PART VI.-DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY. (For location of department and bureaus, see page 189.) Principal administrative officials.-Secretary of the Navy; Assistant Secretary; Aid to the Secretary of the Navy; Chief Clerk; Disbursing Clerk; Superintendent Office of Naval Records and Library; Correspondence, Mails, and Files; Appointment Clerk; Special Duty, Secretary's Office; Naval Consulting Board. General information and duties.-The Secretary of the Navy performs such duties as the President of the United States, who is Commander in Chief, may assign him and has the general superintendence of construction, manning, armament, equipment, and employment of vessels of war. The Assistant Secretary of the Navy performs such duties in the Navy Department as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Navy or required by law. The Chief Clerk has general charge of the records and correspondence of the Secretary's office and performs such other duties as may be assigned to him by the Secretary of the Navy. General publications.—(a) American Samoa. A pamphlet containing general information on American Samoa, viz, its geography, history, laws, government, agriculture, industries, and the characteristics and customs of its people, Distributed free upon request. (b) The Island of Guam. A pamphlet published about February 1, 1917, containing general information on Guam similar in extent and presentation to that embraced in the pamphlet American Samoa. Distributed free upon request. Annual and other periodical publications.—(a) Annual Report of the Secre tary of the Navy. A pamphlet containing a general résumé of existing conditions in the Naval Establishment, a record of operation and progress during the fiscal year for which issued, and a general consideration of problems which will demand solution in the future. Distributed free upon request. (b) Annual Reports of the Navy Department. A publication in which are brought together in one volume the Annual Report of the Secretary of the Navy and the annual reports of the several bureaus and offices of the Navy Department. Distributed free upon request. Correspondence.-Requests for publications should be addressed to the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, D. C. OFFICE OF NAVAL RECORDS AND LIBRARY. General publications.—Only publication now being issued by this office is the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion. Twenty-six volumes have been distributed; the twenty-seventh is in the hands of the Public Printer. It is expected that two or three more will follow. Method of distribution of general publications.-The Official Records of the Union and Confederate Navies in the War of the Rebellion are distributed free under authority of Members of the Fifty-third and Fifty-fourth Congresses, each Senator having designated 24 and each Representative 19 addresses to which sets are being sent as volumes are published. The assignment of sets has been practically completed. A circular is issued furnishing data concerning topics covered by these records, the plan of publication and distribution, and acts of Congress governing their issue. Address Superintendent of Naval Records and Library, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. NAVAL CONSULTING BOARD OF THE UNITED STATES. Principal administrative officials.-President, Chairman, Vice Chairman, and General information and duties.-The board was appointed by the Secretary of the Navy to assist in the solution of technical problems connected with the Navy. It maintains an office in New York for meetings and consultation. Publications.-Publications are issued from time to time as needed. Address of the board is 13 Park Row, New York City, N. Y. OFFICE OF NAVAL OPERATIONS. Principal administrative officials.-Chief of Naval Operations, Assistant for Operations, Assistant for Material, Chief Clerk. General information and duties.-During the temporary absence of the Secretary and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy the Chief of Naval Operations is next in succession to act as Secretary of the Navy. (Act Mar. 3, 1915.) The Chief of Naval Operations, while so serving as such Chief of Naval Operations, shall have the rank and title of admiral, to take rank next after the Admiral of the Navy. (Act Aug. 29, 1916.) The Chief of Naval Operations, under the direction of the Secretary of the Navy, is charged with the operations of the fleet and with the preparation and readiness of plans for its use in war. (Act Mar. 3, 1915.) This includes the direction of the Naval War College, the Office of Naval Intelligence, the Office of Gunnery Exercises and Engineering Performances, the Office of Naval Communications, the operations of Aviation Service and all Naval Districts, Aeronautic Service, of Mines and Mining, of the Naval Defense Districts, Naval Militia, and of the Coast Guard when operating with the Navy; the direction of all strategic and tactical matters, organization, maneuvers, target practice, drills and exercises, and of the training of the fleet for war; and the preparation, revision, and enforcement of all