Walker (DD 517) - Naval Cruise Book

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Front row: J. Knutson, D. Miller, C. Borgerding, J. McCracken, W. Lowfon Bock row: Ens. R. O'ConnelI, R. Von Winkle, R. L T. Crowe, R. Preston, L. Anderson The radarmen are not only responsible for keeping the ship informed, but are able to assist and recom- mend in every instance. Radar navigation, air con- trol, tracking of other ships and aircraft, ASW and maintenance of equipment are just a few of the myriad of tasks performed in Combat Information Center. RADARMEN QQ 5215 !,f 'iff 45 ZZ: .fi iii 4-'5 S.. How many days fo Pearl 3 ,Q

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OPER TIUNS DEPBRTME T The nerve center of the ship best describes the function of the men in the Operations Department. At all hours of the day and night informa- tion is needed to keep the men in command informed. By maintaining the 'C eyes and ears of the ship, they have contributed to every move and action. A AA 'Tun hed? QUARTERMASTERS ' :p --+- The maintenance of our charts and navigational XJ aids is the responsibility of the Quartermasters, who skillfully perform their duties. The immense -1 U N l ---:J-. task of plotting every movement along With tllfj sv J NJ numerous logs, records and charts has been aptlf' M handled by our four Quartermasters. Qi! And she -lives . . . C. Lewis, S. Ayala Bock row: Ens. R. E Z f Front row: T. Norton, D- Mmeli O'COI'Il19lll 1 v

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RADIOMEN lil' W il ' u Front row: G. Clinton, F. Chamliiig B. Fosnough, J. Ennis A Bcick row: Ens. D. Swurner,C,Bg11, T. Benninghoven, R. Clemons,l T Whpotley The Radiomen are responsible for all ,formsiof radio communications, ship-to-ship and ship-to-shore. The standard means are not always sufficient and even carrier pigeon and smoke signals have at times been suggested. A leffer, why 3 The Radio gang's inter- comm is one of the most used pieces of communications gear in the space. Standing up under the barrage ofiitraf- fic handled by this means, the nine Radiomen and OH? postal clerk have carried the ball under all conditions.