Officer of the Watch

An "Officer of the Watch" ( Also known as an "Officer of the Deck") is a position within the Grand Alliance Navy which a naval officer holds certain authority and responsibility, such as driving the vessel. The Officer of the Watch (OOW/OOD) on a ship acts as the Commanding Officer's representative and are typically viewed as distinguished personnel on board a ship.

Most Officers of the Watch are Midshipmen who have recently graduated from the Grand Alliance Naval College, but the Watch itself can consist of an assortment of sailors including a Navigation Petty Officer and various other non-commissioned officers, such as a Warrant Officer who are overseen by commissioned officers.

An OOD post is one of the first major steps towards Executive Command, and later on a Commanding Officer position.