Buchanan (DDG 14) - Naval Cruise Book

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ist Division WV ,, ZW, ., - 7 X 'V , -944 ff ' 'I I AWN, When the BUCHANAN departed San Diego for this deployment, First Division knew it faced a long and difficult task. Eighty percent of the division was composed of green men-fresh from boot camp. They would have to learn quickly, for soon they would be doing the strenuous, demanding, and often dangerous evolutions of underway ammunition and supply replenishments, helicopter transfers, and anchor details. In addition, these men would have to become proficient watchstanders on the bridge as helmsmen, engine order telegraph operators, and lookouts. First Division is also responsible for the preservation and appearance of the BUCHANAN's hull, decks, and most of the exterior superstructure. On this deployment BUCHANAN successfully completed over 35 underway replenishments alongside various types of naval ships for ammunition, fuel, and stores. These unreps were often performed at night in rough seas. The ship also frequently received personnel and supplies from helicopters hovering over the fantail. lt is to the division's credit that all of these evolutions were performed successfully and with no serious injuries to the crew. On the transit back to San Diego, one of BUCHANAN's crew required prompt medical treatment late one night. Although the seas and winds were high, First Division , quickly rigged its high Iine and brought aboard a medical 1 officer from the USS TICONDEROGA CVA-14. The following morning First Division personnel skillfully rigged A a stretcher which enabled their shipmate to be hoisted aboard a helicopter hovering above the ship, and transferred , to the TICONDEBOGA for additional medical attention. ,i The division's continuous efforts to maintain the sharp appearance of the BUCHANAN were rewarded with compliments on the ship's appearance in every port we visited. The ship was completely repainted three times on if 'lr if 3 this deployment. 5' Through experience and long hours of work, the former green men in the division are now -capable and effective sailors. li lil? il? I Evil LTJG CONNOR .. 't '

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