Wainwright (DLG 28) - Naval Cruise Book

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X W l1,,' i ,nf LCDR D. D. SWAIN LCDR BELL OPERATIONS OFFICER PROSPECTIVE OPERATIONS OFFICER The Operation's Department consists of many technical ratings including Radiomen, Radarmen, Signalmen, Elec- tronics, Technicians, Data Systems Technicians, Quarter- masters, Yeoman, Personnelmen, and Postal Clerks. In size the Ops. Department is second only to the Weapons Department. Operations, by dictionary terminology, means: A course or series of acts to effectacertain purposeg to manage ' or conduct the affairs of, the state of being in action. This is a most apt definition for a shipboard Ops Department. The prime objective of Ops is to communicate and main- tain combat readiness. Itis within the realm of this depart- ment that a Blip or an image on a radar scope is deter- mined as being friend or foe, and what action to take, if action is required. It is also the responsibility of Ops to maintain constant contact with the outside world, without ,W . , it ao. , ce S SC tb ' which the ship would meander helplessly on the sea. Much highly sophisticated electronic equipment is utilized by this departmentg from computorized radar components to aid in analyzing a contact, to programmed transmitters that set up instantly at the touch ofa button. Such gear re- quires constant attention by highly skilled persons in the field of electronics. These men hold preventitive mainten- ance on the gear, and must also be able to trace out any malfunctions and repair same with minimum amount of time. In addition to functioning is the tactical department for war, peace, and emergency situations, ithas the responsi- bility of maintaining mail service, command liaison through the ship's office, and other duties that enhance and support the mission and functions of Operations. f ef' i orlfxsi' X KYX ' ' ' Hai 6 -5 1 ' - N , ,Q-I ,af .,, gp, ,, ,,., , -M, ,ml-, IW, V, , dam' . .1 ,,1:..,.,gf, fjnlvg. 1 .W , , A Q D '

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C. M. JEFFERS RMCS W, B. WRIGHT HMC T. N. HELMAN RMI fl R. J. KELLEHER ENS OC DIVISION OFFICER I ggy. g,,,,w KZ YP' nfl -J v'-f-.,f,...gf1'f T, - ,gg figs, '41-'tjfv:f1,2'Q'S. 4 .V , , ,f ,Q ff! fi gi . f , 91, X V4 f 5, fy! , 4 '-Amffl, 1 v 5 is ,, .7 52 f I f ??,QhM fg ff 4 V7 5, Z f if 1 gf f A if Wh X AZ X V.G. REAM RM3, W.T. MELLEMA RMSN, JI MYERS RMSN, C A 2 oc DI isio OC Division is the ship's link with the outside World. The division consists of Radiomen and Signalmen, plus the Hospital Corpsmen. While on station, the pace is quick in radio central. The radiomen processed and distributed an average of 7,000 messages per month, while maintaining 19 voice and tac- tical data circuits. Topside, the signalmen endured rain, heavy seas, and scorching sun to ensure instant contact with ships in company by flashing light, flag hoist, and semaphore. The Corpsmen serve the ship's health require- ments, holding sick call twice daily, inspecting living and messing spaces, providing emergency treatment, and main- taining records. A XO l I ,,ffX-.X xtti jg! XX ,.. y , I , Hb gf ,g . , fits 4 ij 1 ,,.,, , , ,, Q F Q - X' ,if fn i Cf I ,gall kxxl It J gf! Q il!-tiig, i,g31.iggs5l..iLq' ,,,, it L-If if of X I vi., Yi...- kg, j X-, A -vs M ' WF kwa ' I. Q4 'YM K 'VM L 1' i-a p I r 22 3'