You must never be gruff or sarcastic while performing your duties, regardless of the provocation.

Your every act while on duty will influence the attitude which is developed towards you, and towards what you represent. You must convey an impression of competence by the way you perform your job; otherwise, you will not command respect or confidence, and will not secure the necessary prompt and proper compliance with your directions. You will have to be firm at times, but avoid unwarranted conduct and remarks which will cause irritation and antagonism.

Observe the following specific conduct rules while directing traffic:

1. Be alert, orderly, and courteous.

2. Be sufficiently disciplined to control temper.

3. Make your signals in a clear and decisive manner. 4. Display pride and interest in your duties.

5. Give assistance and information in a cheerful and willing manner.

6. Treat all persons fairly and impartially.

7. Be firm without being officious or overbearing.

Giving Directions and Information

While directing traffic, an important part of your job is furnishing road and other information to drivers. Try to have as many answers ready as possible, and practice giving information quickly and clearly.

If you don't know the answer to a question, don't guess. Say you don't know and, if you can, obtain the required information. Before you give an answer, be sure that you understand exactly what information is wanted. Make sure that the driver is asking for the right information. A driver may want to know how to get on a certain road which he thinks will take him to his destination, but which actually is not the correct route. Warn drivers of locations where they may become confused or lost.

1. What branches of the military forces use the same system of traffic signals?

2. Name the three methods by which signals are indicated.

3. How much signaling is done by each member of a two-man traffic team?

4. What should be the position of the body in relation to moving traffic?

5. What should be done before indicating a change in the direction of traffic with your hand?

6. To control moving traffic which signal is given first, "Go," or "Stop"?

7. A traffic patrolman should be an excellent judge of what two factors of measurement which enter into all traffic situations?

8. How long should a patrolman hold his arm in an indicated position?

9. How is the "stop" signal indicated?

10. What signal should not be repeated unless it is necessary? 11. What finger is used to give the turn signal?

12. The searchlight is used to guide traffic under what two conditions?

13. Give the three most important factors to be considered by a patrolman who is about to pick a spot to guide traffic.

14. What should a patrolman avoid in the performance of his traffic assignment?

15. Because the chief job in directing traffic is often interrupted by persons desiring information, how should answers to these inquiries be given?

CHAPTER 11

DISASTER, CIVIL DISTURBANCE, AND

EMERGENCIES

The Shore Patrol may be called upon to perform duties other than those ordinarily associated with its normal function of maintaining order and rendering aid to service personnel. For example, in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake, the Shore Patrol might be asked to assist the American Red Cross in administering disaster relief.

WARTIME MEASURES

During wartime the Shore Patrol may be called upon to help in the enforcement of gas defense, passive antiaircraft measures, blackouts, and other general security measures. It may have to guard and escort enemy prisoners of war, prevent interruption or delay in the production and transportation of war materials, and protect areas, buildings, and supplies from injury by riot, fire, or sabotage.

The Shore Patrol may be assigned to guard war supplies in transit on freight trains or in railroad yards. This is an important job, and every precaution must be taken to prevent looting or sabotage of such material. When assigned to this type of duty, one patrolman will usually be detailed to guard one or two freight cars. Upon reporting, each guard must examine the car or cars assigned to him, make sure the doors are sealed, and locate any openings that cannot be secured. Whenever the train stops for more than a moment, the guard must get off and check the sealed doors and other openings. If there

is any sign of tampering, he must report it immediately to the officer in charge. During stops guards will patrol alongside their assigned cars, half the guard taking stations on each side of the train.

Although investigation of certain types of crimes, notably violation of censorship regulations, espionage, and sabotage, are the responsibility of Naval Intelligence, every patrolman must be alert to note any sign of such activity and report it to the senior shore patrol officer. Any person who persists in questioning service personnel should be reported immediately. Most modern espionage is based on collecting many small facts and piecing them together, rather than attempting to secure a single vital secret, such as plans for a super bomb.

Figure 11-1.-The wedge, diagonal, and line.

The information one careless sailor can supply regarding the location of a single ship may not seem important in itself, but if enemy agents have been able to gather similar information from a number of other sailors, it may become of vital importance. It is easy to see why information should be withheld from unauthorized persons. Be careful yourself, and caution anyone you hear talking of such matters, be it to civilians or to other servicemen. The saying "walls have ears" is particularly true in wartime.

In wartime, listen for and report rumors. For example, you may hear that a certain ship is coming into port

Figure 11-2.-A method of driving a mob from the front of a building. on a specific day. This type of information sometimes leaks past the censors aboard ship, and, while it might have been intended only for a mother or girl friend, it soon becomes public knowledge. Report such news, so that censorship may be tightened. Many ships have been