(a) For the training of officers and sailors in their gunnery duties and in particular for the drill, discipline and smartness at gunnery quarters.
(b) For the instruction of officers and sailors (except aircrew, see Regulation 216) in ship and aircraft recognition.
(c) For the instruction of Midshipmen in gunnery.
(d) For instruction and training of system Gunnery officers and sailors on board ships where multiple systems are fitted in particular for firing/launching drills, misfire/mislaunch drill and firing/preparation of various missiles and ammunition.
(e) For training of Surface to Air Missile officer, Surface to Surface Missile officer on pre and post firing analysis of the missile systems.
(f) For ensuring that: -
(i) Sailors seeking gunnery advancement are given facilities to study.
(ii) The Gunnery history sheets and recommendation for higher specialist qualification are properly complied and rendered.
(2) He shall advice the Captain on the arrangements of ships’ gunnery weapon practise missile firings and in conjunction with the other officers concerned shall ensure that they are conducted with due regard to safety precautions.
(3) He is responsible to Commander (Air), in conjunction with the Squadron Commander, for the recording, assessment and analysis of practices involving the delivery of airborne gunnery weapons and missiles and for ensuring that such practices are planned with due regard to safety precautions.
(4) He is to ensure that all frequency crystals, reserve frequencies of various gunnery radars and systems are accounted for and safeguarded.