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b. The method of transmission must be logged on all messages as follows: Abbreviation Meaning FH Flaghoist FL Small signal searchlight SL Large signal searchlight BK Yardarm blinker SEM Semaphore NFL Infrared directional NBK Infrared nondirectional MPL Multipurpose light c. Any signal requiring action other than that demanded by the immediate tactical situation should be written up and handled as a regular message, with the additional logging of the signal in the visual log. d. Messages and signals having a specified time of execution are given the same routing and handling as in the preceding step. (Includes message being written on message blanks.) A copy of all tactical messages goes to the OOD for filing; one copy is kept by the supervisor as a safeguard against loss; remaining copies are sent to the communication center. The original, after it is initialed by the CWO, is returned to the visual file. e. Emergency messages, including executive method, abbreviated plaindress, and high-priority precedence messages, are accorded the normal routing to the communication center only after the signal force notifies the person(s) concerned. 3. In port, the duty Signalman/signal supervisor will man the signal bridge as required to perform the inport signal functions as outlined in signal publications and SOPA instructions. Submitted:/s/J.A. DOE, ENS, USN Communications Officer Approved:/s/J.K. FROST, LCDR, USN Ship Control Officer Figure 14-l.—Standing order sample—Continued. SUMMARY these sheets. We also discussed standing orders and the effect they have on the signal team, the difference In this chapter, you learned the procedures used for grading and critiquing visual drills and exercises. You learned about the grade sheets and where to locate between OPORDs and OPLANs and the wartime provisions for visual signaling. Now it is up to you to put what you have learned to use. 14-6