SECOND DEPUTY COMMODORE

1. purpose: to be the inspecting, supervising and training officer of Flag and the flotilla, to be the senior con of Flag and to assist the Commodore and First Deputy in all matters relating to their posts and duties, as requested or ordered and to do such other things as may be necessary to assist these Flag officers to handle their posts and prevent overburden particularly in regard to maritime, ship and crew handling and shore related duties. (FO 3342-2) 2. whether in the presence or absence of the Commodore, the Second Deputy Commodore acts as extension of certain inspection and supervision and social duties of the Commodore's personal office and function. His normal duties are those of an inspection, supervision or social nature and include the training and supervision of very senior officers and conning duties in situations containing danger or harbor or channel ship movement. (FO 3342)