Executing Colorsand

Standing Watch

Revised/Presented by MIDN Herrera

Objectives

MIDN will understand and learn:

• How to execute colors

• How to stand watch

• The duties and responsibilities of watch

• Testable Knowledge

EXECUTING COLORS

Executing Colors (1)1. Must wear the uniform of the day2. Schedule:

1. For Morning colors:1. MIDN will muster at the unit by 0740 2. MIDN will raise the Ensign at 07453. Police call around and inside the unit4. Call the WATCHO to confirm

2. For Evening colors:1. MIDN will lower the Ensign at 1930 (M-TH)2. Call the WATCHO to confirm3. On Friday, colors go down at 1215

Executing Colors (2)3. Procedures:

1. Morning Colors:1. Grab music and flag2. single column inside the unit,

call “Attention to Colors”3. March out in a military manner4. unfold, clip flag, play National Anthem5. On first note, raise the flag briskly (Salute)6. On last note: cut, grab music, about face, march in7. sound off “Carry On”

Executing Colors (3)3. Procedures:

1. Evening Colors:1. Grab music 2. Call “Attention to Colors” and march outside3. Play “Taps”, and on first note slowly lower the Ensign4. Once unclipped, fold the Ensign5. Grab music and Ensign, march back in6. Sound off “Carry On”

Folding the National Ensign

STANDING WATCH

Watch – General Info• Watch begins at 1600, M-TH (despite weather conditions)• The door by the pull-up bar and ramp should be locked, so check

it by pushing it without pushing the square lever• Only entrance is the Quarterdeck after 1600 • MIDN are allowed to do homework as long as they do not

neglect their duty

• MIDN are NOT allowed to sleep, loiter, be on cellphone, hang out in the computer room, or listen to music

• Watch ends at 2000• Make sure Academic log is filled out• 3 watches for qualifications

Standing Watch (1)Step 1: Roll the podium to the quarterdeck on the left side of the Morehouse NROTC carpetStep 2: Watch log is in podium. Fill out the appropriate information, records, and entries for the dayStep 3: (Entry for 1600) 1600 I, MIDN _____, assume all duties and responsibilities as Officer of the Deck. X______ (sign)

MIDN ______ is the Messenger. X______ (sign)Step 4: Rounds (must be done every 45 mins)1645 Messenger departs for rounds 1650 Messenger returns from rounds. Reports _ Permanent staff, _ MIDN, _ OC’S/MECEP’S, _ civilians. All is well, or list discrepancies

Standing Watch (2)Step 4: As MIDN come in, they will report and you must grant

them permission if they have their military ID, and are in the appropriate uniform/attire

Step 5: MIDN coming aboard/going ashore1700 MIDN ?/c ____ comes aboard1730 MIDN ?/c ____ goes ashore

Step 6: At 1930 colors must be secured, and at 1945 campus police must be called.

Make sure:• The police set the alarm.• EVERY room is clean and IN ORDER.• Lights are turned off, doors are closed/Locked.

MIDN coming aboard/going ashore

Reporting to watch standers:

“Good afternoon/evening, MIDN ?/c ___ request permission to come aboard/ go ashore”If in uniform: salute and hold the military ID in left hand

WATCH stander’s response: (salute) “Permission granted/denied”

Reporting to Staff• Officer of the Deck must always give a formal report to staff

members whenever the walk onto/through the quarterdeck.• Staff includes all permanent staff, BNCO, BNXO, and WATCHO.

If they are an officer, you salute while giving the report.• Formal Report:

– Call “Attention on Deck! Commanding officer, Atlanta Region NROTC arriving/departing.”

– Then follow up with a report: “Good Afternoon/Evening, sir/ma’am/GySgt., MIDN ?/c ___ reporting, There are _ Staff, _OC’s/MECEP’s, _MIDN, _Civilians on board. All is well. Good Afternoon/Evening, sir/ma’am/GySgt.”

Formal Change-over of the Watch

• At 2000, the watch standers of the current day AND of the next day will muster outside the unit with the WATCHO or a Watch representative.

• The outgoing watch will pass on to the ongoing watch: All special and standing orders. As well as, any important information concerning watch.

Duty Swaps

• If you’re unable to stand watch assigned to you, you MUST find another MIDN of your same standing (OOD or MOW).

• Must be approved 24 hours in advance or else it is void.

In any case not covered by Instructions• If non-emergency:

– Call WATCHO: MIDN Herrera- 706 220 4705– WATCHO will decide what to do next

• If extreme emergency:– Call campus police: 404 215 2666– Then Call GySgt.: 760 672 7759– Then call WATCHO

• Do not let strangers in!

Unit Vehicle Descriptions

1. White Dodge Caravan Lic No.: 6410242D

2. Gray Chevy van Lic No. 6430151D

Testable Knowledge

General Orders of a Sentry1. To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

2. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

3. To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

4. To repeat all calls [from posts]more distant from the guardhouse than my own.

5. To quit my post only when properly relieved.

6. To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me, all orders from the Commanding Officer, Officer of the Day, Officers, and Non-Commissioned Officers of the guard only.

7. To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

8. To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

9. To call the Corporal of the Guard in any case not covered by instructions.

10. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

11. To be especially watchful at night and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority

Uniform Regulations (Cover)

Male Appearance

Sideburns shall not extend below a point level withthe middle of the ear, as indicated by line "A". When a mustache is worn it shall not:-- Go below a horizontal line extending across the corner of the mouth as indicatedby line "B".-- Extend more than 1/4 inch beyond a vertical line drawn upward from the cornersof the mouth as indicated by line "C".-- Protrude below the lip line of the upper lip as indicated by line "D".Hairstyle properly groomed shall not be greater than approximately 2 inches in bulk.Bulk is the distance that the mass of hair protrudes from the scalp. No individualhair will measure more than 4 inches in length.

Female Appearance

Haircuts and styles shall present a balanced appearance. Lopsided and extremelyasymmetrical styles are not authorized. Ponytails, pigtails, widely spaced individualhanging locks, and braids which protrude from the head are not authorized. Multiplebraids are authorized. No portion of the bulk of the hair as measured from the scalpshall exceed approximately 2 inches. Hair shall not fall below a horizontal line levelwith the lower edge of the back of the collar as indicated by line A. When wearingjumper uniforms, hair can extend a maximum of 1-1/2 inches below the top of the jumpercollar.

Collar devices are centered one inch from the front and lower edges of the collar and positioned with the vertical axis of the insignia along an imaginary line that bisects the angle of the collar point for Navy Options. Marine Options wear midshipman rank insignia on the right collar and an Eagle, Globe and Anchor on the left (as seen by the observer).

11 Leadership Principles• Know yourself and seek self-improvement.• Be technically and tactically proficient.• Know your Marines and look out for their welfare• Keep your Marines informed• Set the example• Ensure the task is understood, supervised, and accomplished• Train your Marines as a team• Make sound and timely decisions.• Develop a sense of responsibility among your subordinates• Employ your command in accordance with its capabilities• Seek responsibility and take responsibility for your actions

14 Leadership Traits• Justice• Judgment• Dependability• Initiative• Decisiveness• Tact• Integrity• Enthusiasm• Bearing• Unselfishness• Courage• Knowledge• Loyalty • Endurance

QUESTIONS