ROTC

• Marlinespike Seamanship


  The art of handling and working all kinds of fiber and wire rope, including knotting, splicing, serving, and fancy work
• Marlinespike Seamanship


  1. Use line for tying up during mooring and docking and for rigging aloft or over the side during painting details

  2. Use wire rope during replenishment of supplies and for highline transfers
• FOUR-FOLD MISSION

  • National Defense
  • Security Operations
  • Deterrence
  • National Development
• Navy’s Role

  • The Navy shall defend the territory from external aggression
  • The Navy shall continue its role of securing the Philippine maritime areas from all forms of intrusions, encroachment, piracy and drug trafficking
  • The Navy shall assist other government agencies in protecting marine resources and environment
  • The Navy shall continue to assist in rescue and relief operations during accidents at sea and natural calamities on land such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and floods
  • The Navy shall continue assisting in national socio-economic development
  • The Navy, as it acquires new and more potent assets, will be an effective instrument of the government in fulfilling various security-related international commitments
• Rope materials

  • Wire
  • Fiber
  • Combinations of the two
• The Philippine Revolutionary Navy was established


  1898
• The Off Shore Patrol was established


  1939
• Line


  A piece of rope, either fiber or synthetic, that is in use or has been cut for a specific purpose, such as a lifeline, heaving line, or lead line
• Philippine Naval Patrol was established


  1947
• Philippine Navy was established


  1951
• Construction of Line

  • Three-strand line, braided, or plaited
  • Lines are twisted into cable with various numbers of strands, and the direction the strands are twisted determines the lay of the line
• Philippine Fleet


  • Home of the sailors
  • Home of the fighting ships
  • Has major units namely: Offshore Combat Force, Sealift Amphibious, Littoral Combat Force and Fleet Support Group and special units, NAG, NAVSOG, and FTDC
• Mission of Philippine Fleet
• Use and Care of Line

  1. Coil right-laid line right-handed or clockwise

  2. Flake down braided and plaited line

  3. Keep line from touching stays, guys, or other standing rigging

  4. When surging line around bitts, take off enough turns so the line does not jerk but surges smoothly

  5. If line becomes chafed or damaged, cut and splice

  6. Do not lubricate the line

  7. Whip all line ends

  8. Inspect natural fiber line frequently for deterioration
• Philippine Marine Corps

  • Rapid deployment
  • Amphibious strike force
  • Small but highly mobile
  • Hard-hitting
  • Superbly trained
• Mission of Philippine Marine Corps
• Naval Operational Commands

  • Naval Sea Systems Command (NSSC)
  • Naval Education Training and Doctrine Command (NETDC)
  • Naval Reserve Command (NRC)
  • Naval Construction Engineering Brigade (NCEB)
  • Naval Installation Command (NIC)
• Dragging a line over sharp or rough objects cuts or breaks the outer fibers
• SUPPORT UNITS

  • Naval Intelligence and Security Force (NISF)
  • Philippine Navy Finance Center (PNFC)
  • Naval Logistics Center (NLC)
  • Bonifacio Naval Station (BNS)
  • Manila Naval Hospital (MNH)
  • Cavite Naval Hospital (CNH)
  • Headquarters Philippine Navy and Headquarters Support Group (HPN& HSG)
• FOUR-FOLD MISSION

  • National Defense
  • Security Operations
  • Deterrence
  • National Development
• Natural fiber line exposed to the atmosphere deteriorates about 30 percent in 2 years from weathering alone
• Small Stuff

  • Round line is three-strand, right-laid tarred hemp is used for seizing and servings on ships where neatness is required
  • Sail twine is small stuff laid up right-handed by machine, like regular line, used for servings when a fancier job than can be done with marline is desired
  • Cod line is the light, white line formerly used in hammock clews, used for decorative purposes
• Departments in Ship’s Organization

  • Commanding Officer
  • Executive Officer
  • Mess Department
  • Supply Department
  • Deck and Gunnery Department
  • Damage Control Department
  • Engineering Department
  • Operations Department
  • CMAA
  • Other Departments
• Securing Ends

  1. Never leave the end of a line dangling loose without a whipping to prevent it from unlaying

  2. Put a temporary plain whipping on the end of a line to prevent fraying
• Commanding Officer


  A line officer assigned by the FOIC, PN with a responsibility to command a ship. Referred to as "Captain" regardless of rank. Charged with absolute responsibility for the safety, well-being, and efficient operation of the command
• Bowline


  • A good knot with many uses, used whenever a loop is needed, such as in making a temporary eye in a mooring line
• Executive Officer

  Designated second in command of the ship. Assumes command in the absence of the CO. Primarily responsible for the administration of the ship and personnel, overall training, daily routine, and maintenance of good order and discipline
• Square knot


  • Best known knot for bending two lines together, can jam on a strain and become difficult to untie
• Becket bend


  • Especially good for bending together two lines
• Operations Officer


  Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of combat and operational information required for the assigned mission and tasks of the ship
• Combat Information Center (CIC) Officer

  Responsible for the collection and dissemination of combat and operational information, operation, care, and maintenance of CIC equipment, training of CIC personnel, and control of assigned aircraft
• Communications Officer

  Responsible for supervising the receipt, transmission, and routing of ship's messages, operation and maintenance of communications equipment, handling of registered publications, and communications security
• Engineering Officer

  Responsible for the operation, care, and maintenance of propulsion and auxiliary equipment, control of damage, and repairs
• Damage Control Officer

  Responsible for prevention and control of damage, stability, emergency repairs, and maintenance of auxiliary machinery, piping, and drainage systems
• Repair Officer


  Responsible for planning, scheduling, and inspecting works to ensure timely completion, job order system, and estimated funds for work
• Deck Officer (First Lieutenant)


  Responsible for the preservation and cleanliness of the ship's exterior, operation, care, and maintenance of equipment related to deck seamanship, loading and unloading operations, and deck seamanship evolutions
• ORDNANCE


  Comprises the physical equipment pertaining to weapon, classified as explosive ordnance and inert ordnance
• GUNNERY


  The art and science of using guns to include the operation and control of all elements of armaments
• BALLISTICS


  The science of projectile’s motion classified as Interior Ballistics and Exterior Ballistics
• FIRE CONTROL


  The practical application of exterior ballistics and the methods and devices used to control the guns and other weapons