El Paso (LKA 117) - Naval Cruise Book

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ist Divlslo QBACK ROWJ BMI Stelloh, BM3 Cassoutt, SN Swain, SN Rickard SN Bertrum, SN Martin, SN Voss, BM3 Jackson, LTJ G Cox, SN Allisonl SN Hoppe, SN Lee CFRONT ROWJ SN Dunn, SN Bush, SN Toro, SN Dinoia, SN Reyes, SN Hilpmen, SN Reynolds, SN Ramos, SN Wilczew- ski, BM2 Dandrea. First Division consists ofa bunch of hard working Boat- swainls Mates and undesignated seamen, who, together, under the able leadership of Boatswains Mate First Class Richard M. Stelloh, were responsible for all deck evo- lutions forward. From the time Now Set Condition 1- ALPHA rings throughout theship, to Secure from 1- ALPHA, often up to twenty hours later, these men, plus a- few others, borrowed from other departments, can be found swinging trucks, cargo and boats, from the ship, over the side and later back on board again. Throughout MARG 1-88, they continued to amaze the task force by their ability to perform in all weather conditions. In addition to their key amphibious assault roles, First Division was responsible for maintaining the spaces forward of Frame 67, and issuing paint, deck tools and cleaning gear to the rest of the ship. Underway, First Division personnel could be found standing watches on the bridge. When General Quarters sounded, they rushed to gun mounts, the bridge, or to repair lockers, to stand by to react to battle conditions. In port, they stood security rover, quar- terdeck and foc'sle watches, liberty boat bow hook and shore patrol. 5 ff iif fi X 2 5 .Z