Merrill (DD 976) - Naval Cruise Book

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LTJG Lelio ENC Allen ENC Redmon EN3 Smith f. EN3 Goerdt ENFN McNee ENFA Cates FR Norwood -2 9 ? L division A Division is composed of one workcenter, EA04, and approximately twelve personnel with the rate of engi- neman. It is a very versatile division that ' s responsible for equipment ranging from steering units to freshwater pumps. A Division ' s spaces consist of two main engineer- ing spaces, Aux 1 and Aux 2, and six secondary spaces, which include spaces such as forward pump room and reef- er machinery room. In short, A-gangers are knowledge- able and very hard-working individuals whose main motto is to Keep the equipment online. L ' ti Go fly a kite.

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division : Rigging shore power. w Up and over. Electrical Division is comprised of the hardest-working enlisted personnel of any rate. Some of the division ' s respon- sibilities include maintenance of ship ' s motors and control- lers, replacement of motor bearings, maintenance of the de- gaussing system, and repairing light and distribution panels. When underway, the electricians stand EPCC, electrical equipment monitor and sounding and security watches. Elec- trical Division may be small but we pack a mean punch! The lifer sign. ENS Riles EMC Allen EM2 Cox f EM3 Leach EMFN Hunter EMFN Phillips f