Merrill (DD 976) - Naval Cruise Book

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iQ Ik WMmfu CE DIVISION CE division consists of electronic technicians (ET ' s), data systems techni- cians (DS ' s) and interior communications electricians (IC ' s). The ET ' s are respon- sible for maintenance of the ship ' s radars and radio communication equipment. The DS ' s are responsible for maintenance of the ship ' s Navy Tactical Data Systems (NTDS) equipment. The IC ' s are responsible for the maintenance of the ship ' s interior sound-powered and rotary dial telephone communications equip- ment. CW02 Smith ETCS Flemming DSC Davi s ET2 Chambers 9 9 » L i ET2 Wheeler ET2 Knickerbocker ET2 Pinder ET3 Molczan 9

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MERRILL ' S gun crew consists of the finest Fire Controlmen and Gunner ' s Mates in the Fleet. Our FC ' s take great pride in delivering ordnance on target while our GMG ' s keep the Fleets , finest and fiercest gun mounts in tiptop form. MERRILL ' S gun crew has participated in numerous firing missions and has helped] set the high standards that the West Coast waterfront has come] to expect. The FC ' s and GMG ' s onboard make up the best gun- nerv team afloat on the world ' s greatest destroyer, the USSi MERRILL. DIVISION