tactics, and drill books, signal codes, and cipher codes. The Chief of Naval Operations is charged with the preparation, revision, and record of Regulations for the Government of the Navy, Naval Instructions, and General Orders. He advises the Secretary concerning the movements and operations of vessels of the Navy and prepares all orders issued by the Secretary in regard thereto, and keeps the records of service of all fleets, squadrons, and ships. He advises the Secretary in regard to the military features of all new ships and as to any proposed extensive alterations of a ship which will affect her military value, and all features which affect the military value of dry docks, including their location; also as to matters pertaining to fuel reservations and depots, the location of radio stations, reserves of ordnance and ammunition, fuel, stores, and other supplies of whatsoever nature, with a view to meeting effectively the demands of the fleet. In preparing and maintaining in readiness plans for the use of the fleet in war he freely consults with and has the advice and assistance of the various bureaus, boards, and offices of the department, including the Marine Corps headquarters, in matters coming under their cognizance. After the approval of any given war plans by the Secretary it is the duty of the Chief of Naval Operations to assign to the bureaus, boards, and offices such parts thereof as may be needed for the intelligent carrying out of their respective duties in regard to such plans. The Chief of Naval Operations is charged with matters pertaining to the operation of aircraft and aircraft stations. He has supervision of the training of officers and men in the Aeronautic Service. The Chief of Naval Operations from time to time witnesses the operations of the fleet as an observer. He has two principal senior assistants, officers not below the grade of captain, one as assistant for operations and the other as assistant for matériel. He is ex oflicio a member of the General Board. COMMUNICATION OFFICE. The Naval Communication Service is established under the Chief of Naval Operations and embraces the Office of Naval Communications. The Director of Naval Communication is responsible for the efficient handling of all radio, telegraph, telephone, cable, and signal work, including submarine signaling, etc., used in connection with naval communications; has charge of cable and radio censorship. He is responsible for the preparation of calls, signal books, and ciphers. Under his administration of the foregoing means of communication, he has general charge of their operation, personnel, organization, etc. The Communication Office, in the Navy Department Building, handles all dispatch work for the Navy Department and a communication officer is on watch in the communication office at all times day and night. OFFICE OF NAVAL INTELLIGENCE. Principal administrative officials.-Director of Office of Naval Intelligence, Assistant Director. The Office of Naval Intelligence is charged with the collection, classification, and dissemination of such technical information at home and abroad as will be useful to the Chief of Naval Operations and to the various bureaus of the Navy Department in the formulation of plans for war and in the development of personnel and matériel. OFFICE OF GUNNERY EXERCISES AND ENGINEERING PERFORMANCES. Principal administrative officials.—Director, Office of Gunnery Exercises and Engineering Performances. The Office of the Director of Gunnery Exercises and Engineering Performances was created for the purpose of assisting the Chief of Naval Operations in the matter of gunnery exercises, drills, and exercises, and in the training of the fleet for war. In assisting the Chief of Naval Operations to perform his duties, the Director of Gunnery Exercises and Engineering Performances is, under the direction of the Chief of Naval Operations, charged with (a) the preparation of the orders for gunnery exercises and engineering performances; (b) the collection and publication to the service of all results of gunnery exercises and engineering of vessels of the fleet; (c) the examination of reports of battle efficiency inspections; (d) the preparation and revision of all drill books and gunnery instructions. He brings to the attention of the Chief of Naval Operations all deficiencies of material or personnel that come to his notice affecting the efficiency and readiness of vessels of the fleet for war. He keeps the Chief of Naval Operations informed of the proficiency and progress of the fleet in training for war as shown by reports of gunnery exercises, engineering performances and reports of battle efficiency inspections. He performs such other duties as the Chief of Naval Operations may direct. NAVAL COMMUNICATION SERVICE. Principal administrative official.