KR & AI - 1913 - Appendices - Ratings, Wages & Allowances -


 
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Kings Regulations & Admiralty Instructions - 1913 - Part III
Non-Substantive Ratings, Allowances &c.

Acting as, or Performing Duty of any Superior Rating. See 1431 and 1432.

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1 BARBER :
  • To Private R.M.L.I., or Bandsman doing duty, as in General Depots, Naval Barracks, and Ships allowed the rating.
  • See 1460.
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         BUTCHER :
  • To Marine doing duty as, or, in the absence of a qualified Marine, to any- person who satisfactorily performs the duty iii Ships allowed the rating.
  • See 1460.
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    3 COOK :
    To person acting as such in a small Vessel or Tender, whose complement does not include the rating, or in any Vessel on board which care and maintenance parties sleep and are victualled ; but. not payable to Cook's Mates     		0 6
    4 NAVAL SCHOOLMASTER IN SHIPS ALLOWED THAT RATING :
  • To the Person doing the duty in the temporary absence of the Naval Schoolmaster, for the period of actual employment.
  • See 1450.
    		• 0 6
    5 NAVAL SCHOOLMASTER IN SHIPS IN WHICH NO NAVAL SCHOOLMASTER IS ALLOWED :
  • To the person doing the duty, the total payment for any one quarter not to exceed 45s.
  • See 389, 1451.
    		•  1 0

    per lesson.
    6 NAVAL SCHOOLMASTER IN HARBOUR OR SHORE ESTABLISHMENTS :
    To a Petty Officer or other rating not of the Schoolmaster Branch, when actually employed by Admiralty authority in conducting classes in such Establishments     		0 6
    7 SHIP'S STEWARD, SECOND SHIP'S STEWARD, OR SHIP'S STEWARD'S ASSISTANT :
    To person acting as such in any Vessel on board which care and maintenance parties sleep and are victualled     		0 6
    8 SICK BERTH ATTENDANT :
    To person employed on the duties:

    1. In a ship in which a Sick Berth rating is allowed but not borne, or in a ship in which a Sick Berth rating is not allowed nor a Medical Officer borne.
    2. In a ship in which a Sick Berth rating is not allowed but a Medical Officer is borne.
    3. See 1458.
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    9 WARRANT OFFICERS' SERVANT :
    To an Able Seaman not holding a higher Gunnery or Torpedo rating, or Stoker 1st Class, while actually performing the duty afloat in lieu of a Warrant Officers' Steward or Cook. Men selected must, if possible, have over 5 rears service as Able Seaman or Stoker 1st Class     		0 3
      Badges, see No. 20.    
    9a. Band, Naval Ratings.    
    • INSTRUMENT ALLOWANCES :
      To all Old System Band Ratings for care of Admiralty instruments on the same conditions as to Marines. See Nos. 12 and 13.
    		    
         Barber, see No. 1. [Above]          
    10 Band Ranks and Buglers, R.M.:
  • EFFICIENCY ALLOWANCE (E.A.):
      • To Band Ranks and Buglers who are:
    1. Certified by the Commandant as efficient for all necessary purposes in Infantry Drill, and in possession of a certificate of education not lower than 3rd Class ;
    2. Certified by the Commandant as thoroughly efficient performers on their instruments and, in the case of Buglers, have been awarded a qualification not below "Good" on each instrument ;
    3. Certified as having attained a qualification not below " Very Good " in the course of training in the working of Fire Control Instruments. Applicable only to Band Ranks for service afloat.
      4. See 1153.
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    11
  • MUSICAL PROFICIENCY ALLOWANCE (M.P.A.) :
      • To Band Ranks and Buglers who are :
    • In receipt of efficiency allowance, and certified by the Commandant as superior performers on their instruments. In the case of Buglers they must be 18 years of age, and classified as "V.G." on all their instruments.
      • NOTE (1).-The allowances are to commence when all the required standards of efficiency have been attained, but not sooner than 18 months after enlistment (including former service) unless previously embarked. If so embarked payment is to depend upon a certificate by the Commandant that the man has qualified in such courses as he may have undergone. If disembarked within the 18 months payment will cease.
      • NOTE (2).-In the case of Band Ranks who have not passed through the School of Music, the certificates mentioned in a, b, c, and d, are to be granted by the Captain of the Ship in which the men are serving before payment is made (except that the 3rd Class Certificate of Education will not be required until the men have had an opportunity of obtaining it).
      • NOTE (3).-In the event of a man being found inefficient in performance on any of his instruments, or of an award for ability inferior to" Satisfactory " being made on his certificate of service the allowances are to be forfeited from the date of being found inefficient or of such award for ability until the man shall have fully complied with the requirements for the respective allowances.
      • NOTE (4).-These allowances are not payable to Band Ranks in receipt of pay according to the old Naval Scales.
      • NOTE (.5).-Any changes in the rates of efficiency allowances of Royal Marines serving afloat are to be noted on the Quarterly Return - S. 365.
      • NOTE (6).-Buglers transferred to the ranks will cease to draw efficiency allowances as Buglers on transfer.

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    Band Ranks and Buglers, R.M. -continued.

    12
  • INSTRUMENT ALLOWANCES :
    • To the Bandmaster or Non-Commissioned Officer in charge of the Band, on a Certificate from the Marine Officer, approved by the Captain, that proper care and supervision have been exercised over the Band instruments, including bandstands and music.     		0 6
    13   To all men below the grade of Bandmaster, on a Certificate from the Bandmaster, approved by the Marine Officer, that their instruments have been carefully kept.
    NOTE.-These allowances are not payable whilst in Hospital, Infirmary or Sick Quarters.

