“Raising a Dependable Naval Reserve

Force”
 INSTRUCTOR PROFILE
 SSgt Kent Carmel D Makinta PN(M)
 Entered Mil. Service: 19 August 2009
 Battalion: MBLT-5
 (Patikul Sulu)
 (Tawi-Tawi)
 (Upi, Maguindanao)
 Previous Unit Assignment: MCFDC
 Present Unit Assignment: HNRCEN-EV

 Schooling:
• Marine Basic Course Class Nr 377
• CMO NCO, Basic Course Class Nr 06
• Marine Drill Instructor Course Class Nr 23
• Marine Operations NCO Course Class Nr 22
• Instructor Qualification Course Class Nr 02
• Combat Pistol Qualification Course Class Nr 06
CLASSROOM RULES
 SAFETY REMINDERS

“The best way to avoid danger is by the

use of common sense”
Chapter 2
 CHAPTER 2

Ship’s Organization

PN Ranks, Rates, Ratings, Uniforms and Insignias

Naval Customs and Traditions

Naval Terms and Phraseologies

Naming and Code Designation of PN Vessels

Ship Type and Characteristics

 SHIPS ORGANIZATION

Commanding Officer

CMAA

Executive Officer

Deck and Damage

Mess Supply Engineering Operations
Gunnery Control
Department Department Department Department Department
Department

Other
Departments
PAINTING SAFETY PRECAUTION
The Commanding Officer:
1. A line officer who, by virtue of his training and
experience is assigned by the FOIC, PN with a
responsibility to command a ship.

2. No matter what his rank is, he is called “Captain”

3. He is charge with absolute responsibility for the

safety, well being and efficient operation of his
command.

4. His specific duties, responsibilities and authority

are set forth in the AFP and PN regulations,
customs and traditions of naval service.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
The Executive Officer:
1. Designated second in command of the ship.

2. In the absence of the CO, he becomes the acting CO and

he must be prepared to assume command.

3. Primarily responsible for the administration of the ship and

personnel, overall training, daily routine, and the
maintenance of good order and discipline in the entire
command.

4. The entire department heads report to him for all matters

pertaining to the internal administration of the command.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
Engineering Officer:
1. Responsible to the Commanding Officer for the operation, care and
maintenance of all propulsion and auxiliary equipment; the control of
damage; and the accomplishment of repairs.

2. The following officers, if assigned or designated, whose duties are

indicated, reports to the Engineering Officer:

a. Damage Control Officer - He is responsible for prevention and

control of damage including control of stability, list and trim; placing the
ship in proper condition of closure as ordered by the CO; coordination
and supervision of compartment tests for tightness; maintenance of
bills for control of stability; posting of correct compartment check-off
list; training of ship's personnel in damage control including fire
fighting, and emergency repairs; and, operation, care and
maintenance of auxiliary machinery piping and drainage systems,
shop repair facilities and the repair of hull and boats.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
b. Repair Officer - He is responsible for planning, scheduling,
accomplishing and inspecting works to ensure its timely and
satisfactory completion; establishment of an adequate job order
system; and, preparation of estimated funds required for work to be
performed.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
Deck Officer: (First Lieutenant)
1. He is responsible for the preservation and cleanliness of the exterior
of the ship except that part assigned to another department;
operation, care and maintenance of the ground tackle, mooring lines
and related equipment, ship's boats, except boat machinery, and of
the life rafts and other lifesaving equipment; towing gears and
equipment, rigging, gangways, fueling and provisioning at sea gears
and other deck appurtenances.

2. He is also responsible for the preservation of equipment related to

deck seamanship including those involved in loading and unloading
operations; planning and execution of deck seamanship evolutions
and operations including anchoring, mooring, fueling and
replenishment at sea;

3. He supervises loading, unloading and stowage of cargo; and, supervising

operation of paint, sail and boatswain's lockers as well as garbage disposal.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
Gunnery Officer:

1. He is responsible for the conduct of gunfire; operation, care and

maintenance of all guns including designation and fire control
equipment and associated ordnance; and, training of gunnery
personnel and gun crews.

