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Breakaway music is a modern U.S. Naval tradition used to motivate sailors upon the conclusion of underway replenishment (UNREP), although using breakaway music is at the discretion of the Captain, and not all commands use it. When the two ships involved in the UNREP conclude their transfer of fuels and stores and commence their breakaway, a song (usually selected by the Captain, but sometimes picked by the OOD or Navigation Officer) is played over the 1MC. The United States Navy (also known as USN or the U.S. Navy) is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for conducting naval operations. ... This article concerns the rank and title of Captain. ... Officer of the Deck (OOD) is a position in the United States Navy that confers certain authority and responsibility. ... 1MC is the term for the shipboard public address on U.S. Navy vessels. ...
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