REGULATIONS FOR THE NAVY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES, 1862.

 

CHAPTER 11.

 

SECTION 1.

 

 LIEUTENANTS.

 

 ARTICLE 1.

 

To be attentive to duty and obedient to orders.

 

A lieutenant is to be attentive to his duties, and to obey with promptitude the orders which he may receive from his superiors.

 

ARTICLE 2.

 

To conform to the practice and words of command of the executive officer.

 

He shall conform as nearly as possible to the practice and words of command of the executive officer in the performance of his duties, when there is no particular regulation upon the subject.

 

ARTICLE 3.

 

Shall carry an order book when called on board flag ship to receive orders.

 

When called on board the ship of the commander of the fleet or squadron by signal, or when he shall be sent on board to receive orders, he is to take with him an order book, and insert therein the orders which he may receive.

 

ARTICLE 4.

 

To be attentive to the men of his division.

 

He is to be particularly attentive to the men belonging to his division at quarters, and give personal attention to the examination of their clothing at the stated periods which the captain may direct, and report to him upon their wants.

 

ARTICLE 5.

 

To have charge of a boat.

 

He shall have charge of one of the boats to be designated by the executive officer, and shall be responsible that it is kept properly equipped for service of all kinds.

 

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