Missouri (BB 63) - Naval Cruise Book

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OC02 The signalmen of OC02 are tasked with visual communication and contact identi- fication. The men on the signal bridge talk to ships using lights, flags and hands. Dur- ing periods of radio silence and possible radio security, the men of OC02 send and receive tactical information to other ships in Missouri ' s battlegroup. The men of OC02 identify anthing that comes into sight. There is always a signal- man on watch, scanning the horizon for information that could be critical to the command. In an age of sophisticated electronics, the signalmen use tried and true methods of communications dating back to the ear- ly days of sailing, as well as modern com- munication equipment, in order to help carry out the Missouri mission. SMI Kenneth Edwards SMI David Lee SMI James Levi SM: John Rush SMS John Abbott SM3 William Allen SMS Haywood Arnold SMS Bruce Gabel SMS Robert Marsh SMS James Moor SMS Jesse Williams SMS Abelardo Valenzuela SMSN Mark Franks SMSN Garv Giles SMSN Michael Wallace SMSN Darrell Polk

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RM2 Chastine prepares a message for outgoing com- RM2 Myers and RM2 Marmo make patches for munication. radio communication. RM3 Vincent Marino RM3 Tim Myers RM3 William Reed RMS Alonzo Taylor RM3 Glen Warner RM3 Anthony Williams RM3 Mike Zarecky RMSN Darcy Desormiers RMSN Herman Howard RMSN Napoleon Riddle The ' ' radio room gang.

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These signalmen hoisi llie Bravo flag during gcncr.il qii.i A ramboH of colors nils the sky as all of the Missouri ' s flags are raised. SM2 Williams mans the headphones for communications »ith the signal shack.