Maury (AGS 16) - Naval Cruise Book

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MEDICAL What's on the shot list for tomorrow. doc? A A., On this cruise, as on all cruises, the functions and duties of the Medical and Dental Department remain primarily the same. Shots are given, First Aid Supplies throughout the ship are checked and administrative duties are performed. Sick Call is held three times daily and the Common Cold becomes very common. The Ship has the equipment and staff cap- able of performing almost any type of Medical or Dental pro- cedures or handle any casualty that may arise on long extended cruises. 4 Only two more to ev Gee, :have cold 17

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VIG TIO Navigation is the art of determining a ship's position at any time and of conducting the sh' from one position to another. This entails complete cooperation within the divisiong from our 'salt navigator to the stary eyed striker. This was clearly exhibited during our operations int Black Sea. So, the next time you see a QM gazing at the heavens, you will know its not his g' he is dreaming of- he is obtaining a fix by stars. 16 Upper left: As long as the wa- ter holds ont We will get you there. Simmons, QM3 plotting our course. Upper right: When in need of steady hands and a cool head, the QM takes over. Nagy QMSN' at the helm. At left: Our Captain gets his first look at the Navigatidil personnel.

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PERS 0 N Sf! The far-reaching arm of the Executive Officer performs under the auspice of the strative Department. A never-ending flow of paperwork radiates from the cubbyhole and the bewildering volumes of Navy Directives come to life and sensibility in the hands of YNs and PNs who traditionally inhabit the ship's office. Burly Boatswain's Mates ptowling decks behind MAA badges do so as members of this department. The Chaplain, who liveng montony of shipboard life with spiritual enlightenment, is another valuable asset to Maury and the Admin Department. It is also the Chaplain who, as librarian, keeps a goodly supply of read. ing materials available to officers and men, and sees to it that the Crew's Lounge is as ogm. fortable as can be. Unwin and LTJG Walter discuss previous night's Iibeffy While Pretending to examine service record. 5 1 1 1 '- vs ? w QW v xt f ff, ,fa 9 1 rv, ff, if fx? X 3 0 ' ., 5 'K 5' ir t D Pedemonti kibitzes as Huberty demonstrates fine art of typewriting. Ghaplain Somers and Crew join in Sunday morning services in a foreign port. A18 .......,.....,....,..,, .,.,.. , . .- ..rm ,- ----A-Y- df Q