scrupulously ethical in regard to observing 
the rights of their competitors. They will 
be required, however, to refrain from con¬ 
versation with the personnel on guard, or 
from discussing subjects which are clearly 
classified and not within the scope of their 
particular certification of duties. Under 
no circumstances will a Technician assist 
a war correspondent. 
(h) In addition to the Navy Department 
credentials, the particular naval force 
commander to whom Technicians are as¬ 
signed may issue them local credentials 
and instructions governing their use. 
Transportation 
8. (a) The Bureau of Naval Personnel 
when requested by the sponsoring Bureau 
or Office will arrange for and authorize 
any necessary travel of Technicians by 
government conveyance. 
(b) Government transportation for 
themselves and their baggage may be fur¬ 
nished accredited Technicians whenever 
such transportation is essential to the ac¬ 
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complishment of their missions and the 
exigencies of the service permit. Weight 
of the baggage will be within the limits 
prescribed by the force commander con¬ 
cerned. 
(c) Upon arrival at his destination the 
Technician will report to the Commanding 
Officer or his representative, exhibiting his 
credentials. A Technician shall be con¬ 
sidered as officially attached to the Naval 
Force or Vessel to which he reports. The 
Commanding Officer may arrange for fur¬ 
ther assignments within his command to 
assist the Technician in accomplishing his 
mission. 
(d) A Technician may be recalled or 
reassigned by the sponsoring Bureau or 
Office. 
Endorsements on Letter of Credentials 
9. (a) The Letter of Credentials shall be 
considered as the equivalent of official or¬ 
ders to duty, issued to Naval Officers. 
(b) At each stage of the journey in the 
course of his assignment, and upon 
completion of duty at any station, the 
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