PDF German Naval Camouflage: Volume 2: 1942-1945 by Eric Leon; John Asmussen in History

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Almost as essential to a successful bridge watch as a helm; this guide has long been a primary source of information for standing a taut; safe; and efficient watch. The new edition has been updated for the Navy of the twenty-first century; reflecting the need for increased security; the appropriate role of automation in navigation; and the extensive integration of computers into virtually every phase of watchstanding. While these new elements give this revised edition a futuristic feel; the timeless basics are reassuringly still there. New figures and appendixes reveal the evolving nature of today's Navy and the wonders of supportive technology; yet proper development of the human element remains paramount in this newest version of a longstanding classic. Admiral Stavridis and Captain Girrier have made the essential guide a worthy companion to their Division Officer's Guide; and they have ensured that this latest addition to the Blue Gold Professional Library meets the exacting standards of that important series.Safe navigation; standard commands; honors and ceremonies; communications; weather; and practical advice on the keeping of a deck log are among the many subjects covered in this comprehensive book. Practical checklists and samples help watchstanders meet the demands of challenging evolutions such as getting underway; entering port; and night steaming. Whether the watch is on the bridge; on the quarterdeck; or in the combat information center; the prudent watchstander will do well to adhere to the advice of a famous ad campaign: "Don't leave home without it."