Lesson: Basic Quarterdeck Watch Standing

 

Objective

 

·        After completing this training, the learner will be able to perform the duties       required as a quarterdeck watch stander to include the following:

o       Inspect all packages / materials carried on / off the ship for unauthorized / illegal items IAW ship’s procedures.

o       Ensure positive identification / authorization of personnel entering / leaving the ship.

o       Inspect quarterdeck watch standers

o       Call away security alert

Directions

 

·        To help the trainees master this objective, first review the references below.  Consider providing the trainees with copies of the references.  Next, use the list of discussion points to guide your discussion with the trainees concerning the objective.  Now demonstrate to the trainees how to perform the tasks related to this objective following the list of demonstration points.  Allow the trainees time to discuss and share real world experiences as related to these points.  Upon completion of the discussion, use the OOD demo to evaluate their mastery of the objective.

 

References

 

·        Personnel Qualification Standard for Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) (NAVEDTRA 43901)

·        Personnel Qualification Standard for Deck Watches In-Port (NAVEDTRA 43397-D)

·        Watch Officers Guide, 14th Edition.  Naval Institute Press. Stavridis.

·        U.S. Navy Uniform Regulations

·        U.S. Naval Regulations

 

Content Outline

 

·        Discuss the proper military honors and ceremonies for boarding a naval vessel.

·        Discuss the proper military honors and ceremonies for greeting visitors onboard a naval vessel.

·        Discuss the proper method for validating the identity of persons wishing to board a naval vessel.

·        Discuss the different kinds of identification that may be presented to watch standers.

·        Discuss the requirement for security inspections of packages and bags being brought onboard naval vessels.

·        Using the U.S. Navy Uniform regulations, demonstrate to the trainees examples of acceptable uniform standards.  Ensure that the trainees can distinguish between the various uniforms.  Discuss what constitutes proper grooming standards for members of the U.S. Navy.

·        Discuss the proper procedures for inspecting quarterdeck watch standers.

·        Discuss the chain of command as it relates to the quarterdeck watch standers.  Discuss the roles of the following personnel:

 

o       Commanding Officer

o       Command Duty Officer (CDO)

o       Officer of the Deck (OOD)

o       Petty Officer of the Watch (POOW)

o       Messenger of the Watch (MOOW)

o       Duty Master at Arms (DMAA)

o       Roving Security

 

·        Discuss the procedures when there is a suspected security incident.

·        Discuss the procedures for initiating a security alert.  Discuss who is involved when called away.

·        Discuss the testing/use of the general announcing systems, alarms and ships bell

 

Demonstration Points

 

·        Demonstrate the proper procedure for saluting.

·        Demonstrate the proper procedure for boarding a naval vessel.

·        Display pictures of the various uniforms.

·        Display an example of proper grooming standards.

 

 

Practice Points

 

·      Have trainees test their knowledge of the material covered by taking the OOD Course pre-test and completing the computer based training module.

·      Conduct role play exercises for the following scenarios:

 

o       Boarding a naval vessel.

o       Greeting and receiving visitors at the quarterdeck.

o       Inspecting ID cards on the quarterdeck.

o       Inspection of bags and other personal effects.