At 0545, the second and third class cadets rotate for the privilege to scrub off the precipitated carbon deposits. Of course, this privilege is mandatory. This week I was blessed to have scrub down not once but twice. At 0540, alarm clocks start going off and everyone assigned to scrub down slides out of his luxurious sleeping quarters. Finally, all muster with their fearless first class leader for the morning s chores.
Some cadets grab a hose.
Everyone else grabs a broom. Aye, I say. Scuppers are drains. So remember drains on the outside decks of ships are scuppers. Scrub down is often misunderstood as only another monotonous, menial job to keep the wee little cadets busy.