Yellowstone (AD 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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e s.ft gi a DECK DEPARTMENT: The Deck Department’s four divisions demonstrate seamanship at its finest with their wide variety of underway and in port duties. Numerous sea and anchor details and transfer of passengers, cargo, and fuel show the versatility of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Division’s capabilities. These divisions are also responsible for YELLOWSTONE’S cleanliness and upkeep. Weapons Division provides weapon repair, training and logistics support. it 1st DIVISION: 1st Division is responsible for the maintenance and preservation of all main deck spaces, enclosed forecastle and the two forward anchors in addition to assisting in refueling and stores and ammunition on load ■b evolutions. w 2nd DIVISION: 2nd Division is responsible for the ship’s two large traveling cranes, two center-line cranes, the stern anchor, flight deck and two underway replenishment receiving stations. » 3rd DIVISION: 3rd Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the ship’s small boats which are used for man over board maneuvers and to bring the ship’s crew to and from shore for liberty' or official business when ca YELLOWSTONE is anchored out. 3rd Division is also responsible for the preservation of these 12 small boats. a WEAPONS: Weapons Division’s Fire Control Technicians, Gunner’s Mates, Torpedoman’s Mates and Sonar Technicians repair and inspect torpedo tubes, perform magazine sprinkler inspections, repair and replace star gauge, bore search gun mounts, missile launchers and surface ship sonar devices. Weapons Division also supplies ships with torpedoes, ASROC, Harpoon and surface-launched missiles as well as various types of projectiles. This division is responsible for the maintenance, training and handling of the ship’s small arms and guns. OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT: The Operations Department constantly receives, evaluates, and disseminates vital information. The division’s Radiomen, Signalmen, and Quartermasters are responsible for all telecommunications, plotting ship’s position and course and providing vital visual communications with other ships. Personnel in this division perform all preventative and corrective maintenance on the electronics systems associated with the department. OPERATIONS-1 DIVISION: Operations-l’s Radiomen and Signalmen are responsible for all communications for the ship. Radiomen process all incoming and outgoing telecommunications for the ship and maintain voice radio circuits while underway, enabling the bridge to communicate with port authorities and other ships in the vicinity. The signalmen provide fast and reliable communications with other ships via semaphore for close-range signaling, flashing lights for long-range and night signaling and flag hoist for short information signaling. DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES — 15

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: Engineering Department is the primary department behind YELLOWS I ONE’S mobility. Ibis department is comprised of six divisions which are responsible for keeping the mechanical equipment, steam and heat, air conditioning, and emergency power. EA DIVISION (Engineering Auxiliary): EA Division, referred throughout the ship as “A-Gang,” maintains and repairs the engineering equipment outside main spaces. The Machinist’s Mates and Enginemen of this division share the responsibilities in four work centers: After Steering which is responsible for the steering gears, cranes, elevators, conveyors, fork trucks and other hydraulic and mechanical equipment; Steam and Heat which is responsible for water heaters, heating systems, and the ship’s whistle; AC R Shop which maintains the air and cooling plant, refrigeration system, and galley equipment; and the Boat Shop which repairs and maintains the emergency diesel generator, motor whaleboats, Captain’s gig, and the JP-5 system. A-Gang also trains personnel in the use of material-handling equipment. EE DIVISION (Electrical): Enginecring-E Division consists of four shops which are run by Interior Communications Electricians and Electrician’s Mates. E001 repairs, installs, and maintains 110-volt lighting and 440-volt power and distribution systems. EE-02 maintains and repairs various navigational equipment, communication devices, and multiple-alarm systems. EE-04 performs safety checks on shipboard and personally-owned electrical equipment. EB DIVISION (Boiler): Enginecring-B Division’s Boiler Technicians operate and maintain YELLOWSTONE’S two main propulsion boilers and the fire room. These boilers provide all the steam needed to power the 642-foot-long ship and provide “hotel” steam and hot water used