Boone (FFG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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CS-2 DIVISION ST AND TM Sonarmen are technicians and operators responsible for keeping sonar systems, underwater fire control systems, and supporting equipments in operating condition on surface ships. They are responsible for underwater surveillance and aid in safe navigation and search-and-rescue operations. They use sonar to detect sounds and to locate objects by the echoes of these sounds reflected back to the source. Torpedoman ' s Mates maintain underwater explosive weapons such as torpedoes, rockets and missiles and the systems used tc launch them. They are also responsible for the safe loading and unloading, shipping and storage of these weapons. yM TWO rtcaic , uJ ' lu At ;B K( oT3 3T(!,Air; ... 10

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CS-3 DIVISION FX:, GMG AND GMM Fire Controlmen maintain the control mechanisms used in weapons systems on combat ships. Complex electronic, electrical, hydraulic and mechanical equipment is required to ensure the accuracy of Navy guided missiles and surface gunfire control systems. Fire Controlmen are responsible for the operation, routine care and repair of their equipment, which includes radars, computers, weapons direction equipment, target designation systems, gyros and range finders. Gunner ' s Mates (guns) are responsible for the operation and maintenance of gun mounts other ordinance equipment, as well as small arms and magazines. They work with electrical and electronic circuitry: mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They son and use explosives, operate and maintain magazine flooding an( sprinkling systems. Gunner ' s Mates (missiles) are responsible for the operation an( maintenance of guided missile launching systems, rocket launcher and other ordinance equipment, as well asd small arms am magazines. They work with electrical and electronic circuitry mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems. They store and usi explosives, operate and maintain magazine flooding and sprinklini systems.