TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-18-1 (continued)
d. A watchstander has many responsibilities.
3. Types of Orders
(1) For new watchstanders, apply yourself to training on the
requirements of the watch using the Personnel Qualification
Standards program.
(2) Report to your watchstation 30 minutes before assigned
watch time.
(a) The first 15 minutes are used to receive information
from the off-going watchstander.
(b) The watch is assumed 15 minutes before assigned watch
time.
(3) Use customary Navy terminology when writing reports and
talking to others.
(4) Answer the telephone using proper procedures. Most
telephone systems are not secure; anyone could be
listening. Therefore, do not discuss or "talk around"
classified information.
(5) Take appropriate action for any emergency; e.g., fire,
flooding, or bomb threat.
(6) Remain at your watchstation until relieved.
(7) Follow all legal orders.
a. General orders
(1) Cover routine and foreseeable situations.
(2) Same for all watchstanders.
(3) Never change.
b. Special orders
(1) Cover a certain time or situation.
(2) Cover specifics of a particular post.
(3) May be written or verbal.
(a) written orders
1 Remain in effect until canceled or changed.
2 Are called "Standing Orders."
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