throughout the ship for heating, cooking, showers, and various other needs. In addition, the division is capable of supplying extra steam and hot water to tended ships. EM DIVISION (Machinery): Engineering-M Division’s Machinist’s Mates control the engine room and oversee the entire engineering plant status, responding to orders from the bridge. They also operate the ship’s propeller and provide the ship with its own electrical power. YELLOWSTONE’S fresh water is produced by the ship’s evaporators which can each produce up to 100,000 gallons of potable water daily. ER DIVISION (Repair): Engineering-R Division includes three work centers which ensure the readiness of YELLOWSTONE’S damage control organization and fire fighting personnel and equipment. Hull Maintenance Technicians and Damage Controlmen are responsible for this training. The Damage Control Petty Officers (DCPO) Shop provides supervision, guidance and support to divisional damage control petty’ officers who are responsible for ensuring the readiness of their division’s damage control equipment. The General Work Shop maintains the ship’s damage control and fire fighting systems and repair lockers. The CUT Shop maintains and operates the ship’s waste disposal sy stem and ensures that there is a continuous flow of water throughout the ship. DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES

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OPERATIONS-2 DIVISION: Opcrations-2 Division is made up of the Quartermasters, Operations Specialists and Electronics Technicians. Quartermasters plot the ship’s position on nautical charts, record the weather hourly, keep deck logs and plan ocean and port-to-port transits. The ship’s ability to detect other ships depends upon the skills of the Operations Specialists who stand watch using sound-powered phones, radio circuits, radar scopes and plotting tables. The Electronics Technicians perform all preventative and corrective maintenance on electronic systems, subsystems and ancillary equipment. SUPPL Y DEPARTMENT: The Supply Department supports YELLOWSTONE and tended ships with essential goods and services. Throughout Supply’s six divisions are professional men and women w ho provide a w ide range of services from hair cuts and laundry services to meals and adequate supplies. They also provide the opportunity for the crew to purchase personal via the ship’s stores. S-l DIVISION (Supply Receipt and Issue): All supplies that come on board YELLOWSTONE pass through the reliable hands of S-l’s Storekeepers. Their job in support of the ship’s mission is to receive, store, issue and inventory all items ordered and received by the ship. Consumables, medical and repair parts as well as machinery and equipment arc inspected before being brought on board and transferred to S-l’s storerooms. Keeping track of the multimillion dollar inventory is another of the Storekeepers’ responsibilities who ensure supplies are available whenever needed. S-l also trains personnel in the operation of material-handling equipment. S-2 DIVISION (Food Services): S-2 Division is responsible for preparing a variety of dishes and ensuring the crew has a balanced and nutritious diet. Mess Management Specialists and Food Service Attendants are responsible for the preparation and serving of more than 4,000 individual meals daily. S-2 also provides food for ship’s functions such as its flight deck picnics, parties on the pier and box lunches for tours. In addition, S-2 also provides messing for tended ships. The ship’s dining facilities include; the Enlisted Dining Facility, the Chief Petty Officers’ Mess, the Officers’ Mess and the Captain's Mess. S-3 DIVISION (Sales and Services): S-3 Division is divided into Sales and Services. YELLOWSTONE’S Sales unit consists of three stores; the Luxury Shop w here general merchandise is sold, the General Store w here personal items are sold, and the Gccdunk where food and candy is sold. YELLOWSTONE’S Services unit consists of Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Tailor Shop and Barber Shop. S-3 also manages and services the ship’s canned soda and candy machines. S-3 Division is responsible for ensuring each crew member is paid twice monthly and that personnel receive check cashing and currency exchange services. Disbursing Clerks also handle travel claims, advance pay, allotments and money for emergency travel. S-4 DIVISION (Disbursing): S-4 Division keeps wallets full. The Disbursing Clerks are responsible for ensuring the crew is paid in a timely manner, an evolution that involves a mountain of paperwork. Their responsibilities including processing travel claims, advance pay requests, and allotments in addition to cashing checks and handling currency exchanges. 16 — DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES