This page was created in order to provide insight to the ship's routine during period of bombing exercises with our aircraft. We like to believe the experience received by pilots while practice bombing the Utah was of great value in the war that was to be thrust upon us. The words "bombing quarters" meant that all hands would take cover until the "secure from bombing" word was given.

Personnel in the conning tower, and some other secured places with port holes or observation points could see some of the outside world. For most of us it meant living below decks; no sunlight and fresh air only through the ventilation system. For viewers who may be confused by military time, remember two things; 0530 = 5:30AM, and 2200 = 10:00PM. It was a long day with no overtime. For these 16 1/2 hours days the starting pay scale was $36.00 per month and keep. (Pay Grade E2)

USS UTAH

At Sea

PLAN OF THE DAY FOR TUESDAY

the 14th of OCTOBER 194l

ROUTINE - Sea,

0530 Reveille.

0600 Breakfast..

Reveille in W.R.. and W.0. Countries.

0630 Turn to - Muster on stations, make reports to the O.O.D.

Complete all preparations for bombing.

0745 Bombing quarters.

0800 First bombing Period.

1000 Secure from bombing.

1015 Sick Call.

1130 Dinner.

1200 Turn to - Prepare for bombing.

1245 Bombing quarters.

1300 Second Bombing period.

1500 Secure from bombing.

1700 Supper,

1730 Turn to - Prepare for bombing,

1815 Bombing quarters

1830 Third bombing period

2000 Secure from bombing stations for rest period.

2015 Bombing quarters.

2030 Fourth bombing period.

2200 Retreat from bombing quarters.

Set the watch.

2230 Pipe down.

NOTE3: (1) Chamber of Commerce reports reservations available Honolulu Stadium for Army and Navy personnel in uniform at 25c or 55c each to witness local Interscholastic end Senior Football League Games.

(2) Fleet talent review will be held at Navy Arena on Saturday Oct. 18 at 1930. All candidates desiring to enter report Fleet Recreation 0ffice at 1330 Wednesday Oct. 15 for audition. All classes of entertainment eligible to participate. Prizes will be awarded to most entertaining act. All officers & guests and enlisted men in uniform and guests are invited.

(3) During bombing exercises, the library will be open for the issue of books from 1500 (or at the end second bombing period) to 1645.

                                                               /s/ J. F. WARRIS,
                                                           Commander, U. S. Navy,
                                                                 Executive Officer