California (CGN 36) - Naval Cruise Book

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COMBAT SYSTEMS DEPARTMENT I LCDR Robert Learner The Combat Systems Department is responsible for all weapons aboard and for the equipment used to store, test and deploy them. It is also responsible for all aspects of anti- submarine warfare, including the maintenance and operation of CALIFORNIA ' S sonar system. WG, the Ordnance Division, is comprised of personnel in the GMG GMM ratings. As cannon-cockers, their profession is one of the Navy ' s oldest. The gunner ' s job consists of the maintenance, preservation and repair of various electric, electronic, hydraulic and mechanical ordnance systems. WC Division, comprised of fire- control technicians, operates and maintains the missile and gun directors in addition to the ship ' s target-tracking radars. It also operates and maintains the ship ' s close-in weapons system. Phalanx. WD Division is comprised of CALIFORNIA ' S NTDS computer technicians. WS Division operates and maintains the ship ' s sonar system. 23