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         Bedding Gratuities, see 830, Clause 6 and 1437.    
      Bugler, See No. 60 [Below].    
      Butcher, See No. 2 [Above].    
    14 Chief or other Armourer :
    To Senior in Gunnery or Torpedo Schools     		0 7
         Chief E.R.A., see No. 22 [Below].    
    15 Chief Ship's Cook in charge of General Mess,
    or other Cook rating doing duty as such    		 1 0
     Chief Sick Berth Steward, see No. 73 [Below].    
         Clothing Gratuities, see 1436.    
    16 Command of Tenders, &c. :
    To Chief Petty Officers and others when specially allowed the additional pay by Admiralty authority    		 0 9
      Coxswain of Torpedo Boat, see No. 50 [Below].    
    17 Detained in Service beyond period of engagement, in emergencies, under Drafting Regulations and Articles 428 and 1448. To Petty Officers and Men : (Not payable to Men merely awaiting passage; nor to Marines.
    See 1175)     		0 2
      Difference of Pay, see 1432.          
    18 DIVING :-
      ARTIFICER DIVER :
    • Must be an Engine Room Artificer, Acting Mechanician or Mechanician, Chief or other Carpenter's Mate, Chief Armourer, Armourer, Blacksmith, Leading Shipwright (O.S.) or Shipwright; be able to swim, and be of a stature adapted to the diving dress ordinarily supplied.
    • Authority to give the rating - Captain of Gunnery School.
    • Examining Officers - Officers of Gunnery School.
    • Must re-qualify every three years as directed in Article 893.
    • For extra pay while actually employed in Diving, see 1468 Clause 3, (III.)
    		 0 6
    19
      DIVER :
    • Must be a S.G. or S.T. or Q.G. (Old System), Chief Stoker, Stoker Petty Officer, Leading Stoker, Leading Carpenter's Crew or Carpenter's Crew, Armourer's Mate or Blacksmith's Mate, Armourer's Crew, or a Non-Commissioned Officer or man of the Royal Marines qualified in any "Trade" which can be practised under water. Must be able to swim. Must obtain a Diver's Certificate in Gunnery School.
    • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
    • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
    • Must re-qualify every three years as directed in Article 893. For extra pay while actually employed in Diving, see 1468, Clause 3, (III.)
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    20
      DIVING INSTRUCTOR :-
    • To the Chief Petty Officer or other rating instructing Divers or Artificer Divers in the Gunnery School.

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    21  

    		 Engineer's Writer:-
  • To the Stoker rating actually doing the duty, in ships allowed the rating. The men selected must be able to keep an Engine Room Register, including the calculations involved; must be conversant with Engineer's Store Accounts ; must read and write well : must have an elementary knowledge of arithmetic, including the first four rules, simple and compound, simple vulgar and decimal fractions, and avoirdupois weight.
  • Authority to give the rating, Captain.
  • Examining Officers,- Two Senior Engineer Officers.
  • See 1461.
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    22

    		Engine Room Artificers, including, Chief.
  • In possession or the necessary Certificates of Competency.
  • See 831, Clause 13.
  • Senior Engineer's allowance.
  • At the same rates as Engineer Officers under the conditions laid clown in Article 1408.
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    		 Extension Pay, see 1435.    
    23 Field Allowance,
    while employed in military operations on shore :
  • To Petty Officer, and Seamen, Non-Commissioned Officers and Privates of Marines, Boys, and others of the Ship's Company.
  • See 1489
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    24 Good Conduct Pay:-
    To Petty Officers, Seamen, and Non-Commissioned Officers and Men of the Marines,
    with one Good Conduct Badge
    with two Good Conduct Badge
    with three Good Conduct Badge
    Marines only, four Good Conduct Badge
    Marines only, five Good Conduct Badge
    Marines only, six Good Conduct Badge
    (See column 3 of the first part of this Appendix, as to ratings entitled to receive and be paid for G.C. Badges; also 740, 749, 778, 779, 1187-1191, 1445.)     		0
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    25 Gunnery and Torpedo:-
    GUNLAYER, 1ST CLASS (G.L. 1 Cl.) :
  • Open to Gunner's Mates and to all ratings above A.B. with Gunnery rating of G.L. 2nd Class, G.L. 3rd Class, or Acting G.L. 1st Class trained afloat. Men selected must qualify in the prescribed course in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers, - Officers of Gunnery School.
    		•  0 8
      Leading Seamen, S.G., 3d., G.L. 1 Cl., 8d. 0 11
      Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers, if also G.M., 8d. extra 1 4
      Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer, if also G.M. and S.G., 11d. extra. 1 7
      See 395, 397-399, 401, 833, 1129.    
    25a TURRET GUNLAYER (T.G.L.) :-
    Rating to die out     		1 0
      If also G.M., 8d. extra. Total 1 8
      See 401.    
      A man holding the rating of Gunlayer, 1st Class, or its equivalent, who with Admiralty approval, re-engages after completing time for pension, is to receive, in addition to the pay of his rating, continuous special pay of 1s. a day. All applications to re-engage under this special arrangement are to be referred to the Captain of the Gunnery School at the man's Depot. 1 0

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    26   ACTING GUNLAYER, 1sT CLASS (ACT. G.L. 1 Cl.):
  • Open to all ratings above A.B. trained under the provisions of Art. 398. In cases of vacancies occurring in the numbers of Gunlayers, 1st Class, allowed in the complement, the Captain is to fill such vacancies provisionally in accordance with Article 398. The fact of any man having been given the rating of Act. G.L., 1 Cl., is to be noted on his Gunnery and Torpedo History Sheet; and he is to receive the extra pay while borne on Ship's books for this duty, viz.

