El Paso (LKA 117) - Naval Cruise Book

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THIRD DIVISICDN The main function of this division is the Am- phibious assault in which Assault Landing Craft are utilized for transporting Marines and cargo to the beaches. In the dead time between invasions, they find time to carry mail, haul cargo, guard against swimmers and help lost Marines find a home. Aside from the normal workload, this divi- sion contributes an impressive part in all deck evolutions, by manning the motor whale boat dur- ing flight quarters, man overboard, and underway replenishments. In performing these day to day duties all personnel in Third Division take pride in their jobs and in their boats. SITTING: BM3 Car- mouche, SN Pucheu, SN Graham, BM3 Smith. MIDDLE ROW: BMC Bruer, BM3 Ford, BM3 O'Niel, SN Armstrong, SN Beckett, BM2 Ware, BMI Dawkins. TOP ROW: SN Miller, SN Sherwood, BM2 Hooper, SN Shuler, SN Pursley

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SECOND DIVISION Second Division is responsible for all deck equipment and maintenance aft of frame 94, and the Port Ouarterdeck. With four fifteen ton booms, one 40 ton and one 70 ton boom, one of Second Division's major responsibilities is cargo and boat handling. From loading stores for Supply Department to full offloads for a major 1-A, Second Division can be relied upon to complete the task in a timely, efficient manner. When it comes time to put forth everything possible, the whole division will work together as a group and complete the task. GFTS BACK ROW: SN Gronroos BM2 Murray SN Kelly, SN Jackson, SN Bryan, SN Wind ley, SN ldzior, BM2 Pruett BM1 Stelloh FRONT ROW: SN Beaudry, SN Lugo, SN Chap man, SN Nolen, BM3 Abshear SN Lasley, BM3 Little, SN Gil bert, SN Laughter, ABH2 Rob i 2

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FOURTH DIVISION Whether it be the vigilant watch over Stinger missiles and Ma- rine's ammo, the meticulous loading of the Close-in Weapons System, or the watchful eye over the ship's emergency steering mechanism, Weapons Division is always there. A peculiar blend of old and new, the EL PASO'S weapons system is comprised of the MK 15 MOD 2 Close-in Weapons System and the MK 33 MOD O three inch fifties. The established GM's have grown accustomed to the new FO's, while the salty CPO's have taught the new Ensign a trick or two. Although diversified in their fields, Fourth Division, the oddballs of Deck Department, are a loyal and courteous bunch that enjoy a good sense of humor. TOP ROW: GMG2 Woods, GMGSN Kochte, GMG3 Be- thune, FC3 Debevo, FC3 Green, ENS James, FC2 Sin- nett, GMGSN Rush, GMG1 Wil- liamson. BOTTOM BOW: GMGC Pearson, SN Transmier, GMGSN Brooks, FC3 Anth- oney, FC2 Wittington, FOCS Chaney. ABOVE: Trophy shot down by CIWS. O: What's this? A: 4th Division target practice TOP: Training Marine Gunners HMM Machine Gun- ners . . . Something like that.