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== Definitions ==

1. a flagship [[SERVICE|service]] to newly arriving PCs, recruits and students called the [[BUDDY|buddy]] system. A well qualified and experienced [[CREW|crew]] [[MEMBER|member]] or [[OFFICER|officer]] will [[ACT|act]] as your buddy to [[HELP|help]] you do your [[ORIENTATION_CHECKSHEET|orientation checksheet]] and familiarize you with your new surroundings. He will answer any queries you may have. He is there to help you feel at home. He is your [[STABLE_TERMINAL|stable terminal]] for any confusions you might have when first aboard. WO 2674)

2. a [[STANDARD|standard]] duty of the [[CHAPLAIN|Chaplain]], to [[ASSIGN|assign]] an experienced crew member as buddy to any new arrival to the [[SHIP|ship]]. It is then the [[RESPONSIBILITY|responsibility]] of the experienced member to take the new arrival under wing-be a safe [[TERMINAL|terminal]], and help groove the newer member in on what is expected of him on the ship, and what [[DIFFERENT|different]] channels are available for his use. E.g. [[TRAINING|training]], [[PROCESSING|processing]], [[SO_NO._1|SO No. 1]] [[LINE|line]], [[DAILY_REPORT|daily report]] line, divisional [[CONFERENCE|conference]] procedure, [[QUAL_CONSULTANT|Qual Consultant]], canteen, bookstore, etc., etc. The experienced member should take responsibility for [[HANDLING|handling]] any misunderstoods and confusions of the newer member.
''(FSO 39)''