St Louis (LKA 116) - Naval Cruise Book

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Q OC DIVI IO A GENERAL MISCONCEPTION OF THE NAVAL COMMLNICATOR IS THAT THE RADIO SHACK IS LIKE THE CAB OF A PETI-fRRL'II.'I' TRUCK TELLINC EACH OTHER --10-4, GOOD BKDDYV' THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE. THE RADIOMEN OF THE LOI'IE MUST OPERATE AND MAINTAIN VARIOUS SOPHISTICATED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS. FOR THE SHIP TO ATTEMPT TO PERFORM IT'S MISSION WITHOUT THE --VOICE OF COMMAND WOULD BE LIKE A SURCEON PERFORMING AX OPERATION WITHOUT A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF HIMAN ANATOMY. WITH A WESTPAC UNDER THEIR BELTS. THIS SPARKS OF THE ST. LOUIS HAVE OAINED x'AI,I'ARI.E UNDERWAY EXPERIENCE AND WILL CONTINUE TO STRIYE FOR ADEQUACY. AFTER ALL, WHO WOULD EVER TELL CINCPACFLT OR COMSEVENTHELT THEY WERE --WALL TU WALIJ' AND TREE TOP TALL. E J 1,11 X! WW R TOP ROW RM2 TAYLOR RM1 TEMPLETON, RMSA WIL ...........A LIAMS, RMSN WHITTED RMC WRIGH'i' BOTTOM ROW-RM4 BOODY, LTJO NELMAN, RMSN SWIST, RMB NORTH, PC3 TRISTAN

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OI DIVISIO Known as the Radar Gang, OI Division functions as the eyes ot' the Ship. From the darkened combat information center, commonly called the nerve center of the ship, they keep 24 hour watch over the surrounding sea, plot any radar contacts, and assist in assessing the tactical situation. Working as a backup team to the Bridge, the Radar Gang gives recommendations to the officer of the deck on a number of things. Including course changes to avoid dangerous situations and interpretations of tactical signals. Keeping charts, maps, and almost all of the ship's classified publications keep the division busy while not picking their collective noses or sleeping.