Chapter 1
Introduction
1.01. Purpose. The purpose of this Standard Operating Procedure is to ensure there is a standardized method of operating the command. This will ensure any questions about how something should be handled will have an answer.
Chapter 2
Berthing and Personal Areas
2.01. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to set forth a standardized way of displaying objects in the berthing and personal areas. All personnel instructing or conducting inspections will use this chapter to ensure everyone has the proper information.
2.02. Definitions. To ensure there is no confusion about the location of items and personnel in the berthing area, this section provides standard definitions.
Aft: When referring to the berthing area, aft is the area towards the hatches leading to the emergency ladder wells.
Centered: Meaning being centered fore, aft, port and starboard on whatever surface the object is placed.
Forward: When referring to the berthing area, forward is the area towards the hatches leading into the administration area.
Inboard: When referring to the berthing area, inboard is toward the center passageway.
Outboard: When referring to the berthing area, outboard is toward the bulkheads with the portholes.
PFD: The PFD is the personal flotation device issued to the Participant at the beginning of the ADVANCED TRAINING. It can be either a Navy Issue Kapok life preserver, or a “Vest” type PFD.
Port: As always, port will refer to anything on the left side of the berthing area while facing forward.
Starboard: As always, starboard will refer to anything on the right side of the berthing area while facing forward.
2.03. Shakedown Inspection. During day one, a shakedown inspection will be conducted, looking for any items appearing on the “Do Not Bring” list. Any contraband will be collected, tagged and returned at the end of the training evolution. Bringing knives, lighters, weapons of any kind, or fireworks will result in an immediate return trip home at the expense of the participant’s family or home unit. The format for the shakedown inspection is shown in figure 2-1, and makes it easy for the inspector to see everything the Participant has brought. The inspector will ensure everything on the Sea bag List has been brought. Cadets not bringing uniform articles available at every NSCC unit will be sent home at their unit or expense. Note: Things not issued at the typical NSCC unit, such as olive drab nametapes and other accessories for the camouflage utility uniform can be purchased during NEX runs.
Figure 2-1 Shakedown Layout2.04. Racks. Racks will be aligned down the length of the berthing area, along a line on the inboard side, on both sides of the berthing area. Racks will be made with standard hospital corners at the foot of the rack, using the blanket to form the corners. The bottom sheet will form the hospital corners at the head of the rack. There will be a “collar” at the top of the rack. This collar will be the standard width of a U.S. 1-dollar bill. The top sheet should show with the blanket folded under the collar. The blanket should be pulled tight with no wrinkles.
2.05. Pillows. Pillows will be placed in the center of the space between the head of the bed and the collar. It will also be centered on the mattress itself. Pillow will also be “boxed,” meaning it will have a squared off appearance.
2.06. Shoes. Shoes will be displayed under the bunks, starting at the foot post and going outboard. See figure 2-2. All shoes will be displayed as worn, meaning laced and tied. The occupant of the top rack will display their shoes on the forward side of the bunk, and the bottom occupant will display their shoes on the aft side of the bunk. Shoes will be displayed in the following order:
Boots
Dress Shoes
Athletic Shoes
Beach Shoes
Shower Shoes
Figure 2-2 Shoe Display2.07. Wall Lockers. Wall lockers are located outboard of all racks. The occupant of the top rack will use the wall locker on the forward side of the rack and the occupant of the bottom bunk will use the wall locker on the aft side of the rack. Because of the different configurations of the interior the of wall lockers, the locker display will only consist of the top shelf and the clothing display. Anything on the shelves of the wall locker or in open drawers should be displayed neatly. There should be no clothes on the floor of the wall locker.
2.08. Uniform Display. All uniforms will be displayed as worn. See Figure 2-3. Pants zipped and fastened, and shirts completely buttoned. Pants will be hung with the fly facing forward, legs outboard. All fasteners will be fastened and buttons buttoned. Shirts will be displayed facing inboard, all buttons buttoned. Shirts and pants will be displayed on hangers evenly from the forward bulkhead of the locker to the aft bulkhead in the following order:
Dress White Pants
Dungaree Pants
CUU Pants
Dress White Jumper
Dungaree Shirt(s)
CUU Blouse(s)
Figure 2-3 Wall Locker Display (Summer Whites omitted from Seabag List)2.09. Covers. Covers will be displayed on the top shelf of the wall locker. See Figure 2-4 They will be displayed as follows from inboard:
PHIBOPS Ball cap
Utility Cover
White Hat
Home Unit Ball cap (Optional)
Figure 2-4 Cover Display2.10. Laundry Bags. Laundry bags will be hung from the top vertical posts of the racks. See Figure 2-5. The laundry bag for the occupant of the top rack will be more forward while the laundry bag for the occupant of the bottom rack will be more aft.
2.11. Towels. Towels and washcloths will be hung on the inboard railings of each Participant’s rack. See Figure 2-5. They will be on the forward end of the top rack and the aft end of the bottom rack.
2.12. PFD. For display and inspection purposes, the PFD life vest will be displayed immediately inboard of the helmet. See Figure 2-6. The straps will be stowed and the vest folded neatly. At night, the PFD will be stored on the inboard end of the top of the wall locker.
2.13. Flak Vest. For display and inspection purposes, the flak vest will be displayed at the foot of the rack, on the aft side. See Figure 2-6. It will be 4 inches from the end of the mattress. At night, the Flak Vest will be stored on the outboard end on top of the wall locker.
2.14. Helmet. For display and inspection purposes, the helmet will be displayed on the inboard, forward section of the rack. See Figure 2-6. At night, the helmet will be stored as the last item in the wall locker display, the item farthest outboard.