-Director of Naval Communication Service. The Office of Director of Naval Communications is established under the Chief of Naval Operations. The Director of Naval Communications is charged with matters pertaining to the operation of naval radio stations ashore, and in addition is charged with the duties in connection with and is responsible for the efficient handling of all telegraph, telephone, and cable, and generally all dispatch work between the Navy Department and the fleet and throughout the naval service outside the fleet. In his administration of the foregoing he has general charge of the operation, organization, and administration of the Communication Service. He cooperates with officials designated by the Secretary of Commerce in reference to the proposed location of commercial radio stations, the licensing of operators, the control of the operation of commercial radio stations under the law, and the assignment of wave lengths for use by commercial stations which will comply with the law and prevent interference with the radio work of the Naval Communication Service. General publications.-(a) Commercial Traffic Regulations; (b) Small Arms Firing Regulations, 1917; and (c) Annual Report of Small Arms Practices. Methods of distribution of general publications.— (a) Can be obtained from the Government Printing Office for 25 cents per copy; (b and c) discontinued to persons outside service. Annual and other periodical publications.-This office does not publish any annual or periodical publications. It maintains no list of publications available for distribution to the public. Correspondence.-Address the Chief of Naval Regulations, Navy Department, Washington, D. C. BUREAU OF NAVIGATION. Principal administrative officials-Chief, Assistant to Bureau, Chief Clerk, Clerk to the Naval Academy. General information and duties.-The duties of the Bureau of Navigation comprise (1) the issue, record, and enforcement of the orders of the Secretary to the individual officers of the Navy; the training and education of line officers and of enlisted men (except of the Hospital Corps) at schools and stations and in vessels maintained for that purpose; the upkeep and operation of the Naval Academy, of technical schools for line officers. of the apprenticeseaman establishments, of schools for the technical education of enlisted men, and of the naval home at Philadelphia, Pa.; the upkeep and the payment of the operating expenses of the Naval War College; the enlistment, assignment to duty, and discharge of all enlisted persons. (2) It has under its direction all rendezvous and receiving ships, and provides transportation for all enlisted persons under its cognizance. (3) It establishes the complements of all ships in commission. (4) It keeps the records of service of all officers and men, and prepares an annual Navy Register for publication, embodying therein data as to fleets, squadrons, and ships, which shall be furnished by the Chief of Naval Operations. To the end that it may be able to carry out the provisions of this paragraph. all communications to or from ships in commission relating to the personnel of such ships are forwarded through this bureau, whatever their origin. (5) It is charged with all matters pertaining to applications for appointments and commissions in the Navy, and with the preparation of such appointments and commissions for signature. (6) It is charged with the preparation, revision, and enforcement of all regulations governing uniform, and with the distribution of all orders and regulations of a general or circular character. (7) Questions of naval discipline, rewards, and punishments are submitted by this bureau for the action of the Secretary of the Navy. The records of all general courts-martial and courts of inquiry involving the personnel of the Navy before final action are referred to this bureau for comment as to disciplinary features. (8) It receives and brings to the attention of the Secretary of the Navy all applications from officers for duty or leave. (9) It receives all reports of services performed by individual officers or men. (10) It is charged with the enforcement of regulations and instructions regarding naval ceremonies and naval etiquette. (11) It shall be charged with the upkeep and operation of the Hydrographic Office, the Naval Observatory, Nautical Almanac, and compass offices. It shall also have charge of all ocean and lake surveys, and ships' and crews' libraries; it shall defray the expenses of pilotage of all ships in commission. (12) It shall be charged with the formation of the Naval Reserve and with all matters relating thereto, and shall have supervision of the Naval Militia. Publications.-(a) Navy Register (List of Officers and Vessels of Navy). Annual. Can be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, 30 cents. (b) Monthly List and Directory of Navy and Marine Corps (Addresses of Officers and of Vessels of Navy). Monthly. Can be obtained from Superintendent of Documents, 10 cents per copy; $1 per year. (Discontinued.) (c) Annual Report of Chief of Bureau. Can be obtained from Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Free. (d) Annual Report of Movements of the Vessels of Navy. Can be obtained from the Chief of Bureau of Navigation. Free. (Discontinued.) (e) Uniform Regulations U. S. Navy. Can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents; 50 cents. (f) Naval Regulations and Naval Instructions, 1913. Can be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents. Price, $1. (g) Enlistment Circulars. Can be obtained from the Chief of Bureau of Navigation or any Navy recruiting station. Free. HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE. Principal administrative officials.