and his return by identifying him by the name of his ship? is it a navy custom or is it for security reasons?
2006-09-06 02:02:23 · 12 answers · asked by Beaujock 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's so you'll know if someone is in the head or not.
2006-09-06 02:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by Nascarcrazy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's a little of both. Definitely a Navy custom, but it also lets everyone on board know that the Captain is gone so either the Executive officer is in charge, or the Command Duty Officer for whichever duty section has duty that day. And also, assume that the captain of one ship has the same last name as the captain of the ship docked right across the pier. Those intercom systems can be heard from quite a ways away, so it also helps to cut down on any confusion that may arise from that scenario. By just announcing the captain as the ship's name, you won't have to worry about someone on the next ship over hearing it and thinking that it's actually their captain who has gone ashore. On a day to day basis, it's only the Captain and any high ranking visitors who get announced aboard or ashore. When someone retires, they can also get rung ashore.
2006-09-06 09:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by j.f. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is naval custom. It is law that the Captain of that ship is in charge of everything and responsible for everything that happens on his ship. If an admiral is carried on board as supercargo he will be treated with all respect but the orders that will be obeyed under any circumstance will be the captains. It is said that the ship is a democracy with only one vote and voter,the captain.The arrival and departure of the Captain is therefore an important event in a ships life.Would you not like to know when god was absent or present?The announcing of the captain by calling out the ships name began in the British Navy when the anything coming to the ship would have to be rowed out to the anchorage. As they neared the ship the ship's sentry would challenge the oncoming boat and if carrying the captain the challenge would be answered by calling out the name of the ship.
2006-09-06 22:07:37 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is US Navy custom to announce the departure and arrival of the highest officer of the ship.
2006-09-06 09:09:38 · answer #4 · answered by Vagabond5879 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Piping Ashore" is a historical and traditional Naval Ceremony that began in the 1700's. With the ship's Bos'n Mate manning the Bos'n pipe, to control the actions of the sailors hosting manning the lines, visiting officers were brought aboard in a basket from a small boat... "Sideboys" were assigned to assist in the hoisting and to swing the basket aboard. The more senior officers were generally more stout and normally required more "Sideboys."
These days the "Piping Ashore" is reserved for both officers and enlisted men who have completed a career serving their country in the highest traditions of the Naval Service
2006-09-06 09:15:54 · answer #5 · answered by ZULU45RM1664 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without reposting everything j.d. just said , let me say she is totally correct.
though it has little to do with a captains name might be similer to another ship. it has to do with the Captain for all intents and purpose IS the Ship.
During actual fleet operations, communications on secure encrypted channels refer to each other by ship names. there are several radio nets among the fleet, each with a specific purpose. I was an EW and talked among the ships in our group on the Radio Net for Electronic Warfare information, or AE (Alpha Echo)
when I called up another ship in our group I would be talking to my counterpart EW aboard the other ship but we would call each other by the Ship Names. "Fox, this is Halsey, Over..."
If the captain came over and wanted to talk to the other EWs on USS Fox he would say "Fox, this is Halsey ACTUAL, Over..."
The Commanding Officer IS the Ship.
2006-09-06 16:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the Captain is usually the highest ranking officer on-board. You ALWAYS announce the arrival and departure of high ranking officers, regardless of ship or bldg.
2006-09-06 09:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not just the captain, but all high ranking visitors are announced by their ranks.
2006-09-06 09:10:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice j.d.!
Never saw a broad get anything right in the Navy except sex! And that is EVERY navy chick I ever met throughout my 6 years in too!
When the Prez comes on board he's called "United States of America".
ding ding, ding ding THE KING, DEPARTING !!!!!!!
DING!
2006-09-06 09:55:33 · answer #9 · answered by FistacuffBand 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
does this happen prior to a ships commissing
2014-10-27 06:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by Julius Mc Nemar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the real reason behind this practice is so everyone else can put their feet up for a while.
2006-09-06 09:08:03 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