Floyd Parks (DD 884) - Naval Cruise Book

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'T,' HRH Dlvl I0 1 I W N i First row : SF3 J.R. Tubbs, MR3 J.J. Krogulski, MM3 R.S. Byrd, EN3 J.V. Reeves, DC2 J.A. Francis, FN D.L. Wilmoth, FN B.W. Kangas, Second row: FN R.L. Judd, FN V.J. Boyd. EM2 J.W. Seitz, EM2 S.M. Watson, MM1 S.C. Hartzog, ICI I.D. Green, EM1 J. UD . Vance, Third row: LTJG R.J. Scuba, FN J.C. Hackert, FA R.E. McCray, FN P.J. Rowland, MR3 L.E. Flodihn, SF2 W.R. Farrell, FN G.B. Parkinson, FN .T.R. Hudak, SF3 R.C. Ford, EMC R.C. Flowers, Fourth row: SFC T.R. Cribbs, FN R.J. Gemson, EM3 G.E. McCray, IC3 R.W. Murr, EM2 D.L. McCreary, FN R.E. Walton, MM2 R.G. Conrad, FN R.L. Orwick, LTJG W.E. Hobbs N x i gm Qu FTXVQ- AYTETL HEAD XS OVEV- 'FL,C1'wll!Nf1- P.M.S.

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- RDSN Benjamin getting on the job trainin 3' Supervisor RD2 GOE keeping a watchful eye during a taunt watch. OI DIVISION . Nerve Center Operators The nerve center of the PARKS is the Combat Information Center manned by the Radarmen of OI Division. The Ship's operations are con- trolled from combat. Under the capable leadership of RDC PRITCHARD and RDI STONE With assistance from RDI BILLINGSLEY and RDI BURGESS, the Radarmen operate a vast assortment of electronics gear with which they collect and report information on unidentified and friendly surface and air contacts. During search and rescus evolutions they control helicopters, guiding them to downed pilots. In case of enemy air attack the Radarmen are ready to control our ovvn fighters to intercept these hos- tile invaders. The Radarmen also expertly man the ship's electronic count- ermeasures equipment to discover the presence of other forces. The Electronic Technicians, led by ETI KNIGHT, form the other important half of the OI Division. To them falls the responsibility for maintaining and repairing the vast, complex electronics systems aboard the PARKS. This is a tremendous job and requires all their skill, talent and initiative for long hours. The PARKS relies on the outstanding job done by the ET's to meet her operational commitments. O Q... fy -an Q Q . g - , 4 1 . 4 of in Q32 'COULD xr B69 CIRRCQO? A motley crew for Operators Nerve Center Operators

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111- EM1 J. D Vance R DIVISION The R division is composed of four gangs manned by seven different rates. The E gang provides ships power, lighting and maintains all electrical circuits. HIC gang takes care of all internal communication circuits, the all important gyro compass, as Well as showing movies for the enjoyment of the crew. MA gang takes care of such auxiliary equipment as the air conditioning system, low and high pressure air systems, emergency die- sels and the motor 'cvvhaleboatf' USF and MDC gang keeps the hull and its fittings repaired and are the builders or jacks of all trades Who make anything from storage bins to coffee cup racks. These men are also the backbone of the Damage Control organization. The quality and quantity of the jobs done is a tribute to a fine can do attitude and the outstand- ing leadership in their division. if 1' 1 ll 3 'R U. il 05447 f fl J coubfv bib 'NL MAG-Xxmst TNJQL, QF xlouv. 'IDEA M166 UB HT ICI Green and his troopers I T Devotion to duty