Bridge Organization By LT Fullan

Watch Conditions of Readiness Condition I - GQ Condition II AS - Anti-Submarine Condition II FS - Naval Surface Fire Support Condition III - wartime steaming Condition IV - peacetime steaming Condition V - In port

OOD CAPT’s representative on the bridge Responsibilities are in the SORM + standind orders The OOD is accountable for everything that happens on his watch MUST keep the BIG PICTURE - delegate

OOD Reports and Relationships CO - safe navigation and general operation XO - ships routine Nav - sightings and navigation TAO - OOD must follow the recommendations of the TAO unless it hazards the ship

Good Characteristics of and OOD Forehandedness –no emergency procedures –look ahead and be prepared Gain experience Leadership - train, lead by example Knowledge Observant

Watch Preparation Know the ship - characteristics, engineering Watch organization and team Know standing orders Nav and tactical picture Op orders, notices POD Keep the bridge dark

Watch relief OOD - on the hour JOOD - 15 minutes prior JOOW - 30 minutes prior be on the bridge 15 minutes prior to relief may delay or decline relief if necessary

Watch Formality High standards of appearance Professionalism Self Confidence REPEAT BACKS

INPORT CDO –eligible for command –OOD qualified –reports to the CO/XO, responsible for the command

INPORT OOD –on quarterdeck PO, chief, or JO –Inspection ready –Security –Ship’s routine –Procedures –Good civilian attire –RA vice inport emergency

Colors 5 mins prior to 8:00 place prep at the dip and sound the trumpet (unless ceremony going on) at 8:00 close up prep and sound colors when done haul down prep and sound trumpet.

Arrival and Departure Request permission to come aboard and ashore and SHOW ID Bells –4 bells - CAPT, or CDR/LCDR command –6 bells - up to 2 star –7 bells - 3 star –8 bells - 4 star, president, sec nav CAPT, COS, CAG, ADM get stingers