Fort Marion (LSD 22) - Naval Cruise Book

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THIKI) DIVISION 4 4 s tf u ' =£ ji : 8y Front row (1 lo r): Bennett GMG1, ENS tester. Coupland GMG1 Second row (1 to r): Draeger GMG3, Cochran SN, Rhodes FI 3, Beard 1 S Baek row (1 to r): Keinecker SA, Batulis SN, Froegel GMG3, Martin FTG3 Third Division may be small in manpower but they have a big job to do. They are in charge of the four 40 MM mounts and their associated equipment. Furthermore they maintain all the small arms that are carried aboard the FORT MARION. „ The Gunners Mates and Fire Controlmen dwell in their knowledge of the Hows and lns of the ship ' s armament and associated compoments whose inner workings are a subject ot Loth curiosilv and awe to the uninitiated. Many hours are spent keeping the guns ... top mechanical condition readj to give evidence that we know how to get on target and stay there.

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A DIVISION Front row (1 to r): Myers EM, Arnold ENFN, Harvey ENFA, Harris EN3, Haskins FN, Chapman EN2, Fuller MRCA Back row (1 to r): Durling ENCA, Steiner MRFN, Currier EN2, Sager EN3, Honeycutt EN3, ENS Tijjhe The primary purpose of the A Division aboard ship is to keep all auxiliary machinery and equipment in a high state of readiness at all times, such as the ships boats which are diesel driven. The ship carries 6 spare engines in the engine overhaul shop for use in ease of engine failure on amphibious operations. A Division has the maintenance and upkeep of emergency diesel generator, emergency diesel fire pumps. 2 portable deek welders, steering gear, anchor windlass, refrigeration units, laundry and galley equipment, steam heating and machine shop lathes, milling machines etc. A Division has 13 highly trained men to take eare of any emergency that may occur.