U. S. 3. HOUSTON 
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ORDERS FOR THE DAY 
Presidential Cruise 
Monday, 18 July, 1938. 
Ship’s Routine as applicable. 
Working Division - 2nd. 
Crew’s Duty Section - 4th. 
OFFICERS OF THE DECK WATCH 
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2000-2400 
Lieut. HOLBROOK 
Ensign JONSON 
0000-0400 
Lieut. RIDOTTT 
2nd Lt. MORRIS 
0400-0800 
Ensign B. JOHNSON 
Ensign BUAAS 
0800-1200 
Lt. (jg) INGELS 
Ensign LEEDY 
1200-1600 
Ensign MAYERS 
Ensign JOHNSTON 
1600-2000 
Lieut . HOLBROOK 
Ensign JONSON 
2000-2400 
Lt. (jg) MACKENZIE 
0530 AH hands less 1st and mid-watch standers. 
0600 Turn to. Police ship. Scrub down decks. Clean boats. 
Make preparations on the forecastle to moor ship. 
0800 Turn to. Continue with ship’s work. Group I air bedding. 
0900 (about) Anchor in Magdalena Bay. There may be Mexican war 
vessels nearby; be prepared to render honors. 
Hoist out both M.W.B’s, No. 1 and 3 M.L’s. Hoist No. 1 M.W.B. 
to the quarterdeck rail and rig it for lowering. 
1000 Drill Call. ”AA" Battle Practice "SB" runs. 
Short Range or Local Control Battle Practice Runs if boat is 
available . 
Local Drills. 
(If drills are not held), Gunnery School. 
1300 Turn to. Continue with ship’s work. Group I pipe down and 
spray their aired bedding. Bedding inspection by division 
of fi cers . 
Use boats as directed. If there is a Motor Launch available 
a fishing party from the crew may be sent out in it. 
1400 (about) Gunnery School. 
One half hour before getting underway; test main engines and 
steering gear. Station sea and anchor details. Man JV tele- 
phones . 
Underway when directed. 
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The utmost personal courtesy will be extended the President and 
his party. If in his presence, render a cheerful salute and res- 
pectfully step aside. If working near, stop, remove gear if in 
the way and continue the work later. If spoken to, remain easily 
at attention until the conversation is completed. 
(OVER) 
