Mount Whitney (LCC 20) - Naval Cruise Book

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A Q-1 .lu 1 sz' Q? t V A , K r . A' if M: 4' E LTJG I. Robinson CWOZ Geoffrey Yi 1.3 . T 1 ..-111' X DIVISION X Division, the Executive Officer's right arm, performs many varied services for MOUNT WHITNEY and her men. In offices situated throughout the ship the men of X Division may be found hard at work on the myraid administrative tasks so necessary for the efficient operation of a ship as large 33 MOUNT WHITNEY. The Yoemen in the Administration Office process most of the ship's correspondence-both incoming and outgoing. In addition, they maintain Officer service records and perform personnel administrative work for the C0rnmanding Officer and Executive Officer. Tllff Chaplain, in addition to his religious role, is responsible for the Hdrninrstration of the Crew's Library-one of the more popular recreational facilities on board' , The 5hlP,S Career Counselors and Educational Services Office provide information on the benefits inherent in a Navy Career along with the plrocurement of BUPERS and USAFI correspondence courses and oversee adfilaadministrationgof .high school and college equivalency and Navywide t ncemenfexaminations. Their advice on educational matters, both mili- WY and civilian, is sought by many daily. thtlhe POStal Clerks play a major role in bolstering the moralelofalllhands by receivlgilfiiipt handling ofthe tremendous volume of mail winch is sent and Th Y MOUNT WHITNEY personnel. 0 Personnelmen of the Personnel Office are responsible for maintaining the service records of enlisted personnel, processing leave requests and overseeing the continual coming and going of Navy men to and from the flagship. The Lithographers of the Print Shop use tons of paper monthly in providing printing and reproduction services for the ship and embarked staffs as well as other units of the Atlantic Amphibious Force. The Journalists of the Public Affairs Office are responsible for the dissemination of news both to and from the ship. They provide information to the crew, their families and the general public through the ship's News- paper, Closed Circuit Television and Family Grams. The Illustrator Draftsmen of the Drafting Shop produce lettering and sketches, layout posters and charts, and provide engraving services for the flagship. The Legal Offices process disciplinary offenses in addition to offering assistance to the crew on any kind oflegal matter. The Master-at-Arms Force under the leadership of the Chief Master-at- Arms is charged with the responsibility of maintaining order and discipline aboard the ship. They enforce all regulations, supervise ceremonial functions and provide escorts when required. It should be quite apparent that each of these offices play a significant role in the effective operation of MOUNT WHITNEY. Indeed, every member of X Division does his share to make the life of his shipmates a bit more pleasant. lf?