Neosho (AO 143) - Naval Cruise Book

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10 4 ngmvrrmg Evpurtmvnt The organization of the Engineering Department is designed for the efficient operation, care, and maintenance of the ship s propulsion plant, auxiliary machinery, and piping systems In addition, the Engi- neering Department is responsible for QU the control of all damages, C25 the operation and maintenance of electric generators and distribution systems, CBJ repair to the ship s hull, and C45 repairs to material and equipment of other departments when such repairs are beyond the capacity of other departments, but within the capacity of the Engi 8 The Engineer Officer is the department head and is responsible for the overall management of personnel, material and financial support for his department As established in -the ship s organization and regulations, his department is organized into a grouping of five divisions whose functions are of a similiar nature and operation The Main Propulsion Assistant is responsible, under the Engineer Officer, for the operation, care, and maintenance of the ship s propulsion machinery, related auxiliaries, and assigned auxiliaries. He has cogni- zance over the care, stowage, and use of water and fuels. The pre- paration and care of the Engineering Log and the Bell Book are the responsibility of the Main Propulsion Assistant, as is the preparation of operation and maintenance records and procedures. The Main Pro- pulsion Assistant administers the M and B Divisions. The 'Damage Control Assistant CDCAD is responsible under the Engineer Officer, for the prevention and control of damage, including control of stability, list and trim. Conditions of closure, water-tight integrity, and compartment testing are carried out under his supervision. The DCA administers the testing of ship spersonnel in damage control, fire fighting, emergency repair work, and non-medical defensive measures against nuclear, biological, and chemical warfare weapons. The ship s repair facilities are under the cognizance of the DCA. At these shops, all repairs to the hull and the ship s boats, within the shop s capacities are made by assigned personnel. The A and R Divisions are the central responsibilities for these repairs. The Electrical Officer is responsible, under the Engineer Officer, for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the electrical machinery throughout the ship,except those which are assigned to other departments, The maintenance of the ship's power and light are the primary concern of the Electrical Officer, as well as the IC System for the sound powered phones, gyro repeaters, and entertainment systems. The Electrical Officer administers the 'E Division, ?'f. if 2 A QW, LT R. H. ENDERLY Engineering Officer dllbg CW02 H. A. KRAFT Main Propulsion Asst. B 8 M Division Officer . W gctgetv 2322 4a.fewmtegQgaQ ' iviiaf ff?55355ii 4 3 4 1 , 1 DV 5 dm lm, LT J. J. GYOLAI Damage Control Asst. R Division Officer 1 ' S ft. 5, gf, 45 . j'ffi.'.' Q vg lr.g,aa'aq 'ii!i.-i flew? , . as? fif 'Zr ENS G. J. COON 0 o 9 . ' l neerin Department. I I f 7 9 9 7 9 I Q vel b , iii ul ifZZQZ QZ7VQ????i37ffi Zig? tvc, ?EggffV' Zgfgfigifiii ZW , fy' nag BTC nowNEv MMC VIGUE A Division Officer fi lllu. B Division EMC HIESLEY MMCS HANNA M Division E Division Officer A Division

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