Cacapon (AO 52) - Naval Cruise Book

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Radar and Electronics y . Combat readiness of the ship is of the utmost importance at all times, which is why the radarman plays such an important part in the shipis defense network. From his space in the Combat information Center he coordinates all movements of the enemy and relays them to the bridge. It is important that he have a thorough knowledge of the principles of radar operation, components and the factors affecting its operation in order to keep the ship up to War time standards of preparedness. First Row: QL to RJ RD2 D. Ryan, LTJG Martucci, ETN2 F. Wilson. Second Row: RD3 R. Cubbage, RDSN W. Kilgore, RD3 D. Richardson, ETR3 B. Wilson, RDSN M. St. Peter, SN J. Shields. i

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Xxx, . .. . .. . RVN X Radio provides the vital information thatgives the ship a clear picture of the events taking place throughout the world. This information flows around the clock to ensure that our fleet is hours ahead of any situation. An RDis duties include operation of the radiotelephone circuits, copying fleet broadcasts and operating teletypewriter equipment so this leaves very little time for writing their own messages. First Row: fL to RJ RM1 D. E. Bell, LTJG H. Thompson, ENS W. E. Copus. Second Row: RM2 T. A. Ovesen, SN J. Ochoa, RM3 J. M. Pippins, RM3 D. W. Whitworth, RM3 G. G. Knaack, SN J. E. Jones, RM2 R. J. Garcia. Radio Division U on rbu-

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First Row: fL to RJ SMC R. Desassure, LTJG H. Thompson, ENS W. E. Copus. Second Row: SM3 G. West, SNSM E. Howard, SM3 M. Jones, SN J. Wright, SMSN W. lVIacpherson, SM2 R. Shell. Signal Signalmen are responsible for flashing light, semaphore and infrared communications as well as tactical messages sent or received by flaghoist. They also identify all merchant G a n 9 Vessels and warships, foreign or domestic, and insure the Ensign is properly displayed at all times. ff Q Q f