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      Leading Seamen, S.G. 3 Cl., Act. G.L. 1 Cl., 8d. 0 11
      Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers, if also G.M., 8d. extra 1 4
      Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer, if also G.M. and S.G.; 11d. extra. 1 7
      See 395, 397-399, 401, 833, 1129.    
    27 GUNLAYER, 1ST CLASS, R.M.A. (G.L. 1 Cl. R.M.A.):
  • Men selected at R.M. Headquarters must qualify in the prescribed course, in the Gunnery School.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery.
  • School. Examining Officers.- Officers of Gunnery School.
    		•  0 9
      If also acting as G.I., 6d. extra 1 3
      NOTE.- Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 1st Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
    See 398. See 1184.    		    
    28 GUNLAYER, 1ST CLASS, R.M.L.I. (G.L. 1 Cl., R.M.L.I.):
  • Qualification and re-qualification as for Gunlayer, 1st Class,
  • R.M.A. Pay :- 1d. ; G.L. 1 Cl., 8d.
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  • If also acting as G.I., 6d. extra.
  • NOTE.-Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 1st Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
  • See 398. See 399, See 1184.
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    29 GUNLAYER, 2ND CLASS (G.L. 2 Cl.) :
  • Open to A.B.'s and all higher ratings. Must qualify in the prescribed course in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating; Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
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      A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.G. 3d.., G.L. 2 Cl. 6d.
    See 395, 397�399, 401, 833, 1129.    		 0 9 *
    29a TURRET SIGHTSETTER (T.S.S.) :-
    Rating to die out     		0 10
      If also G.M., 8d. extra
    See 401.    		 1 6
    30 ACTING GUN LAYER, 2ND CLASS. (ACT. G.L. 2 Cl.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and all higher ratings. This acting rating may be granted under conditions similar to those applying to Acting Gunlayers 1st Class (No. 26 and Article 398).
    		•  0 6 *
     
  • A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.G. 3d., Act. G.L. 2 Cl., 6d.
  • See 395, 397�399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    * Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers and Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer holding the rating of Gunner's Mate under former regulations are to receive 8d. extra.

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    31   GUNNER'S MATE (G.M.):
  • Open to Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer and all higher ratings. Must be at least a S.G. and have passed through prescribed course in Gunnery School.
  • Authority to give rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
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      Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer, S.G. 3d., G.M. 8d. 0 11 * 
      Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers, if also G.L., 1 Cl. 8d. extra. 1 4
      Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer, if also G.L. 1 Cl. and S.G., 11d. extra. 1 7
      See 395-396, 398-399, 401, 833, 886, 1129.    
    32 ACTING GUNNER'S MATE (ACT. G.M.) :
  • In case of vacancies occurring abroad in the numbers of Gunner's Mates allowed in the complement, the Captain is to fill such vacancies provisionally by men selected for the rating of Acting Gunner's Mate in accordance with Article 398.
  • This Acting Rate is to be given to men who, in the opinion of the Captain. have acquired the necessary knowledge to perform the duties -.see Gunnery Manual on this point.
  • The fact of any man having been given the rating of Acting Gunner's Mate is to be noted on his Gunnery and Torpedo History Sheet, and he is to receive the extra pay while borne on Ship's books for this duty.
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      Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer, S.G. 3d., Act. G.M., 8d. 0 11 �
      Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers, if also G.L. 1 Cl., 8d. extra. 1 4
      Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer, if also G.L. 1 Cl. and S.G., 11d. extra.
    395, 396, 398, 399, 401, 833, 886, 1129.    		 1 7
    33 MARINE GUNNERY INSTRUCTORS (Non-Commissioned Officers or men) when actually employed instructing either Seamen or Marines.
  • Men will be selected at R.M. Headquarters, and must be at least Corporals or Bombardiers, and in R.M.L.I. hold rating of Q.M.
  • Must qualify in prescribed course in Gunnery School.
  • See 401.
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    34 GUNLAYER, 3RD CLASS (G.L. 3 Cl.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and all higher ratings. Must qualify in prescribed course in Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give to the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
    		•  0 2
      A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.G. 3d., G.L. 3 Cl. 2d.
    See 395, 398. 399, 401, 833, 1129.    		 0 5
    34& GUNLAYER (O.S.) [G.L. (O.S.)] :
  • Rating to die out.
  • If also G.M., 8d. extra.
  • See 401.
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    35 ACTING GUNLAYER, 3RD CLASS (ACT. G.L. 3 Cl.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and all higher ratings. This acting rate may be granted under conditions similar to those applying to Acting Gunlayers, 1st Class.
  • (No. 26 [Above], and Article 398)
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      A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.G. 3d. ; Act. G.L. 3rd Cl. 2d.
    See 395, 398, 399, 401, 833, 1189.    		 0 5

    * Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers and Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer holding the rating of Gunner's Mate under former regulations are to receive 8d. extra.

    � Chief Petty Officers, Petty Officers and Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer holding the rating of Gunlayer 2nd Class under former regulations are to receive 6d. extra.

