Biddle (CG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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M DIVISIDN MMCS Christopher Romei MMC Dennis Schulik MM1 Richard Cunningham MM1 Jeffrey Defreitas MM2 Nist and MM2 Wright discuss actions to be taken in the event of a propulsion casualty. Main Engines Division consisted of the Machinist Mates tasked with the safe operation of both main engines and the ship's service turbine generators. Working in a hot, humid engineroom, the engineers, or snipes, did more than turn valves and watch gauges. ln fact many crewmembers were surprised when they walked into the engineroom to find shiny deck plates and polished brass. Much of the work the division did during the deployment was in preparation for the highly successful Outchop OPPE. MM1 Jeffrey Jones MM3 Richard Anderson x , X I .1

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R DIVISIDN HT2 David Cooper HT2 Mark Crain HT3 Kevin Nichol DC2 Eugene Troxell Comprised of Hull Technicians QHTJ, Damage Controlmen CDCJ, and Machinery Fiepairmen CMRD, Repair Division worked throughout the ship providing welding services, pipe repair, and assistance in maintaining damage control equipment. Additionally, the division made countless repairs to the systems of the engineering plant to guarantee safe and effective operation of the main and auxiliary engineering systems. During General Quarters, the members of R Division, led by the DCA, were the experts in all areas of damage control. This expertise was used to train all crew members in fire fighting and the proper response to any casualty. ln short, Fl Division was responsible for pipes, valves, and equip- ment from the bow to the stern. l FA Patrick Chivington HTFA Edmond Martin 66