Watches Flashcards
What is the MId Watch?
0000-0400
What is the Morning watch?
0400-0800
What is the afternoon watch?
1200-1600
What is the evening watch?
2000-2400
Why is the 1600 to 2000 watch usually dogged?
It is divided to allow personnel to be relieved to eat their evening meal. The dog watches also permit rotation of the watches.
When is the 1600 to 2000 watch usually dogged?
only at sea
Who should you inform promptly of any matters about the watch?
The officer of the deck (OOD), the boatswain mate of the watch, or the petty officer of the watch
What does the term watch usually mean?
One of the periods into which the day is divided. Most of the watches are of 4 hour duration
If you feel it is justified not to relieve your predecessor on watch, who must you immediately report that action to?
The officer of the deck
What does a watch, in-port or underway, sometimes refer to?
The location of the member on watches, the section of the ship’s, crew on duty, or to a member on watch, such as the lookout watch