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    36   GUNLAYER, 2ND CLASS, R.M.A. (G.L., 2 Cl., R.M.A.):
  • Must be a Marine of 18 months' service (of which 6 months must have been performed in a sea-going Ship) as Non-Commissioned Officer or Gunner. Must be of V.G. character, and have passed. through the prescribed course of instruction in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
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      If also acting as G.I., 6d. extra 1 0
      NOTE.-Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 2nd Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
    See 398. See 399, 833, 1184.    		    
    37 GUNLAYER, 2ND CLASS, R.M.L.I. (G.L., 2 Cl., R.M.L.I.) :
  • Must be a Marine of 18 months service (of which 6 months must have been performed in a sea-going Ship) as Non-Commissioned Officer or Private R.M.L.I. Must be of V.G. character, and have passed through the prescribed course of instruction in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
  • Pay Q.M. 1d., G.L. 2 CI. 6d.
    		•  0 7
    If also acting as G.I., 6d. extra. 1 1
    NOTE.-Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 2nd Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
    See 398. See 399, 833, 1184.    		    
    37a SIGHTSETTER (S.S.):
  • Rating to die out.
  • If also G.M., 8d. extra.
  • See 401.
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    38 GUNLAYER, 3RD CLASS, R.M.A. (G.L., 3 Cl., R.M.A.):
  • Must be a Marine of 18 months' service (of which 6 months must have been performed in a sea-going Ship) as Non-Commissioned Officer or Gunner. Must be of V.G. character, and have passed through the prescribed course of instruction in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give. the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
    		•  0 2
      If also acting as G.1., 6d. extra 0 8
     
  • NOTE.- Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 3rd Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
  • See 398. See 399, 833, 1184.
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    39 GUNLAYER, 3RD CLASS, R.M.L.I. (G.L., 3 Cl., R.M.L.I.):
  • Must be a Marine of 18 mouths' service (of which 6 months must have been performed in a sea-going Ship) as Non-Commissioned Officer or Private R.M.L.I. Must be of V.G. character, and have passed through the prescribed course of instruction in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
  • Pay, Q.M. 1d., G.L. 3 Cl. 2d.
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      If also acting as G.I., 6d. extra 0 9
     
  • NOTE.-Marines may be given the rating of Acting Gunlayer 3rd Class afloat under the same conditions as Seamen.
  • See 398. See 399, 833, 1184.
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    40 SEAMAN GUNNER (S.G.) :
  • Open to A.B.'s and Leading Seamen only. Must have qualification as laid down in Articles 394 and 395, and qualified in courses laid down in the Gunnery Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Gunnery School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Gunnery School.
  • See 394, 395, 398, 399, 401, 833.
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    41   ACTING SEAMAN GUNNER (ACT. S.G.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and Leading Seamen only. Must be eligible under Articles 394 acid 395. Qualifications in Gunnery according to instructions in Gunnery Manual.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain.
  • Examining Officer,- Gunnery Lieutenant.
  • See 394, 395, 398, 401, 833.
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    42 QUALIFIED MAN IN GUNNERY. R.M.L.I. (Q.M R.M.L.I.):
  • Must be recommended from sea-going Ship or have done well in Naval Gunnery course. Must qualify in course laid down in the "Courses of Instruction in Gunnery."
  • Authority to give the rating.- Colonel-Commandant.
  • Examining Officer.- Instructor of Gunnery.
  • See 1184.
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    43 TORPEDO GUNNER'S MATE, LOWER SCALE: (T.G.M,, L.S.)
  • Open to Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer and all higher ratings. Must be at least a S.T., and have passed through prescribed course in Torpedo School.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Torpedo School.
  • Examining Officer,- Officer's of Torpedo School.
  • Leading Seamen, passed for Petty Officer S.T., 3d., T.G.M., L.S., 8d.
  • See 395, 396, 398, 399, 401, 833, 886, 1129.
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    44 TORPEDO GUNNER'S MATE, HIGHER SCALE (T.G.M., H.S.):
  • Open to Petty Officers and Chief Petty Officers only, who hold rate of T.G.M., Lower Scale. The number to receive the higher scale of pay will be regulated so as to be in the same proportion approximately as are the Gunner's Mates holding rating of Gunlayer, 1st Class, to the total number of Gunner's Mates.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Torpedo School.
  • See 395, 396, 398, 399, 401, 833, 886, 1129.
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    44a TORPEDO INSTRUCTOR (T.I.) :
  • Rating to die out.
  • See 401.
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    45 ACTING TORPEDO GUNNER'S MATE, LOWER SCALE (ACT). T.G.M., L.S.):
  • Open to Leading Seamen passed for Petty Officer and all higher ratings. In cases of vacancies occurring abroad in the number of Torpedo Gunner's Mates allowed in the complement, the Captain is to fill such vacancies provisionally by men selected for the rating of Acting Torpedo Gunner's Mate (L.S.) in accordance with Article 398. This acting rate is to be given to men who, in the opinion of the Captain, have acquired the necessary knowledge to perform the duties; they must be selected from the L.T.O.'s or S.T.'s. The fact of any man having been given the rating of Acting Torpedo Gunner's Mate is to be noted on his Gunnery and Torpedo History Sheet, and he is to receive the extra pay while borne on ship's books for this duty.
  • Leading Seamen; passed for Petty Officer S.T., 3d., Act. T.G.M. L.S., 3d.
  • See 395, 396, 398, 399, 401, 833, 886, 1129.
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    46 LEADING TORPEDO MAN (L.T.O.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and all higher ratings. Must be a S.T. and have qualified in accordance with the prescribed course of instruction in the Torpedo Schools.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain of Torpedo School.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Torpedo School.
  • A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.T., 3d., L.T.O., 6d.
  • See 395, 397-399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    47   ACTING LEADING TORPEDO MAN (ACT. L.T.O.):
  • When vacancies occur in the number of L.T.O.'s allowed in the complement. and no qualified man is available, the Captain may fill such vacancies provisionally by Acting Leading Torpedo Men, who are to receive the same extra pay. They are to possess. in the opinion of the Captain, the necessary knowledge to perform the duties and must also be S.T.
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  • A.B.'s and Leading Seamen, S.T., 3d., Act. L.T.O., 6d.
  • See 395, 397-399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    48 SEAMAN TORPEDO MAN (S.T.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and Leading Seamen only. Must have passed in Torpedo in accordance with the prescribed course of instruction in the Torpedo Schools, and at the end of every 3 years (or as soon after as opportunity offers) must re-qualify in a Torpedo School.
  • Authority to give the rating.- Captain of Torpedo School.
  • Examining Officers.- Officers of Torpedo School.
  • See 394, 395, 398, 399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    49 ACTING SEAMAN-TORPEDO MAN (ACT. S.T.):
  • Open to A.B.'s and leading Seamen only. Must have passed in Torpedo in accordance with the prescribed course of instructions in the Torpedo Manual.
  • Authority to give the rating.- Captain.
  • Examining Officer, - A Torpedo Lieutenant or Torpedo Gunner.
  • See 394, 395, 398, 399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    50 COXSWAIN OF TORPEDO BOAT (T.C.):-
  • Open to Petty Officers (T.) and Chief Petty Officers (T.), and to Gunnery Chief or other Petty Officers holding rating not higher than S.G. Must show necessary proficiency in the management of a Torpedo Boat. Must re-qualify if two years have elapsed since in charge of a Torpedo Boat. Must not hold any other non-substantive rating.
  • Authority to give the rating.- Captain of Torpedo School or, provisionally, Captain of Seagoing Ship.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of Torpedo School. or Captain and Torpedo Lieutenant of Sea-going Ship.
  • See 395, 397, 399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    51 ACTING COXSWAIN OF TORPEDO BOAT (ACT. T.C.) :
  • When vacancies in the number of Torpedo Coxswains allowed in the complement occur; and no qualified man is available, the Captain may fill such vacancies provisionally by selecting Acting Torpedo Coxswains in accordance with No. 60 and Article 398. They are to possess, in the opinion of the Captain the necessary knowledge to perform the duties. Must not hold any other non-substantive rating.
  • See 395, 397-399, 401, 833, 1129.
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    52 GUNNERY LIEUTENANT'S WRITER :
  • To the Seaman Gunner employed on clerical duties with the Gunnery Lieutenant in Ships having Hydraulic or Electric Gun Mountings (except Special Service Vessels of the Home Fleet)
    		•  0 3
      Harmonium, see No. 61 [Below].    
      Instructor (Barber), see No. 1 [Above].    
      Instructor (Diving), see No. 20 [Above].    
      Instructor (Physical Training), see Nos. 64-69 [Below].    
      Instructor (Torpedo), see No 44a [Above].    
      Instrument Allowances, see Nos. 9a, 12 and 13 [Above].    
    53

