Braine (DD 630) - Naval Cruise Book

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BACK ROW, L. to R.: ENS D. R. Wall, Sass, SOG35 Greenblatt, SOG 3, I-lirigoyen, TM 35 Jernigan, SOG 35 Gatelein, SOG 2. FRONT ROW, L. to R.: Pina, TM 3, Tate, TM 2, Chadwell, SOC, Wilkins, SOG 3, Pierce, SOG 3. FOX DIVISION The responsibility of the Sonarmen and Torpedomen in Fox Division is Anti Submarine Warfare. The Sonarmen maintain a complex underwater sound system fsonarj for subma- rine detection, and an underwater fire control system for submarine destruction. Related sonar equipment includes hedgehog ordnance,navigation aids, underwater communications and classification aids. The torpedomen are responsible for a correct launch with the best destructive weapon available to complete the attack, and continuous maintenance of their weapon arsenal. Fox Division and the Weapons Department can be proud of their Gold A that is worn by Braine signifying six consecutive years of ASW excellence, a feat very few destroyers can claim.

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