Denver (LPD 9) - Naval Cruise Book

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SN Stewart, J.M. SN Santosramirez SN Mondy, P.T. SN Hernandez, E. SN Llanes, C.C. SN Mcbean, J. P. sN Edenfield, M.P.

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Second Division Second Division is tasked with the operation, maintenance, and traffic control of the upper vehicle deck, lower vehicle deck, and well deck. These areas constitute the heart of DENVER ' s mission. With these areas of accountability. Deck Department ' s Second Division is probably the most multifaceted department onboard DENVER. Its no wonder why Second Division is always Turning Two. No matter whether they are launching SEALs in CRRC s, beach equipment in LCAC s and LCU ' s, or a wave of Marines in AAV ' s, Second Division executes Condition 4- A operations with a blend of both pride and professionalism. In the event of a man overboard. Second Division mans the ready lifeboat. Although far less exciting, but just as important, Second Division maintains and constantly preserves its numerous spaces against the ever-present demon to all naval ships. ..RUST. Along with the aforementioned duties. Second Division assists in underway replenishment, watchstanding, and never-ending training. Second Division pressed on to a very successful record during WEST PAC 2000. BM2 Kluge, J.C. BM3 Flores, M.O. BMSJung, D.R. SN Lewis, B.S. SN King, J.W. SN Spangler,J.A. SN Brown, D.L. SN Jones, M. Sn Johnson, AT. SN Tierney, M.J.

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Third Division Third Division is the smallest of the three divisions within Deck Department and is composed of both Gunner ' s Mates and Fire Controlmen. The Gunner ' s Mates are responsible for all small arms onboard DENVER, to include 9 mm pistols, 1 2 gauge shotguns.) M- 1 4 rifles, .50 caliber machine guns, and 25 mm chain guns. They are also responsible for over 700,000 lbs. of ammunition, which includes a 1 5-day ready supply of wartime ammunition for embarked Marines. The Fire Controlmen play an integral role in DENVER ' s anti-air defense. They are responsible for the 2 CIWS guns, which provide the only legitimate anti-air defense for DENVER. These weapons involve extremely complicated circuitry and electronics, which requires technical-minded individuals to perform the required maintenance. Third Division always remains on ready status to defend DENVER, and it also provides ammunition support for Marines, SEAL teams, and Special Boat Units while deployed with Fifth Fleet. They also performed numerous highly successful CIWS pac-fires during deployment, including a dusk shoot. Overall, it was a BLAST deployment for the entire division. LTJG Clark, G.E. ENS O ' Mahoney, P.H. FCC(SW)Weilerll,T.J. GM1 Brawley, D.E. FC2(SW) Jahn, J. P. FC2(SW) Kajut, M.J. FC2 Larson, K.C.