-Hydrographer, three Assistants, Hydrographic Engineer, Chief Clerk. General information and duties.-The Hydrographic Office is charged with marine surveys in foreign waters and with the collection and dissemination of hydrographic and navigational data; the preparation and printing of maps and charts relating to and required in navigation; the preparation of navigators' sailing directions for pilots, and manuals of instruction for the use of all vessels of the United States and for the benefit and use of navigators generally; the furnishing of the foregoing to the Navy and other public services; and their sale to the mercantile marine and the public at the cost of printing and paper. General publications.-Nautical books, which fall into two groups: (a) Pilots or sailing directions of foreign waters, which describe the harbors, channels, coasts, islands; regulations governing anchorage, dues, quarantine, etc.; facilities for unloading, loading, docking, repairs, water, food, and supplies; communications by rail, wire, radio, steamer; and such miscellaneous information as can not be given on the charts or which amplifies them. (b) Books devoted to the mathematics of navigation and its methods and Instruments; besides the International Code of Signals, lists of foreign lights, and a general catalogue of charts and nautical books published by the office. Method of distribution of general publications.-Sold at cost of printing and paper to the merchant marine and the public; issued free to the Navy and other Federal services. Annual and other periodical publications.-(a) Annual Report of the Hydrographer. Limited free distribution. (b) Notice to Mariners. Octavo pamphlet, weekly, free. Gives changes in aids to navigation (lights, buoyage, harbor constructions), dangers to navigation (rocks, shoals, banks, bars), important new soundings, and, in general, all such facts as affect mariners' charts, manuals, and pilots or sailing directions. Relates to all waters traversed by seagoing ships and the Great Lakes. (c) Hydrographic Bulletin. A broadsheet of varying size, weekly, free. Gives detailed facts regarding ice, wrecks, and derelicts; also items on port facilities, use of oil to calm the sea, and miscellany of use and interest to mariners. Relates to all waters traversed by seagoing ships and the Great Lakes. (d) Pilot Charts. Issued monthly for the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and the Central American waters; quarterly for the South Atlantic and South Pacific Oceans. They treat the following subjects, doing so graphically as far as practicable: Average conditions of the winds and weather; tracks of storms; percentage of gales and fog in different areas; average pressure and temperature of the air; magnetic variation; steamship and sailing routes; prevailing ocean currents; storm signals; radio stations; icebergs and other floating dangers to navigation; timely articles on various subjects of interest to navigators. (e) Reprints of Hydrographic Information. Octavo pamphlets designed to keep in handy form articles and information scattered through the Pilot Charts and Bulletins; free; published at irregular intervals. The following titles have appeared to date: No. 1, Port Facilities; No. 2, North Atlantic Ice Movements; No. 3, Use of Oil to Calm the Sea; No. 4, Port Facilities No. 2; No. 5, Submarine Sound Signals (stock exhausted); No. 6, Compass Work on the Great Lakes; No. 7, Port Facilities No. 3; No. 8, Questions and Answers; No. 9, The Origin and Mission of the Hydrographic Office; No. 10, The Use and Interpretation of Charts and Sailing Directions; No. 11, Production of Navigational Charts; No. 12, Great Lakes Port Facilities; No. 13, Cyclonic Storms; No. 14, Questions and Answers No. 2; No. 15, Port Facilities No. 4 (North Atlantic Ocean); No. 16, Port Facilities No. 5 (North Pacific Ocean); No. 17, Port Facilities No. 6 (Indian Ocean); No. 18, Port Facilities No. 7 (South Pacific Ocean); No. 19, Port Facilities No. 8 (South Atlantic Ocean); No. 20, Port Facilities No. 9 (North Atlantic Ocean); No. 21, Questions and Answers No. 3; No. 22, Port Facilities No. 10 (North and South Atlantic Oceans); No. 23. Port Facilities No. 11 (Pacific and Indian Oceans); No. 24, North Atlantic Ice Patrols; No. 25, Questions and Answers No. 4. List of publications. Circular of Information No. 3 gives complete list of the books and selected list of popular charts; how to remit to office; list of sale agents; distribution free. The General Catalogue of Charts is distributed free; index charts show location of navigators' charts (one a world index and 25 regional indexes), free. Mailing lists.-None but exchanges (in return for publications or marine data). Maps.-Navigators' charts which show coast lines, depth of water, islands, channels, lighthouses, buoys, dangerous rocks, shoals, reefs, bars, harbors, |