PRIOR TO ARRIVAL 

1. Discipline is the responsibility of the group leader. 

2. Group or troop leaders must provide adequate adult supervision. 

3. Youth are to be supervised AT ALL TIMES. 

4. Absolutely no running or pushing is permitted on the ship. 

5. Restricted areas are well marked for safety. Do not enter these areas. 

6. Do not touch or turn switches, valves, buttons or handles. 

7. No one is allowed to climb on the aircraft, turn propellers, or open cockpit canopies. Lexington does have an F4 cockpit available to sit in and take pictures.

8. No one is permitted to leave the ship after dark without permission of the Duty Officer. Anyone leaving the ship after closing time will not be permitted to return.

9. No food or alcoholic beverages may be brought on board. No food or beverages are to be taken off the hangar deck or down into the berthing compartments.

10.Lexington is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted on the pier only. 

11.Out of courtesy to others, groups are asked to maintain silence between the hours of Taps and Reveille. Campers must remain in their sleeping quarters after Taps, as it is a safety hazard on Navy ships to be up and about with lights off. Those unwilling to comply will be asked to leave. 

12.Anyone caught tampering with the fire alarm system is subject to immediate expulsion. 

13.PLEASE NOTE: Due to other activities that take place on board LEXINGTON, it is possible that a banquet, dinner/dance, cocktails or other function may take place during your visit. Your group would be asked to stay clear of the event area. 

Live Aboard personnel will designate watch standers from the groups to provide fire/ security watches during the hours of midnight to 6:00AM. These watch standers will be provided with flashlight, vests to identify them, and access to a handheld radio. There will be two assigned to stand two-hour watches. 

At 11:00PM on the day of arrival, watch standers will report to the CPO Lounge for a briefing on duties. Watch standers will be responsible for the following: 

Conduct a walkthrough of the following spaces every 20-30 minutes: 

- Game Room 

- CPO Lounge 

- Berthing entrances (do not enter) 

- Mess Deck 

- Male head 

- Quarter Deck (report status to DC) 

Be alert for any sign of smoke/fire 

Be familiar with all exit routes 

Be familiar with location of pull stations 

Be familiar with use of portable fire extinguisher (Live Aboard will demonstrate)

Know the location of the bunk of the relief person and wake five minutes prior to watch turnover 

The DC coming on at midnight is in charge of the watch standers and will direct their actions in the event of an emergency 

In the event of smoke/fire, pull the nearest fire alarm and ensure area is evacuated 

Assist in evacuation of compartment

The USS LEXINGTON is a Registered National Historic Landmark. This ship will be treated with honor and respect at all times. This means no trash on the deck....throw trash in the trash cans. 

1. Absolutely no running or pushing is permitted on the ship. 

2. Restricted areas are well marked for your safety. Do not enter these areas. Anyone found in these areas may be asked to leave the ship. 

3. The main gate closes at 1700 (5PM). It can be opened for emergencies.

4. LEXINGTON is a smoke free facility. Smoking is permitted on the pier only.

5. Out of courtesy to others, groups are asked to maintain silence between the hours of TAPS and Reveille. Campers must remain in their sleeping quarters after TAPS as it is a definite safety hazard on Navy ships to be up and about with lights off.

6. Anyone caught tampering with the fire alarm system is subject to immediate expulsion.

7. Virtually everything on the ship is hard steel. A bump that might be of no consequence at home can result in real injury aboard the ship. Be careful! 

8. When using the companionways (ladders and hatches), if you are not comfortable going down normally, face the ladder and use handrails. Take the time to be safe. Safety Procedures and Equipment Conduct fire alarm test / explain procedures for fire / sick injured children.

Moving Safely Through the Ship 

Virtually everything on the ship is hard steel. A bump that might be of no consequence at home can result in real injury aboard the ship. Be careful!

Step through watertight doors one leg at a time and hold onto the frame while doing so. Do not step on the bottom frame — you may slip and smack your head on the upper doorframe. Step through to the deck on the other side.

Do not play with the door levers (dogs). If left sticking into doorways, they can cause injury. Also, doors are very heavy and have operating mechanism that can crush fingers. Leave door dogs in the upright and clipped position, please!

Tall persons need to watch out for “headknockers” in the overhead. 

When using the companionways (ladders and hatches), if you are not comfortable going down normally, face the ladder and use handrails. Take the time to be safe. 

Do not run at any time. In the event of an emergency evacuation, walk quickly as directed by those in charge. Always watch your footing. Always watch out above for “headknockers,” especially when sitting up in your bunk.

Safety Procedures and Equipment 

There will be an Emergency Orientation shortly after coming aboard (Quarters). Please make your group members aware that this is important.