If they are sick, they get medical attendance free. This class will con- vene on the same dates as the regular torpedo class, and men to be eligible must be recommended by the commanding officer of a vessel which carries torpedoes. What articles of clothing is an enlisted man required to have? Under what circumstances may a petty officer holding a permanent appointment be disrated? The Bureau of Navigation maintains classes for the instruction of seamen gunners, yeomen, cooks, bakers, and commissary stewards, electricians, painters, ship fitters, car- penters, machinists' mates, etc, and men in general service who have proven themselves desirable may, as far as practicable, be detailed to the service schools. A public domain book is one that was never subject to copyright or whose legal copyright term has expired. Messmen are excused from all work in the part of the ship to which their division is assigned. Remember always that the person who gives the order has the privilege of deciding as to its legality, and that if you take it into your own hands to conclude that an order is not justifiable or should not be given, you will be seriously punished for disobedience to orders, or for refusal to obey.
They give you a different book at boot camp that all of your tests are from, and this book just sits in your rack looking pretty. By Captain Ridley McLean, U. Nothing should be stored against the inner face of ship armor as it will all be thrown around with extreme violence should that armor take a hit during battle. When my grandparents passed away, their effects were few. Don't become discouraged because you are not rated up immediately. Desertion in time of war is punishable by death.
By good conduct, a man may obtain the remission of the dishonorable discharge and the loss of pay, as explained in paragraph 22 above. Roper, Chief Naval Personnel Variant issued with in Navy correspondence courses. Therefore you cannot expect to be suc- cessful if you do not prove yourself zealous and reliable. How is the outfit of clothing kept up to the standard requirements? Four years, except for those who are enlisted during minority, under 18 years of age , who sign an agreement to serve in the Navy until 21 years of age. There is a similar station at the training station, San Francisco, California, for the training of men enlisting on the Pacific coast. What men are eligible for the Class for Cooks and Bakers at San Francisco or Newport? All officers and enlisted men salute the captain and all officers senior to him on every occasion of meeting, passing near, or being addressed by them.
Men who enlist as hospital apprentices on the East coast, including Great Lakes, should be transferred to that station for this course of training. Unfortunately there are some men who deliberately fail to salute an officer, and then, when called to account, rely upon giving some babyish excuse about their having failed to see him, or something equally foolish and untrue. C, has been discontinued temporarily. Q, How prepare for coaling? In case you vio- late these rules, you are apt to be arrested by the patrol of petty officers who are sent ashore to prevent the conduct of a few men, who. If you are a passenger in a boat, and an officer enters the boat, do you salute him? I inherited my father's copy from the 40s - which I enjoyed reading time and again I still have it stored in his sea chest. The following pages are written in the effort to guide you and to warn you against certain common pitfalls. The classes are divided into four parts — two for elec- tricians general and two for electricians radio , as fol- lows : a Class for general electricians.
How may seamen be promoted directly to warrant rank? Is it possible for a man who enrolls in the Fleet Naval Reserve to receive a warrant or a commission? First enlistment is made only in the ratings of the following table, and between the ages therein specified : Rating. Warrant officers, after six years' service at such, having passed an examination, are commissioned as chief boatswains, chief gunners, chief carpenters, chief machinists. The Navy offers you a good position for life. By sentence of a general or a summary court-martial. What qualifications are required for enlistment as an electrician? There are many pictures that must load, please be patient! Theft — In a body so large as the enlisted force of the Navy, a few dishonest men are bound to be encountered. A conscientious effort to maintain a clear record is a man's duty to himself as well as to the service; for such a record guarantees him the greatest possible benefits and advantages. Such criticism and suggestions should be sent to the Bureau of Navigation, via regular channels.
In a general way they know that they must be obe- dient and respectful, but they do not seem to understand the real importance of being so; they do not realize that failure to be respectful and obedient will injure their records and ruin their chances for promotion. Enlisted men so furloughed are subject to recall in time of war, or national emergency, to complete the unexpired portion of their enlistment. While you are serving in the Navy, your doctor's bills are paid ; and if you get sick, you are cared for in a hospital with- out cost to yourself ; meanwhile your full pay continues in the same way as if you had been on duty. The sen- tence in each case depends upon the gravity of the offense. What is the extra compensation for Gun Captains and Gun Pointers? Why is the offense of absence overleave regarded as an offense of such a serious nature 8. The author, winner of the Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Naval Literature, has served the Navy in many capacities, both as an enlisted man and officer, and he brings that experience and his devotion to the service to these pages. How do you know how much is charged against you by the paymaster? It has served the Navy for nearly sixty years as a source of practical information for the enlisted man.
When a man overstays his liberty 10 days, he is declared a deserter. Some men, too, are careless in this matter. Messmen detailed to assist cooks in peeling vegetables, etc. To steal a ship- mate's clothing is an act just as criminal as it is to steal his watch or his money. Wherein Does the Establishment of the Fleet Naval Reserve Practically Provide for Progressive Retirement? Variant published with no index or table of contents. . Lend the service a hand, and, at the same time, make a man of yourself.
While in detention, during good behavior they will undergo strict ship drills, routine and instruction during the second third of their sentence. What are the requirements for Special First Class? If it is im- practicable, when at sea to pay on that date, it should be paid as soon after as conditions warrant ; but nothing herein con- tained shall be -construed as preventing the captain from grant- ing, for reasons Satisfactory to himself, special requisitions for money at other times. There is usually a sufficient amount of ship's work to occupy the men of every division. The maximum penalty allowed should be adjudged; three months' loss of pay, and bad conduct discharge. Is there any increase in retainer pay for re-enrollment? I could not get liberty, and I ran away from the ship and went to see my sister. But don't do anything like that, it is exactly what the government won't put up with. In any one of the ratings given in the table for first enlistments, without regard to age limits, provided the appli- cant is physically and otherwise qualified for enlistment in that rating.
But don't bother buying a copy before you ship out to basic training - because nothing in this will help you with the tests in boot camp. When is a Dishonorable Discharge given? Amid the tens of thousands of facts were little tidbits that stick out in my memory. In fact, there are so many trades in the Navy that it is attempted to assign every man to the work for which he is best fitted. Revised and enlarged 1908 Copyright 1908 Prof P. One book in particular really stunned me while I was going through the shelves. Those so warranted or commissioned are not deprived of their retainer pay, allowances, or gratuities to which they would otherwise be entitled. What measures are usually taken in deliberate or aggravated cases; for example, when it appears that a man deliberately avoided duty? What is the object of the Fire and Rescue Party? The basis for the site is of course, the Navy's Bluejacket's Manual.