Boone (FFG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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SC-2 DIVISION RM AND SM Radiomen operate the Navy ' s radio eommunications systems. They transmit and receive messaj es for fast, accurate communi- cations, hnking together naval activities on .ships, shore and in the air They make sure applicable security measures are obser ' ed, advi.se on capabilities limitations and conditions of radio equip- ment, operate and maintain the teletypewriter equipment, operate and coordinate communications systems including automated networks, satellite data links, and the fuel spectami of voice and teletype circuits. Signalmen serve as an essential part of tt communications department of a ship and perform their duties c the ship ' s bridge and signal bridge. They u.se a wide variety of visu signal methods and voice radio to communicate with other ship They send and receive messages by flashing light, .semaphor signal Hags and radio telephone. They render honors and cer monies to dignitaries (foreign and domestic) and to passing vessel

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SC-3 BM Boatswain ' s Mates keep the exterii)r surfaces of ships in good and anchor gear, serve as Helmsmen and Lxiokouts, preparin condition, maintain machinery ' and equipment on ship ' s decks, rigging, serve asSignalmen on helicopteroperationsandsupervij handle cargo, and operate small boats. They supervise cargo deck crews in cleaning, painting and maintaining the ship and il handling and storage, direct handlingand storage of mooring lines equipment.