Regulations for the Navy Part IIICentral Regulations · 1957
(1) The Captain Naval Barracks shall be responsible for keeping a complete and up-to-date record of the whereabouts of all sailors.
(2) In overseas, when conditions render this desirable, the Senior Officer shall arrange for all temporary movements, or movements for which Genform will be some time in transit, to be recorded locally on the station, in such a way that he can inform the appropriate authority at home of any changes in personnel.
(3) Enquiries as to the whereabouts of sailors shall be addressed to the Captain Naval Barracks.