Antares (AKS 33) - Naval Cruise Book

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L TO R. — YEATS. J. S.. JR.. SK3; SWIECH, M. J.. SN; QUINN. G. M . SK2: PATRICK. R D . SK2; DE LA ROSA. E . SK2: SHEA. D G.. SKSN; HENNINGS. J. L.. SK3; PRIDGEN. S A . SK3; WILLIAMS. H. P.. SKC; RIDDICK. R. S.. SKI; ENSIGN KENLY. DIVISION OFFICER. MISS- ING GIBSON. D. C.. SKI. DIVISION P. O. CHIEF WILLIAMS ENSIGN KENLY ON

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The S-2 Division performs a large share of the work which results in the ship performing its primary mission — sup- plying the fleet. Its area of responsibility consists of receiving, stowing, issuing and managing the 18,000 indi- vidual items of supply stored in holds No. 1, No. 2, and No. 3. These holds have been converted to a warehouse layout and operation and in fact are identical to many which are found in both naval and commercial operations. The storekeepers assigned to this Division are highly qualified and competant. This factor has been made evident by the ship ' s ability to establish new records in net supply support effectiveness in supporting the SDCTH Fleet. Besides their proficiency, these men have established and maintained their spaces in outstanding appearance throughout the cruise. The ship is proud of their performance and they deserve a hearty Well Done . I rt- ' : ' : ■• ' . ' .. '

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1 I I I The S-3 Division has the responsibility of the two after holds. Thev take care of approximately two thousand items, of which most is security cargo They have the ship ' s store stock located in the number four hold and clothing items in number five hold. The storage problems are quite different from that of the rest of the ship since it is security cargo and also bulky, security cages are located in the holds. In the number four hold the candy room storage space is air-conditioned to prevent spoilage of the product. They also stow all the package lubricants and paints. There again special care and handling is required as some of this cargo is red label or dangerous. It is significant to note that this Division was able to supply the SDXTH Fleet with 100 r of its requirements for clothing items during the ship ' s six months deployment in the Med. This as well as the high effectiveness for ship ' s store stock has directiy assisted the ANTARES in performing its mission so effectively.