 He will see that the ships furnished him are properly fitted out for the purpose for which they are intended; he will supervise the operation and maintenance of military traffic between his port and the oversea base or bases; he will command all troops assigned to the port and its component parts, including troops being staged, and will be responsible for the efficient and economical direction of their operations.He will be responsible for the furnishing of necessary instructions to individuals and organizations embarked or debarked at the port ...He will be responsible for taking the necessary measures to insure the smooth and orderly flow of troops and supplies through the port.