    54    		 Lamptrimmer :
  • To Private R.M.L.I., doing duty as Lamptrimmer or to the Seaman or Marine who in the absence of a duly qualified Private R.M.L.I. satisfactorily performs the duty of Lamptrimmer (Art. 1459) in Ships allowed the rating.
  • To Senior or only; or person acting as such, an allowance at the rate of from 1d. to 4d. a day, at the discretion of the Admiralty. (See 1459.)
    		•  0 2

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    55   Leave Allowance :
    TO PETTY OFFICERS, MEN AND BOYS OF THE ROYAL NAVY. NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE ROYAL MARINES, borne on ships' books for pay, when checked on long leave.
  • See 1682 (f ).
  • The allowance is also payable to men who fall sick while on leave and are not victualled or subsisted and do not receive sick allowance under Art. 880 or subsistence allowance from a Surgeon and Agent.
  • NOTE.-Payment is not to be made in cases where leave is granted for two days, but the absence may exceed 48 hours.
    		•  0   8�  
    56 Library:
  • To Person in Charge when no Schoolmaster is borne, nor any allowance paid for the performance of Schoolmaster's duty.
  • See 1453, 1727.
    		•  0 1
      Mess Traps, see No. 72.    
    57 Marines :
    PAID LANCE SERGEANT
    PAID LANCE CORPORAL OR PAID ACTING BOMBARDIER
    See 1139, 1141.    		 0
    0     		4
    3
    58 Marines :
    EFFICIENCY ALLOWANCE (E.A.) :
  • To Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men (except Band Ranks and Buglers) who have attained the prescribed standards of efficiency in Infantry Duties, Field Training. Musketry and Gunnery
    		•  0 2
    59 Marines :
    GOOD SHOOTING ALLOWANCE (G.S.A.) :
    To Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men (except Band Ranks and Buglers) who are in receipt of efficiency allowance and are classified as Marksman or 1st Class Shot in the Trained Soldiers' Courses of Musketry under War Office Regulations -
    NOTE (1).-The allowances are to commence when all the required standards of efficiency have been attained, but not sooner than 18 months after enlistment, (including former service) unless previously embarked. If so embarked, payment is to depend upon a certificate by the Commandant that the man has qualified in such courses as he may have undergone. If disembarked within the 18 months, payment will cease.
    NOTE (2).-In the event of failure to maintain the prescribed standards of efficiency, or of an award for ability inferior to "Satisfactory" being made on the Certificate of Service or of failure to re-qualify in Musketry or Gunnery within three years (except for sufficient reasons to be certified by the Commandant or Captain of the Ship) the allowances are to he forfeited from the date of failure or of such award for ability until the man shall have fully complied with the requirements for the respective allowances.
    NOTE (3),- Payment of Good Shooting Allowance is to be suspended when a man fails to re-qualify as a 1st Class Shot while undergoing the Naval Course, and will not be restored until he does so re-qualify, or re-qualifies in the Army Course. A similar rule will apply as regards efficiency allowance if a man fails to re-qualify as a 2nd Class Shot when undergoing the Naval Course.
    NOTE (4).-These allowances are not payable to Schoolmasters, R.M.
    NOTE (5).-The Standard of Efficiency in Infantry duties is that which entitles Men to be paid as at (a) in Part I., Nos. 114 and 115. In Field Training the Commandant will decide each man's class on its merits, taking into consideration the recommendation of the Field Officer Superintending Field Training. Every man must attain a fairly high standard of individual discipline being classified as V.G. and of educational, physical and military efficiency. He must also be a good skirmisher. The musketry standard is that of 2nd Class in the Trained Soldiers' Course of Musketry under the Musketry Regulations (War Office). The Gunnery Standard for R.M.L.I. is that of Passed in Gunnery ; for R.M.A., that of Gunner (excluding 2nd Class Gunner). The Standard of Education as a rule should not be below that of a 3rd Class Certificate of Education.
    NOTE (6).-Any changes in the rates of efficiency allowances of Royal Marines serving afloat are to be noted on the Quarterly Return; S. 365.    		 0 1