2.15. Rucksack. The rucksack will be displayed directly inboard of the M-16. The top of the rucksack will face forward, flap down, and all straps tightened and tucked under the rucksack itself. At night, the rucksack will be stored between the flak vest and PFD. The opening of the rucksack will be facing the same direction as the opening of the wall locker. (E.g. if the wall locker faces aft, the opening of the rucksack will face aft.
2.16. Piece. The piece will be displayed near the head of the rack, just below the collar. It will be positioned so the barrel is facing aft. See Figure 2-6. At night, the M-16 will be secured to the inboard portion of the rack using the sling. It will be placed in a way as to not disturb the towels. The rifle for the occupant of the top rack will be more forward while the rifle for the occupant of the bottom rack will be more aft.
Figure 2-5 Rack End Display / Figure 2-6 Rack Inspection DisplayChapter 3
Participant Procedures
3.01. Participant Conduct. Participants will conduct themselves in a manner that does not bring discredit upon the United States Navy, the United States Naval Sea Cadet Corps, Amphibious Operations Training Command, their home unit or themselves. They must adhere to the teamwork concept and at the same time not allow one person’s actions to hurt the team. It is the responsibility of every Participant to constantly motivate his or her team members. They must always remember the two mottos of PHIBOPS, “It Pays To Be A Winner” and “One Mission, One Team”. When Participants are talking to an enlisted staff member, whether Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer, they will be at the position of parade rest until told to do otherwise. This requirement extends to any active duty or reserve Non Commissioned Officer, Petty Officer or Chief Petty Officer. All cadets on staff hold positions equivalent to Petty Officers and will be afforded the same respect. When Participants are talking to Officers, Midshipmen, or Instructors they will assume the position of attention until told to do otherwise. This requirement extends to any active duty or reserve Midshipman, Warrant Officer or Commissioned Officer.
3.02. Participant Use of Cell Phones – Participants can bring their cellular phones to PHIBOPS, but they must remember; after making their initial call home, all personnel will be required to surrender their cell phone to a member of the staff. To ensure no member of the staff will make calls on the phone, the battery will be returned to the Participant and the phone will be tagged and secured in the Admin Office. Phones will be returned to Participants as part of their liberty, once they earn it.
3.03. Swim Buddy System. Each Participant will be teamed up with a buddy. As stated in the Warning Order, the buddy teams are to be together at all times when outside of the PHIBOPS Area of Operation. They should eat together, ride in the same seat on the bus, move through tours together and go on liberty together. Maintaining the integrity of swim buddy teams is so important that failure to maintain swim buddy team integrity is categorized as a Level II discipline offense.
3.04. Equal Opportunity/Non-discrimination. PHIBOPS is an equal opportunity operation. We do not discriminate on basis of gender, race, religion or creed. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Instances of discrimination will be reported up the chain of command immediately and will be rigorously investigated through an Executive Officer’s Investigation (XOI). If the XOI turns up evidence the allegations are true, recommendation for separation will be made to the Commanding Officer. False allegations will also be investigated and the person making the false accusation will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including removal from PHIBOPS.
Chapter 4
Training Phases
4.01. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to explain the phases of training the Participants should complete during PHIBOPS. There are three phases of training, which will be explained below.
4.02. Phase I (Academic Phase) – Phase I will last approximately 5 days. During this phase, Participants spend much of their days in a classroom setting. Some of the topics covered will be Amphibious Operations History, Tactics, First Aid, Small Unit Tactics, Platforms, and Weapons Systems. Participants will also take the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Course. Participants will have daily assessments to determine how much of the information they are retaining. Failure to maintain a 70% average on these assessments may result in the Participant being sent home at the home unit or parents’ expense.
4.03. Phase II (Workup Phase) – Phase II will start on Training Day 6 and last approximately 5 days. During this time Participants will tour many of the ships and commands they learned about during Phase I. They will continue to have daily assessments, testing their retention of information from Phase I, but will also be required to remember information from the day’s training or tours. This is where the Participants will also begin workups for “real world” applications of what they have been studying in Phase I. Again, failure to maintain a 70% average on these assessments may result in the Participant being sent home at the home unit or parents’ expense.
4.04. Phase III (Deployment Phase) – Phase III will start on Training Day 10 and continue until the final Training day. During Phase III, Participants will be given tasks to complete on the Platoon, Squad and Boat Crew level. These include, but are not limited to; land navigation, patrolling, boat handling, marlinspike seamanship and communications. All of the teamwork the Participants have developed will be put to the test. Many of the assessments conducted during Phase III will be on a Go-No Go basis. Participants receiving an excess number of No Go assessments will be sent home at the home unit or parents’ expense.
Chapter 5
General Quarters
5.01. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to describe General Quarters procedures in place at PHIBOPS. In most cases, General Quarters will only be called in the PHIBOPS Area of Operation (Building B-30). Procedures described below are for drills in the PHIBOPS Area of Operation. If GQ is sounded elsewhere, additional instructions will be given.
5.02. Conditions. There are five separate conditions for General Quarters. Each represents a different “condition of readiness” for Participants. The post for all GQ conditions is on the inboard portion of the berthing area. Occupants of the top rack will be on the forward side of the bunks. The bottom rack occupant will be on the aft side of the bunks. At times, Participants will line themselves against the bulkheads in the passageway outside of the berthing areas.
5.02.1. Condition 1. GQ Condition 1 is the emergency condition of readiness. When the GQ alarm is sounded, all personnel will report to their GQ station as they are. Once online, personnel will listen for any additional instructions. This is the only condition in which reporting Procedures (para.5.03) will not be observed.
5.02.2. Condition 2. GQ Condition 2 is the “damage control’ condition of readiness. Personnel will report to their GQ stations in Dungarees, Helmets and PFD. The top button on the shirt will be buttoned and the pants will be tucked into the top of the boots. All of the straps on the PFD will be secured.