# Questions about the history, practice, and policies of a US Navy 'Wardroom." **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [April 26, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-history-practice-and-policies-of-a-us-navy-wardroom/1029580 "2026-04-26T23:53:33Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 1
**Author:** ![Tripler](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripler/32/21807_2.png) [@Tripler](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tripler)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-history-practice-and-policies-of-a-us-navy-wardroom/1029580/1 "2026-04-26T23:53:33Z")
I am _so_ thoroughly confused by Wardroom practices, based on [my quote](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-is-this-grey-slab-usn-dinner/1029372/47) from @robby . Some intro questions to get the ball rolling . . . - Are Wardrooms _really_ that formal that you have stewards bring you meals, or is that a function of “When the Captain [or senior officer] sits down, you’re glued to the chair?” - I understand that in off-meal times, it’s quiet ‘Officers only’ space for them to get caught up on paperwork, etc. Chiefs are allowed in off-meal time by invitation only. You also hold Captain’s Mast there. - If you’re late, do you just get locked out of the room? - I get the no "politics, religion, or ‘other gender’ prohibition’ on conversational topics, but what was the tone? Does ‘shop talk’ go over well while passin’ round mashed potatoes? So many questions . . . But this Is coming from a former Air Force EOD guy who did an ATO tour with a couple of overlapping USN EODMUs. Tripler They won’t let me into Army Officers’ Messes after what happened _last time_. 🤦 --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-the-history-practice-and-policies-of-a-us-navy-wardroom/1029580)._