V. Logistics
Keeping a ship well-supplied is necessary to be able to continue the mission. The most basic supplies needed for maritime operations are fresh water, food, powder & ammunition, and damage control equipment & supplies. If any of these is missing, the ship will quickly need to anchor in order to re-supply.
Effective management of these four basic areas is the responsibility of the Logistics Officer, but making sure that none of these supplies are wasted is the responsibility of each and every sailor and marine onboard.