Monticello (LSD 35) - Naval Cruise Book

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Deck De- partment on an amphib is es- pecially critical because it is they who are primarily responsi- ble for accomplishing the ship ' s mission of putting Marines on the beach. Deck department on the MON- TICELLO is no exception. While many parts of the ship are involved in these evolutions, it is First and Second Divisions which are primarily responsible for handling onloads and offloads of Marine equipment, well deck ops, refueling at sea, anchoring and flight quarters. Third Division, the Gunners Mates, are also part of Deck Department. Third Division is responsible for maintaining and operating MON- TICELLO ' S awesome batteries of 3 50 twin gun mounts as well as all magazines and small arms. While Third Division provides MONTICELLO ' S offen- sive and defensive capability, her real power is contained in the well deck and the Marines she carries. It is Deck Depart- ment ' s job to project this power ashore.

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FIRST AND r SECOND DIVISIONS J First and Second Divisions include the Boatswain Males and deck seamen. They are involved in a wide variety of evolutions from mcMiring to lowering boats in the davits and stand bridge watches underway, acting as lookouts and steering the ship. First and Second Divisions are responsible for topside spaces and decks including the well deck, the mezzanine deck, the flight deck and the focsle and for the preservation of the ship ' s exterior hull. Because they are involved in so many activities, being a boatswain mate requires a great deal of knowledge in each of many areas and a willingness to work hard.