Lang (DE 1060) - Naval Cruise Book

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ENS James C. RCGSC, G MMC Arthur R. MMl Earl K. Janzen Main Propulsion Bailey Assistant M DIVISIO MM2 Leonard M Brown MM l William A. Walker MM2 Larry D. Renbarger Richardson Nw, ,,,, , . 'w MM2 Donald

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LT Craig L. Butler LANG's steam propulsion plant, its auxiliary and electrical systems, intership communications and hull maintenance fall within the scope of the Engineering Department. Boiler Technicians of B Division maintain all of the machineryused in steam generation, such as the ship's boilers, fuel transfer, and combustion control equipment. These personnel are also responsible for ship refueling arrangements. This entails keeping accurate inventories of fuel aboard and preparing the proper fuel equipment for use. Within M Division, Machinists Mates repair and maintain all of the machinery used to convert steam to mechanical energy. This includes turbines, generators, pumps, valves and their associated control systems. Both BT's and MM7s rely heavily on the Preventive Maintenance System to keep tabs on plant operating con- ditions. One of the jobs of these men is the conversion of sea water to fresh water. Near and dear to every crewmanls heart is the operation of the evaporators. R Division oversees much of the repair work involving auxiliary machinery and structural fittings. Hull Technicians are responsible for damage control procedure, maintenance and training, as well as the related repair of ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT hull and structural damage. Hull Technicians are skilled in working with wood and metal. A Gang's Machinists Mates and Enginemen also inhabit R Division. Their prime concern being with the ship's extensive air-conditioning and refrigeration plants. Enginemen also service emergency generators, boat engines, winch machinery and other related equipment. Machinery Repairmen are the ship's machinists, no relation to machinists mates, but in that these men manufacture a variety of precision parts for regular and emergency maintenance. E Division features Electricians Mates and Interior Communications Electricians who care for a vast electrical network which provides the ship with light, appliance and equipment power and communications. Men of these rates are proficient in work dealing with switchboards, motors, gyro equipment, alarms, and announcing systems. As in other Departments, Engineering personnel stand watches on much of their equipment to ensure its proper operation all day and all night in ports where these services are not available as well as at sea where the ship may be hundreds of miles from land and must rely on these equipments which have no real parallel.

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V- MM3 Curtis A. MM3 Carl R. Betters Brunson MM3 William G. MM3 Michael, W. Cook Lowry MM3 James J. MM3 Michael S. Schroepfer Sweaney MM3 Roy W. Sauers MM3 Bradley W Mallo