Yellowstone (AD 41) - Naval Cruise Book

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REPAIR 1 LCDR N. DELTON PRITCHARD REPAIR OFFICER LT JAMES R. WHITE ASSISTANT REPAIR OFFICER CVV04 ANDREW W. HERD JR. R-l DIVISION OFFICER 18 —REPAIR

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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

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R-l DIVISION CHIEF PETTY OFFICERS HTC (SW) R. BELIVEAU WELD SHOP HTC (SW) W. BROWN WELD SHOP HTC (SW) F. COKER PIPE SHOP HTC (SW) J. DAGUE SHEET METAL SHOP PMC M. HEBERLING CARPENTER SHOP HTC (SW) S. MAUGA SHIPFITTER SHOP HTCS (SW) J. MUIRHEAD R-l DIVISION LCPO HTC (SW) J. PRESSLER LAGGING SHOP REPAIR — 19