Ship

• FOUR-FOLD MISSION

  • National Defense
  • Security Operations
  • Deterrence
  • National Development
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Operations Officer


  Responsible for the collection, evaluation, and dissemination of combat and operational information required for the assigned mission and tasks of the ship
• Operations Officer

  1. Combat Information Center (CIC) Officer

  2. Communications Officer
• Engineering Officer

  Responsible for the operation, care, and maintenance of all propulsion and auxiliary equipment; control of damage; and accomplishment of repairs
• Engineering Officer

  1. Damage Control Officer

  2. Repair Officer
• Deck Officer (First Lieutenant)


  Responsible for the preservation and cleanliness of the exterior of the ship, operation, care, and maintenance of ground tackle, mooring lines, ship's boats, life rafts, and other lifesaving equipment; planning and execution of deck seamanship evolutions and operations
• Deck Officer (First Lieutenant)


  1. Supervises loading, unloading, and stowage of cargo

  2. Supervises operation of paint, sail, boatswain's lockers, and garbage disposal
• Deck Officer (First Lieutenant)


  1. Responsible for the conduct of gunfire

  2. Operation, care, and maintenance of all guns including designation and fire control equipment and associated ordnance

  3. Training of gunnery personnel and gun crews
• Deck/Gunnery Officer


  Performs collateral duties if no other officer is assigned or designated: Cargo Officer, Special Service Officer, Athletic Officer
• Mess and Supply Officer

  Responsible for procuring, receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, transferring, accounting, and maintaining all stores, provisions, and equipment of the command
• Chief Master-at-Arms (CMAA)

  1. Assists the OOD in the execution of ship's routine

  2. Supervises extra duty men and men performing punishments

  3. Maintains a lucky bag

  4. Furnishes escorts for the CO, EXO, and visitors

  5. Ensures the safety and welfare of prisoners at the brig

  6. Conducts frequent inspections of the ship

  7. Ensures ship's regulations and instructions are adhered to

  8. Ensures presence of masters-at-arms at various ship locations
• Rating


  Identifies an occupational specialty based on aptitude, training, experience, knowledge, and skills of an individual
• Rate


  Identifies the level of achievement and expertise within an individual's rating
• Rank


  Combined rate and rating of an individual
• Unrated/Non-rated/Unclassified


  Identifies an individual who has not yet been classified for a particular rating
• Striker


  Applies to an individual in the paygrade E1 to E3
• Petty Officer


  Applies to an individual in the pay grade E4 to E7
• Terminologies

  • Philippine Navy Ranks, Rates, ratings, and insignias
  • AFP officers ranks and insignia
  • PN enlisted rating structures
• BM - Boatswain’s Mate


  1. Trains and supervises personnel in marlinespike, deck and boat seamanship

  2. Maintains the ship’s external structure and deck equipment

  3. Acts as petty officers in charge of small craft

  4. May serve in or take charge of gun crews and damage control parties
• GM - Gunner’s Mate


  1. Operates, maintains, and repairs gunnery equipment

  2. Guided-missile launching systems, rocket launchers, guns, gun mounts, turrets, projectors, and associated equipment

  3. Makes detailed casualty analyses and repairs of various systems

  4. Tests and inspects ammunition, missiles, and ordnance components

  5. Trains and supervises personnel in handling and stowage of ammunition and missiles
• QM - Quartermaster


  1. Assists the navigator and officer of the deck (OOD)

  2. Steers the ship, takes radar bearings and ranges

  3. Makes depth soundings and celestial observations

  4. Plots courses and commands small craft

  5. Maintains charts, navigational aids, oceanographic publications, and records
• ET - Electronics Technician

  1. Responsible for electronic equipment used to send and receive messages

  2. Detect enemy pla