Whetstone (LSD 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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0C clivi. 'ion LTJG Blenkhom Communications-thot's their bag. OC Division's iob is to insure the-swift and efficient flow of vital communi- cations aboard WHETSTONE. The bright flashing light, multi-colored flags and the orange and yellow sema- phores are the signalmen's tools in their endeavor to visually communicate with other ships. The constant clocking of the teletype machines keep the radiomen and communications yeomen constantly uW0f9 that messages are being received and transmitted-messages whose subiects range from plans for maior op6f0fi0n5 to the announcements of blessed events. The piercing squeal of radio receivers being tuned the flipping of switches and mysterious turning of dials fall to the radiomen who keep the ship in touch with therworld and bring the world to the ship.

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Operations Department, under the guidance of LT Sltcltan, is composed of lieCa:eaicetiaes t . Division, Combat Information Division ardX Gvision. heretieas personnel include rademee, a' radiomen, signalmen, electronic technicians, yeomen and perseaeelnea, hd leqitd Sill. Operations Department's primary function is tlre collection, evdediea, ad dlssuhdlea of n relevant to the sltip's:operations. From planing 0 assault luis., ceerieetiey daily to arranging booting, the Operations Depertaent played ie key role. 'lie iffy trained and sophisticated eqrlpment was the commend llelr for dl ehiaistdlve cd epeletleael pertinent to Vll'lB'l'S'l'Otl!'s successful UBTPAC deployment. hardens Dqertneefs in teamwork, devotion to duty, and eepemess te get sy ld esqletsd eflclestly and effectively ls reflected an the slllp's bridge with the coveted Urea E eased. It pods for Itself.

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