US Naval Training Center - Compass Yearbook (Bainbridge, MD)

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deitiomzlly, z't hay heen the Navy; privilege to Jhow the flag aromzd the world-in the great port; of friendly comztrz'er and to remote OittpOSZJ 0f the 560612 5e41, Wherever navy Jhips have dropped anchor the jtar-mezgled Jiamltzrd of hope and freedom ha; heen dijplayed. The Honorahle Jame; H. Smith, Jr. Former Asxz'xttmt Secretary of the Navy

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4f. STRIPPING AND CLEANING SERVICE RIFLES REPAIRING A GUARD BELT CROSS SECTIONS OF PROJECTILES ARE CLOSELY EXAMINED . .. y .

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s EAMANSH I P CONTINUED matter What his technical specialty may be, every Navy man must first be a real sailor and a competent seaman. In recruit training, the new Navy man is taught the rudiments of seamanship and Closely associated subjects. Here he learns marline- spike seamanshipllehow to select, use, knot, splice and care for lines and ropes. He also becomes acquainted With the nomenclature of a ship -learning the names and locations of all structural parts, the compart- ments, and the many and varied fittings found aboard a modern naval vessel. As part of his seamanship training, the recruit is made familiar with common deck gear, ground tackle, mooring procedures, and the types and uses of various small craft. He practices elementary signalling, op- erates battle telephones, and learns the important duties and responsi- bilities of a lookout. Finally, participation with his shipmates in general drills on board a mock ship not only enables him to put his newly formed skills into practice as an individual, but also teaches him the Vital necessity of co- ordinated group action in routine evolutions as well as in the event of any emergency. : ' ugh . A COMPLETE FAMILIARIZATION WITH THE DEMONSTRATION 0F MAGNETIC COMPASS INTERIOR DESIGN OF A SHIP IS REQUIRED ENGINE ORDER TELEGRAPH INSTRUCTION IN MARLINESPIKE SEAMANSHIP V 0