This U.S. Navy indoctrination film “Proceed and Report” opens with a note informing viewers it was initially to be shown to authorized personnel only (:10). It was produced under the supervision of the Bureau of Aeronautics by Warner Brothers Pictures Inc. (:22). The film was created with the intention to update newly commissioned officers with Navy customs and procedures. It follows the antics of an ill-equipped senior officer as he incorrectly behaves. Throughout the film proper procedure is discussed by narration. NAS Pensacola School is pictured with a long stream of trainee pilots and officers marching in (1:07). The tour first visits the administration building (1:09). Two officers exit with deployment papers (1:17). The Third Officer packs for deployment aboard ship (2:07). Four uniforms are selected (2:17). His peer throws the leaving man’s flight gear at him as he must also bring this (2:23). The well informed officer explains pay accounts, medical records and other vital information is available in the ‘Navy Reg;’ Navy Regulations (2:46). Murphy realizes he has ten days of leave time (3:17). He leaps from a cab to board a train just in time (3:26). He meets with a Second Officer; Williams (4:09). Both discuss final destinations (4:14). Officer Williams admits he is only eight weeks in (4:37). He questions when to salute other personnel (4:50). The Third Officer responds with jokes (4:50). Rank is discussed (5:04) as both cuff sleeves and gold stripes are visible to viewers. A train conductor appears (5:04). Murphy leaps up for a salute believing him to be a captain due to his three gold strips (5:07). The train whizzes through the night (5:18) over the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco (5:21). The pair report to the commandant (5:32) upon arrival. The narrator pauses the film to show a breach of etiquette (5:36). A junior should not walk on a senior’s right (5:42). They enter Twelfth Naval District; headquartered in San Francisco since 1903 (5:45). Williams is assigned to Mare Island (6:06). They salute as they part ways (6:25). Murphy arrives at the Navy Landing (6:41) for the officer’s boat. The film mentions junior officers must enter boats ahead of seniors (7:25). He slips into the front (7:40) noticing the rest of the boat is crammed. Murphy also sparks up a cigarette which he is not to do (7:49). He throws the butt to the ground (7:52). As they exit the boat (8:06) seniors lead the juniors. The Quarter deck is saluted (8:15). Murphy mentions a trunk which he is expecting to be delivered (8:47). Murphy shakes hands with the Commander (9:12) and gives him his orders. Lieutenant Johnson enters (9:36) and takes Murphy to see the Captain. Both men remove their hats as they enter (10:08). They head to the Ward Room (11:01) where the narrator explains strict rules exist here. Murphy pays the mess bill (11:59) and the mess share (12:11). Murphy is taken to his room (13:00). Murphy removes his jacket (13:29) and heads for the ship deck (13:36) smiling and sparking up a cigarette. The narrator stops Murphy, informing him he broke multiple rules (14:10). Murphy reemerges with jacket and hat still on (14:23). He salutes as he approaches the quarterdeck (14:26). Other rules include keeping hands from pants pockets (14:36), colors of socks and uniform must match and smoking is also prohibited. He salutes a senior officer (14:44). His trunk is tossed into the water (14:52). The narrator informs the viewers a crate or carton must be used (15:04). Specific times are set for meal times (15:24). Murphy is informed the Captain will be in attendance and that he must stand up whenever the captain addresses him (15:58). The Captain enters (16:14). Proper seating is discussed (16:20). Proper etiquette is discussed (16:39). They enjoy coffee at the meal’s end (16:53). The Captain stands to address the hall (17:10). Murphy sands as the Captain mentions his name (17:19). The Captain asks him to remain seated (17:20). The Captain reinforces the idea that Navy Customs and regulations must be upheld (18:13). This film was presented by the Bureau of Aeronautics (18:20).

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