Leonard Mason (DD 852) - Naval Cruise Book

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FIRST ROW: Davis, SK2; Gardner. TN; Trevino, CS3; Penney. HMC; LTJG Alhearn; Oliver, CSC; Nazerino, SD3; Quinlanilla. SHSN; Moyer, CS3. SECOND ROW: Ledger, SN; McDade. SN; Mc- Canls, SD3; Lampe, SA; Moton, SDl; Turner, TN; Fischer, DK3; Jackson. TN; Morgan, SKI. The supply division is a Can-do divi- sion aboard the ship, from drapes for the captain, to electronic repair parts. The sup- ply division • has many functions and the butt of many jokes. It maintains the allot- ment (never enough money), it orders items for all departments of the ship (Where is the requisition?), it feeds the crew (cold cuts again), it pays the crew (Where ' s my money?), operates the ship ' s store (closed for inventory), and a coke machine (out of nickels again), and always gets credit for a well done. C T A 22

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The T.M. ' s or Torpedoemen maintain the small anti-submarine torpedoes and the large anti-surface fish . They also aid in arming the depth charges and hedgehogs during A. S. W. attacks or exercises. The Fire Control Technicians handle all the radars for the 3 and 5 guns, plus the directors, target designation system, and plotting rooms. On their shoulders lies the load of assuring the utmost in the performance, accuracy, and speed of our guns. The Sonarmen, or Ping Jockeys , operate and maintain all electronic and a large part of the ordnance equipment used in anti-submarine warfare. Their watches underway are in Sonar control, conducting a never ending search for sub-surface contacts, be they fish, whale, or submarine. 21

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r Appendicitis ? ? The cost of living is going up; Ship over. All that meat and no potatoes! -minus social security and income ta It was either get it cut or stay aboard, and I like my liberty. Gimme some acey - duecy chips, Egbert. Get that cockroach out of there!