[ConorMacNessa]

Pretty much - although you omitted the the crucial part - the sailor or officer coming aboard approaches the Chief of the Day, gets down on his knees, and kisses the Chief's buttered belly.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Publius]

They didn’t mention that in “The Officer’s Handbook”. Funny how they leave certain things out.