Durham (LKA 114) - Naval Cruise Book

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Operations Department The Operations Department is responsible for the planning and scheduling of the operation of the ship, including logistic services relating to the operations. The different divisions within the department are: OC (Radio), OE (Electronics Technicians), 01 (Operations Specialists), OS (Signalmen) and NAV (Quartermasters). Operations handles external communications, maintenance of electronic gear and process- ing of tactical data The Radiomen process thousands of messages and use hundreds of reams of paper to get the job done every day. The ET ' s work diligently at all hours of the day and ni t to keep us talking with the rest of the world. The Signalmen and Operations Specialists keep the vital flow of tactical informa- tion to the watch on the bridge. The Quartermasters keep us steaming in a safe direction. HOME. 16