l l l l Recommend  to  the  department  head personnel  transfers  and  changes  in  the division  allowance. Forward  requests  for  leave,  liberty,  and special  privileges.  This  includes  making recommendations  for  their  disposition. Conduct   periodic   inspections,   exercises, and musters. Evaluate  the  performance  and  discipline of  the  division. The  division  chief  petty  officer  (CPO)  and division leading petty officer (LPO) are assigned to aid the division officer in the administrative, organizational,   and   disciplinary   duties.   Their function  within  the  division  is  discussed  in  the following  paragraphs. DIVISION CHIEF PETTY OFFICER.— The function  of  a  division  CPO  is  to  assist  the division officer in coordinating and administering the   division.   The   duties,   responsibilities,   and authority  of  the  division  CPO  depends  on  the division organization. The division CPO may be required  to  perform  the  following  tasks: l l l l l l l l l Supervise the preparation and maintenance of  the  watch,  quarter,  and  station  bill. Formulate   and   implement   policies   and procedures   for   the   operation   of   the division. Supervise the division in the performance of its daily routine and conduct inspections. Administer discipline within the division. Complete  Enlisted  Performance  Evalua- tion  Reports  (NAVPERS  1616/24)  after evaluating  individual  performances.  The LPO  assists  the  CPO  in  this  task. Provide counsel and guidance to division personnel. Ensure   routine   logs   and   records   are maintained  correctly  and  required  division reports  are  prepared  properly. Act  as  the  division  officer  in  his  or  her absence. Perform  other  duties  assigned  by  the division   officer. DIVISION  LEADING  PETTY  OFFICER.— The  LPO  appointed  by  the  division  officer  or CPO  is  usually  the  senior  petty  officer  in  the division. The LPO will assist in the administration, supervision,  training,  and  watch  standing  qualifi- cations  of  division  personnel. ENLISTED PERSONNEL Besides  the  general  ratings,  some  specific billets  or  assignments  require  special  mention. Two of these billets are the oil and water king and the  boat  engineer. Oil and Water King On large ships, the billet for oil and water king is  divided  into  two  billets—one  for  fuel  oil  and the  other  for  potable  (fresh)  water  and  feedwater. On steam-driven ships, the oil and water king could   be   either   a   Boiler   Technician   or   a Machinist’s  Mate.  On  diesel-  and  gas  turbine- driven   ships,   the   oil   and   water   king   is   an Engineman or a Gas Turbine Systems Technician. The responsibilities of an oil and water king are as  follows: l l l l l l Supervise  the  operation  of  all  valves  in  the fuel  oil  and  transfer  system  and  the freshwater  system,  as  prescribed  by  the casualty  control  bills  for  those  systems. Properly  maintain  fuel  oil  service  tanks and  shift  suction  among  service  tanks. Maintain  the  distribution  of  fuel  oil  and water so the ship can remain on an even keel  and  in  proper  trim. Prepare  fuel  and  water  reports. Test  and  record  the  pH,  phosphate, chloride  content,  hardness,  and  other properties  of  feed  and  boiler  water. Test  and  record  fuel  oil  samples.  For detailed information on these tests, refer to Naval  Ships’  Technical  Manual,  chapter 541,  “Petroleum  Fuel  Stowage,  Use,  and Testing,”    and   chapter   220,   volume   2, “Boiler   Water/Feedwater   Tests   and Treatment.” Refer  to  Basic   Military   Requirements, NAVEDTRA  10054-F,  chapter  19,  for  informa- tion  on  safety  precautions  to  be  observed  when handling  fuel  oil. 1-5