General Instructions:- (1) The Commanding Officer shall-
(i) at all times and in all circumstances show an example of respect and obedient to his superiors;
(ii) see that all the officers obey the several instructions which are addressed to them, or which, though of general purport, concern them;
(iii) correct or report to his superiors any reprehensible conduct on the part of those under his command;
(iv) notice the conduct and abilities of those under his command in order that he may be enable to give them the testimonials they deserve, or , if called on, to make correct reports of their merits;
(v) While upholding the legitimate authority of all the officers under his command, check by timely reproofs any tendency he may notice to abuse of power, showing by his example that a firm but conciliatory manner of conducting duty is the surest way to gain the respect and confidence of sailors.