Biddle (CG 34) - Naval Cruise Book

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UNREP TEAM BEST IN 6th FLEET Underway replenishment funrepl was the means by which the ship received supplies food and fuel for sustained operations at sea. The evolution appeared to be simple when smoothly carried out by a trained crew, but close coordination from start to finish between diverse elements of the crew was needed to complete the pro- cess efficiently. The unrep teams manned- up as BIDDLE approached the supply ship. All hands fell into ranks until the word was passed for receipt of shotline. Once the shotline was in hand, lines were exchanged be- tween the ships and the rigs were properly attached. Whether forward, amid- ships, or aft, the rig captains and riggers directed the oper- ation with cool precision. Once all equipment was in- spected for correct line-up, the fuel began to flow and the cargo began to move. The efficiency of the team was proven when the ship won the unrep competition for the entire battle group, showing once again that BIDDLE does things right.

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