Waddell (DDG 24) - Naval Cruise Book

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fs EIVIC JR. KOONS E DIVISION E group is responsible for makingand distributing all electrical power used on the ship. The E Division consists of two groups: E and IC electricians. The electricians are responsible for upkeep and repair ot generators, motors, con- trollers, plus lighting and power circuits. The Interior Communications Electricians are re- sponsible tor the gyro Compasses, some navigation equipment, alarm circuits, dial and sound power telephones. Z' 59' UNH 1 f It Y t I 5' i 1 i S 9 I. v W f I 1 I i Q -, ,, W-nr.

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AR DIVISICDN A group is responsible For all air con- ditioning and steam heating systems outside the main engineering spaces, the main re- frigeration spaces, ice makers, ice cream machine, steering engines, emergency diesel generators, tire pumps, galley equipment, dishwashing equipment, garbage grinders,an- chor windlass, and machinery repair equip- ment. The R group manufactures and re- pairs all types ot metal structures and piping systems within the limitations of the on- board equipment. Primary concern to AR Division is damage control. The objectives of damage control are to prevent, minimize and correct the effects of operational and battle damage to ship and personnel in order to maintain tire power, mobility and maneuverability and sea- worthiness. AR Division is supervised by the Damage Control Assistant. 1 ,f.,, I I ' , V, ' f 4? f ' I ' f ' ,gf tsyt jg. i -Jirf' milf, A ga I . ,,,, ,av l-A W X M?7YV,'1f

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S ' r 5 T Z , s 2 . 3 , f NAVIGATICN DEPARTMENT LT. J.T, ALEXANDER Navigator The basic function of the Navigation Organization is to maintain an accurate plot of the ship's position and insure that she remains in navigable waters. ln fulfilling this function the navigator and quartermasters use radar, visual, celestial and published information to provide the most current and accurate information. The Navigator, also Personnel Officer, oversees the functions of the Ship's Office which are to maintain the is hip 'Is personnel, administrative, and operational record files, incoming and out- going correspondence files, reports required of the ship, and to coordinate all pertinent information as to the activities of the ship. The M ed i cal Department, administratively di- rected by the Navigator, is responsible for the good health, safety, and the care of iniured on WADDELL. The ship is equipped with a modern Sick Bay run by a First Class Hospital Corps- man and one assistant. The ship may also avail itself of the services of the Division Doctor as necessary. ids a Ili