Magoffin (APA 199) - Naval Cruise Book

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BOAT GROUP COMMANDER LTJG G. M. FULLER 2nd DIVISION OFFICER ENS L. M. RISING CHIEF OF THE BOAT GROUP R. E. ENGLEDOW, BMC 2nd DIVISION On our ship, boats and 2nd Division are synonymous. Second Division is comprised of the As- sauh Boat Coxswains, who man and operate our 19 LCVP ' s, 2 LCM ' s. 2 LCPL ' s, and the MK IV. The maintenance of the boats is also their responsibility. The boats are our main batteiy. and prop- erly handled they constitute a prime offensive weapon. The men of 2nd Division are experts: they know their jobs well, and can make the boats perform at their peak, for maximum efficiency. Lest we forget, the 2nd Division duty section inport also is responsible for the all important liberty boat runs, which are by far our favorite.

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ASST 1st LT LTJG J. M. DOLBEY THIRD DIV OFFICER ENS MARTIN H. SOURS LPO J. F. BISHOP. BMl 3rd DIVISION Third Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all deck spaces abaft the jjeam. At 1-Alfa they launch 6 boats from 4 liatch, the 2 LCM ' s from 5 hatch, and the 6 LCVP ' s from Blue 5 and Blue 6. Third Division operates tlie booms and rigging on 4 hatch, and the jumbo boom on 5 hatch. At fueling detail, 3rd Division secures and trips the span wire. The after troop spaces are also their responsibility. While undei-way, 3rd Division stands watches in after steering, after lookout, and on the bridge.