TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-18-1 (continued)
e. Sounding and security watches and patrols
(1) Assigned to increase the physical security of the ship or
station.
(2) Conducts inspections throughout the ship to check:
(a) For classified material stowage.
(b) For evidence of sabotage, theft, and fire hazards.
(c) Soundings (i.e., take liquid level readings) in tanks
and spaces.
(3) Soundings and results of inspections are reported to the
OOD and logged in the ship’s deck log.
(4) Unusual conditions are reported to the OOD immediately.
f. Barracks security watches and patrols
(1) This watch provides for:
(a) Protection against fire.
(b) The safety of personnel and material.
(2) The watch is responsible for:
(a) Knowing and carrying out the provisions of the fire
bill, emergency bill, and barracks regulations.
(b) Maintaining good order and discipline
(c) Ensuring that unauthorized personnel do not enter the
barracks.
(3) Barracks security is usually a roving watch.
8. Purpose of the Watch, Quarter, and Station Bill
a. Displays your duties for each emergency and watch condition, and
your administrative and operational duties.
b. Lists divisional stations you will be assigned, such as:
(1) Cleaning station
(2) General Quarters (battle stations)
(3) Watch details
(4) Fire details
(5) Rescue and Assistance details
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