violations of the units regulations, directives, and other breaches of good order and discipline.
Shall try to the utmost to suppress such violations, shall report any known or probable violation of safety precautions or safety regulations.
Shall try to the utmost to suppress such violations and other malpractice which may endanger the safety or security of a naval unit and its personnel

Question 8

8th watch standing principle

Answer 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 traded in the firing of the weapon assigned