# Questions about the history, practice, and policies of a US Navy 'Wardroom."

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**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")\
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When I was a PO2/PO1 (E5/E6), I was in the ~~weirdroom~~ wardroom often, getting papers signed. If there wasn’t a meal or other meeting, I just rapped on the door (usually as I walked through it), got the signature(s) I needed, and walked back out.

> [@Tripler](#):
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> 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.

It’s like the mess decks in that it’s where the officers eat, study, hold training, and lounge about watching movies/playing cribbage/&c.

I’m sure the wardroom on a skimmer is nowhere near as informal.

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