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    60   Music :
    BUGLER : Seaman Class.-
  • To A.B.'s, Ordinary Seamen and Boys so long as efficient; or to any person acting as Bugler in absence of a Bugler, Seaman Class, or R.M.L.I., allowed in complement. A.B.'s must relinquish rating of Bugler on qualifying for G.L. 2nd Class, G.L. 3rd Class or L.T.O.
    		•  0   1  
    61 HARMONIUM, or other suitable instrument :
  • To any properly qualified person of the Ship's Company, for playing. (Art,. 1454.)
  • To be credited on Ledger. 2s. a week.
    		•     
      Naval Schoolmaster, see Nos. 4-6 [Above].    
      Outfit Gratuity, see 1436.    
      Re-engaged Pay, see 1434.    
      Retained in service beyond period volunteered for, see No. 17 [Above].    

    62
    63    		 Pensioners: Special rates of pay.
    Hall Porter (C.P.O. rating)
    Second Hall Porter (P.O. rating)
    2
    2
    6
    0
    64 Physical Training:
    STAFF PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (Staff. P.T.I.) :
  • Must be a C.P.O., P.O. (N.S.), or P.O. 1 Cl. (O.S.).
  • Will be selected from Physical Training Instructors 1st Class, and will hold the appointment of Staff Instructor for not more than three years.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Commander-in-chief.
  • Pay while holding the appointment.
  • See 400, 401.
    		•  0

    		 10
    64a STAFF PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR (O.S.) :
  • Rating to die out.
  • A Senior Staff Physical Training Instructor will be selected from among the Staff or 1st Class Instructors, and will hold the appointment at the discretion of the Superintendent of Physical Training for three years which may be extended to five years by the Commander-in-Chief upon the recommendation of the Superintendent.
  • Pay while holding the appointment.
  • See 400, 401.
    		•
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    65 PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 1st CLASS (P.T.I., 1st cl.) :
  • Will be selected from Instructors, 2nd Class, who are recommended for advancement by their Captain. Will be rated 1st Class upon re-qualifying, either at the expiration of three years from the date of qualifying as 2nd Class Instructor, or upon any subsequent re-qualifying.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Commodore of Depot.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of School of Physical Training.
  • Pay.
    		•  0 6

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         PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 1ST CLASS (P.T.I. 1st. Cl.) :
  • Petty Officer ratings, if also G.L. 3rd Cl. 2d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also S.G. 3d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also S.T. 3d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if G.L. 3rd Cl. and S.G. 5d. extra.
  • Petty Officer ratings, if also G.L. 2nd Cl. 6d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if G.L. 2nd Cl. and S.G. 9d. extra.
  • See 400, 401.
    		•  0  
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    11
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    66 PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR 2ND CLASS (P.T.I., 2nd Cl.) :
  • Must be a Petty Officer or Leading Seaman of very good character, and, as a general rule, under 25 years of age. No one below 5 feet 5 inches in height and with a chest measurement less than 35� inches is to be selected unless he is specially chosen for manner and power of command. Volunteers are to be medically examined, and the Medical Officer of the ship is to certify that the men volunteering are well developed, suitable from the point of view of physique and in every way in a fit state of Health to undergo the Physical Training Course. Will be selected to qualify by the Superintendent of Physical Training, after being; recommended from a sea-going Ship.
  • Authority to give the rating, - Commodore of Depot.
  • Examining Officers<,- Officers of School of Physical Training.
  • Pay
  • Petty Officer ratings. if also G.L. 3rd Cl. 2d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also S.G. 3d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also S.T. 3d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also G. L. 3rd Cl. and S.G. 5d. extra.
  • Petty Officer rating, if also G.L. 2nd Cl. 6d. extra.
  • Leading Seamen, if also G.L. 2nd Cl. and S.G. 9d. extra.
  • See 400, 401.
    		•  0
    0
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    5
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    8
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    66a PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 1ST CLASS (O.S.)
  • Rating to die out.
    		•  1 0

