2006-11-02 07:11:42 · 9 answers · asked by Traveller 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
The Captains Mast , where someone is brought up on charges, in accordance with the UCMJ, is held in different places depending on the ship. It got its name because they used to be hauled off to the aftermast. Today it could be in the legal office of an aircraft carrier.
2006-11-02 10:08:43 · answer #1 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's called captains mast not mass! Mass is for clergy not captains. captains mast is usually held in the officers wardroom. The dining room for officers though it can be held anywhere the captain wants. the function of captains mast is to hold court and usually to give out punishment. Though some times captains mast is good to see if you are worthy of an award such as citation or medal. The former however is the usual reason.
2006-11-03 12:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by brian L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Captain's Mast is a naval tradition and falls under Art. 15 of the UCMJ. In the Army/Air Force the same procedure is called "Office hours". Masts are a non-judicial proceedings where the Commanding Officer judges facts presented by the investigating officer and defendant's advocate. No lawyers are allowed. Punishment is limited to reduction in grade, forfeiture of pay, restriction, or assignment to a correction custody unit for not more than 30 days. They are serious affairs not to be taken lightly. Decisions can be appealed, but it will proceed to a Summary/Special/General Court where punishments are much harsher.
The CO will determine Mast location. In some cases, the CO may want to make the Mast public and in others, he may want it kept discreet. Also depends on the ship and what space is adequate for the proceeding. All the Masts I have been involved with were held in the CO's office.
2006-11-03 01:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Richard B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A captains mass is usually held in the captains outer state room { His main office} on board ship.
2006-11-02 15:17:25 · answer #4 · answered by George H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All of the Captain`s Mast that i was required to attend were in the Captains office, behind closed doors. Never busted me down though. Have a fun day.
2006-11-02 15:17:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the term captain's mast originally came from old sailing days & was held in the mornings at the base of the main mast on deck.
2006-11-03 09:28:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Captain's Mast is held at different places depending on what ship you are on and what command you are in.
2006-11-03 07:57:13 · answer #7 · answered by pinoy_sailor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Captain's mass is usually held in his belly region and can serve both as beer ballast or a life preserver if washed overboard.
Hope this helped,
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2006-11-02 20:11:19 · answer #8 · answered by Chong Connery 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a captains mass is a form of punishment in the navy if you do something wrong then you have to go in front of the commanding officer to explain the reason you did or didnt do something
2006-11-02 15:16:36 · answer #9 · answered by Neil G 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