Lang (DE 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

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STG3 Peter J. STG3 Thomas A. DiSanto Pratt STG SN Ralph L. Gourley STGSN Dennis A. Hanks SN Ascension T. Nelson SN Arturo Guzman STGSN Scott T. H inschberger

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l-ii- 'ii ' GMT2 Clayton E Kossuth STG3 Ralph A. Beale, Jr. ' A . STG2 Gary R. STG2 Gregory A. STG2 Steven W Lang Metcalf Russell STG3 John E. Briggs GMT3 John E. Callahan GMT3 Charles D Cox

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LT Gary F. Johnson The function of the Operations Department is to provide the ship with navigational, tactical, and com- munications data and to process this data into useful infor- mation. This information is then used by the ship to make the necessary tactical decisions required during the shipls operations. Shipboard communications reception and transmis- sion, both electrically and visually is the responsibility of OC Division. Radiomen process the daily flow ofincoming messages and send out communications originated by the ship. They also partially maintain their equipment and its associated antenna systems. Signalmen possess the training to send and receive message and tactical information by flashing light, flag hoist, and the mysterious language of semaphore. Incorporated into OC Division are the ships Postal Clerks who handle the ship's official and personal mail. Hospital Corpsmen are also a part of this division. OI Divisionls Operations Specialists staff the Shipls Combat Information Center and use sophisticated radar techniques to plot surface and air contact positions, keep- ing the bridge informed ofthe ship's relation to its surroun- dings. These men also assist in the coordination of target OPERA T10 DEPAR TMEN T information for surface and underwater attack situations. OE Division is composed of Electronic Technicians who repair, test, calibrate and evaluate the ship,s Radar and Communications systems along with their associated test equipment. The ET,s are also responsible for departmental training in the fields of operating procedure, maintenance technique and electrical and electronic safety. Electronic Warfare Technicians are part of this division. They maintain and operate their namesake equipment. The duties of navigation and administration are over- seen by ON division. Quartermasters assist the Navigator in the various aspects of navigation on the high seas. They perform this using charts and electronic navigation aids to plot the ships position. The Star-Fixw method is still one of the methods used. Yeomen and Personnelmen Work in the Ship's offices maintaining personnel records, official documents, publications, and performing the mariade clerical duties of an independently operating organization within the vast Defense Department. The Ship's Career Counselor provides personnel with information and assistance in career planning.