Durham (LKA 114) - Naval Cruise Book

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mk f mi mm ■Hi lPi SffliT fM mm LT Peter Mohn - SUPPLY LT Brad Canaday - NAV ADMIN.

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Department Heads LCDR Don Slaton - OPS LCDR Paul Archer - ENGINEERING

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Boatswain ' s Mate (BM) Aviation Boatswain ' s Mate (AB) Deck Department V Gunner ' s Mate (GM) The expertise of all the men of Deck Department was called upon in every exercise, since the ship revolves around the ability of Deck Department to get boats away and equip- ment offloaded quickly. Deck Department consists of four div- isions: First, Second, Third, and Fourth. First and Second Div- isions split the entire main deck area into two areas of responsibility. First forward and Second aft They operate the world ' s largest sea going cargo booms, the massive 70-tons, along with smaller 40- and 15-ton booms. They are in charge of anchoring forward through the forecastle, and mooring to piers and buoys. Third operates the ship ' s main armament, its assault boats. Fourth Division operates and maintains 3 3 50 caliber gun mounts and numerous small arms. Upon our return to San Diego, every man in Deck Depart- ment could see the improvement in our techniques and pro- ficiency which came as a result of the many long and ardu- ous hours and effort expended in these operations, and we know the ship is a better fi. ting unit for it.