Whetstone (LSD 27) - Naval Cruise Book

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A K, vm , -:.3y,f.e,.. ,,.,.,,3f,.,.,,, .,.,,,,, , , ,,.s. ...,r...,.i.uia ' ' 1 ' divi. 'ion N lug bfi, M. l l K X Civision, as the name implies, is primarily the staff of the Executive Officer. While X Division may be divided into three main sections-yeomen and personnelmen,career counselor, and hospital corpsmen-it is unified by the fact that all these sections assist the Executive Officer in the smooth administration of the ship. The Division's iobs are always diversified, ranging from the administration of officers and enlisted personnel t0 the preparation of administrative and legal reports. The ship's Career Office offers counseling and information to shipmates who desire to make a career of the Navy and to those who wish to better themselves through educa- tion. The Career Office also serves as the ship's library and Public Affairs Office. The hospital corpsmen provide basic medical aid for meeting most emergencies which arise. In addition hospiidl corpsmen are called upon to give medical lectures and to make health inspections throughout the ship.