Moosebrugger (DD 980) - Naval Cruise Book

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Supply Department performs the ital role of pro iding the services, material support, and financial management, for MOOSBRUGGER to operate independently an -where. an lime. The success of the Supply Department in performing it ' s mission directly affects the operational readiness of the ship and the morale of the crew. The department consists of four divisions which include; General Stores, Food Service, Ship ' s Store Ship ' s Services, and Disbursing. Our motto? Ready for Sea . Storekeepers man S-1 Division providing material support through procurement, receipt, stowage, and issue of repair parts and some multi-purpose consumables. They also provide technical information pertaining to part identification, source of supply, and applicability to work centers requesting assistance. Storekeepers also manage ail financial transactions which affect the ship ' s operating budget. With 35,000 line items to manage, and an annual operating budget of close to two million dollars, they stay pretty busy. S-2 Division consists of Mess -Management Specialists and Food Service Attendants. They run the galley and the Enlisted Dining Facility serving three, sometimes four meals per day. 365 days a year. Mess -Management Specialists requisition, stock, prepare, and serve over 300,000 dollars worth of food per year; and come meal time they tr - to make sure that ever ' crew member is served a tasty, nutritious meal in a clean and pleasant atmosphere. S-2 Division has a significant role in maintaining high crew morale, so if you hear some complaints, watch the guy, he ' ll probably complain all the way back to the serving line for Seconds . Ship ' s Serviceman are assigned to S-3 Division and are responsible for purchasing, stowing, and selling over 140.000 dollars worth of necessity and luxur ' items through the ship ' s store per vear. Profits from these sales are returned to the MOOSE ir.rry gk the Welfare and Recreation organization. They are also resp. .-isible for the operation of the ship ' s lau ndrv and the ship ' s barbersh .p Both of these services, as well as the ship ' s store, are top notch operations, always striving to make each crew member ' s day onboard a little more pleasant. Last but not least there is S-4 Division. The Disbursing Ci ' :5: take care of shipmates by maintaining pay records and settling tra -I claims, take care of loved ones by processing allotments, and Pa. the moose ' s way overseas by providing pavTnent to vendors for goods or services received while inport. It wouldn ' t be prudent to mention how much money changes hands, but suffice it to say that on the loth and 30th there ' s always enough . The Disbursing Clerks are famous for their courteous service and flexible office hours. M X 33

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MS3 J. C. Lewis SHSA G. J. Linde MS2 E. Locklear DKl C. M. Lozano DK3 G. Moody SKI VV. N. Nafarrete MS3 F. Nelson SK3 D. Pagan MS3 K. W. Patton SK2 E. C. Place SKSN T. Rav MSSR T. L. Richardson SK3 C. W. Stanford MS2 D. W. Stone MS3 F. Walker SH3 R. C. West MS2 F. Womack 32

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WEAPONS e Handling a m Tiad of diverse duties and responsibilities, Weapons Department is involved in nearly every aspect of shipboard routine. Encompassing First, Second, Fox, and G divisions, the department is responsible for much more than merely the maintenance of our gun and missile systems. Operating the most advanced sonar system in the U.S. Nav - and very possibly the world, the Moose is always ready to perform her primary mission of Anti-submarine Warfare. Time and again. DD-9S0 has proven her superior ability to locate and isolate any threat hidden beneath friendly waters. In addition, with the destructive force of Anti-submarine Rockets lASROC) and MK 46 Torpedoes, the ship can not only protect herself and her allies but can remove the enemy threat ensuring safe and free passage across the seas for everyone. Second Division ensures that the sonar suite, anti-submarine weaponry and the associated fire control svstems are kept operating at the level that made the MOOSBRUGGER number one in ASW. Though our primary mission is ASW, the MOOSE can not overlook the importance of all other aspects of Naval Warfare. The Spruance class destroyer is above all a multipurpose platform better equipped to handle any contingency than any other naval vessel. Flexibility is the key to surviving in a hostile situation in which the threat may come from the surface or the air as well as beneath the sea. To counter these threats, the MOOSE is fitted with the Harpoon Weapon System, the Nato Seasparrow Missile System, the Mark 86 Gunfire Control System, and two 5 inch 54 caliber lightweight gun mounts. These weapons and their associated fire control systems ensure that the MOOSE can handle any threat, anytime. Fox division, responsible for the Harpoon. Seasparrow. and MK 86 systems, and G division, maintaining the guns and magazines, keep the ship operating as the foremost offensive and defensive capable platform yet designed. First division or Deck is the most diverse of all Weapons Department divisions, responsible for many shipboard evolutions, including small boat handling, underway replenishment, anchoring, line handling, towing, flight quarters and underway bridge watches. First Division often provides the first step to new recruits to a successful naval career. Despite which path a seaman eventually chooses, the experience and training he acquired while a member of First Division will always be invaluable to him. Though seldom applauded for their efforts and accomplishments. First Division has never let the MOOSE down and has kept her looking good and steering straight ahead, reflecting the pride of all who ride on her. Despite the numerous differences evident among the four divisions, the Weapons Department operates as a coordinated body to keep the MOOSBRUGGER ready to respond to the Nation ' s call for action. Still, this is not so surprising when one considers that every man in the department, regar dless of title or rate, is doing his part to maintain the tradition. The success of any ship rides entirely upon her officers and crew and the Weapons Department is proud to share in the continuing triumphs of MOOSBRUGGER, the finest destroyer in any fleet. ■ V 34