Kansas City (AOR 3) - Naval Cruise Book

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Third Division 0% BM1 Fronchok DM1 Ronk DM3 Himmench DM3 Holl 5N Altemose 5A Pitzer 5A Concepcion 5R Porter Third Division is very important and unique to aid in the completion of the assigned operations of the KANSAS CITY. Third Division is responsible for the operation, repair and proper maintenance of the ship ' s refueling and cargo delivery equipment. Third consists of personnel in three different navy ratings: Dootsvy oin ' s Motes, Mochinist Motes ond Electrician ' s Motes. Together they moke the STREAM Team, v hich is the system the KC uses for the transfer of fuel and dry cargo (STREAM stands for Standard Ten- sion Replenishment Alongside Method). Third Division Dootwoin ' s Motes ore responsible for the proper rigging, operation, repair and supervi- sion of the sofe operotion of the rigs on the main deck. On the overage working day you con find them on deck hard at work replacing o broken sec- tion of hose or setting up the stotions for the next round of underway replenishments (UNREPs). Third Division ' s Boatswain ' s Motes represent the highest quality of deck seamanship. The Machinist Motes hove the responsibility to keep in excellent condition readiness the electro-hy- droulic winches, rom tensioners, transfer heads ond the weopons ond cargo elevators. The specialized training received by the Machinist Motes is seen in its fullness by the operotionol readiness and expedi- ent repair of their equipment. Electrician ' s Motes hove the ability to overcome any electricol problems that arise in the use of the UNREP winches, cargo ond weopon elevators, UN- REP lighting and oil UNREP stotion controllers. In order for them to complete oil of these tasks they need to hove Q knowledge of high power controls, lighting systems, computer circuits, as well as the characteris- tics of shipboard electricol systems. They work closely with the other rotes in the division to insure the prop- er, responsive control of the replenishment stotions and ship ' s elevators. A person would be hard pressed to find o divi- sion with more combined knowledge and ability than Third Division on the KANSAS CITY. Due to the fact thot KANSAS CITY is o supply ship, the successful completion of its tosks ore dependent on its ability to deliver fuel and corgo. The obility to accomplish this foils on the combined efforts and teomwotk of

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SA Sonioyo SR Toylor 5N Abenojor 5A Mourelotos SA Phom SA Jennings SN O Neol SN Cochron SA Pichler SR Wueihrich The number may be rwo, bur rhe men of Sec- ond Division ore second ro no one Preserving and moinroining rheir portion of USS KANSAS CITY is o very serious business, ond rhey do if wirh profession- alism and pride. Their responsibilities include the star- board boot boom, fontoil, srorboord motor vi hale boot and the ship ' s sides aft of the quarterdecks to the stern sheet. Their pride and professionolism shine the bright- est during UNT EPS. At any time, doy or night, the men of Second Division ore able to deliver fuel and stores to any of our fellow ships. Hard work and dedi- cation have earned these men the title Second Divi- sion — Second to none! DM5C Dobler ond ET3 Moro overlook boot operations from the quorter deck

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oil Third Division personnel, rhus giving rhem rheir morto which is proudly displayed on rheir living quar- ter ' s door . . . STREAM TEAM