Bronstein (DE 1037) - Naval Cruise Book

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OI DIVISION LT Cjgj L. M. Adams CIC Officer RDCS N. A. Gibbons Tampa, Florida RD1 C. R. Weller Syracuse, New York Combat Information Center is considered to be the nerve center of the ship. It is in this dark, mysterious space that the radar- men compile, evaluate, and disseminate the information vital to the operation of a warship. Because of the many sensors associated with CIC, it becomes necessary that the radarmen have a .knowledge of all aspects of warfare and maintain a round- the-clock watch in order to locate the enemy and evaluate his strength so that the ship may effectively combat this nation's foes. The function of the radar gang can be summed up in one word, VIGILANCE . ,' M 7 ' -. 1, X ' NW ' I X - I I Q . W ' 0

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LT A, W. Swinger Operations Officer The Operations Department is responsible for all radio communications, electronic warfare, intelligence collection, radar information, dissemination of operational information, navigation, medical services, maintenance of electronic equipment, and administrative and postal services for the ship. This multitudinous mission was carried out efficiently and effectively during the deployment by the 45 highly-skilled, team- spirited officers and men of the three di- visions 4OI,OC,OEJ that make np the Opera- tions Department aboard BRONSTEIN. Thanks primarily to the tireless efforts, never-ending zeal, and professionalism of the men in Ops, BRONSTEIN received well-done from six flag-rank Com- manders While assigned to Seventh Fleet operations.

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RD2 J, V, Campanello Cincinnati , Ohio RD2 R, T. Smith Norfolk, Va. - RD2 D, W, Seiler Cincinnati, Ohio RD3 I. I. June Bartlesville, Okla. RD3 I. E, Godwin Rocky Motuit, N. C. RD3 I. L. Hall Vero Beach, Fla. RD3 I. R. Chevalier Malta Bend, Mo, RDS R. W. Troyer Columbus, Ohio RDSN G. W. Wieland Indianapolis, Ind. SNW H att - Y Crescent City, Calif. SN L. D. Williamson Houston, Tex, SN Mike Cummings Bronx, N. Y. -fffx si S X . 4, ...ss-M'