Belknap (DLG 26) - Naval Cruise Book

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The Navigation Department is composed of Quartermasters, Yoemen, Personnelmen, Hospital Corpsmen, and Postal Clerks. They chart our course, handle the ship's paperwork, provide medical care, and process mail. During the cruise, an important change occurred in the Navigation Department Lieutenant David Senechal relieved Lieutenant Mock as Navigator on june 20,1973. He assum- ed the additional duties of Ship's Secretary and Navigation Department Head on October 20, when Lieutenant Mock completed his tour of active duty. W. MOCK LT AMW' ,wif f-ww I 3 'E i .. . M f ' -.,., ,, C rf ,gr ' 'j,,- -1 mf ' ,ew ,fbi- QWW ' ,H ,, ' 1 y, f ' gf ,' 7 2, , f V X , f 3 ,QS 'V wow. V L qw ,Q f sg f , 1 , ', x iw ' g' ' 1 . . ,Wi - , 5. 4 f , f 2 f ,, 5,-1 'WNW' f m Qu flare.: D. SENECHAL LT From piloting to celestial navigation, theirs is a never ending task. The Quartermasters prepare the tracks for our travels and during this cruise they guided us through the many straits and passages in order that we might reach our destinations safely. Particularly noteworthy was their performance during several refuelings in unfavorable conditions. Their skill at the helm made each fill-up a success. It has often been said that the Navy floats on paper rather than water and to see the ship's office staff at work you might believe it! From arranging transportation for personnel being separated or going on emergency leave, to keeping each and every service record correct, the Yoemen and Personnelmen perform a very necessary job. Shots and adequate pharmaceutical supplies are the hallmark of the Corpsmen. Medical inspections, sick calls, scheduling medical and dental appointments prior to in- port periods, and helicopter details kept the Corpsmen busy for the duration of the deploy- ment. As their job requires, the Corpsmen tended to the needs of the 3,181 patients who visited sick bay. They administered 2,304 shots filled 3,654 prescriptions, made 182 lab tests, ordered 110 pairs of glasses, and gave 227 lec- tures. Their knowledge and dedication were evident by the quick recovery of the few crew members who were sick or injured. MAIL CALL is the most popular word passed over the 1MC, and the friendly Postal Clerks insured the rapid sorting of the letters and packages to the eager crew. Behind the scene, they picked up the mail from mail box- es, sorted, handled and delivered it to the helicopter, replenishment ship, or post office and returned with the crew's mail from family and friends. Navigation, medical care, and ship ad- ministration are, then, the responsibility of the Navigation Department. Although the smallest department in terms of personnel assigned, its tasks are quite diverse, and its contributions to the safety, health and morale of all hands un- questioned. I

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