19. A. Yes sir, I haVe had a topside inspection of the ship made and have recorded the number of projectile hits in various areas of the ship. President: What was the total number of hits you took, Captain? A. We took a total of 821 plus one torpedo hit. Counsel for the Court: That does not include shrapnel marks? A. No sir, that does not include shrapnel marks which are innumerable.
Counsel for the Court: Does the Court desire to question this witness further?
Captain ATKINSON: One question, on your open.fire doctrine, what is your open fire doctrine?
A. The open fire doctrine is that, except in-a meleer-all'fire will be controlled by the Commanding Officer through‘his normal gunnery control organization. At surprise air and surface attacks, the gunnery personnel on the mounts are authorized to open fire if they are unable to communicate
with gun control or the bridge.