2. If no other officer is assigned or designated, the Deck/Gunnery Officer

performs the following collateral duties:

a. Cargo Officer
b. Special Service Officer
c. Athletic Officer
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
Mess and Supply Officer:

In large ships, the Mess and Supply Department maybe organized

separately and would have officers assigned to perform each function.
The Mess and Supply Officer is responsible to the Commanding Officer
for procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, transferring,
accounting and while in his custody, maintaining all stores, provisions
and equipment of the command.
 SHIPS ORGANIZATION
Chief Master-at-Arms: (CMAA)
1. Assists the OOD in the execution of ship's routine including
responsibility for crew turning out promptly at all hands evolutions and
reveille, supervising the control of standing lights, maintaining silence
after taps, handling of liberty parties leaving the ship or returning
aboard and in the processing of all newly reported personnel;
2. Supervises extra duty men and men performing punishments, the
rigging and unrigging for church, movies and other special functions
and the preparation of delinquency reports; maintains a lucky bag;
furnishes escorts for the CO, EXO and visitors as directed; renders 8
o'clock reports if not designated to BMW or DPOW;
3. Ensures the safety and welfare of prisoners at the brig, frequent
inspections of the ship, that ship's regulations and instructions
pertaining visitors are adhered to and the presence of masters-at-
arms at all mess lines, pay lines, store lines, captain's masts and
courts-martial, at scenes of emergencies and other official gathering
of personnel.
 RATINGS AND INSIGNIAS
Terminologies:
Rating – is a term used in the Navy to identify an occupational specialty
that is based on aptitude, training, experience, knowledge and skills of an
individual.
Rate – is the term used to identify the level of achievement and experties
within the individual’s rating. Rate may also be called pay grade within a
rating.
Rank – is the combined rate and rating of an individual.
Unrated/Non-rated/Unclassified – a term used to identify an individual
who has not yet been classified for a particular rating. His rank would
carry an initial (UN). Ex: ASN(UN)
Striker – a term that applies to an individual in the pay grade E1 to E3.
Petty Officer – a term that applies to an individual in the pay grade E4 to
E7
AFP OFFICERS RANK AND INSIGNIAS
AFP ENLISTED RANK AND INSIGNIAS
PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE
BM - Boatswain’s Mate
BMs train and supervise personnel in all activities relating to marlinespike,
deck and boat seamanship, and the maintenance of the ship’s external structure
and deck equipment. They act as petty officers in charge of small craft and may
perform duties as master-at arms, serve in or take charge of gun crews and
damage control parties.

GM - Gunner’s Mate
Navy GMs operate, maintain and repair all gunnery equipment, guided-
missile launching systems, rocket launchers, guns, gun mounts, turrets,
projectors and associated equipment. They make detailed casualty analyses
and repairs of electrical, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical systems. They
also test and inspect ammunition, missiles and their ordnance components.
GMs train and supervise personnel in the handling and stowage of ammunition,
missiles and assigned ordnance equipment.
PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE

QM - Quartermaster
QMs assist the navigator and officer of the deck (OOD), steer the ship, take
radar bearings and ranges, make depth soundings and celestial observations,
plot courses and command small craft. Additionally, they maintain charts,
navigational aids and oceanographic publications and records for the ship’s log.
reports. They maintain files and service records.

ET - Electronics Technician
ETs are responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive
messages, detect enemy planes and ships, and determine target distances.
They must maintain, repair, calibrate, tune and adjust all electronic equipment
used for communications, detection and tracking, recognition and identification,
navigation and electronic countermeasures.

DK - Disbursing Clerk
DKs maintain the financial records of Navy personnel. They prepare
payrolls, determine transportation entitlements, compute travel allowances and
process claims for reimbursement of travel expenses. DKs also process
vouchers for receiving and spending public money and ensure accounting data
is accurate. They maintain fiscal records and prepare financial reports and
returns.
PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE
SK - Storekeeper
SKs are the Navy’s supply clerks. They see that needed supplies are
available including everything from clothing and machine parts to forms and
food. SKs have duties as civilian warehousemen, purchasing agents, stock
clerks and supervisors, retail sales clerks, store managers, inventory clerks,
buyers, parts clerks, bookkeepers and even fork lift operators.

YN - Yeoman
YNs perform secretarial and clerical work. They deal with visitors,
telephone calls and incoming mail. YNs organize files and operate copy
machines and order and distribute supplies. They write and type business and
social letters, notices, directives, forms and reports. They maintain files and
service records.

DT - Dental Technician
Navy dentists, like many civilian ones, are assisted by dental technicians.
DTs have a variety of “chairside,” laboratory and administrative duties. Some are
qualified in making and fitting artificial teeth; dental X-ray techniques; clinical
laboratory required.
PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE
HM - Hospital Corpsman
HMs assist medical professionals in providing health care to service people
and their families. They serve as pharmacists, medical technicians, food service
personnel, nurse’s aids, physician’s or dentist’s assistants, battlefield medics, X-
ray technicians and more. An HM’s work falls into several categories: first aid
and minor surgery, patient transportation, patient care, prescriptions and
laboratory work, food service inspections and clerical duties.

