Boone (FFG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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E-1 DIVISION GSM AND GSE In ■epai he; ;yste Tieg: n er 3fsh ;om the I ' aric I) These specially trained men operate, repair and perform mechanical electrical organization and intermediate maintenance on gas turbine engines and main propulsion machinery including gears, shafting and controllable pitch propellers, depending on their specialty. They are also assigned auxiliary equipment, propulsion control systems, electrical and electronic circuitry up to the printed circuit modules, and alarm and warning circuitr perform administrative procedures related to gas turbine pro] system operation and maintenance. Test lubricating c distillate fuels for contamination, neutralization and precip Replace and adjust operating tolerance of contacts, microsw relay switches, pressure switches and temperature switches

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E-2 DIVISION HT AND MR ep. he yst ne; n ( )f.S :or he ' ar Hull Maintenance Technicians do the metalwork necessary to kfup all types of shipboard structures and surfaces in good condition. They also take care of the plumbing and ventilating systems aboard ship and perform firetlghting and damage control duties. They install, maintain and repair valves, piping and plumbing system fittings and tlxtures, repair decks, structures and hulls by welding, brazing, riveting and caulking. Fabricate with light and heavy gauge metal such as aluminium, stainless steel, sheet copper and brass, steel, sheet and corrugated iron. Of and maintain firetlghting equipment and train others in its u Machiner ' Repairmen are skilled machine tool operators, make replacement parts and repair or overhaul ship ' s e auxiliary equipment. They also work on deck equipment incli wenches and hoists, condensers and heat exchange devices, occasionally operate main propulsion machineiy in additi performing machine shop and repair duties. 20 V. it