Bremerton (CA 130) - Naval Cruise Book

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BACK ROW: R. O'Neal, YN3g M. c. Iireinbring, SA, D. J. Malen, PHGANg R. F. Langjahr, YN3g c. D. cfeeve, JOSNg D. K. Walmer, PNSNQ W. L. Young, PN2g C. T. Buck, YN3 MIDDLE ROW! R. A. Ralph, PHC3g C. A. Stephens, PN3g J. H. Schaecher, SA, C. H. Prchal, SN, J. L. Edwards, SN, P. R. Stephens, PN3g R. Virata, YN3g J. R. Keys, SN T. M. Walsh, SN, J. A. Mayfield, SA, J. M. Milano, YNT3g J. C. Smith, YN2g R. F. Polanowski, TECYNQIQ H. A. Schneider, LTJGQ C. A. Clemmons, W0-Wlg A. L. Shapero, LTJGQ K. E. Backus, LISNg E. P. Turrentine, LI3g W. R. Wilson, SN EX SECOND ROW! K. E. Marquardt, BT3g G. L. Hughbanks, IC3g D. L. Richards, EN3 FIRST ROW: J. G. McBride, GMES, W. D. Mason, GMC, W C. Bauer, BMl Division EX Division, and the EX Division personnel, may be correctly described as the right arm of the Com- manding Oflicer and the Executive Ofhcer. The Administrative Ofiice is responsible for the evaluation and dissemination of all official correspondence going to and from the Commanding Officer. The Personnel Ofhce is responsible for assigning men to the various divisions of the ship and for effecting transfers of men from the ship. The ship's person- nelrnen are the custodians of all enlisted service records, and are responsible for the distribution and collection of liberty cards. The Legal Oflice personnel prepare all ofhcial documents which come into being as a result of Com- manding OH'icer's Mast and Court-Martials. The Legal Ofiicer is continually available to give legal assistance to the ship's crew members. The Training Oflice is the place to go, if one desires to check out correspondence courses. In addition, the Training Officer is available for counseling men as to their future educational goals and plans. The Public lnformation Ofhce is also responsible for the releasing of all news articles to the various media, which help to bring civilian and service-Wide recognition to the Bremerton. The shipis library has a Wealth of material both for educational and recreational purposes. The Post Office, Print Shop, and Photo Lab provide behind-the-scene, but Welcome and important services to all the crew.

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Although Flag is what might be considered a small unit in relation to the number of personnel, it is the most composite division aboard. With the combination of hoatswainis mates, radiomen, radarmen, yeomen, signalmen, journalist, quartermaster, photographer, stewards, and marines, it is truly an independent unit. Our function is to complete, place into effect, and carry out the many and varied details of the basic directives of the Admiral. Flag Oflice is the center of all administrative functions of the Flag and in there you will see the Flag Secretary, yeomen, journalist and photographer Working on anything from the gathering of public information material to the preparation of complex operation orders. Our nerve center for the collection and dissemination of strategic, tactical and navigational information is Flag Plot. In Flag Plot, the air defense officer, Watch oihcer, radarmen and quartermaster, work as a team to keep the Admiral clearly informed of the current operational situation and to execute his tactical orders. The radiomen and signalmen carry out the vital duties of handling the communications between the Division Commander and other units. Personal types oi services for the Admiral are performed by other members of the division. The boats- Wain's mates, for example, are responsible for ensuring that the Admiral is provided with transportation in his barge or car Whenever desired. Our marines stand orderly duties and insure the privacy and protection of the Division Commander. Stewards perform the duties of caring for the oflicer's quarters, preparing and serving meals in the Flag Mess. All in all, We are a division of many important responsibilities and activities. In spite of our diversified organization, We are a closely knit group of hard Working men.