EM - Electrician’s Mate
The operation and repair of a ship’s or station’s electrical power plant and
electrical equipment is the responsibility of EMs. They also maintain and repair
power and lighting circuits, distribution switchboards, generators, motors and
other electrical equipment.

EN - Engineman
Internal combustion engines, diesel or gasoline, must be kept in good
order. This is the responsibility of ENs. They also maintain refrigeration, air-
conditioning, distilling-plant engines and compressors.
PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE
MR - Machinery Repairman
MRs are skilled machine tool operators. They make replacement parts and
repair or overhaul a ship’s engine auxiliary equipment, such as evaporators, air
compressors and pumps. They repair deck equipment, including winches and
hoists, condensers and heat exchange devices. Shipboard MRs frequently
operate main propulsion machinery, besides performing machine shop and
repair duties

BU - Builder
Navy builders are like civilian construction workers. They are skilled
carpenters, plasterers, roofers, cement finishers, asphalt workers, masons,
painters, bricklayers, sawmill operators or cabinetmakers. BUs build and repair
all types of structures including: piers, bridges, towers, underwater installations,
schools, offices, houses and other buildings.

PH - Photographer’s Mate
PHs photograph actual and simulated battle operations and make photo
records of historic and newsworthy events for the Navy. They expose and
process light-sensitive negatives and positives, maintain cameras, related
equipment, photo files and records and perform other photographic services for
the Navy.
 PN ENLISTED RATING AND STRUCTURE
AD - Aviation Machinist’s Mate
Usually, ADs are assigned to billets concerned with maintaining turbo-jet
aircraft engines and associated equipment or to any one of several types of
aircraft maintenance activities. ADs maintain, service, adjust and replace aircraft
engines and accessories, as well as perform the duties of flight engineers.

Other Ratings found in PN:

Musician’s Mate Radioman Damage Controlman Data Processing

Equipment Operator
 NAVAL CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS

1. Salute
Normally given with the right hand; when right hand is
encumbered, left hand could be used.
 NAVAL CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS

2. Honors to the Flag

Colors – paying honors to the flag; hoisted in the morning and lowered in the
afternoon.
a. For ships not underway and Shore Commands:
Sunrise – Morning Colors
Sunset – Evening Colors
b. For ships underway:
National ensign is raised/lowered at the mast; the jack flag is not raised.

Shifting colors:
When ship leaves the pier or weighs her anchor, shifts the National
Ensign from the flag gaff to mast. The national Ensign is then called
steaming ensign. Jack Flag is lowered at the same time.

When ship arrives at the pier or anchors: Shifts the National from
mast to flag gaff. Jack flag is raised at the same time.
 NAVAL CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS

Honors Rendered by Merchant Ships

(Dipping):

Merchant ships salute navy ships by

dipping their ensign. Navy Ships respond by
lowering the steaming ensign to half-mast for a
few seconds then close it up. After which, the
merchant ship may raise again her flag.

Passing Honors: Honors exchange between two ships

or boats when comes close aboard (Distance : Ships: 600
yds Boats: 400 yds)

Ships/boats who’s Commanding Officer/Boat Captain is

junior in rank renders passing honors to Commanding
Officer/Boat Captain Senior in rank.
 NAVAL CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS

Bridge Customs:
Bridge is the center of operations of the ship while underway. If
CO is present, appropriate greetings must be rendered.

Procedure in Entering/Leaving the Ship:

•At the gangway – if the National ensign is flying,
turn aft before getting aboard and salute the ensign.
Upon boarding, before striking the ship’s deck,
render another salute to the OOD or his/her
representative by saying “Request permission to
come aboard Sir.” For disembarking, it is done in a
reverse manner.

•When boarding in-group – only the one in

charge shall render salute.
 NAVAL CUSTOM AND TRADITIONS

Crossing the Nest:

Usually done when your ship is in nest with other
ships:
Boarding: Salute the colors and OOD of
inboard ship
Say “Request Permission to cross” until you reach
your own ship
 NAMING AND CODE DESIGNATION OF PN
VESSELS
Naming of PN Ships and Aircraft

The Philippine Navy has a system of naming and/or assigning codes to all of
its ships, small craft and aircraft. The assignment of names and designation of codes
are decided at Headquarters, Philippine Navy. Commissioned vessels likewise carry
the word "BAPOR NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS OR (BRP)" before the name to
identify it as a ship owned by the government of the Republic of the Philippines. For
purposes of visual or voice radio communication, the code designation of ships maybe
used for initial call to establish communication.

