Yellowstone (AD 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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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

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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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S-6 DIVISION (Stock Control): S-6 Division supports YELLOWSTONE’S mission by ensuring necessary repair parts and supplies are ordered as needed. Repair part request arc submitted to the Repair of Other Vessels Supply Support (ROVSS) office which is manned by ship’s Storekeepers who screen requests and input the request into a computer. These request are then routed to any of S-l’s many storerooms for further issuing or on to the Supply Support Center for purchasing. When inventories drop below a set level, Stock Control’s computer automatically reorders. Continuous resupply of cleaning gear, parts and equipment, and fresh water is ordered through a complex array of procedures and monitored by the Stock Control Office. S-7 DIVISION (Automated Data Processing): S-7’s Data Processing Technicians and Data Systems Technicians provide information processing via shipboard uniform automated data processing real time computers. These computers enable S-7 to assist Stock Control with shipboard supply assistance, Repair Department with maintenance repair management, and S-4 with payroll system management. EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT: Within the Administration Department are X-l through X-5 Divisions which include a myriad of ratings which provide professional, educational, informational and personal services as well as ship’s entertainment to YEL-LOWSTONE and tended units. Yeomen, Personnelmcn, Journalists, Lcgalmen, Religious Program Specialists, Postal Clerks, Master at Arms and Interior Communications Electricians make up these divisions. Thirteen work centers join forces to provide expert professional services with pride and integrity. The officers and chief petty officers who make up the Executive Officer’s Department are the Administrative Officer, Command Career Counselor, Chaplain, Safety Officer, Ship’s 3-M Coordinator and X-l (Master-at-Arms); X-Officers; X-4 Captain’s and Administrative Officer’s Yeoman and Postal Officer; and, finally, X-5 Public Affairs and Closed-Circuit Television Officer. Their overall mission is to improve the quality of life for YELLOWSTONE crew members. DENTAL DEPARTMENT: YELLOWSTONE’S Dental Department provides dental care that ensures maximum readiness of ship’s company and tended units. The ship’s Dental Technicians use the latest equipment and tools to perform all facets of dentistry. X-ray, prosthetics and preventive dentistry are combined with general dental procedures to guarantee proper dental care for active duty members afloat or pier side. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT The mission of the Medical Department is to provide treatment and care for the sick and injured on board YELLOWSTONE and tended units. Operating from one of the most modern medical facilities afloat, the ship’s Hospital Corpsmen administer care in the following areas: radiology, hearing conservation, gynecology and physiotherapy. A laboratory and pharmacy are included in the clinic facilities. The ship's “Sick Call” facility handles minor problems and check-ups w hich provide a preventative approach to medical care. The staff also trains YELLOWSTONE crew members in emergency first aid and life-saving techniques. DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES