Arlington (AGMR 2) - Naval Cruise Book

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Operations OJficer LCDR T. H. Caimr l(. II. U(K. S. . On n (ilrh M. H. Ciiirv. HO.}. 1 86 Ikl

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% Operations Department ' ■ Operations could be called the nerve center of the ship, responding to impulses from both within and without the ship. Operations personnel are those in the know. The Radarman and the Operations Ofiicer perform the never-ending function of keeping Command informed of the tactical situation as it evolves. The Radarmen maintain .a constant vigil over Command Officer ' s Tractical Plot (COTP). The department works closeh with and coordinates the efforts of other departments to carry out the mission of the ship. More specialized functions of the department iue collection and dissemination of information, meteorolog), and maintenance of electronic gear. 85

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(Kneeliiii;, from tiic Wt): U. W . Peters, S. ; (.. h. I ' epc, hD2 ; K. E. Holjinson. RD3. B. F. Rolison, SN ; J. C. Lawley. RD2 ; R. A. Show, SN ; G. Penrose, YN 3. (Stan(lin 4, from the h-ft): Commanding Offiri ' r ' s Tnrlicil Plot ■ COTP is the heart of the eurreiit i)])erati()iial picture. Hlmv the radar seopes provide a means of keeping command ad ised of the taetieal situation. .Ml surface and air contacts arc quickly evaluated as to intensions, courses, and speeds, so that relati e dan ;er to Arlington may be derived and command may be ensured safe navigation is being followed. The emphasis in COTP extends to air control, radar navigation, voice radio communications, search and rescue, and all otlin aspects of the taetieid picture tluit may be required in an emergeues ' or during dail steaming. (Kneeling, from the left): M. R. Curr , RD3 ; W . W. RouhoH, RD3. (Standing, from the left): J. C. Clark, RD2 ; M. M. Campanella. HD3 ; M. D. Deaver, RD3 ; E. A. Parker, RDl ; R. J. Pappas, SN. 87