Quarterdeck and Watch Standing - US
Navy DEP Study Guide with complete
solutions
Quarterdeck - Answer -The designated location and ceremonial site where the Officer of
the Deck (OOD) Inport maintains the watch. It is that area on the ship where Sailors or
visitors actually board and depart the ship.
What must an enlisted Sailor do when they cross the quarterdeck when arriving? -
Answer -They must salute the National Ensign located at the stern of the ship, then
salute the OOD and "Request permission to come aboard."
What must an enlisted Sailor do when they cross the quarterdeck when departing? -
Answer -They must salute the senior watch stander, and "Request permission to go
ashore." They must then salute the National Ensign located at the stern of the ship.
What does an Officer do when they cross the quarterdeck to arrive or depart? - Answer
-They will follow the same procedures as the enlisted Sailor. However, they "have
permission to (come aboard/go ashore)."
What do Sailors and Officers not in uniform do when crossing the quarterdeck to arrive
or depart? - Answer -Everyone will come to attention, face the National Ensign without
saluting, then face the OOD and appropriately "request permission" depending on
whether they are arriving or departing.
What honors are rendered to Commanding Officers when they cross the quarterdeck? -
Answer -All COs shall receive 4 bells and are announced by the name of their unit and
the word "Arriving" or "Departing". For example, if the CO of the SAN DIEGO arrived, he
would have 4 bells rung and then be announced as "SAN DIEGO, Arriving".
Why is watchstanding an integral part of the Navy? - Answer -Watch standers not only
keep areas secure from intruders, they are also the first line of defense in disasters.
Without properly trained watch personnel, good discipline and order cannot be
maintained.
Navy DEP Study Guide with complete
solutions
Quarterdeck - Answer -The designated location and ceremonial site where the Officer of
the Deck (OOD) Inport maintains the watch. It is that area on the ship where Sailors or
visitors actually board and depart the ship.
What must an enlisted Sailor do when they cross the quarterdeck when arriving? -
Answer -They must salute the National Ensign located at the stern of the ship, then
salute the OOD and "Request permission to come aboard."
What must an enlisted Sailor do when they cross the quarterdeck when departing? -
Answer -They must salute the senior watch stander, and "Request permission to go
ashore." They must then salute the National Ensign located at the stern of the ship.
What does an Officer do when they cross the quarterdeck to arrive or depart? - Answer
-They will follow the same procedures as the enlisted Sailor. However, they "have
permission to (come aboard/go ashore)."
What do Sailors and Officers not in uniform do when crossing the quarterdeck to arrive
or depart? - Answer -Everyone will come to attention, face the National Ensign without
saluting, then face the OOD and appropriately "request permission" depending on
whether they are arriving or departing.
What honors are rendered to Commanding Officers when they cross the quarterdeck? -
Answer -All COs shall receive 4 bells and are announced by the name of their unit and
the word "Arriving" or "Departing". For example, if the CO of the SAN DIEGO arrived, he
would have 4 bells rung and then be announced as "SAN DIEGO, Arriving".
Why is watchstanding an integral part of the Navy? - Answer -Watch standers not only
keep areas secure from intruders, they are also the first line of defense in disasters.
Without properly trained watch personnel, good discipline and order cannot be
maintained.