    66b

    		 PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 2ND CLASS, (O.S.)
  • Rating to die out.
    		•  0 6
    66c PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 3rd CLASS (P.T.I. 3rd Cl.) :
  • Rating to die out.
  • NOTE-All Physical Training Instructors arc to requalify not more often than every three years, but are to retain the rating and pay until the opportunity is given them to re-qualify, unless actually found inefficient.
  • Recommendations for Physical Training Instructor arc to be noted on the men's G, and T. History sheets.
  • See 401.
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    67 STAFF PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, ROYAL MARINES (Staff P.T.I., R.M.) :
  • Must be a Non-Commissioned Officer. R.M., and will be selected from Physical Training Instructors, 1st, Class.
  • Authority to give the rating - Deputy Adjutant General, R.M.
  • Pay when employed as such.
  • If also G.L. 3rd Cl., 2d. extra.
  • If also G.L. 2nd Cl., 6d. extra.
  • (R.M.L.I. - If Q.M., 1d. a day in addition.)
    		•  0
    1
    1

    		 10
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    �
  • Senior Staff Physical Training Instructors will be selected from among the Staff or 1st Class Instructors by the Deputy Adjutant General, R.M.
  • Pay when employed as such.
  • If also G. L. 3rd Cl., 2d. extra.
  • If also G. L. 2nd Cl., 6d. extra.
  • (R.M.L.I. If Q.M., 1d. a day in addition.)
    		•  1
    1
    1

    		 2
    4
    8

    164

    68   PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR, 1st CLASS, ROYAL MARINES (P.T.I., 1st Cl.. R.M.):
  • Will be selected from Instructors 2nd Class who are recommended for advancement by the Superintendent of Physical Training, R.M. Will be rated 1st Class upon re-qualifying, either at the expiration of three years from the date of qualifying as 2nd Class Instructor, or upon any subsequent re-qualifying.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Superintendent of Physical Training, R.N. Examining Officers.-Officers of School of Physical Training.
  • Pay when employed as such in vacancies afloat, or on the paid lists at Headquarters, or the Depot, Royal Marines.
  • If also G.L. 3rd Cl., 2d. extra.
  • If also G.L. 2nd Cl, 6d. extra.
  • (R.M.L.I.- If Q.M. 1d. a day in addition.)
    		•  0  
    0
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    		 6  
    8
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    69 PHYSICAL TRAINING INSTRUCTOR. 2ND CLASS, ROYAL MARINES (P.T.I., 2ND Cl., R.M.) :
  • Must be a Non-Commissioned Officer of very good character, and, as a general rule, under 23 years of age. No one below 5 feet 5 inches in height, and with a chest measurement less than 35� inches, is to be selected unless he is specially chosen for manner and power of command. Volunteers are to be medically examined, and the Medical Officer is to certify that the men volunteering are well developed suitable from the point of view of physique and in every way in a fit state of health to undergo the Physical Training Course. Will be selected to qualify by the Deputy Adjutant General, R.M., after being recommended by the Superintendent of Physical Training,
  • Authority to give the rating.- Superintendent of Physical Training, R.N.
  • Examining Officers,- Officers of School of Physical Training.
  • Pay when employed as such in vacancies afloat, or on the paid lifts at Headquarters, or the Depot, Royal Marines.
    • if also G.L. 3rd Cl., 2d. extra. if also G.L. 2nd Cl., 6d. extra. (R.M.L.I. - If Q.M. 1d. a day in addition.)     		0
    0
    0

    		 3
    5
    9
    70 Sick Berth Ratings :
    DISPENSING ALLOWANCE :
  • To Chief Sick Berth Stewards, Sick Berth Stewards, and Second Sick Berth Stewards serving afloat. and to such Sick Berth ratings when employed oil dispensing duties at certain Naval Hospitals anal Sick Quarters.
    		•  0 2
    71 LABORAT0RY ATTENDANT :
  • Payable only when employed in Hospitals and Hospital Ships, or as specially ordered by Admiralty.
    		•  0 6
    72 LUNATIC WARD ATTENDANT :
  • Payable only when employed in Hospitals.
    		•  0 4
    73 MASSEUR :
  • Payable only when employed in Hospitals and Hospital Ships, or its specially ordered by Admiralty.
    		•  0 6
    74 OPERATING ROOM ATTENDANT :
  • Payable only when employed in Hospitals and Hospital Ships, or as specially ordered by Admiralty.
    		•  0 6
    75 ZYMOTIC WARD ATTENDANT :
  • Payable only when employed in Hospitals.
    		•  0 6
    75a Signalling:
    SIGNAL INSTRUCTOR (Sig. 1.) :
  • Rating to die out.
    		•  0 8
    75b QUALIFIED IN THE HIGHER STANDARD, 1ST CLASS (H.S., 1st Cl.) :
  • Rating to die out.
    		•  0 6

    75c

    		 QUALIFIED IN THE HIGHER STANDARD, 2ND CLASS (H.S., 2nd Cl.) :
  • Rating to die out.
    		•  0 3
    76 Royal Marine Signaller for Examination Service :

  • To Non-Commissioned Officers and men qualified in Naval Signalling, so long as they remain efficient.
    		•

    0

    2
      Stokers, Men acting as.
  • Extra pay see 1476, 1477.
    		•     

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    77   Stores, Charge of :
    CAPTAIN'S AND CABIN STEWARD,
  • In Despatch vessels, for charge of China and Glass.
    		•  0   4  
    78 MESS TRAPS (Flag Officers', Commanding Officers', Ward Room, Gun Room, and Warrant Officers') for charge of, when the property of the Crown :
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is under �10.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �10 and under �25.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �25 and under �50.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �50 and under �75.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �75 and under �100.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �100 and under �150.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �150 and under �200.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �200 and under �250.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �250 and under �300.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �300 and under �400.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �400 and under �500.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �500 and under �600.
  • When the value of the mess traps supplied is �600 and over - -

    • These allowances are payable only on the production of a certificate that the articles have been properly looked after.
    See 840.