1. Naming of PN Commissioned Ship

In general, only commissioned ships are given names while those categorized as
small craft, boats and service craft are only given code designations. The name is
etched on a nameplate displayed on each side of the superstructure as well as marked
at the stern. The following is the guide in naming PN ships:
 NAMING AND CODE DESIGNATION OF PN
VESSELS

Type of Ship - Prospective Names

Aircraft Carriers - The three geographical division of the Philippines
Surface Combatants - National heroes, historical figures, past heads of State
Submarines - Philippine native fishes
Amphibious Warfare Ships - Philippine provinces and cities

Mine Warfare Ships - Historical military sites and places

Auxiliary Ships - Philippine tribes and ethnic groupings
Medical Ships - Native term related to ship's mission
Service Ships - Philippine peaks
POL/Water Tankers - Major rivers and the smaller islands not classified as
province or sub-province
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:
Warships

A. Aircraft Carrier - a warship designed to

deploy and recover aircraft—in effect acting
as a sea-going airbase. Aircraft carriers thus
allow a naval force to project air power great
distances without having to depend on local
bases for land-based aircraft.

B. Cruisers - A cruiser (From Dutch Kruiser,

"something that crosses") is a large warship
capable of engaging multiple targets
simultaneously. Historically they were
generally considered the smallest ships
capable of independent operations
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:

C. Destroyers - In naval terminology, a

destroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet
long-endurance warship intended to escort
larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and
defend them against smaller, short-range
attackers (originally torpedo boats, later
submarines and aircraft).

D. Submarines - specialized watercraft that

can operate underwater. Submarines, first
widely used in World War I, are used by all
major navies today, especially the
American, Russian and British navies.
Civilian submarines and submersibles are
used for marine and freshwater science and
for work at depths too great for human
divers
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:
Amphibious Warfare Ships
Ships utilized for the forward
deployment of infantry units of the navy

A. Amphibious Force Flagship (AGC) - a

floating command post with advanced
communications equipment and extensive
combat information spaces to be used by
the amphibious forces commander and
landing force commander during large-scale
operations.

B. Attack Cargo ships (AKS) - designed to

carry military cargo and landing craft, and to
use the latter to land weapons, supplies,
and Marines on enemy shores during
amphibious operations.
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:
C. Dock Landing ship - designed to support
amphibious operations. These amphibious
assault ships transport and launch amphibious
craft and vehicles with their crews and
embarked personnel. They are mainly used to
carry Landing Craft Air Cushions (LCACs), as
well as carrying Marines.

D. Amphibious Transport Dock - (also called

a landing platform dock or LPD) is an
amphibious assault ship, a warship that
embarks, transports, and lands elements of a
landing force for expeditionary warfare
missions.

E. Tank Landing Ship - created during World

War II to support amphibious operations by
carrying significant quantities of vehicles,
cargo, and landing troops directly onto an
unimproved shore.
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:
Minesweeper Ship
Military ship designed to neutralize naval mines placed in the sea by enemies.
The same ships are sometimes used for mine laying, equipped with
mechanical or influence sweeps to detonate mines, produces much less noise
than other ships and are often constructed with hulls of wood, plastic or low-
magnetic steel.

Minesweeping Boat Inshore MSO-Ocean

Mine
Minesweeper Minesweeper
Countermeasure
Support Ship
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Combatant Vessels:
Patrol Ship
Used mainly to screen convoys, hunt down submarines and serve as general warning craft.

Destroyer escort ship Guided missile escort ship Destroyer Escort Radar picket ship

Patrol Craft Coastal (Fast) Motor gunboat

 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Auxiliary Vessel
The Navy could start a war without auxiliary ships, but it couldn’t fight very long
without these vessels since the auxiliaries provide the material and services which
keep the fleet and its advanced base operational.

Destroyer Tender
Hospital Ship Salvage Ship

Repair Ship
 SHIP TYPE AND CHARACTERISTICS
Service Craft
The navy service craft come in an even greater variety of sizes and functions than the
auxiliaries. Once called yard and distinct craft, most of them work around harbors and
navy yards.

Floating Dry Dock Tugboat

Barge

Lighter
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