Figure 1-6.— Condition watch IV organization of a typical naval ship.and is stationed where he can best perform his assignedduties.The Officer of the DeckThe OOD underway and in port is the watch officerdesignated by the CO to be in charge of the ship. TheOOD is primarily responsible for the safe operation ofthe ship. The U.S Navy Regulations, 1990, describe theduties, responsibility, and authority of the OOD; theyare also discussed in considerable detail in NavalOrientation, NAVEDTRA 12966.The OOD reports directly to the CO for the safenavigation and general operation of the ship. He reportsto the XO (and command duty officer, if appointed bythe CO) to carry out the ship’s routine and to thenavigator when he sights navigation landmarks and forcourse/speed changes. The OOD may request adviceand assistance in the discharge of his duties from anyperson assigned to the ship for duty.The Damage Control Watch OfficerThe damage control watch officer supervises themaintenance of the material condition of readiness ineffect on the ship and is responsible for the operation ofthe various hull systems. He has the followingresponsibilities:l Maintain a rough log that includes hourly entriesof the fire main pressure and the number of fire pumpsin operation. The log should include such other entriesas getting underway, anchoring, and mooring, generalquarters, emergency drills, and setting of materialconditions (with a list of discrepancies reported and thecorrective action taken).1-17
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