International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea
COLREGS
what is RAST
Recovery assist, secure, and transverse- system to help naval helicopters operate from destroyers, cruisers, and other warships w/o a flight deck- involves a cable system w/helicopter combonents and a higher power winch on the ship for stabilizing landing & hover (RAST)
winch
crank of a wheel or axel. a mechanical device used to pull in or let out, or to otherhwise adjust the tension of a rope or wire rope(looks like a spool of thread)simplest form is a spool attached to a hand crank
RMD
restricted maneuver doctrine
RSD
rapid securing device
SORM
standard ship organization and regulations manual
WEAX
route weather forecast(weather)
importance of the first watch as OOD
first time they are fully in command of the ship. timehonored and unique distinction
accountability of a naval officer
“a naval officer is accountable for all actions good & bad”
role of “experts” in a training, learning, & collaborative environment
“experts” are assistances, never surrogates- so you can let your JOOD take/plot the navigation but you are responsible for itq
“with responsibility goes…”
“with responsibility goes authority and with both goes accountability”
Hobson’s Choice
a free choice in which only one thing is actually offered- illusion that multiple choices are available- “I’ll give you a choice; take it or leave it.” when “leaving it” is strongly undesirable
direct representative for CO
OOD is the CO’s direct rep- makes decisions for the safety of the ship & crew
first mission of all OOD’s
safety of the ship & fulfillment of its mission
problem if an OOD could attain “total control” durng their watch
emeshes the OOD in too much detail, draws away from aspects of ships operation over they must have direct control
engineer who reports to OOD
EOOW
relationship between the OOD & EOOW
engineering officer may need permission from OOD before a pulpulsion plant change happens- they must both understand each other’s role and the CO/ship party regarding
who is the TAO
Tactical Action Officer- qualified OOD who knows weapon system capabilities and enemy threat/capabilities- must understand the ship’s critical weapons posture- has the authority to employ the ship’s wapn system and does watch in the CIC
where does the TAO do watch
Tactical Action Officer- qualified OOD who can employ the weapons system- does watch in the CIC. combat information center
exception under the rule that an OOD is the final decision maker
TAO: Tactical Action Officer. can employ the weapons system- often senior in rank & a DH so more experienced than the OOD- OPNAVIST 3120.32C is authorized to direct the OOD to include firing w/o OOD approval. if OOD doesn’t want to follow the TAO order, they must inform the CO
importance of vigilence on watch
safety
what must the OOD do if the TAO is in charge
notify the CO if they aren’t comfortable with their decisions,even when the TAO is in charge, the OOD is still repsonsible for safety of the ship. the arrangement must be clearly understood by both parties.
who publishes the rules of the road
USCG Navigation RUles of the Roads
what must happen if there are any changes in course/speed
must follow orders of proper authority