    		 Nil.
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    79 SICK-BERTH STEWARD (CHIEF) for charge of stores and for other responsibilities attaching to his office as Wardmaster in R.N. Hospitals and Hospital Ships. 0 6
    80 SHIP'S STEWARD :
    Victualling Store Allowance (V.S.A.) when Steward of the Ship. or otherwise allowed by Scheme of complement for charge of stores:
  • Under 5 years' service as Steward
  • Above 5 years' service as Steward, and if in receipt of pay of 4s. a day or upwards of 4s. a day or upwards
  • See 1455.
    		•  1

    1

    		 0

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    81 SECOND SHIP'S STEWARD :
  • Victualling Store Allowance (V.S.A.) when Steward of the Ship, or otherwise allowed by Scheme of complement for charge of stores.
  • See 1455
    		• 0

    		 6
    82 SHIP'S STEWARD AND SECOND SHIP'S STEWARD :
  • Troop Allowance, when troops are actually embarked, for every 50 persons for whom payable, in addition to Store Allowance.
  • See 1456
  • This allowance may also be paid, at the discretion of the Admiralty, to the Steward of any Ship conveying Naval supernumeraries, but in no case will it be paid for any day on which the number of Naval supernumeraries does not cause the authorised complement to be exceeded by 200.
    		•  0 3
    83 SHIP�S STEWARD'S ASSISTANT :-
  • Victualling Store Allowance to S.S.A., or person doing duty as such, in Tender or Vessel in which no Ship's Steward or Second Ship's Steward is allowed.
  • See 1455
    		• 0

    		 6
    84 WARRANT OFFICERS :
    Ships in Commission (except Ships of the Third Fleet):
  • To a Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer for charge of each description of stores.
    • Ships of the Third Fleet:
  • To a Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer for charge of one description.
  • To a Chief Petty Officer or Petty Officer for charge of two or more descriptions.
    • See 1803.     		0

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    85   Surveying Pay :
  • In Surveying Ships to Petty Officers and Seamen employed on certain surveying duties an allowance at the rate of 6d., 1s., or 1s. 6d. a day, according to ability. The special sanction of the Admiralty to be obtained in each case.
    		•     
      Tenders, Command of, see No. 16.    
    86 Tool Money :
  • To Leading Carpenter's Crew, and Carpenter's Crew, on its being certified that they had provided themselves with a complete set of tools. not allowed to Skilled Artizans.
  • See 1457.
    		•  0   3  
      Torpedo Gunner's Mate, see No. 43 [Above].    
      Tropical Pay to Stokers, see 1476, 1477.    
      Working Suit Allowance, see 1441.    
    87 Writer: (if two borne, the Senior only) part complement of Ship not allowed an Officer of the Accountant Branch. 1 0
      Writer, Engineer's, see No. 21.    
    88 Yachts, His Majesty's :
  • Petty Officer and Seamen Riggers.
  • Rate of pay is inclusive of all pay and allowances.
    		•  4 0
    89 Keeper and Steward of Royal Cabins in "Victoria and Albert"
  • On appointment
  • After 4 years
  • After 8 years
    		•  4
    6
    7
    		 6
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    6
    90 Keeper and Steward of Royal Cabins in "Alexandra" :-
  • On appointment
  • After 4 years
  • After 8 years
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    5
    6
    		 6
    6
    6
    91 Steward for charge of cabins in "Alberta" 3 2
    92 Stewardess in H.M. Yachts
  • (Rate of pay is inclusive of pay and victualling.)
    		•  3 9
    93 Yeoman of Stores,
  • To a Chief Stoker or Stoker Petty Officer while actually employed on the duties in Ships allowed the rating. Candidate must be recommended by the Engineer Officer of the Ship or Establishment in which he is serving, approved by the Captain, and must pass an examination as follows Must be able to distinguish the various descriptions of oil ; must know the names and
  • uses of, and be able to distinguish the various stores and tools under the charge of the Engineer Officer: must read and write well; must have an elementary knowledge of arithmetic, including the four first rules, simple and compound, simple, vulgar, and decimal fractions, and avoirdupois weight.
  • Authority to give the rating,- Captain.
  • Examining Officers,- Two Senior Engineer Officers.
    		•     
     
  • Battleships of 12,000 I.H.P. and above.
  • In Cruisers of 15,000 I.H.P. and above.
    		•  0 4
     
  • In Battleships of 7,000 to 11,999 I.H.P.
  • In Cruisers of 7,000 to 14,999 I.H.P.
    		•  0 3
     
  • In Battleships of 6 999 I.H.P. and under.
  • In Cruisers of 3.500 to 6,999 I.H.P.
    		•  0 2
     
  • (Natural Draught Power.) In other vessels allowed the rating an allowance at the discretion of the Admiralty, but not exceeding 4d. a day.
  • NOTE.- On the Engineer Officer of a Ship being superseded, or on a man holding the rating of Yeoman of Stores leaving a ship, a report is to be attached to his certificate as to his fitness or otherwise to be employed again in that capacity. Similarly, a report is to be attached to his certificate if found necessary to remove him from the duty for any reason. Recommendations for the rating are to be noted on a man's Stoker History Sheet.
  • See 401, 1462.
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